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SUMMARY:FROM FEAR TO RESILIENCE: STORYTELLING OF COVID-19 IN SOUTHEAST ASIA  Call for Photo\, Short Video and Art Essays by SEA Junction and Partners
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThese days we are inundated with photos of deaths\, ICUs and suffering\, creating fear as an incentive to keep us all at home. No matter how well-meaning\, this narrative of COVID-19 remains one-sided and may have many unwanted consequences. We know from the HIV epidemic that fear only changes behavior in the short term and it may cause traumas and prejudices that make it more difficult to learn to live with the virus. This narrative also leads to seeing the ‘other’ as the ‘enemy’ who can potentially infect us\, triggering unnecessary stigma and discrimination that hampers the efforts to control the pandemic. More needs to be done to raise understanding of the rationale of preventive measures and to provide the social and economic means to enable people to apply those. \nLiving through a pandemic with unforeseen reality and unending uncertainties for over a year has created an epidemic of fear. As a consequence\, there have been stigmatization and blaming to infected people\, especially vulnerable population. With the current surges in COVID-19 infection across Southeast Asia\, the fear of contracting the disease remains and is even escalated when the vaccine is in shortage and not accessible to many. They are nervous of not getting timely vaccinated\, not to mention the concern on vaccine’s safety and efficacy. The fear also extends beyond contraction and manifests in socio-economic stress as a result of the pandemic impacts. In particular\, the poor and disadvantaged groups have been hardest hit with a deepening of poverty since the existing inequalities have been exacerbated. \nSEA Junction invites all to make an effort to collectively provide a different visual story of the pandemic in Southeast Asia that shows strength and hope. We believe in the importance of reducing fear and promote informed policy and public discussion with more accurate reporting of the epidemiological realities of COVID-19. We need to show that COVID-19 is also a tale of survival\, resilience and solidarity. \nWe are calling for short stories in the form of photo essays\, short documentaries and illustrated art essays in any language of the region (to be later translated into English) or in English. We will then select\, curate and showcase them in a special section on our online platform and on our social media. We will be also looking for other partners interested in broadcasting these works of resilience. When the COVID-19 situation ease\, we will use the selected visual storytelling works to organize a 2-week long exhibition at BACC. \nPossible topics include but not limited to: \n\ncultural rituals and faith to counter our anxiety;\nexperiences of quarantine (at home or at reserved locations) and survival;\npeople that continue to work in essential services;\nlaborers and migrant workers that keep the economy running by continuing to work in construction\, agriculture\, fishing\, etc.;\nrural and urban community organizing to control the pandemic and provide support to the needy;\ninnovation and adaptation of technology in resource poor settings;\nstrategic intervention to enhance people survival beyond relief;\nand people that fight for social protection and for upholding of privacy and other human rights amidst this pandemic.\n\nNeedless to say\, ethical and safety principles need to be respected in the production of the stories\, and compliance of preventive measures is a must at any time. \nPlease submit approximately 15 photos and/or videos along with short essay to  southeastasiajunction@gmail.com. The call remains open without specific deadline. We welcome all the entries and also other interested partners to join this call. \nOrganizers \nSEA Junction \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions- from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on twitter and Instagram @seajunction \nWith support of: \nChina Medical Board  \nThe Rockefeller-endowed China Medical Board (CMB)\, an independent American foundation started in 1914\, aims to advance health in China and neighbouring Asian countries through strengthening medical\, nursing and public health research and education. See further chinamedicalboard.org \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/from-fear-to-resilience-lets-change-the-narrative-of-covid19-in-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 408\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Khet Pathum Wan\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330 Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Special Initiatives
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SUMMARY:The Mekong is Blue and Dried: Visual Storytelling of the Mekong River’s Environmental Degradation Open Call for Photo & Art Essays
