United Nations
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H2O Partners
A domain and evolving partnership-based framework within which to float a renewed Habitat II Online - h2o - project, incorporating the Habitat Partners Network, with a focus on water as a central issue, including a set of database-generated web pages for water bodies, their properties, and their relationships with other water bodies, with land bodies, and with countries, provinces, cities, towns, villages and communities - generated from a prototype digital engine database.
information-habitat.net/projects/h2o-part.htm
access to information,
habitat & human settlements,
information architecture,
interactive processes,
knowledge-based economics,
local governance,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
partnership,
peace,
sustainable agriculture,
sustainable development,
sustainable economics,
united nations,
water
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New York, NY
2003.10-
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NGO Committee on Science and Technology
information-habitat.net/projects/congo-st.htm
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
united nations
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New York, NY
2003.09-
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Nonviolent Communication at the United Nations
Development and implementation of a training program in Nonviolent Communication for the United Nations community.
information-habitat.net/projects/nvc-un.htm
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
nonviolence,
peace,
united nations
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New York, NY
2003.05-
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Pumped Up for Peace
A project for young people to raise funds and awareness for freshwater-related projects in indigenous low-income communities developing countries. The project with a focus on support for low-cost, low-maintenance water pumps and water filtration systems for use in rural and agricultural communities and for education in sustainability and peace. The project was initiated in the NGO Committee on Education, and has been adopted by the United Nations CyberSchoolBus project.
information-habitat.net/projects/pufp.htm
children,
education,
peace,
sustainable agriculture,
sustainable development,
united nations,
water,
youth
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New York, NY
2003.05-
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Uniting for Peace Coalition
Edited a Petition for an Emergency United Nations Resolution on Iraq, and facilitated the online dissemination of the petition. The Uniting for Peace Coalition came into being with the intention of calling on the United Nations General Assembly to invoke the provisions of General Assembly Resolution 377(V), Uniting for Peace, in response to the failure of the Security Council to reach consnsus on U.S. plans for an illegal pre-emptive war against Iraq.
information-habitat.net/projects/ufp.htm
consensus documents,
electronic publishing,
email lists,
global governance,
law and the courts,
peace,
peace cubes,
public participation,
united nations,
web sites
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New York, NY
2003.02-
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Peace Caucus at the United Nations
Management of the [peace-caucus-un] electronic mailing list; research, compilation and dissemination of peace-related information.
information-habitat.net/projects/peace-c.htm
access to information,
digital bridges,
email lists,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
peace,
public participation,
united nations
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New York, NY
2002.05-
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World Summit on Sustainable Development, PrepCom 3
Active participant in Preparatory Committee meetings; developed set of proposed amendments to the Chairman's Paper; generated sets of web pages with the full text of Agenda 21 references to information, data and communication; access, participate and participation; and educate, education and awareness; made oral presentation of information ecology recommendations on sustainable development governance.
information-habitat.net/projects/wssd-pc3.htm
access to information,
dataperfect digital engines,
holistic approaches,
information ecology,
information economics,
preparatory committee,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
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New York, NY
2002.03-2002.04
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World Summit on Sustainable Development, PrepCom 2
Active Participant in PrepCom; circulated Information Ecology Recommendations for the Summit; prepared sets of web pages with Agenda 21 references to Access, participate and participation and Information, data >nd communications.
information-habitat.net/projects/wssd-pc2.htm
information ecology,
information economics,
preparatory committee,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
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New York, NY
2002.01-2002.02
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Gandhi-King Season for Nonviolence - New York Task Force
Active participant in Task Force, established and managed electronic mailing list for the Task Force. Created daily calendar web pages of daily messages that were also sent daily to an electronic mailing list during the Season for Nonviolence - from January 30 to April 4 and honoring the anniversaries of the deaths of Mahatma Gandhi and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
information-habitat.net/projects/gks-nytf.htm
access to information,
children,
database-generated web sites,
digital bridges,
electronic publishing,
health,
information ecology,
interfaith dialogue,
new york city,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
nonviolence,
one light in all,
peace,
peace cubes,
september 11, 2001,
united nations,
virtual light & colour cubes,
web sites>/a>,
youth
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New York, NY
2001.11-
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Spiritual Caucus at the United Nations
Participated in development of mission statement, structure, processes and information ecology of the Spiritual Caucus.
