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The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO is proud to co-host with UNESCO’s Climate Frontlines programme, an international experts meeting ‘Te hurihuri o te Ao: Cycles of Change’ in Auckland from 4 to 7 June 2013.
Cycles of Change is the first event of its kind to be held in New Zealand. It brings together a group of indigenous and scientific knowledge holders to discuss how indigenous knowledge can inform policies and scientific perspectives on climate change.
“Traditional environmental knowledge – such as seasonal and astronomical calendars – is built up through generations. It provides layers of observations on local shifts in the environment relevant to climate change issues today,” says Elizabeth Rose, Secretary General and Natural Sciences Senior Advisor for UNESCO New Zealand.
“Many communities, particularly in the Pacific, are already facing the first impacts of climate change. Their voices have remained largely on the sidelines of climate change debates. UNESCO wants to change that and provide opportunities for local and indigenous knowledge holders to have a voice in future policy-making.
“The insights that are shared at this event will help address the gap that is created when the science of climate change is based on abstract data and separated from local and cultural considerations.
“Participants will share their knowledge and experience to highlight the contribution community-level observations and traditional knowledge can make in the design of tools to adapt to climate change at both national and global levels.
“The event leads up to Matariki celebrations, commencing on 10 June, New Zealand’s own special traditional calendar of events.”
Participants in the event include indigenous peoples from New Zealand and Pacific communities, scientific researchers across multiple disciplines, and community-based project partners from UNESCO’s Climate Frontlines – all with a particular interest in seasonal calendars and environmental change. |
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Samoan Language Week 2013 |
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Friday, 17 May 2013 15:26 |
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The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO is happy to promote Samoan Language Week 2013 with its theme of "Fafaga fanau i upu ma tala. Tautala i lau gagana. feed the children words and stories. Speak your language.
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Arts Education Week 20 - 24 May 2013 |
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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) and the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO join forces this May to present Connecting in Action, a week-long festival of events celebrating the power of music to bring people together.
Connecting in Action, which takes place from 20 to 24 May, represents New Zealand’s contribution to UNESCO International Arts Education Week.
“UNESCO’s commitment to education and lifelong learning is unparalleled, while the APO is known internationally for its education, community and outreach initiatives,” says Barbara Glaser, Chief Executive of Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. “We’re honoured to present Connecting in Action with the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO, and we’re delighted to be able to showcase a selection of the activities we offer for the people of Auckland and beyond.”
The centrepiece of Connecting in Action is Organ Spectacular, a concert featuring six new compositions by six leading New Zealand composers and starring the cream of local organists. The works, which were commissioned by the APO and the Auckland Town Hall Organ Trust, are performed on the beautiful Auckland Town Hall Organ, accompanied by full orchestra, on Thursday 23 May. Conductor for the evening is Hamish McKeich.
Wellington-based McKeich, one of our most esteemed conductors and long a favourite with APO audiences, is also involved in other Connecting in Action activities. On 22 May he leads the orchestra for Discovery, a concert aimed at high school students, while on 20 May McKeich faces questions from music students in one of the APO’s popular lunchtime Ask the Conductor sessions. One of the students will be invited to shadow McKeich for the week as he prepares for Organ Spectacular and Discovery.
Further Connecting in Action activities include a free APO Young Achievers recital at Auckland Central Library (23 May); Tunes 4 Toddlers, where preschoolers are introduced to instruments of the orchestra (20 May); and Meet the Composer, in which APO Composer-in-Residence Jack Body gives feedback on young composers’ works-in-progress during an exclusive half-hour tutorial (21 May).
Connecting in Action ends with a Friday performance by the children of Sistema Aotearoa.
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“Arts education is a key to training generations capable of reinventing the world that they have inherited. It supports the vitality of cultural identities by emphasizing their links with other cultures, thus contributing to the construction of a shared heritage. It helps to form tolerant and dynamic citizens for our globalizing world” - Irena Bokova, Director General, UNESCO
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UNESCO World Press Freedom Day 2013 |
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inaugural freedom of expression lecture held aut, friday 3 May
Dr Mark Pearson, professor of journalism and social media at Griffith University in Australia and the Australian correspondent for Reporters Without Borders, spoke at the inaugural UNESCO World Press Freedom Day 2013 lecture, organised and hosted by AUT’s Pacific Media Centre and School of Communication Studies.
Dr Mark Pearson, Susan Isaacs (UNESCO), Elizabeth Rose (UNESCO), Prof David Robie (Pacific Media Centre) |
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World Press Freedom Day Lecture |
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Press freedom, social media and the citizen
The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO is pleased to partner with AUT and the Pacific Media Centre to present the inaugural World Press Freedom Day public lecture. Dr Mark Pearson will address the theme "Safe to speak: Securing Freedom of expression in all media".
Friday, May 3, 5.30 -7.30pm at WG126, AUT University.
All welcome.
More information can be found here.
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The post of Director of the UNESCO Office for the Pacific in Apia is currently under recruitment. Applications from suitable New Zealand nationals are encouraged. The vacancy is available here.
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L'Oreal-UNESCO Fellowships for Young Women in the Life Sciences |
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Nominations open
UNESCO is currently calling for applications for the 2014 L’OREAL- UNESCO Fellowships for Young Women in Life Sciences.
The l’OREAL-UNESCO fellowships, each worth $US 40,000 (not to exceed a two-year period) are awarded each year to fifteen young women scientists from all over the world, three from each of the UNESCO geo-cultural regions. New Zealand scientists are eligible for the Asia and Pacific awards.
In 2011 New Zealander Zoe Hilton of the Cawthron Institute was awarded a UNESCO Fellowship for her research in the area of brooding cycles of flat oysters.
In 2014 these awards will again be awarded in the area of the life sciences including biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, agriculture, medicine, pharmacy and physiology.
Applications must be submitted on the UNESCO on-line platform at the following link www.fwis.fr by 30 May 2013.
The National Commission will subsequently be required to evaluate the applications on line and endorse up to four nominations for further consideration by an international jury at UNESCO Headquarters.
For further information please contact Elizabeth Rose, Secretary General of the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO
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L'OREAL-UNESCO AWARDS FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE |
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Nominations open
The National Commission is currently calling for nominations for the 2014 l'OREAL- UNESCO Awards for Women in Science which this year is dedicated to the life sciences.
The l'OREAL-UNESCO awards, each worth US $100,000, are awarded each year to distinguished eminent women scientists at the height of their career, one from each of UNESCO’s five regions. New Zealand scientists are eligible for the Asia and Pacific award.
To be eligible for nomination, candidates must
· Be recognised for their personal scientific excellence
· Be actively involved in scientific research
· Be involved in any field of the life sciences
To be considered by the National Commission for endorsement and forwarding to UNESCO Headquarters, nominations must be received at the National Commission’s office by Monday 22 April 2013.
For further information please contact the Secretary General, New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO, c/- Ministry of Education, P O Box 1666, Wellington
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