JINJ Ltd, Armenia

Association of Socio Economic Research, Azerbaijan

Sustainable Development Public Union, Azerbaijan

Cooperation for Sustainable Development Centre, Kazakhstan

Regional Environment Centre, Moldova

Green Dossier, Ukraine

You can also view calls for cooperation from these and other EECCA members under Cooperation Opportunities page.

The aim of the Fellowship is to enable outstanding individuals to study political, judicial, constitutional and other relative institutions and procedures in the United Kingdom and to share experiences of their own institutions in their countries with their peers and with British hosts and experts. We aim to foster leadership qualities in an outstanding group of individuals who on the completion of their Fellowship will return home to apply what they have learnt from each other and from the people and places they encounter in the UK. Our common purpose is to foster better relations and understanding between the Fellowship countries and the UK and between the Fellowship countries and each other.

Applications for Fellowships are invited from: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine

The Trust only accepts applications from these seven countries.

The Trust aims to recruit high-flying and influential young leaders who will make a substantial impact on the future development of their countries. The Fellowship Programme is open to political leaders, government or local government officials, journalists/media experts, lawyers and influential young leaders from civil society or the NGO sector. The “ideal” candidate will be aged 25-35, with a track record of concern for good governance. Good written and spoken English is essential.

Further information about recruitment criteria, application details and deadlines can be obtained from the Trust’s website.

Due to recent events LEAD has *NEW LOWER PRICES* on the programme fee, bringing you even better value! Visit the website to find out more.

The programme begins in March 2009 with the first of three residential events over nine months. All events incorporate online learning, and personal action-oriented project work.

• London: Leadership and Climate Change (5 days, March 2009)
• Brussels: The EU and Leadership Towards a Sustainable Future (5 days, June 2009)
• China: China’s Role in a Changing World (6 days, November 2009) tbc

Upon graduation, you will become a member of LEAD’s unique global network of 2000 Fellows from 90 countries dedicated to inspiring change for a sustainable future.

“I would recommend anyone who is serious about sustainable development to do this course. The training is dynamic and issues focused, and membership of the network provides access to some of the most active professionals in the world.”
Daniele Cesano, LEAD Fellow, Italy

Want to find out more?

Visit LEAD website for full course details and application form.

For more information, contact Laura Hughes, t: + 44 (0) 207 938 8713.

Earlybird discount deadline: 27 October 2008
Final application deadline:  5 January 2009

In this edition you can find news about the redesigned PECE website, a report on recent PECE events and details of how to get involved in PECE activities.

We would like to thank everyone who attended the April networking event that was held in London.

In order to facilitate cooperation and knowledge transfer amongst our membership, we are looking for your contributions – please read more on ‘PECE calls for cooperation’ and contact the Secretariat for details.

View the News Bulletin here.

Specific components of the concept include on design and delivery of Climate Change Awareness and Action training workshops, creation of website with key resources on climate change and in-country awareness raising and networking events.

We would like to invite expressions of interest from PECE members for involvement in developing the concept further, fundraising and delivering the project if successful. Please email PECE Secretariat with your suggestions and feedback, we would love to hear from you!

Download PECE Climate Change proposal and Action on Climate Change - From a Divided Europe to a Common Purpose publication from ANPED, The Northern Alliance for Sustainability.

E&E Review, published June 2008

The overall aim of the Energy and Environment Funding Review is to summarize the new elements of energy, environment and transport related funds available within the frame of the EU’s funding system for 2007-2013. There are several sources of funding dedicated to support activities in these fields and the following pages provide a brief overview about the funds of the current period based on experiences gathered in 2007 and 2008 as well as on the changes compared to the previous funding period. The E&E Funding review also comprises some recommendations and useful links for proposers who consider applying for funding within the fields of energy, environment and transport.

Funding opportunities for energy, environment and transport are available through several funding schemes and programmes such as Community Programmes or Structural Funds. As a general rule, each fund has its own rules for participation, application and implementation and it is crucial to download and read the latest updated version of the guidance documents specific to each fund before starting to prepare the proposal.

This study is primarily meant for project proposers, who intend to brave the next round of EU calls, to give an overview and some tips on application. More detailed instructions on how to obtain EU funding can be found in the “Handbook on EU Funding 2007-2013″ together with descriptions on all other funding opportunities.

The keynote talk on EU Environment Policy for Eastern Europe presented by Ms. Burrill was well received by the audience and was followed by interesting discussions on key elements of the presentation. Participants were informed about new PECE web site re-design that is currently under development. New online features to support PECE activities will include a complete database of all PECE members in the UK and in the EECCA region, and tools to facilitate exchange of project ideas and cooperation proposals on environment and development issues between PECE members. Trevor Rees reminded participants about the history of PECE and outlined the new vision for the initiative focusing on:

• Promotion of knowledge sharing and collaboration on environmental and sustainability issues between PECE members and EECCA partners
• Expansion of PECE membership from UK-only to include institutions in Europe and the EECCA region
• Development of innovative projects focusing on EECCA region priority issues, including capacity building and facilitating and managing change using PECE’s strong multi-sectoral nature
• Database of UK and EECCA institutions – matching interests
• Online learning groups, online collaboration tools
• Proactive secretariat facilitating exchange and inviting participation

Participants were informed about new PECE web site re-design that is currently under development. New online features to support PECE activities will include a complete database of all PECE members in the UK and in the EECCA region, and tools to facilitate exchange of project ideas and cooperation proposals on environment and development issues between PECE members. Three working groups focused on three themes - Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) – that are of particular relevance to PECE partners and identified as priority areas of focus in the outputs of the Belgrade Environment for Europe Conference (October 2007). The working groups shared experiences on the issue and explored opportunities for the PECE network to facilitate learning and exchange of good practices with EECCA partners.

]]> http://www.pece.co.uk/wp/?feed=rss2&p=25 http://www.pece.co.uk/wp/?p=24 http://www.pece.co.uk/wp/?p=24#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:20:10 +0000 andrew http://www.pece.co.uk/wp/?p=24 Invitation to PECE Networking Event - Mark your diary!
Working together for a sustainable future

We are delighted to invite you to the Networking Event of Partners for Environmental Cooperation in Europe (PECE), on behalf of PECE Secretariat and the other founding members.

We are delighted to invite you to the Networking Event of Partners for Environmental Cooperation in Europe (PECE), on behalf of PECE Secretariat and the other founding members.

PECE is an initiative which aims make a real difference to the environment and people’s quality in life in the Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (the EECCA) region.

The Networking Event will give you an opportunity to improve your contacts with other organisations that have a shared goal of protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development in the EECCA region, find out more about new developments at PECE and discover how you can make PECE membership work better for you.

Date: Thursday, 10 April 2008
Time: 13:30 to 18:30 BST, registration opens at 13:00 BST (12:00 GMT)
Place: St Bride Foundation, Bride Lane / Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 8EQ
Directions: St Bride Foundation

Our guest speaker is Ms. Anne Burrill, Deputy Head of Unit, DG Environment of the European Commission.

Participants at the event will have the chance to learn about the PECE Learning Groups being established through the new web site. PECE is also looking for partners with an interest in addressing climate change issues in Eastern Europe and we will be looking for to explore opportunities for cooperation and collaborative projects.

The Networking Event will be followed by a drinks reception.

Please RSVP to Saodat Pulatova