information-habitat.net/projects/scun.htm
interfaith dialogue,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
spirituality,
united nations
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New York, NY
2001.03-2002.05
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United Religions Initiative at the United Nations
Participate in planning and decision-making for events, outreach, communication and organizational development in support of the vision and Charter of the United Religions Initiative.
information-habitat.net/projects/uri-un.htm
by-laws,
interfaith dialogue,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
peace,
religion,
united nations
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New York, NY
2000.12-
|
8th Session, Commission on Sustainable Development
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information-habitat.net/projects/csd-08.htm
access to information,
information ecology,
sustainable development,
un economic and social council,
united nations
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New York, NY
2000.04-2000.05
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High-level Panel of Experts on Information and Communication Technology
Participated as an observer and rapporteur for meetings of the High-Level Panel, that had been invited by the UN General Assembly in preparation for the consideration of the role of information and communications technology by the high-level segment of the year 2000 session of the Economic and Social Council; compiled a CD-Rom of documents and presentations by Panel members
information-habitat.net/projects/ictpanel.htm
economics,
information ecology,
united nations
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New York, NY
2000.04-2000.03
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Ad Hoc Open Ended Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Energy and Sustainable Development, 1st Session
Made statements during the meeting focusing on the role of information and communications technologies in redefining energy markets.
information-habitat.net/projects/igeesd-1.htm
>economics,
energy,
full-cost market,
information ecology,
information economics,
sustainable development,
united nations
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New York, NY
2000.03-2000.06
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52nd Annual DPI/NGO Conference: Challenges of a Globalized World: Finding New Directions
Presented workshop on the Internet as a Powerful Organizing Tool at the 52nd Annual DPI/NGO Conference: Challenges of a Globalized World: Finding New Directions outlining key properties of information and communications technologies and the Internet.
information-habitat.net/projects/dpingo52.htm
access to information,
electronic publishing,
information ecology,
information economics,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1999.09-1999.09
|
7th Session, Commission on Sustainable Development
information-habitat.net/projects/csd-07.htm
information ecology,
sustainable development,
un economic and social council>/a>,
united nations
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New York, NY
1999.04-1999.04
|
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
acces> to information,
conference registration,
conferences,
database,
information ecology,
public participation,
training,
united nations
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New York, NY
1999.01-1999.03
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NGO Values Caucus
Establishment and management of electronic mailing list for the Caucus.
information-habitat.net/projects/values.htm
email lists,
information exchange,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
united nations,
values
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New York, NY
1998.08-
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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,
ref="ngo-nets.htm">ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
peace,
public participation,
social development,
united nations
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New York, NY
1998.07-2001.03
|
Forum of Researchers on Human Settlements
information-habitat.net/projects/frhs.htm
habitat & human settlements,
habitat ii,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
united nations
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Rome, Italy
1998.05-
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Whole Earth Partnership Informatics & Participation - wepip
wepip is an informal network of electronic mailing lists established and supported by Information Habitat to strengthen the work of networks, committees and caucuses of non-governmental organizations and individuals working for a sustainable and peaceful Earth through enabling widespread and targeted distribution and "cross-pollination" of news and information on issues of NGO participation, sustainability, justice and peace.
information-habitat.net/projects/wepip.htm
access to information,
database,
digital bridges,
electronic publishing,
habitat & human settlements,
informatio> ecology,
information exchange,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
peace,
public participation,
united nations
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New York, NY
1998.04-
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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
|
UN Commission on Social Development, 36th Session
Active participant in the 36th session - principally through the NGO Committee on Social Development - and submitted "Information Technology, Public Participation and Global Agreements" as an official document of the Commission to address the theme of the Session: "Promoting social integration and participation of all people, including disadvantaged and vulnerable group> and persons."
information-habitat.net/projects/csocd-36.htm
access to information,
electronic publishing,
information ecology,
public participation,
social development,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1998.02-1998.02
|
6th Session, Commission on Sustainable Development
Active participant; developed and circulated proposal, in conjunction with the Information Ecology and Freshwater Caucuses, on holistic approaches to freshwater management focusing on the key role of access to information and the use of modern information and communications technology in sustainable strategies for freshwater resources; organized Ad Hoc Sustainable Kitchen Caucus and provided simple lunches for CSD participants.
