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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
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SUMMARY:ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship (AI-RTF) program shall be managed and implemented by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)\, New Delhi. The AIRTF scheme is a fellowship scheme with the following objectives: \n\nTo promote mobility of scientists and researchers from the ASEAN-Member Countries to India and provide them opportunity to work at Indian R&D/ academic institutions to upgrade their research skills and expertise.\nTo facilitate exchange of information and contacts between the scientists and researchers of India and ASEAN Countries and create a network for building research collaborations.\n\nFifty (50) fellowships per year shall be awarded to young scientists and researchers from ASEAN-Member Countries to get affiliated with Indian academic and R&D institutions. These Fellowships shall be equally distributed among ASEAN Member Country. Initially\, 5 Fellowship shall be allocated for each ASEAN country. However\, this number could be re-adjusted in accordance with the number of applicants from respective each ASEAN MS. \nThe duration of the Fellowship will be for a period of two to six months. No request for extension \ reduction in duration period shall be entertained after award of the fellowship. \nAreas in which fellowships are available: \n\nAgricultural Sciences\nBiological and Medical Sciences\nChemical Sciences & Engineering\nComputer Science & Engineering\nPhysical Sciences and Mathematics\nOcean\, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences\nEngineering Sciences\nMaterials\, Minerals and Metallurgy\nScience Policy / IPR Management / Technology Transfer & Commercialization\nOther multi-disciplinary areas of Science\, Technology and Innovation in alignment with APASTI.\n\nThe applications are to be submitted only at www.aistic.gov.in. The deadline for submitting the application for current cycle is 31 August 2020. \n  \nSource: www.aistic.gov.in/ASEAN/aistdfFellowship \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/asean-india-research-training-fellowship/
LOCATION:India
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:Water Irrigation Management Training Course in Phnom Penh\, Cambodia
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview \nIrrigation is an essential determinant of agriculture while its inadequacies are one of the most powerful constraints of agricultural production. Worldwide\, irrigated agriculture consumes at around 70 percent of all water abstracted from rivers and ground waters. Irrigation can be very important at both country and farmer levels. In a number of countries there is an increased pressure on irrigation sector in order to improve the efficiency and productivity of water use. Irrigation management plays crucial role in today’s world\, since the value of water has leveled up as we need it for increased food production and economic development. \nTarget Audience \nWater Irrigation Management Training Course in Phnom Penh\, Cambodia is designed for individuals who are working in water resources or rural development sectors. The course is suitable for both beginners and professionals\, as it covers the water irrigation management system from basic to more advanced. \nProgram Objectives \nUpon the successful completion of this short term training program the attendees will be able to: \n\nImprove on-farm productivity and water use efficiency;\nUpgrade on-farm water management\nIncrease the profitability of irrigation; and\nAdopt practices which sustain land and water resources on- and off-farm\n\nProgram Contents \n\nAssessing the Available Water Resources\nAssessing the Soil Resources for Irrigation\nIrrigation Equipment & Techniques\nIrrigation Scheduling\nWaste Water & Recycling\nWays to Optimize Water Efficiency\nMeasuring Water Usage\nDrainage System Design\nManaging System Maintenance\nIrrigation Controllers\nManaging Fertigation\nEvaluating Irrigation Designs & Different Systems\nFodder & Cash Crops – Irrigation Requirements\nManagement Structures for Irrigation\nEconomics of Irrigation\nRole of International Funding Agencies in Irrigation Development\n\nProgram Methodology \nDuring this interactive training workshop\, we will be using a mix of theory and practice\, going through the real-life irrigation management examples and modern solutions. The maximum participation of delegates will be encouraged during the case studies and group work. \nRegistration Information \nProgram Name: Water Irrigation Management Training Course in Phnom Penh\, Cambodia \nProgram Dates: 12 – 16 October 2020 \nRegistration Closes on: 31 August 2020 \nVenue: Samnang Laor Hotel \nProgram Fee: $2950 \nSource: https://risalatconsultants.com/water-irrigation-management-course-cambodia/ \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/water-irrigation-management-training-course-in-phnom-penh-cambodia/
