CEI/National Branches

Hong Kong Branch website

2012-01-27T03:27:00.000-08:00

An English version of the Hong Kong Caretakers of the Environment is now available...well worth a look. Click here

Environmental Teacher's International Convention 2012

2012-01-05T12:44:00.000-08:00

Experience Sharing Among Teachers of Various Countries to Prepare Young Generations to Become Actors of Change Towards More Sustainable Consumption Behaviors
Click here to go to the conference website.
Lawang, East Java, Indonesia
8-13 April 2012
Environmental Teacher's International Covention (ETIC 2012) is an international conference for school teachers and educators active in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and or Environmental Education (EE) program. Builds on a strong tradition of sharing the latest in EE/ESD theory, policy and practice with the principle of togetherness, tolerance and participation.

Throughout the conference participants will discuss the implications for Education for Sustainable Consumption (ESC) and ESD of issues such as sustainable consumption, green economy, climate change and indigenous knowledge, as well as the latest strategies to enable young generation to see the planet as one interdependent environment. The program, which includes exhibitions, inquiry based field trip, group discussion and social activities such as cultural night and conference dinner, will provide an ideal opportunity to network with colleagues and strengthen school partnership.

ETIC 2012 organized by Pandu Pertiwi, Brawijaya University-Indonesia and other partners. Pandu Pertiwi is a network of teachers, educators and high school students active in EE/ESD. The network is an Indonesian chapter of Caretakers of the Environment International.

We invite you to join us on this journey of learning, sharing, networking and showcasing the best practices that the education has to offer.

New Year Resolution

2012-01-03T10:19:00.000-08:00

Greetings to all...my resolution for 2012 is to keep this blog active and interesting. This will work best if I am sent information to post. Mail me caretakeire@eircom.net

Climate Emissions

2009-12-17T07:27:00.000-08:00

Colleagues might be interested in this link sent by Dan Hoynacki to me which puts Country emissions into a US State context.

National Branch News

2009-08-26T10:53:00.000-07:00

I would welcome some information on what your branch has been up to in recent times. If you like to email me (include photos) I will be glad to put them on the blog.
Alternatively just leave a comment.

National Branch Guidelines

2009-07-12T14:32:00.000-07:00

Guidelines for establishing National Branches affiliated with CEI
If a National network wants to use the name Caretakers of the Environment International it can do so when:
1. They formally endorse the constitution of CEI (contact the secretariat for a copy)

2. They set up a National board of officers to oversee the educational activities, finances and the progress of the network. (a list of contact details to be sent to the Secretariat)

3. They expand the international constitution with goals and objectives to meet their own country’s specific needs (A copy to be sent to the Secretariat)

The intention should be to include new schools wherever possible.

A formal procedure for establishing National Branches is necessary in order to avoid the misuse of the name Caretakers of the Environment International and to ensure quality and commitment of the organisation. Therefore, evidence of compliance with the guidelines needs to be submitted to the international Board of Caretakers of the Environment International.

After approval by the International Board, a National Branch would officially exist under the name:
Caretakers of the Environment International/ (country name)
For example: Caretakers of the Environment International/Spain

A National Branch is entitled to create its own stationary and promotional materials as long as the official logo of CEI is used. The CEI logo can only be used by an officially approved National Branch as it is copyrighted. (A copy can be obtained from the Secretariat)

Tasks to be fulfilled by National Branches
1. Play a key role in selecting delegates for CEI conferences. This might be accomplished by hosting a national workshop or conference prior to the annual conference where schools present and discuss their projects. A committee of the National Branch could then select the schools that are to represent the country at the international conference.
2. Stimulate Joint Educational Projects
3. Raise funds for financing the travel costs to the international conference for those within the country who cannot afford to go and, depending on the country, for those from other countries who cannot afford to go. The latter could be realised by donating a % of the monies raised to CEI.
4. Explore the possibility of hosting one of the annual CEI international conferences

Tasks to be fulfilled by CEI
1. Provide official letters of support to help National Branches secure funding for the national network.
2. Publish outstanding school projects that come out of the National Branch in the Global Forum
3. If a National Branch has been selected to host a CEI conference, CEI will assist in providing guidelines for the conference programme and post-conference report; supplying letters of support from governmental and environmental leaders; suggesting possible funding sources; and publicising the conference.

Welcome

2009-07-11T12:40:00.000-07:00

Welcome to this Blog. I am your new Director of Networking and I hope to keep you all updated on the progress of National Branches and Regional Networks. Your input is vital for this to work. Post messages regularly and communication will develop.

There are several levels of communication:
1) Websites set up to publicise the annual conference in a individual country which may not be updated
2) An individual contact person in a particular region or country
3) Active websites that represent a network of schools and educators which is regularly updated

I would ask everyone to review their websites and contact details as posted on the CEI website
My aim of the next twelve months is to ensure that all the details we publicise on our website, in this blog and in the Global Forum magazine are accurate and updated. Thank you for your co-operation.