information-habitat.net/projects/csd-6.htm
access to information,
diet,
freshwater,
information ecology,
public participation,
sustainable development,
sustainable home economics,
un economic and social council,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1998.04-1998.05
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NGO Committee on Social Development
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New York, NY
1997.12-
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20th General Assembly of the Conference of 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 >onference 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 participation,
united nations
|
London, United Kingdom
1998.02-1999.06
|
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,
f="conferen.htm">conferences,
database,
electronic publishing,
habitat & human settlements,
partnership,
public participation,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1997.07-
|
19th Special Session of the General Assembly
Advocated for the adoption of NGO recommendations, with a focus on recommendations concerning Information Ecology and the use of information and communications technology is support of integrated monitoring frameworks for follow-up to the Earth Summit and the other major UN Conferences of the 1990s.
information-habitat.net/projects/ga-ss-19.htm
information ecology,
peace cubes,
public participation,
sustainable development,
united nations
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New York, NY
1997.06-1997.06
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NGO Committee for the Day of the World's Indigenous People
Compilation and organization of labels for mailing to indigenous groups; online dissemination of information concerning the Day.
information-habitat.net/projects/ngo-dwip.htm
indigenous people,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
united nations
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New York, NY
1997.06-1999.08
|
Sustainable Energy & Environment Division, UNDP
Designed and implemented World Wide Web publication of Sustainable Energy documents produced by the UN Development Programme: Energy After Rio: Prospects and Challenges, UNDP Initiative on Sustainable Energy and Energy as an Instrument for Socio-Economic Policy.
information-habitat.net/projects/undpseed.htm
access to information,
electronic publishing,
energy,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations,
web sites
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New York, NY
1997.05-1997.08
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Peace Odyssey 2001
Set up world wide web site and managed electronic mailing list for the Peace Odyssey 2001 initiative.
information-habitat.net/projects/po2001.htm
gandhi-king season for nonviolence,
millennium,
multilateral agreement on investment,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
peace,
september 11, 2001,
united nations,
uniting for peace coalition,
whole earth partnership >nformatics participation,
year 2000
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New York, NY
1997.04-
|
Commission on Human Settlements - 16th session
Established a web site with all available documents of the 16th Session of the Commission on Human Settlements - in English, French and Spanish in partnership with the UN Center for Human Settlements and the UN Development Programme; disseminated information on the web site and the availability of the documents.
information-habitat.net/projects/chs-16.htm
access to information,
habitat & human settlements,
united nations
|
Nairobi, Kenya
1997.02-1997.06
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Information Ecology Caucus, CSD NGO Steering Committee
Established the Information Ecology Caucus of the NGO Steering Committee to the UN Commission on Sustainable Development. Compiled Information Ecology section of NGO Recommendations for Earth Summit II. In recognition that the activities of the Caucus were growing far beyond the scope of the Commission on Sustainable Development, the Caucus was reconstituted as an independent NGO Caucus.
information-habitat.net/projects/iec-csd.htm
access to information,
electronic publishing,
information ecology,
ngo netwo>ks, committees & caucuses,
publishing,
sustainable development,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1997.02-2000.03
|
Informal Soundings on ECOSOC Decision 1996/297
Presented recommendations, inter alia, on an inclusive approach to participation of NGOs, on the value of systematic use of information and communication technology, and on examination of innovative participation processes used in the Habitat II conference.
information-habitat.net/projects/oewg9612.htm
access to information,
public participation,
un economic and social council,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1996.12-
|
Communications Coordinating Committee for the United Nations
Advises Board Members on request, with a focus on information and communications strategy. Formerly active Board Member, Vice-President, Project Coordinator, Member of Process, Web Site and Dialogue Committees. Established and managed electronic mailing lists for CCC/UN and its committees.
information-habitat.net/projects/cccun.htm
access to information,
email lists,
information exchange,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1996.10-2004.04
|
NGO Committee on Sustainable Development
Set up and managed electronic mailing list and support for the timely dissemination and exchange of information of interest to members of the Committee.
