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Conferences
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Listening to the City
Participated in the historic Listening to the City forum at the Javits Center and have become an active volunteer coder for the responses. In order to prepare summary reports, have been designing and developing an integrated relational database that includes the responses, organized by a coherent and interlinked classification and coding system including elements of the site, responses and images based on the site plans, and that has been conceived of as catalyst for an open source platform for public participation.
information-habitat.net/projects/ltc.htm
community-based organizations,
conference documents,
conferences,
database,
information ecology,
new york city,
public participation,
september 11, 2001,
sustainable development
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New York, NY
2002.07-
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Financing for Development Forum
Designed, developed and administered the Forum, intended to serve as an accessible, interactive knowledge-based forum for broad-based and informed dialogue by civil society partners in preparation for the International Conference on Financing for Development, to be held in Mexico in the Spring of 2002, with responsibilities for its web site, e-lists,Mdatabase, Roundtable Dialogues, and Internet Relay Chat meetings, and the development and implementation of knowledge-based strategies to demonstrate the vital significance of a focus on financing the transition to local, national and global knowledge-based economies in conjunction with cultivating an appreciation of the fundamental properties of information, information systems and networks, and the consequent economics of information.
information-habitat.net/projects/ffdforum.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conferences,
economic development,
economics,
electronic publishing,
information ecology,
interactive processes,
knowledge-based economics,
peace cubes,
public participation,
social development,
sustainable development,
sustainable economics
|
New York, NY
2000.11-2001.08
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United Nations Fund for Population Activities
Developed and maintained database of NGOs accredited to the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and to the Five Year Review of the Conference - Cairo plus 5. Designed and managed registration process for the Five-Year Review of ICPD.
information-habitat.net/projects/unfpa.htm
conference registration,
conferences,
database,
population,
public participation,
united nations
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New York, NY
1999.04-1999.06
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NGO Section, Division of ECOSOC Support & Coordination, Department of Economic & Social Affairs
Set up a comprehensive database for the NGO Section, integrating data on the participation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the work of the United Nations, especially those in Consultative Status and produced a comprehensive approach to the development of an integrated information system to facilitate sustainable, equitable, timely and cost-effective access to and exchange of information regarding the participation of NGOs in the work of the United Nations.
information-habitat.net/projects/ngo-desa.htm
access to information,
conference registration,
conferences,
database,
information ecology,
public participation,
training,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1999.01-1999.03
|
Millennium Forum Preparations
Design and maintenance of participant database, establishment and management of electronic mailing lists. Coordinator, Information & Communications; Convenor, Information Ecology Working Group.
information-habitat.net/projects/mf.htm
access to information,
conferences,
database,
electronic publishing,
email lists,
global governance,
information ecology,
millennium,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
peace,
public participation,
social development,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1998.07-2001.03
|
CONGO Task Force on Communications
Set up and moderated electronic mailing list for the Task Force of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relation with the United Nations (CONGO) that was established following CONGO's adoption of an Information Habitat resolution on information and communications; participated in planning information and communication strategies and design and development of web site of CONGO.
information-habitat.net/projects/congotfc.htm
access to information,
conferences,
email lists,
information ecology,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1998.03-1999.06
|
20th General Assembly of the Conference oM NGOs in Consultative Status with ECOSOC
Drafted a resolution - adopted by the General Assembly - on Information and Communications for the Conference of NGOs to consider how to make use of modern information and communications technology to increase their effectiveness and to strengthen the participation of NGOs in the work of the United Nations.
information-habitat.net/projects/congo-20.htm
access to information,
conferences,
information ecology,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
united nations
|
Geneva, Switzerland
1997.11-1997.11
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European Ministerial Conference on Environment & Health
Management and facilitation of electronic mailing lists to enable public participation in preparations for the conference and provision of electronic access to conference documents.
information-habitat.net/projects/who99.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conferences,
dissemination of information,
electronic publishing,
email lists,
environment,
freshwater,
health,
information ecology,
preparatory committee,
public particMpation,
united nations
|
London, United Kingdom
1998.02-1999.06
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Ad Hoc Working Group on the Multilateral Agreement on Investment
Established web site and administered electronic mailing list on the Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI), and related proceedings, including those of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The electronic mailing list - adhoc-L@undp.org - served as a primary source of information on the MAI and WTO for many non-governmental organizations associated with the United Nations. Disseminated information on the MAI to UN Misions and to electronic mailing lists of major NGO networks.