DESCRIPTION: \nThe Mekong River is the most diverse in fresh water fishery in the world with the greatest biodiversity after the Amazon. It originates in the Tibetan plateau and flows through mainland Southeast Asia before emptying in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta into the South China sea. The Mekong feeds more than 60 million people who live along its entire route. Among them there are indigenous communities that depend on the Mekong for their natural resource-based livelihoods and as a source of income. Their way of life is today threatened by the ongoing dam-building race since the first dam was built on the Mekong mainstream 20 years ago. \nToday\, eleven dams are planned for the lower mainstream Mekong\, and 300 more are in the waiting on feeder waterways. Cumulative impacts have been felt by the riparian communities living downstream. The first lower Mekong dam Xayaburi in Laos operated for a test run in July 2019 exacerbated the drought in the region. The Mekong water level is at its lowest in 50 years. The second dam on the lower Mekong in Laos (Don Sa Hong) was built against concerns regarding its blocking major channels of migratory fishes to spawn upstream and in the Mekong’s tributary rivers. In particular\, it affects the migration of endangered Irrawaddy dolphins living close to the Laotian-Cambodian border where the dam is also located. \nAdding to the multiple impacts of dams\, the collapse of Xe Pian-Xe Namnoy saddle dams on Xe Kong River which is a tributary of the Mekong River in Southern Laos\, killed at least 40 people and displaced more than 4\,500 people. This was a dark reminder of the threats dams pose on people’s lives and the lack of accountability of multinational corporations. \nThe combination of upstream and downstream dams’ operations has blocked the natural rich nutrients and sediments and the water flow. In late 2019\, the Mekong turned into rare blue color instead of its usual brown. The blue color of the Mekong reflects “dead” for aquatic animals\, other animals that dwell in the Mekong riverbank and millions of people who depend for their livelihood on the biodiversity of the River. \nNetworks of environmental experts\, civil society\, media and academia tireless continue to advocate for environmentally and socially friendly measures for the Mekong River.  They raise questions about the need of such dams in view of other forms of green energy such as solar power\, the extenuating risks associated with hydropower construction\, and the devastating social and economic effects on local populations. \nThis initiative launched by SEA Junction with the support of the Samdhana Institute on 15 June 2020 for a period of three months\, aims to contribute to these ongoing efforts through the creative use of visual documentation and art. We are pleased that the Mekong Environment Forum has offered to partner with us on this and help with promoting the initiative and sharing relevant material. We hope other organizations will also join our effort. \n“The Mekong River is Blue and Dried” initiative calls all those interested and particularly photographers\, artists and organizations working with communities in the Greater Mekong Region (GMS) to share their visual stories. The photos and art works accompanied by a short essay should reflect on four main themes: \n\nEnvironmental degradation of the Mekong river.\nDestruction caused by dams and development interventions affecting the river\nImpacts on people and communities depending on the Mekong River for their lives and livelihoods.\nStories of advocacy and how networks and civil groups advocate and try to limit environmental and social damage (“history of opposition”).\n\nThe short essay can be written in English or in any of the Mekong languages (to be later translated into English) \nIf you have a story or an idea to contribute to this initiative just contact us at southeastasiajunction@gmail.com or with our Instagram and twitter @seajunction or facebook @sea-junction. \nLooking forward to collaborating with all of you for a healthier Mekong! \n  \nOrganizers:  \nSEA Junction\nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions\, from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on twitter and Instagram @seajunction \nThe Samdhana Institute\nSamdhana\, in Sanskrit\, means healing\, uniting\, peacemaking. It was formed in 2003 by a group of individuals\, conservationists\, development practitioners\, constituting the first Samdhana Fellows; moved by the same commitment of ‘giving back’ what they know to the next generation; and bringing together skills\, knowledge\, experiences\, networks\, colleagues and friends; delivering maturity\, strength and sustainability. For more info see www.samdhana.org \n  \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/the-mekong-is-blue-and-dried-visual-storytelling-of-the-mekong-rivers-environmental-degradation-open-call-for-photo-art-essays/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 408\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Khet Pathum Wan\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330 Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Thailand International Postgraduate Programme (TIPP) Scholarships 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Thailand International Cooperation Agency Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand is accepting applications for the Thailand International Postgraduate Programme (TIPP) 2020. Today\, in addition to fellowships and scholarships offered as part of