LOCATION:Phnom Penh\, Cambodia
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SUMMARY:Changing Climate\, Changing Lives Film Festival 2020
DESCRIPTION:Changing Climate\, Changing Lives Film Festival 2020\nis looking for short films about the mitigation and adaptation to the impact of climate change in Thailand.\nAre you familiar with any of the impacts Thailand is facing?\nWatch our video!\nInterested in submitting your story?\nOur competition has 2 categories;\nProfessional and General\nIf you’re interested in apply\, register below\nto catch up on our latest news\nWhy now? Why Thailand?\nBecause we face a high risk\, high impact future. Here are some facts. \nThailand is one of 16 countries facing “extreme risks” of climate change in the coming 30 years\, according to the IPCC. Thailand’s own assessment shows evidence of high climate risks of since the 1970. \nThailand ranks No. 10 in the world on the Global Climate Risk Index. \nIn the 2010 decade\, Thailand has recorded ever higher maximum temperatures exceeding 44 degree Celsius in at least 9 provinces in the hot season. While temperatures have continued to rise in all regions of the country\, patterns of rainfall have also changed—since 1955 rainfalls have been less frequent and shortened\, but more intense and more concentrated over smaller geographical areas. El Niño phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean has resulted in extreme events\, such as floods\, droughts and heatwaves in the tropics. (What is El Niño?) \nIn 2011\, Thailand had its worse floods in decades with the heaviest rainfalls on record in 60 years. It had “the worst droughts in decades” in 2014-2016 during the El Niño event in the same period. The year 2019 looks to be yet another “worst drought in decades.” Extreme floods and extended droughts are becoming increasingly frequent. \nChanging climate is not just about rising temperatures and sea levels or changing rain patterns\, but its impacts affect millions of lives. Natural disasters—floods\, storms\, heatwaves\, droughts—mean deaths and injuries\, damages or loss of homes and livelihoods\, crop failures\, and economic losses. \nWe are inviting film makers to submit up to 10-minute dramatisations the current and future impacts resulting from a changing climate. \nIn Thailand’s 2011 floods alone\, 680 people perished\, 5.5% of the country’s landmass was flooded\, including 11 million rai of farmland and a number of industrial estates\, resulting in THB 1.43 trillion in damages and loss. As many as 13 million people (nearly one in 5 citizens) were affected. While the manufacturing industry suffered a huge loss\, those hardest hit were the poor with marginal livelihoods\, including farmers\, factory workers\, day labourers\, and petty traders. \nDuring 2013-2016\, heat-related death rates in Thailand have also soared\, from 0.77 to 5.28 per 100\,000 population\, especially among older farmers\, field labourers and school children\, according to the Ministry of Public Health. Deaths from dengue fever\, malaria\, respiratory illness and food and water-borne diseases are also on the rise.   \nThailand has been getting hotter. The trend is clear. Temperatures are expected to rise further by 0.5-1.5 degree Celsius over the next 20 years\, and 2-4 degree Celsius by 2099 in various mathematical models. Thailand’s exposure to climate change risks is significant. As proportions of its landmass\, 87% is exposed to extreme heat (temperature over 40 degree Celsius)\, 39% to droughts\, 7.5% to floods\, and 25% to landslides. These data are from various Thai government policy documents. Good news is that Thailand has a master plan on climate change. \nThere is no doubt that Thailand needs to prepare for the climate change impacts on so many fronts: natural disasters\, water shortages\, agricultural production and food security\, health of natural resources (soil\, water\, forests\, coastal and marine resources) and the ecosystems\, health impacts on the populations and human security. \nThese threats seem abstract. So what do all these mean for people\, individuals and communities? We are looking inspiring stories of creativity and resilience to share.      \n  \nSource: https://www.climatefilmfestival2020.com/ \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/changing-climate-changing-lives-film-festival-2020/
LOCATION:Thailand
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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