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SUMMARY:Rapid Response Research: Call for "Expressions of Interest"
DESCRIPTION:SUMERNET announces a call for Expression of Interest for its rapid response grants. SUMERNET will award three grants in total over the period of its fourth phase under “SUMERNET 4 All” (2018-2023). Funding support will not exceed US$ 42\,000 per research project to be completed within 6-12 months. For this call\, not more than two grants will be awarded in 2020. \nDate of call: 10th June 2020 \nDeadline for application: 31st July 2020 \nOpportunity background\nFourth phase of SUMERNET (SUMERNET 4 All) has the main goal to reduce water insecurity for all in particular for the poor\, marginalized and socially vulnerable groups of women and men in the Mekong Region.\nIn response to the fast-evolving situation of water insecurity across the Mekong countries\, SUMERNET 4 All is launching a rapid response mechanism to fund a rapid research that will provide evidence that directly contributes to ongoing planning or decision-making processes at national or regional levels\, which address challenges being faced and help reduce water insecurities for the poor\, marginalized and socially vulnerable groups of women and men in the Mekong Region.\nThe research priorities of this call are aligned with three research themes below. \n\nwater access\, rights and allocation in times of water insecurity;\ngovernance and management of water-related disaster risks;\ntransboundary interactions with water systems.\n\nExpedited timelines apply throughout process to ensure delivery meets rapid response need. It is expected that contracting and start-up of successful project is equally expedited. Research project leader and team members are required to treat the award(s) arising from the call with utmost urgency. \nDetails of this call\nThe format of applications is based on a shortened version of the well-established SUMERNET 4 All collaborative research funding instrument. We emphasize that applications with involvement of policy makers and planners\, and practitioners and marginalized women and men are particularly welcome\, as are those lead or co-lead by women. \nSuccessful application will have to fulfil following aspects:  \n\nAddressing current challenges on water insecurity significantly important for the Mekong Region\, in line with at least one of research themes of SUMERNET 4 All. \nDirectly contributing to ongoing planning or decision-making processes at national or regional levels to help reduce water insecurities for the poor\, marginalized and socially vulnerable groups of women and men in the Mekong Region.\nRapid response research covers whole of  the Mekong region or at least two countries at the study area.\nA multidisciplinary research approach that includes gender and social equality\, human rights\, conflict sensitivity\, and governance and poverty reduction as key targets.\nEngagement with a diverse group of team members in the project that represent diverse genders\, ages\, races and are at different stages in their research career is an advantage\, specifically if the project has a female lead.\nEnd beneficiaries of this rapid response research are the marginalized and most vulnerable groups in the Mekong Region. \nLead agency and Team Leader have extensive experience and proven capacity to manage the grant that engage with interdisciplinary experts in water sector for the Mekong Region. \nProject team has proven experience and expertise to carry out proposed rapid research.\nProviding letter of support or request from target user(s) of future research findings to certify that there is real need for this research while not compulsory will certainly be an advantage.   \n\nOutputs and requirements\n\nOne English manuscript for submission to an international journal \nAt least one public product (e.g. blog\, video\, Op-Ed\, etc)\, with at least one product involving marginalized and vulnerable communities\nOne project report or other appropriate product including research findings and recommendations\, which will directly use to inform ongoing planning or decision-making processes as earlier identified\nOne policy engagement event  \nAll activities and outputs must be completed within a period of 6-12 months \n\nWho can apply?\nLead Applicant (LA) needs to demonstrate that she/he has the skills\, knowledge and supports necessary to direct the proposed research and to be actively engaged in carrying the research through its completion. The LA will need to show appropriate evidence of expertise and experience matched to the nature and context of research project. LA must be formal SUMERNET network member.  (You can apply to be SUMERNET network member if you have not registered as network member yet using this link). If lead organization has experience in receiving the grant(s) from SUMERNET programme or other programmes of SEI\, the application would be advantaged. \nProject team members could be the experts from SUMERNET or other networks.  \nHow to apply?\nThe Expression of Interest (EoI) form (available as attachment below) must be completed to ensure eligibility. Reference is made in the form to SUMERNET website where information on the programme’s goal\, objectives and priority themes\, as well as operating approach\, boundary partners\, capacity development etc is made. Please refer to this when submitting the EoI. \nAll applications must submit an Expression of Interest and supporting documents using the SUMERNET online submission platform at: https://sei.submittable.com/submit/168010/sumernet-4-all-rapid-response-research-call-for-eoi.   \nDocuments to be prepared for online submission \n\nCompleted Expression of Interest form\nCV of Project Leader\nCV of Project team members\nAnnexes of activities\, outputs and budget (templates available)\nLetter of research or support from target users of this research findings\n\n  \nSource: https://www.sumernet.org/blog/sumernet-for-all-rapid-reponse-research-call-for-expressions-of-interest \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/rapid-response-research-call-for-expressions-of-interest/