information-habitat.net/projects/mai.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conferences,
email lists,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
sustainable development,
trade and investment agreements
|
New York, NY
1997.10-
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Millennium Peoples Assembly Network
Set up, managed, and provided support for the use of electronic mailing lists for the Network to organize for the Millennium Global Peoples Assembly that was held in Samoa.
information-habitat.net/projects/mpan.htm
email lists,
global governance,
millennium,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation
|
New York, NY
1997.09-
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Partnership, Informatics and Participation
Developed design and conceptual framework for a partnership-based process using informatics to enable broad-based participation in monitoring and implementation of the Habitat Agenda and the other global conferences of the 1990s. Partnership, Informatics and Participation focused on strategic implementation of the H2O Partnership Plan of Actions and cooperation in consultation with the NGO Committee on Human Settlements, UN Centre on Human Settlements and United Nations Development Programme.
information-habitat.net/projects/pip.htm
access to information,
conferences,
database,
electronic publishing,
habitat & human settlements,
partnership,
public participation,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1997.07-
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Global Village Symposium
Participant and speaker on the use of Internet Relay Chat as a simple, accessible and viable methodology for holding online "village meetings".
information-habitat.net/projects/gvs.htm
access to information,
conferences,
information ecology,
interactive processes,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation
|
Vienna, Austria
1997.02-1997.02
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NGO Forum '96 Preparations
Set up, organized and supervised management of the FORUM96 database to organize the schedule of over 1,800 events and activities of NGOs at the NGO Forum '96, incorporating systematic procedures for organizing schedules and resolving schedule conflict; generated daily reports, schedules, web pages and signs for the events.
information-habitat.net/projects/forum96p.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conference registration,
conferences,
database,
dataperfect digital engines,
dissemination of information,
ecological design,
electronic publishing,
habitat & human settlements,
information ecology,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
publishing,
training,
united nations
|
Istanbul, Turkey
1995.10-1996.06
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Habitat II PrepCom 3
Set up and managed an Internet Café for PrepCom participants with a small Local Area Network adjacent to the Vienna Café in UN Headquarters; provided Internet and email access; assisted in retrieving Conference documents; publicized availability of online Habitat II resources; disseminated information on electronic mailing lists and web sites for Habitat II. Set up NGO registration procedures and provided support at registration desk; generated interim and final reports on NGO registration. Active participant in meetings of the International NGO Facilitating Group and other NGO committees and caucuses.
information-habitat.net/projects/hab2-pc3.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conferences,
habitat & human settlements,
preparatory committee,
public participation,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1996.02-1996.02
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Towards Earth Summit II - NGO/CSD Steering Committee
Compiled, edited and produced Towards Earth Summit II: NGO Recommendations for Action and Commitments, the principal NGO document prepared for the United Nations General Assembly Special Session for Five Year Review of the agreements of the 1992 Earth Summit.
information-habitat.net/projects/csdngo-p.htm
conference documents,
conferences,
consensus documents,
electronic publishing,
information ecology,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
publishing,
sustainable development,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1997.03-1997.07
|
Habitat II Online Partnership Plan of Action
Conceived, developed and implemented a comprehensive strategy for exchange of, and access to, information among partners in preparation for the 1996 Habitat II Conference; managed and moderated electronic mailing lists for Habitat II participants and for related NGO Committees and networks; generated directories of NGO participants; established and maintained a web site for Habitat II that was recognized as the official conference site; developed structured web site for the Habitat Agenda and for follow-up to to the agreements reached by U.N. Member States.
information-habitat.net/projects/h2o.htm
conferences,
habitat & human settlements,
sustainable development,
sustainable economics,
water
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New York, NY
1996.03-
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International NGO Facilitating Group for Habitat II (IFG)
Designed and Mmplemented strategy for communications and access to information among member of the International Facilitating Group (IFG) and non-governmental organizations accredited to Habitat II. Managed the principal electronic mailing list for the Habitat II conference. Disseminated official conference documents and announcements and NGO documents via electronic mailing lists, and on diskette. Maintained web site for the IFG and a database of members and caucuses.
