In recent years both the supply of and the demand for specialist Environmental studies has been on the up
At this time of year, many young people must decide their future after finishing their end-of-year exams The wide range of further education options available, the limits on the marks they must achieve to be able to get into the various specialities. and the uncertainty about getting work in the future – which at the moment seems a long way off for some of them -, are the main problems that give our young people sleepless nights.
To them, talking about the future can seem a long way off, however, now that the time has come for them to make a decision about which career path to take, their future has become something that they have to decide right now.
There are those who have a clear idea as to what their future will be when they finish Secondary Education, but this is not the norm. The great majority has doubts about their professional future, or simply they are still not sure which career to decide on.
The education systems are different on each continent and in each country. Maybe you would prefer to study a long way from home, and in order to do this you will need to know all the details of the training possibilities available in the country you want to study in.
The meaning of Development
Monday, 30 May 2011 15:37
The Spain Development NGOs Coordinator has released a series of four videos to explain what the Development NGOs are and what achievements they have made as a result of decades of work.
Discover what we can do to fight against injustice.
Each video presents a character who invites us to join them in their day-to-day life. They show us the work done by millions of people on a daily basis all over the world, as well as what "global commitment to development"consists of.
The four protagonists of the "People for Development" series are:
Jasmina
is an experienced African doctor who has opted to dedicate her life and work to stamping out AIDS in Africa.
Amador
is someone like you and me: a student, sportsman and dreamer. He knows that sound development is not measured by money, but by freedom, health, schools and roads. In order to achieve this, we not only need good people, but also committed governments that remember they signed up to the 8 Millennium Development Goals more than a decade ago.
Raimundo
is an American reporter who has been travelling the world with his camera for 20 years. On his travels he has seen it all - injustices and deceptions - but he has also met thousands of brave people who are committed to projects which contribute to improving the world.
Lastly, Susana,
is a storybook grandmother, expert vindicator and expert at mobilising people, great at giving advice, and defender of responsible consumption and solidarity.
Welcome to the source of authentic fair trade
Thursday, 12 May 2011 16:03
World Fair Trade Day will be celebrated on Saturday, 14th May by millions of small producers, artisans, farmers and small-hold manufacturers, Fair Trade producers, traders and consumers in more than 70 countries.
On this day we want to remember that Fair Trade is an alternative which shows solidarity.
Fair Trade is what we need
The World Fair Trade Day 2011 Declaration
states, among other things, that “according to the United Nations, more than a third of the world’s population lives in poverty. 2.7 billion people struggle to live on less than two dollars a day. This data, together with the reality of the crisis, confirms that the current economic system is not effectual as it excludes many many people”.
This is the Day to remember that Fair Trade is a demonstration of solidarity for a commercial alternative that puts forward a different economic model, which also takes social and ecological issues into account.
The history of Fair Trade goes back more than 60 years, but what started for the express reason of combatting poverty – above all in the South -, led by large development agencies and sometimes religious organisations from European countries, has little by little grown and strengthened. From the start, the aim of the Fair Trade movement has been to raise consumers’ awareness of the problems caused by conventional trade, and to invite them to take on a new role.
Fair Trade your world stands for private consumers to include Fair Trade in their shopping bag, for businesses to include Fair Trade in their supply and offices, for local authorities and national governments to include Fair Trade in public procurement in a strive for responsible consumption. Fair Trade is a good deal and a business case for all, from producers to consumers.
The theme encompasses the strong belief in the need to place people and the environment at the heart of trade and consumption.
Trade for people means trade for sustainable development of local communities.
The effort and work of all those involved in Fair Trade has proven that trade can be a most efficient tool for poverty alleviation; trade can change lives and communities.
The World Fair Trade Organisation, the global network of Fair Trade Organizations in 73 countries worldwide, invites you to join us to celebrate World Fair Trade Day 2011 together. Sign this declaration. Celebrate World Fair Trade Day. Together we can make change happen.
New European Transport Strategy
Wednesday, 06 April 2011 08:07
The European Commission has
adopted a global strategy -
Transport 2050 -, an ambitious plan for a competitive transport system
that will increase mobility, reduce emissions and fuel growth and employment.
The proposals will reduce Europe’s dependence on imported oil, and cut carbon emissions by 60%
The Vice President of the European Commission and responsible
for Transport, Siim Kallas, has stated that "the widely-held belief
that you need to cut mobility to fight climate change is simply not true.
Competitive transport systems are vital for Europe’s ability to compete
in the world, for economic growth, job creation and for people’s everyday
quality of life. Curbing mobility is not an option; neither is business
as usual. We can break the transport system’s dependence on oil without
sacrificing its efficiency and compromising mobility".
The goal of the Transport 2050 roadmap is the creation of a Single European Transport Area with more competition. To achieve this, 40 separate initiatives have been drawn up for the next decade.
There are different goals
for different types of journey:
Intercity Travel: half of all medium-distance passenger and freight transport should shift off the roads and onto rail and waterbourne transport.
Long-distance travel and international freight transport: air travel and ships will continue to dominate. New engines, fuels and traffic management systems will increase efficiency and reduce emissions.
Urban Transport: there will be a big shift to cleaner cars and cleaner fuels, with a 50% shift away from conventionally-fuelled cars by 2030, phasing them out in cities by 2050.
Today, schools will take part in workshops and activities with the aim of teaching children and young people more about the forests, and above all to respect them
For the last 40 years, the 21st of March, the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere and the first day of autumn in the southern hemisphere, has been the day chosen by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to commemorate World Day of Forests.
The forests are part of the natural infrastructure of all countries and are essential for the water cycle. They reduce the effects of flooding, prevent soil erosion, regulate the aquifers and ensure the supply of high-quality water to the population, industry and agriculture”, said the Assistant Director-General of the Forestry Department of the FAO, Eduardo Rojas-Briales, just before World Day for Water.
International Year of Forests 2011 provides an incomparable platform to raise awareness about issues such as the link between water, the soil and the forests, which has a direct impact on the quality of life of the population, its means of subsistence and food security.
Currently, at least a third of the largest cities in the world take a considerable part of their drinking water from forests. For the first time in the history of humanity the majority of the world’s population lives in cities.
The theme of World Day for Water is "Water for cities: responding to the urban challenge", and the objective is to bring international attention to the impact that the rapid growth of the urban population, industrialisation, the uncertainty caused by climate change, conflicts and natural disasters all have on urban water supply systems.
On 22nd March, events
are being held all over the world to celebrate World Day for Water, why don’t you celebrate it too.
In recent years both the supply of and the demand for specialist Environmental studies has been on the up
Discover what we can do to fight against injustice. 
