Vacancies for Policy Officers at CEE
Location: Reading, Berks
Salary: £20 - 22k
We are seeking two Policy Officers to monitor and research opportunities
for policy development, run programmes of work, and contribute to CEE's
publications.
With excellent written and verbal communication skills, the successful
applicants will have experience of policy and curriculum development,
knowledge of training and a commitment to education for sustainable
development. One post has a non-formal education focus and requires
knowledge of the statutory and voluntary youth sectors, the other will
focus on the formal education sector.
Please contact us for further details and an application form:
Tel: 0118 950 2550
Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Closing date: Friday 23 August 2002.
A ROLE FOR EDUCATION?
Current opportunities to raise the profile of education in environmental
and sustainable development policies and strategies include:
1. ENERGY WHITE PAPER CONSULTATION
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has produced a wide ranging
consultation document aimed at energy stakeholders, including NGOs with
interests in energy issues. Go to www.dti.gov.uk/energy
<http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy> . Click on "Consultations" and follow
the link "Developing Energy Policy - Key Issues for Consultation for the
White Paper". Deadline: 13 September. C ontact: Angie Parkinson
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2. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY - DRAFT CORPORATE STRATEGY 2002- 2007 CONSULTATION
The Making It Happen draft strategy explains how the Agency intends to
deliver its vision for the environment and the Government's strategic
objectives (currently being finalised by DEFRA and the National Assembly
for Wales), and how it will reshape the organisation to meet the
challenges. Go to www.environment-agency.gov.uk
<http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/> and click on the following
links: Your Environment/Consultations/Current Consultations/Making It
Happen. Deadline: 13 September. Responses to: Strategic Development
Unit : [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
LATEST ON THE WORLD SUMMIT
3. EDUCATION AND THE WORLD SUMMIT
Don't forget to visit www.wssd-education.org.uk
<http://www.wssd-education.org.uk/> and make sure your initiatives and
events are included. Contact [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
4. HOPES FOR JOHANNESBURG INTERNET DEBATE : 15 JULY - 2 AUGUST
What should education be doing about sustainable development?
Hosted by the UK Government this debate wants to know about your hopes
and fears for the Summit, why it is important to you and what civil
society can do to make a difference. To take part go to
www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/forum.htm
<http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/forum.htm> and follow the
registration instructions.
5. SUMMIT AWARDS SCHEME
Nominations are sought from individuals or organisations for awards for
best practice in sustainable develoment since the 1992 Earth Summit.
Contact Anita Beardsley, Awards Forum Manager, RSA at Bristol
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> , T:
01275 371145 or go to www.sage-rsa.org.uk/sage
<http://www.sage-rsa.org.uk/sage> and scroll down to the Summit 2002
awards link. Deadline: 1 August.
FOR INFORMATION
6. IUCN - THE WORLD CONSERVATION UNION AUDITS UK WILD LIVING RESOURCES
Do these resources also contribute to education?
IUCN's UK Committee is assessing the contribution of wild living
resources (both plants and animals) to our health, nutrition, leisure
and wealth. The audit is being carried out by MGM Environmental
Solutions, University of Edinburgh. To take part contact Martyn Murray
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> T: 0131 650 5439/7291.
Deadline: 31 July.
7. UK GOVERNMENT PRESS BRIEFING FOR SD
The DEFRA communications team is preparing a media/press briefing. As
part of this, the Local Government International Bureau is compiling a
list of sustainable development projects and initiatives. For further
details contact Fay Blair [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> T: 020 7664 3117 to make sure your
initiatives are on the list.
8. CATALOGUE OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS
ESD THROUGH SCIENCE, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Items for inclusion are requested by the Intermediate Technology
Develoment Group (ITDG). Contact Catherine Smith at ITDG
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> T: 01926 634400. Deadline:
31 July.
9. VOLUNTARY SECTOR FUNDING - NEW GOVERNMENT WEBSITE
Information on government funding from four departments: Health;
Education and Skills; Transport/Local Govt; and Home Office is at
www.volcomgrants.gov.uk <http://www.volcomgrants.gov.uk/> . Feedback on
the site is requested prior to launch.
Anne White
Operations Team Leader
Council for Environmental Education
94 London Street Reading RG1 4SJ
T: 0118 950 2550 F: 0118 959 1955
W: www.cee.org.uk <http://www.cee.org.uk/>
For information on education and the World Summit go to:
www.wssd-education.org.uk <http://www.wssd-education.org.uk/>
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