information-habitat.net/projects/ifg.htm
access to information,
conferences,
database,
electronic publishing,
habitat & human settlements,
information infrastructure,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
publishing,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1995.06-1997.06
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Habitat Peace Caucus
Managed and facilitated an electronic mailing list for the Habitat Peace Caucus for the UN Conference on Human Settlements - Habitat II. The Peace Caucus subsequently evolved into the Peace Caucus ant the UN.
information-habitat.net/projects/hpc.htm
access to information,
conferences,
dissemination of information,
habitat & human settlements,
habitat ii,
information exchange,
ngo networks, comMittees & caucuses,
peace,
public participation,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1995.09-
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Habitat II Preparations
Designed and developed web site for Habitat II documents. Designed and managed database of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) - and their representatives - accredited to Habitat II. Designed and supervised NGO registration procedures for PrepCom III and for Habitat II. Generated and formatted data for official reports of NGO accreditation. Set up and staffed "Internet Café" at PrepCom III. Organized and facilitated procedures for NGO access to online communications from conference site in Istanbul.
information-habitat.net/projects/hab2-pre.htm
access to information,
community development,
conference documents,
conferences,
database,
economic development,
freshwater,
habitat & human settlements,
habitat ii,
information architecture,
information ecology,
information infrastructure,
interactive processes,
peace cubes,
public participation,
social development,
sustainable development,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1994.09M1996.10
|
UN Habitat, New York Liaison Office
Designed and developed web site for Habitat II documents; designed and managed database of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) - and their representatives - accredited to Habitat II; designed and supervised NGO registration procedures for PrepCom III and for Habitat II; generated and formatted data for official reports of NGO accreditation. Organized and facilitated procedures for NGO access to online communications from conference site in Istanbul. Designed and initiated integrated online partnership framework for monitoring and implementing the Habitat Agenda.
information-habitat.net/projects/unchs-ny.htm
access to information,
conferences,
database,
electronic publishing,
email lists,
habitat & human settlements,
local area network,
public participation,
publishing,
training,
united nations,
web sites
|
New York, NY
1995.04-1997.07
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World Summit for Social Development preparations
Served as Chair of the NGO Information and Communications Committee; facilitated access to and exchange of information; compilation of participant contact information and creating of directories of participants; provision of technical computer and electronic communications support and assistanMe in conversion, formatting, spell-checking and printing NGO documents and in removal of computer viruses.
information-habitat.net/projects/wssd.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conferences,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
social development,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1994.03-1995.05
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Campaign for a More Democratic United Nations
Active participant in conference; designed and developed database of conference participants incorporating the data from a survey of participants and generated survey reports.
information-habitat.net/projects/camdun.htm
access to information,
conferences,
database,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1993.09-1993.09
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Parliament of the People
Co-opted member of the Facilitating team for a Parliament of the People that was covened as a grassroots parallel process to the Parliament of World Religions; Facilitated and published three special issues of "Your Voice" to record the proceedingM of a Parliament of the People.
information-habitat.net/projects/pop.htm
conference documents,
conferences,
interfaith dialogue,
participant interactive message system,
participatory processes,
public participation,
publishing,
religion
|
Chicago, IL
1993.09-1993.09
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Parliament of World Religions
Co-opted member of a thirty-person facilitating team for the Parliament. Active participant on the facilitating team; compiled, edited and published a Summary Report of the Assembly of Religious and Spiritual Leaders for the Facilitating Team based on the reports and observations of the members of the team.
information-habitat.net/projects/pwr.htm
conference documents,
conferences,
electronic publishing,
interfaith dialogue,
publishing,
religion
|
Chicago, IL
1993.08-1993.09
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UN Commission on Sustainable Development
Active participant in the NGO community during the meetings of the Commission. Compilation and distribution of official documents in electronic format.
