World
Environment Day: Celebrated every year on June 5th, the theme
of the UNEP initiative this year is ‘The Environment Millennium
-Time to Act’. For more news about this or celebrations around
the world go to
[ http://www.unep.org/wed/
]
Global
electronic conference on globalisation, poverty and development:
The World Bank in conjunction with the Panos Institute London
sponsored a month long public electronic conference throughout
the month of May on "Globalisation, Development and Poverty".
The ‘e-conference’, which was open to global participation, was
the first in a series of conferences proposed by the World Bank
on this topic. To view the completed discussion visit the World
Bank’s Development Forum website at
[ www.worldbank.org/devforum/forum_globalisation.html
]
Education
for Sustainable Development: The UNED and South Bank University
are holding a one day seminar on Friday 16 June. The principal
speaker is Rt. Hon Estelle Morris, Secretary of State for Education
and Employment, other speakers from the DEA, CEE and UNED Forum
will also be present. Please contact Nicky Henson for conference
details and programme.
P7
Summit: The European Parliament’s 4th P7 Summit, held between
7-10 June in Brussels, will concentrate on water security. ‘Water,
a right to live in the 21st century’ will discuss ‘water warfare’,
the case for water privatisation and other related topics. To
register or to obtain information either contact Nicky Henson
or the Green Group in the European Parliament by e-mail:
[ [email protected]
]
Comprehensive
Development Framework (CDF): The second phase of the World
Bank’s discussion on a Comprehensive Development Strategy began
on 6 June 2000. The ‘e-consultation’ follows and builds on the
first phase which took place last year. It is hoped that public
interest and debate will help generate a final strategy. For a
copy of the latest proposal for the CDF or to join the conference
visit the World Bank’s Development Forum at
[ www.worldbank.org/devforum/forum_cdf2.html
]