bilateral and triangular development cooperation projects\, TICA offers 70 postgraduate scholarships for government officials from developing countries around the world. \nThailand International Postgraduate Programme (TIPP) was introduced in 2000 as a framework in providing postgraduate scholarships for developing partners. Believing that knowledge sharing is an important pillar of South-South Cooperation\, TIPP offers opportunities for Thailand and its partners to exchange their experiences and best practices that would contribute to long-term and sustainable development for all. \nBenefits of the Award \nThe Royal Thai Government will bear the following expenses for successful candidates during their study in Thailand. the expenses include: \n\nReturn economy class air ticket and airport pick-up service\nMonthly subsistence\, settlement\, books and thesis allowance\nTuition fee: Awardees’ tuition fee will be directly reimbursed from TICA\, except equipment insurance fee\, transcript and certificate fee\n\nEligibility \n\nCandidates must be nominated by the National Focal Point for International Development Cooperation in a country from the TIPP eligible countries/territories list.\nCandidates should be working in the area related to the course provided\nCandidates must have Bachelor’s degree and/or professional experience related to the field or related to graduate degree.\nCandidates must have a good command of English. Candidates who English is not their first language and Bachelor’s degree was not taught in English have to pass an English Language proficiency test according to criteria announced by University regulations\nIt is recommended that candidates be less than 50 years of age.\nCandidates must have good physical and mental condition.\nTICA reserves the right to revoke scholarship offered to awardees who violate rules and regulations.\nOther requirements apart from these will be under consideration by the University regulations.\n\nApplication \nThe candidates must be nominated by the National Focal Point for International Development Cooperation (such as Ministry of Foreign Affairs) or by relevant central government agencies for which the nominated candidates currently work. Nomination must be in line with relevant rules and regulations of the nominating countries/territories. The National Focal Point will forward the nominated candidates’ documents to the Royal Thai Embassy/Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations/Royal Thai Consulate – General accredited to eligible countries/territories. \n\nPlease prepare one (1) original with two (2) copies of each document as these following items:\nTIPP application form here.\nMedical report\nTranscript of Bachelor’s degree (to show the courses that you have learnt throughout Bachelor’s degree)\nCertificate of Bachelor’s degree\nEnglish test score (e.g. TOEFL\, IELTS)\nRecommendation Letter (At least 3 people)\nThesis proposal or other documents (As University request)\n\nAll forms are duly filled out and endorsed by the candidates’ supervisor and the National Focal Point for International Development Cooperation. All of related documents must be in English. \nthe candidates must fill in the online application form on TICA website: Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA). Menu: Fellowships and Scholarships\, Sub -menu: Thailand International Postgraduate programme\, Click on: TIPP 2020 \nClick here to apply. Download the application form here. \n  \nSource: https://opportunitydesk.org/2020/05/02/thailand-international-postgraduate-programme-tipp-scholarships-2020/ \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/thailand-international-postgraduate-programme-tipp-scholarships-2020/
LOCATION:Thailand
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:Applications for the 2020 Regional Course in International Law for Asia-Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the 2020 Regional Course in International Law for Asia-Pacific are now being accepted. The deadline for the receipt of complete applications is 30 June 2020. \nGeneral information \nThe United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Asia-Pacific is organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs in cooperation with the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). \nSubject to the developments related to COVID-19\, the Regional Course will be held at the facilities of ESCAP in Bangkok\, from 16 November to 11 December 2020. The Regional Course will be conducted in English. The course will accommodate up to 30 participants\, including a limited number of spaces for self-funded participants. \n  \nSource: https://legal.un.org/poa/rcil/asia/index.html \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/applications-for-the-2020-regional-course-in-international-law-for-asia-pacific/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:Australia Awards John Allwright Fellowship 2021