information-habitat.net/projects/ngocsd.htm
access to information,
database,
electronic publishing,
email lists,
information exchange,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
sustainable development,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1996.09-1999.06
|
Global Information through Computer Networking Technology in Follow-up to the FWCW
information-habitat.net/projects/.htm
access to information,
united nations,
women
|
New York, NY
1996.06-1996.06
|
Habitat II
Managed the technical aspects of the NGO registration process; generated interi> and final reports on NGO registration; maintained liaison with the Habitat II Secretariat, collecting official documents and UN press releases and making the available via electronic mailing lists and the Habitat II and UN web sites; technical assistance to NGO participants in Internet access - from notebook computers and computer terminals; attended Partners hearings and the closing session of Habitat II.
information-habitat.net/projects/hab2.htm
habitat & human settlements,
partnership,
united nations
|
Istanbul, Turkey
1996.06-1996.06
|
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,
ng> networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
publishing,
training,
united nations
|
Istanbul, Turkey
1995.10-1996.06
|
4th Session, Commission on Sustainable Development
Active participant in the session, with a focus on the links between the work of the Commission and the upcoming Habitat II conference and on NGO meetings and Caucuses.
information-habitat.net/projects/csd-4.htm
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
sustainable development,
un economic and social council,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1996.04-1996.05
|
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
|
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
|
Earth Society Foundation
Made presentations at 1996 and 1997 Earth Day ceremonies at the United Nations Peace B>ll. Created world wide web site for 1997 Earth Day on the Equinox.
information-habitat.net/projects/esf.htm
education,
electronic publishing,
environment,
peace,
peace cubes,
united nations,
web sites
|
New York, NY
1996.03-1998.03
|
Huairou Commission - Women, Homes & Communities SuperCoalition
Set up and managed electronic mailing list and provided technical support, installation of software, hardware and networks. Wrote the Huairou Commission's application for General Consultative Status with ECOSOC. Co-coordinated Hospitality Program at the Pratt Institute during its Grassroots Women's International Academy and Istanbul + 5 activities.
information-habitat.net/projects/hc-whcsc.htm
access to information,
email lists,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
united nations,
women
|
New York, NY
1996.03-
|
International NGO Facilitating Group for Habitat II (IFG)
Designed and implemented 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
|
NGO Committee on Human Settlements
Managed electronic mailing lists, membership database and web site for the Committee; organized and disseminated relevant and timely UN documents and related information relating to Habitat II and to the UN Commission on Human Settlements. Chair of Partnership, Informatics and Participation project.
information-habitat.net/projects/ngochs.htm
access to information,
database,
electronic publishing,
email lists,
habitat & human settlements,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1995.10-2000.09
|
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-
|
U.S. Network on Habitat
Support in setting up web site and online communications.
information-habitat.net/projects/usnhab.htm
habitat & human settlements,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
united nations
|
Washington, DC
1995.09-1998.01
|
Open-Ended Working Group on the Review of Arrangements for Consultation with Non-Government Organizations
Presented recommendations focusing on the effective and systematic use of electronic communications to facilitate the participation of NGOs in the work of the United Nations; compiled UN documents pertaining to the Review of Arrangements for NGOs; scanned archival documents not available in digital format; established a web site including these documents.
information-habitat.net/projects/oewg9505.htm
access to information,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
un economic and social council,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1995.05-1995.05
|
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,
>a href="conf-doc.htm">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
1994.09-1996.10
|
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,
>a href="lan.htm">local area network,
public participation,
publishing,
training,
united nations,
web sites
|
New York, NY
1995.04-1997.07
|
Habitat II PrepCom 2
Active participant on the habitat2 electronic mailing list; disseminated information on the availability of official Habitat II documents.
information-habitat.net/projects/hab2-pc2.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
habitat & human settlements,
preparatory committee,
public participation,
united nations
|
Nairobi, Kenya
1995.04-1995.05
|
The Other Economic Summit / US
Hosted workshop on opportunities and implications of information and communications technology. Provided technical assistance and advice in the use of electronic mailing lists and the World Wide Web in support of preparations for TOES '97.