information-habitat.net/projects/csd.htm
access to information,
conferences,
electronic publishing,
peace cubes,
public participation,
sustainable development,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1993.06-
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Da Zi Bao at Rio
Published Da Zi Bao: An Interactive Exchange Process during the '92 Global Forum at Rio de Janeiro. Modified and refined Da Zi Bao database, installed software on a 20 workstation local area network. A total of fifty-eight issues of Da Zi Bao were published - in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French - with a total staff, mostly university student volunteers, of 115 people.
information-habitat.net/projects/dzb-rio.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conferences,
database,
information exchange,
interactive processes,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
participant interactive message system,
public participation,
publishing,
sustainable development,
training,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
|
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1992.06-1992.06
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Global Heart Convocation
Pubished Da Zi Bao participant interactive message system - four issues with fifty-one messages from thirty-five participants- at the Global Heart Convocation organized by Terra Christa Communications, to support heart-centred and spiritual approaches to the upcoming Earth Summit / UNCED. Distributed diskette-based UNCED documents.
information-habitat.net/projects/ghc.htm
conference documents,
conferences,
dataperfect digital engines,
participant interactive message system,
unced / earth summit
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Tucson, AZ
1992.02-1992.02
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International Synergy Institute
Active participation in, and monitoring of, the proceedings of the Commission on Sustainable Development, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for a Convention on Desertification, the Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States, the World Summit for Social Development, the International Conference on Population and Development, the Fourth World Conference on Women and the Open-Ended Working Group on the Review of Arrangements for Consultations with Non-Governmental Organizations; in all these proceedings, this involved a leadership role in promoting the compilation and dissemination of documents in electronic format -- on disk and via electronic communications -- and the provision of support in the use of information and communication technology by representatives of non-governmental organizations participating in the above proceedings.
information-habitat.net/projects/isi.htm
access to information,
conferences,
database,
electronic publishing,
information exchange,
public participation,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
|
Baltimore, MD
1992.01-1995.06
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Da Zi Bao: An Interactive Exchange Process
Designed, developed and implemented an relational database version of a "participant interactive message system" that was used to document and disseminate ideas, recommendations and observations of non-govermental participants at meetings and consultations in preparation for the 1992 Earth Summit.
information-habitat.net/projects/dzb.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conferences,
database,
electronic publishing,
information ecology,
interactive processes,
participant interactive message system,
public participation,
sustainable development,
training,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
|
Baltimore, MD
1991.12-1992.06
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Roots of the Future: International NGO Conference
Developed comprehensive proposal for information, communication and networking resources at the Roots of the Future international conference for NGOs sponsored by the Government of France, and organized by the Environmental Liaison Centre International, and held in Paris in preparation for UNCED; designed and published nine issues of Da Zi Bao: An Interactive Exchange Process, an interactive bulletin for participants in the conference, supervising staff of nine people; designed and supervised registration database and produced directories of conference participants; provided technical assistance in word processing, desk top publishing and electronic communications.
Disseminated conference information and documents - including Agenda Ya Wananchi - online and on disk, and continued to organize and publish Da Zi Bao at the next and final Preparatory Committee for the UN Conference on Environment and Development and at the Earth Summit and '92 Global Forum.
information-habitat.net/projects/paris.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conference registration,
conferences,
consensus documents,
database,
dissemination of information,
information ecology,
participant interactive message system,
public participation,
publishing,
sustainable development,
training,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
|
Paris, France
1991.11-1991.12
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International NGO Forum preparations
Participant in NGO strategy meetings concerning the creation of the NGO Alternative Treaties; implementation of Da Zi Bao as an informal forum for exchange of NGO ideas, visions and concerns on sustainability; participant in December 1991 strategy meetings in Paris; participant in consultation and contribution to drafts of the alternative treaties on Communication, Information, Media and Networking; Education; and Sustainable Agriculture; promoted awareness of online availability of draft treaties.
information-habitat.net/projects/ingof-p.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conference registration,
conferences,
consensus documents,
database,
electronic publishing,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
|
Geneva, Switzerland
1991.08-1994.03
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Fifth World Conference of Friends
Representative of Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends at the Conference. organized by the Friends World Committee on Consultation. Drafted a resolution on the upcoming Earth Summit / UN Conference on Environment and Development that was adopted by the Conference.