DESCRIPTION:Applications are welcome from participants in both bilateral and multilateral (IARC) project. Applicants must be working with an ACIAR project in a current partner developing country. \nApplicants must be citizens of the country in which they are working. \nTo be eligible for selection\, a candidate must: \n\nat the time of applying\, hold qualifications that would be assessed to be equivalent to at least an Australian bachelor’s degree in a discipline that is relevant to the proposed area of postgraduate study;\nbe a scientist or economist from the developing country partner\, who is actively involved in a collaborative research project supported by ACIAR at the time of application (in some cases\, ACIAR will consider supporting researchers from “advanced pipeline” projects\, i.e. in cases where a full project proposal has been approved by ACIAR);\nbe jointly supported in the application by the Australian and partner country Project Leaders;\nobtain approval from the employing institution who must agree to the absence of the candidate should he/she receive a Fellowship for the period involved in obtaining the postgraduate qualification; and\ndemonstrate that he/she is employed on a permanent rather than short-term contract basis.\n\nWithin the Fellowship Scheme\, ACIAR strives to meet the Australian government policy on gender equity\, and reflect ACIAR’s training policies and strategies. \nAPPLICATION PROCEDURE \nThere is one call for nominations per year. In view of the impact of COVID-19\, DFAT has reviewed the current schedule for the 2021 Intake of Australia Awards Scholarships applications and advises that the closing date for the submission of the 2021 intake application deadline will be extended from 30 April 2020 to 30 June 2020. \nAn offer of an award is only valid for the Australian academic year following the calendar year in which the offer is made.  \nIt is important that Project Leaders check the eligibility of proposed candidates before application\, including the selection criteria used by the Committee in the competitive process. Any queries may be directed to the appropriate Research Program Manager or the Project Officer\, Capacity Building: Fellowships@aciar.gov.au. \nFor further information please read the Australia Awards John Allwright Fellowship guidelines below. \nImpact of the John Allwright Fellowship Scheme – Survey ReportBuilding on the John Allwright Fellowship Scheme \nJohn Allwright Fellowship Guidelines 2020 – PDFOASIS-ACIAR Online applicant user guide 2020 – PDF \nOfficial website \nSource: https://aseanop.com/australia-awards-john-allwright-fellowship-2021/ \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/australia-awards-john-allwright-fellowship-2021/
LOCATION:Australia
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:CALL FOR PAPERS: Transboundary Environmental Governance in Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Southeast Asia is among the most rapidly developing and globally connected parts of the world. The pace and scale of regional integration has accelerated and expanded alongside the megatrends of population growth\, urbanisation\, capitalism and industrialisation. Cross-border governance regimes have mobilised around the conservation or sustainable commodification of regional environmental goods such as biodiversity\, food and water security\, and carbon sequestration. There have also been coordinated transboundary efforts to build resilience to regional and global shocks including extreme weather events linked to human-induced climate change (for example\, floods\, droughts and biomass wildfires)\, air and water pollution\, and the emergence and spread of infectious diseases. \nThese complex environmental issues require cross-border environmental governance\, both because they cannot be addressed within the boundaries of administrations or individual countries and also because they generate cascading and far-reaching impacts such as market fluctuations\, livelihood transformations and human displacement and resettlement. \nThe purpose of this inter-disciplinary workshop is to explore how\, why\, when and what forms of transboundary environmental governance are emerging in Southeast Asia. We are interested in the submission of papers that examine the creation\, operation and maintenance of transboundary governance regimes that are designed to address one of two generalizable sets of issues. These are: (a) conserving or sustainably utilising natural resources; and/or (b) strengthening resilience to regional or global shocks that connect place-based governance systems with wider socioeconomic and ecological processes. \nWe encourage the submission of papers from across the social and natural sciences and particularly welcome interdisciplinary engagements. The overall premise of this workshop is that transboundary forms of governance comprising multiple stakeholders are required to address environmental issues that cannot be settled at a single organisational scale of human interest. Questions that will guide the workshop discussions include: \n\nWhat transboundary forms of governance exist in Southeast Asia to sustain resources and habitats and/or to deal with emerging environmental threats and crises?\nTo what extent do transboundary environmental governance systems complement or bridge gaps in formal state policy regimes?\nCan theorising the transboundary dimensions of environmental governance lend insights into more effective and inclusive pathways to conservation practice\, sustainable resource management and disaster mitigation?