information-habitat.net/projects/toes-us.htm
economics,
information ecology,
sustainable development,
united nations
|
New Yo>k, NY
1995.04-
|
World Summit for Social Development PrepCom 3
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; retrieval and dissemination of electronic copies ofpr PrepCom documents; provision of technical computer and electronic communications support and assistance in conversion, formatting, spell-checking and printing NGO documents and in removal of computer viruses.
information-habitat.net/projects/socs-pc3.htm
access to information,
preparatory committee,
public participation,
social development,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1995.01-1995.01
|
World Summit for Social Development PrepCom 2
Compiled official documents and made them available on diskette.
information-habitat.net/projects/socs-pc2.htm
access to information,
broad-based participation,
conference documents,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
preparatory committee,
social development,
united nations
|
N>w York, NY
1994.08-1994.09
|
Women's Environment & Development Organization (WEDO)
Support in the design and implementation of a comprehensive Internet gopher with documents from WEDO and the Women's Caucus and in the preparation of a user's guide to the gopher. Development of streamlined procedures for electronic mail, word processing and file management.
information-habitat.net/projects/wedo.htm
access to information,
electronic publishing,
public participation,
sustainable development,
united nations,
women
|
New York, NY
1994.07-1994.12
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Open-Ended Working Group on the Review of Arrangements for Consultation with Non-Government Organizations
Active participant in consultations and presentation of written interventions focusing on the effective and systematic use of eelctronic communications to facilitate the participation of NGOs in the work of the United Nations.
information-habitat.net/projects/oewgngo.htm
access to information,
information ecology,
participatory processes,
public participation,
united nations
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New York, NY
1994.06-1997.06
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United Nations Department for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development
Designed and developed an Internet gopher incorporating comprehensive documentation from the Commission on Sustainable Development and the World Summit for Social Development; developed user manual for the gopher and a procedures manual for development and maintenance of the gopher. Member of Department for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development (DPCSD) Task Force of NGO Focal Points; drafted Task Force recommendations on an integrated database for NGO contacts in DPCSD.
information-habitat.net/projects/undpcsd.htm
access to information,
database,
electronic publishing,
public participation,
sustainable development,
training,
united nations
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New York, NY
1994.06-1994.10
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Energy Caucus - CSD/NGO Steering Committee
Member.
information-habitat.net/projects/csd-ener.htm
commission on sustainable development,
energy,
united nations
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New York, NY
1994.03-
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World Summit for Social Development preparati>ns
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 assistance 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
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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
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New York, NY
1993.09-1993.09
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RIOD - Desertification Network
Active participant in setting up the structure for the desertification network, and support for use of electronic communications for exchange of information, news and plans, and for access to documents.
information-habitat.net/projects/riod.htm
access to information,
electronic publishing,
freshwater,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
sustainable agriculture,
sustainable development,
united nations
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Geneva, Switzerland
1993.09-
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One World Now
Set up and managed the OWN database for One World Now contact information; re-organized WordPerfect mailing lists, imported the data into the OWN DataPerfect database and generated directories and listings of contact information; provided training and technical support in WordPerfect and for data retrieval entry, editing in DataPerfect and WordPerfect. Compiled and organized One World Now's bookkeeping records using Quicken® 5.0 and generated detailed financial reports. Prepared reports on UN Conferences and Conventions, including Earth Summit follow-up, preparations for the Convention on Desertification and Drought and the Parliament of WOrld's Religions.
information-habitat.net/projects/own.htm
consulting,
database,
sustainable development,
training,
united nations
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Houston, TX
1993.08-1993.12
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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
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New York, NY
1993.06-
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NGO Steering Committee to the UN Commission on Sustainable Development
Compilation of information and documents relating to the Commission in electronic format and dissemination on diskette and online. Set up and maintained membership database, electronic mailing lists and world wide web site for the Committee to strengthen communications and access to information among non-governmental organizations participating in the Commission on Sustainable Development. Hosted initial office for the Northern Clearinghouse and provided supervision and technical support. Established Information Ecology Caucus and has served as its Northern Chair.
information-habitat.net/projects/csdngo.htm
database,
electronic publishing,
email lists,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
publishing,
sustainable development,
training,
united nations,
web sites
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New York, NY
1993.05-2001.05
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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
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1992.06-1992.06
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Earth Summit PrepCom 4
information-habitat.net/projects/es-pc4.htm
access to information,
preparatory committee,
public participation,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
|
New York, NY
1992.03-1992.04
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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
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Baltimore, MD
1992.01-1995.06
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Synergistic Processes project
The principal focus project has been the application of information and communication technology in support of effective communication, access to information, and broad-based participation for the non-governmental organization community in the UNCED process and follow-up activities.