information-habitat.net/projects/fwcf.htm
conferences,
consensus documents,
environment,
quakers,
religion,
sustainable development,
united nations
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Elspeet, The Netherlands
1991.06-1991.06
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Citizens' Consultation on UNCED - preparations
Active member of organizing committee; wrote, formatted and generated personalized invitations to the consultation; maintained database of consultation participants, and generated directory of participants; compiled, edited and formatted Consultation brochure.
information-habitat.net/projects/citcon-p.htm
conferences,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
unced / earth summit
|
Washington, DC
1990.07-1990.10
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Information Habitat: Where Information Lives
Guides and directs Information Habitat - a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council - with a focus on promoting the understanding and practice of information ecology as a holistic life science and as a framework to support a global transition to knowledge-based economies, societies and environments. Throughout the global conferences of the 1990s, Information Habitat has been the leading pioneer in the systematic application of information and communications technologies in support of broad-based participation, access to information and networking by NGOs involved in the work of the United Nations, and the development of an information ecology framework that can support a transition to sustainability, human rights, justice and peace, in the context of an integrated follow up to the agreements of the United Nations Conferences of the 1990s and their reconciliation with international trade and investment agreements.
information-habitat.net/projects/ihwil.htm
conferences,
database,
ecological design,
economics,
electronic publishing,
information ecology,
interfaith dialogue,
mathematics,
one light in all,
peace,
public participation,
publishing,
sustainable development,
united nations
|
Baltimore, MD
1990.06-
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Caring for Creation
Active participation and networking in this major interfaith conference on religion and the Earth; organized and staffed an exhibit on Information Habitat: Where Information Lives, demonstrating the power of microcomputers and electronic conferences to enable unprecented storage of, and access to, information, with a focus on access to documents relating to preparations for the Earth Summit; prepared an outline presentation of Hands-on Healing; participated in workshop discussions on UNCED participation and the uses of information and communications technology.
information-habitat.net/projects/cfc.htm
conferences,
interfaith dialogue,
religion,
sustainable development
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Washington, DC
1990.06-1999.06
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International NGO Strategy Group
Facilitation of access to - and organization, exchange and dissemination of - information within the NGO Strategy Group, and among NGOs accredited to the UN Conference on Environment and Development and participating in the PrepComms, and provision of technical support and guidance, etc. to NGO representatives.
information-habitat.net/projects/ingos.htm
access to information,
conferences,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit
|
Geneva & New York,
1990.04-1992.06
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Caring for Creation secretariat
Designed and supervised the registration database for the Caring for Creation interfaith conference; desktop publishing; set up and implement accounting system using Quicken® software; provided training and supervision in database use, word processing, desk top publishing and electronic communications.
information-habitat.net/projects/cfc-s.htm
conference registration,
conferences,
database,
environment,
interfaith dialogue,
religion,
unced / earth summit
|
Washington, DC
1990.04-1990.06
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US Citizens Network on UNCED
Chair, Communications and Clearinghouse committee. Active participant and facilitator in the formation of the Network, and in the language and design of its formal structure; designed and maintained the initial database of Network participants, and published directories of participants; edited and published brochures and conference literature; wrote successful grant proposal that provided initial funding for the Network; designed, implemented and promoted strategies for the use of electronic conferences on the Association for Progressive Communications networks by NGOs involved in UNCED; set up and facilitated UNCED-related on-line conferences; during UNCED PrepCom I, in conjunction with Langston "Kimo" Goree, was responsible for on-line and print distribution of NGO reports sent from the first PrepCom Meeting in Nairobi; provided support and technical assistance in computer use to NGO representatives during UNCED PrepCom II.
information-habitat.net/projects/uscnu.htm
access to information,
by-laws,
conference documents,
conference registration,
conferences,
consensus documents,
database,
electronic publishing,
global governance,
information ecology,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
|
Washington, DC
1990.10-1992.06
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Earth Summit / UNCED Preparations
Active participant in and facilitator of the NGO participation process, beginning with preparations for the organizing session of the Preparatory Committee. Initially attending under the auspices of an Earthcare Interfaith Network, and was one of the key organizers of the US Citizens Network on UNCED. Pioneered the use of electronic communication, email in support of broad-based participation. Served as primary support for NGO computer centers at PrepComs. Active participant in the NGO Strategy Group, and Chair of its Information and Communications Committee. Eventually received accreditation under the auspices of the International Synergy Institute. Created database of accredited NGOs and NGO Representatives and full-text searchable database of the Rio Agreements.