\nHow has the expanding role of markets in governance systems in Southeast Asia informed the priorities of transboundary environmental governance regimes\, and to what effect?\n\nSUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS \nPaper proposals should include a title\, an abstract (250-300 words) and a brief personal biography of 150 words for submission by 30 June 2020. Please submit your proposal using the provided submission form to Mr Marcel Bandur at arimar@nus.edu.sg. Successful applicants will be notified by 7 July 2020 and will be required to submit an original and unpublished draft paper (5\,000-8\,000 words) by 15 November 2020 for restricted circulation and discussion among the workshop participants to be eligible for financial support. \nWORKSHOP CONVENORS \nDr Michelle Miller\nAsia Research Institute\, National University of Singapore \nProf David Taylor\nDepartment of Geography\, National University of Singapore \nProf Jonathan Rigg\nUniversity of Bristol\, UK \nContact Info:  \nMs Tay Minghua\nAsia Research Institute\, National University of Singapore\nAS8 Level 7\, 10 Kent Ridge Crescent\, Singapore 119260\nEmail: minghua.tay@nus.edu.sg\nTel: (65) 6516 4224\nFax: (65) 6779 1428 \nURL: https://ari.nus.edu.sg/upcoming-events/ \nSource: https://networks.h-net.org/node/19397/discussions/6178391/call-papers-transboundary-environmental-governance-southeast-asia?fbclid=IwAR3AdpuNOu4zBi_rcVKZ-Fw4nY9F86qy0e5LiDBCvl0ASAKJkoV9canIf1w \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/call-for-papers-transboundary-environmental-governance-in-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:Singapore
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Master Program on Marine Plastic Abatement with full scholarship available AIT
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThe Marine Plastics Abatement (MPA) Program aims to train new generation of environmental leaders who will help combating marine plastic litters with advanced technologies and management practices.  \nPlastic pollution is one of the greatest problems affecting the marine environment today. A staggering 8 million tons of plastic ends up in the world’s oceans every year\, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The top 6 countries in the world that discharge the most plastic debris into the ocean are in Asia\, according to scientific research. The specialized MPA program seeks to empower young Asian practitioners\, social entrepreneurs\, officials and professionals who can play significant roles in marine plastic abatement\, which is the key for attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \nThe MPA Program is a 1-year Master’s degree program designed to address and achieve the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): \n\nSDG14: Life Below Water\nSDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities\nSDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production\nSDG17: Partnerships for the Goal\n\nThe program will provide individual coaching\, creative working space\, field exposure and tailor-made guidance to the students. It consists of \n\nPreparatory (e-learning) courses\,\ne-learning modules and provocative discussions with field exposures and\n“Intensive Summer (Winter) School Program” (ISSP)\n\nMarine Plastics Abatement Program is waiting to hear from you – Creating leaders for sustainable Asia and beyond \nMarine Plastics Abatement for whom? \nCandidates with a Bachelor degree (four-year program or equivalent) in relevant field of study from an institution of good standing acceptable to AIT\, with Undergraduate grades significantly above average (GPA > 2.75 or equivalent)\, satisfactory physical and mental health with work experience (if any) in areas related to waste management\, plastic industry\, pollution control\, businesses on reuse/recycle/recovery of wastes\, marine ecosystems\, waste-to-energy\, waste-to-resources\, etc. are eligible to apply. \nWhy Marine Plastics Abatement? \nMarine Plastics Abatement is a new program which will be launched in August 2020 at AIT under the Environmental Engineering and Management Program (EEM)\, Department of Energy\, Environment and Climate Change with support from the Government of Japan as a step towards its “MARINE Initiative” with regards to realization of the “Osaka Blue Ocean Vision” shared at the G20 Osaka Summit last year\, aimed at reducing additional pollution by marine plastic litter to zero by 2050. The MPA Program focuses on; \n\nManagement of wastes\,\nRecovery of marine litter\,\nInnovation\, and\nEmpowerment\n\nGraduates and trained professionals from the MPA program\, together with experts from Japan and other countries\, will form the planned ‘Global Marine Plastic Alliance’ – a regional network think-tank providing technical expertise\, policy guidance and professional consultation on the ocean plastic issue. \nResearch Areas \n\nFate of plastic wastes in dumpsites\, landfills\, river\, and coastal zones\nCircular economy in plastic waste management\nHeath-care plastic wastes & COVID-19\nMaterial flow analysis of plastics in different communities\nApplications and effects of bioplastics and its byproducts\nStakeholder engagement in plastic value chains\nPlastics to materials innovations\nEffects of marine plastic litters on coastal