Member of facilitation team at the 1993 Parliament of World Religions in Chicago, co-edited Your Voice interactive bulletin, with responsibility for special issues that organized and presented reports from a Parliament of the People and from the Assembly of Religious and Spiritual Leaders.
During the UNCED preparations, project activities included the publication of the Da Zi Bao interactive bulletin at PrepCom IV and at the Global Forum in Rio; the latter involved publication of the bulletin in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French with a total staff, including volunteers, of 115 people. After Rio, the work involved compilation and publication of the Alternative Treaties, dissemination on disk of the official Rio agreements and the alternative treaties in several languages, the design, implementation and dissemination of a database of the NGOs accredited to UNCED and the organization of the text of the Rio agreements and the alternative treaties into a full text searchable database.
information-habitat.net/projects/spp.htm
database,
electronic publishing,
information ecology,
public participation,
publishing,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
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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
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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
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Paris, France
1991.11-1991.12
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Earth Summit PrepCom 3
information-habitat.net/projects/es-pc3.htm
access to information,
electronic publishing,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
preparatory committee,
public participation,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
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Geneva, Switzerland
1991.08-1991.08
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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
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Geneva, Switzerland
1991.08-1994.03
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Alliance of Northern People for Environment & Development
Active participant in the formative stages of ANPED including the establishment of by-laws and statement of purpose. Editor / author of the structure of the U.S. Citizens Network for UNCED that served as the template for ANPED's constituion.
information-habitat.net/projects/anped.htm
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
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Brussels, Belgium
1991.05-1993.01
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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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Earth Summit PrepCom 2
information-habitat.net/projects/es-pc2.htm
access to information,
electronic publishing,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
preparatory committee,
public participation,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
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Geneva, Switzerland
1991.03-1991.04
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On The Line - EcoNet/ Institute for Global Communications
Wrote and directed the successful proposal for On The Line: Interactive Preparations for the First Earth Summit, a project funded by the MacArthur Foundation, that was designed to promote the effective use of electronic communications by NGOs involved in the UNCED preparatory process, and included the publication of a newsletter that incorporated methodological breakthroughs in on-line publishing.
information-habitat.net/projects/igc-otl.htm
electronic publishing,
public participation,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
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San Francisco, CA
1991.03-1991.09
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Citizens' Consultation on UNCED
Active participant in consultation with a focus on the organization and structure of a citizen's network, on the role of information and communications technology in the Earth Summit process and the successful negotiations that led to the establshment of the U.S. Citizens Network on UNCED.
information-habitat.net/projects/citcon.htm
access to information,
public participation,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
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Washington, DC
1990.10-1990.10
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Earth Summit PrepCom 1
information-habitat.net/projects/es-pc1.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
electronic publishing,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
preparatory committee,
sustainable development,
united nations
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Nairobi, Kenya
1990.08-1990.08
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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
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Baltimore, MD
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
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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
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Baltimore, MD
1989.05-1992.06
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FGC Gathering 1989
Led section on the Environment in a workshop on Friends in Global Networks.
information-habitat.net/projects/fgc-1989.htm
environment,
interfaith dialogue,
quakers,
sustainable development,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
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Canton, NY
1989.07-1989.07
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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
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Washington, DC
1989.07-1989.11
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FWCC Triennial - Section of the Americas
Participated in the Triennial Meeing of the Friends World Committee on Consultation with a focus on a concern with Unity with Nature. The meeting had an overall theme, from Micah, 6:8 "... and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" and included a focus on the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation movement in the World Council of Churches and on the preparation for the 1992 Earth Summit,
information-habitat.net/projects/fwcc1989.htm
interfaith dialogue,
quakers,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
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Des Moines, IA
1989.05-1989.05
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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
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Baltimore, MD
1989.05-
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