information-habitat.net/projects/unced.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conferences,
database,
electronic publishing,
public participation,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
|
Baltimore, MD
1989.05-1992.06
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EcoNet, Institute for Global Communications
Facilitated international electronic conferences for public participation in preparation for the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development; design and presentation of workshops on electronic conferencing. Provided technical assistance and support to key information providers - e.g. Centre for Our Common Future, UN Non Government Liaison Service, Environmental Liaison Centre International and the Environment and Energy Study Institute - in disseminating their newsletters and information on-line plus training and technical support to many NGO representatives. During UNCED PrepCom II and III in Geneva, managed the electronic communications room for NGOs at the Palais des Nations, providing technical support, assistance and resources in word processing and electronic communications for NGO representatives.
information-habitat.net/projects/igc-vol.htm
conferences,
electronic publishing,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit
|
San Francisco, CA
1989.11-1992.09
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Baltimore Yearly Meeting, Religious Society of Friends
Consideration of Queries on Unity With Nature and compilation of related information for presentation to Baltimore Yearly Meeting - leading to the establishment of an ongoing Unity with Nature Committee - and organization and participation in Unity with Nature workshops during Baltimore Yearly Meeting.
information-habitat.net/projects/bymrsf.htm
conferences,
consensus documents,
environment,
quakers,
religion,
sustainable development
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Baltimore, MD
1989.08-1991.08
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Globescope Pacific Assembly and Global Tomorrow Coalition
Directed, organized, supervised and edited the production of the U.S. Citizens' Response to Sustainable Development: A Preliminary Report at the Globescope Pacific Assembly, the U.S. National Public Hearings on Our Common Future. Provided database and word-processing support.
information-habitat.net/projects/gtc.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conferences,
database,
information ecology,
public participation,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
|
Washington, DC
1989.07-1989.11
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Journey through Rio, Istanbul and Beyond
A retrospective journey in the form of a chronological annotated listing of documents and web sites - with links where available - electronic mailing lists, and databases that mark some of the highlights, landmarks and processes of the journey in more detail. The journey begins as preliminary preparations are underway for the Preparatory Committee meetings for the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro through a virtual journey to the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, by way of the Habitat II Conference in Istanbul.
information-habitat.net/projects/rij.htm
access to information,
art,
conferences,
database,
economics,
electronic publishing,
email lists,
habitat & human settlements,
information ecology,
interfaith dialogue,
millennium,
nonviolence,
peace,
peace cubes,
public participation,
social development,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
|
Baltimore, MD
1989.05-
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Baltimore Area Recycling Committee
Successfully mobilized a broad based - and lasting - coalition of neighborhood, environmental and educational groups in a major re-direction of recycling policy resulting, inter alia, in weekly curb-side pick up of recyclables and a five year City Council moratorium on waste incinerators. Supervised the organization of a successful conference that played a major role in stimulating the growth and development of the committee's activities. Developed and maintained database of coalition participants, edited and desktop-published brochures, reports and directories of committee members.
information-habitat.net/projects/recycle.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
conference documents,
conference registration,
conferences,
consensus documents,
database,
dataperfect digital engines,
environment,
public participation,
recycling
|
Baltimore, MD
1988.09-1991.06
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Friends Committee on Unity with Nature
Coordinated and edited "Queries on Unity with Nature" that were included as the Quaker contribution to the Environmental Sabbath materials published by the United Nations Environment Programme; edited and produced Unity with Nature Resource Packet; compiled and edited "Queries on Environment and Development" submitted to the Globescope Pacific Assembly.
information-habitat.net/projects/fcun.htm
conferences,
consensus documents,
database,
environment,
interfaith dialogue,
one light in all,
publishing,
quakers,
values
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Ann Arbor, MI
1988.02-1991.01
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