livelihoods\nHealth implications of nano- and micro-plastics\nSustainable business model\nBehavioral changes in plastic uses\, reuse\, recycle and disposal\n\nCertification \nStudents who successfully complete the courses and research requirements will be awarded the Master’s degree in Marine Plastics Abatement. This degree will be awarded by Asian Institute of Technology. \nWe are accepting applications for August 2020 Intake \nScholarships Available. Apply now to pursue a financially aided Master’s  in Marine Plastics Abatement at the Department of Energy\, Environment and Climate Change\, AIT. \nApplication Deadline: 30 June 2020 \n  \nSource: https://eecc.ait.ac.th/marine-plastic-abatement/ \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/master-program-on-marine-plastic-abatement-with-full-scholarship-available-ait/
LOCATION:Thailand
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:Dialogue Forum 3: Ending Wildlife Trade and Habitat Exploitation in Post COVID-19 Our Wild\, Our Climate (in Thai)
DESCRIPTION: \nDuring the Coronavirus pandemic\, what has become clear in sight is the improved state of the environment worldwide. \nSince the governments have imposed restriction as well as lockdown measures in several parts of the world\, the state of the environment in many areas\, from the air to the oceans and to our forests\, has improved significantly in the absence of human beings. Though temporary\, this has suggested the way people can do for the environment\, which deeply interconnects with their economy and lifestyle. \nScientists as well as economists worldwide have started to explore such the new path that leads to a more sustainable lifestyle and economy\, and the ending of wildlife trade and habitat exploitation and One Health concept are strongly being called for\, along with climate and green new deals. \nWhether humans can turn this crisis into a golden chance to live in harmony with the nature again is thus challenging and worth exploring here and worldwide. \nThe Dialogue Forum\, a monthly forum by Bangkok Tribune and its partners to “bridge the gap” and “connect the dots” of different views and opinions as well as bits of information on social and environmental issues to create one big picture for better understanding in society\, would cordially like to invite you to participate to explore the new proposals together in its Dialogue Forum 3: Ending Wildlife Trade and Habitat Exploitation in Post COVID-19\, Our Wild\, Our Climate (Green Post COVID-19 Theme). \nContact: southeastasiajunction@gmail.com \nBangkok Tribune coordinator: Piya Wong  @089 920 8027/ Bangkok Tribune News FB Messenger \n**In accordance with the COVID-19 regulation\, please confirm your participation ahead of the event (limited seats available). \n***You can also watch the event live at FB Live: Bangkok Tribune News FB Page \n  \nObjectives \n\nTo develop and introduce a new body of knowledge and innovation in regard to an independent\, in-depth media to the  public (Indie & In-depth)\nTo empower public members to be able to keep up with any developments as well as repercussions in the society\, as well as the role of the media in helping shape the society (Empowering)\nTo promote participation in development of such the innovative and independent media so that it can remain opened and accessible to all (Open & Accessible)\n\nPartners \n\nThai Society of Environmental Journalists\nProject SEVANA South-East Asia\nSEA-Junction\nBangkok Tribune News Agency\n\nSupported by: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (Thailand Office) \n  \nProgramme \nDialogue Forum 3 (in Thai) \nEnding Wildlife Trade and Habitat Exploitation in Post COVID-19 \nOur Wild\, Our Climate \nVenue: SEA-Junction\, 4th Floor\, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre \nTime: June 30\, 1-3.30 pm \n\n\n\n1:00 pm\nRegistration\n\n\n1.25 pm\nBrief introduction of the topic of the forum\n\n\n1.30 pm\nOverview: The state of wildlife trade\, biodiversity loss and habitat exploitation before the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Anak Pattanavibool\, Country Director\, Wildlife Conservation Society Thailand Program\n\n\n1.40 pm \nForum discussion: Ending Wildlife Trade and Habitat Exploitation in Post COVID-19\n\n\n\n  \nSpeakers: \nDr. Anak Pattanavibool\, Country Director\, Wildlife Conservation Society Thailand Program \nMonica Zavagli\, Senior Project Officer\, TRAFFIC \nDr. Pattarapol Maneeon (Mor Lotte)\, Head of Wildlife Health Management Division\, Department of National Parks\, Wildlife\, and Plant Conservation     \nPhanudej Kerdmali\, Secretary General\, Seub Nakhasathien Foundation \nDr. Petch Manopawitr\, Co-Founder ReReef\, former Deputy Director\, IUCN SE Asia Group (/moderator) \n\n\n\n2.40 pm\n Q&A session\n\n\n3.30 pm\nWrap-up and closing of the forum\n\n\n\n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/dialogue-forum-3-ending-wildlife-trade-and-habitat-exploitation-in-post-covid-19-our-wild-our-climate-in-thai/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 408\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Khet Pathum Wan\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330 Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
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