LOCATION:Mekong Region
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200801
DTSTAMP:20260727T121815
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SUMMARY:2020 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
DESCRIPTION:UNESCO introduces new recognition for the contribution of cultural heritage to sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. \nDeadline\nThe deadline for the receipt of materials is 31 July 2020. \nSubmissions are now being accepted for the 2020 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. \nIn the upcoming cycle\, UNESCO introduces the “Special Recognition for Sustainable Development” and an updated set of Awards criteria to acknowledge more prominently the role and contribution of cultural heritage to sustainable development within the broader framework of Agenda 2030. \nThe UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation recognizes exemplary efforts by individuals and organizations to restore or conserve structures\, places and properties of heritage value in the region. It encourages other property owners to undertake conservation projects within their communities\, either independently or by seeking public-private partnerships. \nSince 2000\, the Awards have recognized 249 winners from 22 countries for their thorough understanding of the places\, sound technical achievements\, and significant social and policy impacts at the local\, national and regional levels. By recognizing these practices\, the Awards have contributed to meaningful achievements in changing the conversation about what constitutes cultural heritage\, who has a stake in its stewardship\, and how cultural heritage can contribute to the sustainable well-being of cities\, societies and the environment. \nIn 2019\, UNESCO celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Awards programme through a regional event involving the conservation community in the Asia-Pacific region\, including past winners\, Jury members\, heritage practitioners\, academics\, local governments and stakeholders. The event reflected on the Awards programme’s 20 years of experience and provided an opportunity for the conservation community and wider public to envision the future together with a shared responsibility for cultural heritage conservation. It was agreed during this event the importance of addressing the future issues facing heritage and sustainability\, particularly with connection to the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. \nAward Categories\nWinners will be announced in November 2020 in the following levels of achievement: Award of Excellence\, Award of Distinction\, Award of Merit \, Award for New Design in Heritage Contexts and Special Recognition for Sustainable Development. \nThe Award of Excellence is the highest recognition presented to projects that display exceptional achievement in all criteria and has major catalytic impact at the national or regional level. The Award of Distinction is given to projects that demonstrate outstanding achievement in all criteria and has a significant impact at the national or regional level\, while the Award of Merit recognizes projects that demonstrate superior achievement in all criteria. \nThe Award for New Design in Heritage Contexts is given to newly built projects that demonstrate outstanding design that is well integrated into historic contexts. Submissions of completed new architecture and designs that enrich the existing heritage setting are encouraged. Building annexes\, as well as new extensions\, new buildings\, new public spaces and new structures\, such as bridges\, are all eligible for consideration. \nThe Special Recognition for Sustainable Development is being introduced in the 2020 Awards cycle to recognize projects that demonstrate noteworthy achievement in the Awards criteria and have a significant impact in contributing to sustainable development. Projects that are submitted to either the conservation or the New Design category of the Awards programme are eligible for receiving this recognition. \nEligibility Criteria\nEligible projects must have been completed within the last 10 years. Houses\, commercial and institutional buildings\, historic towns and villages\, archaeological sites and cultural landscapes\, for example\, are all suitable for entry. Projects must demonstrate private sector involvement\, per the Awards regulations. \nHow to Apply\nEntries for the 2020 Awards programme are required to submit the entry form online before deadline. In addition\, the project dossier with supporting documentations including a description of the project in the official format\, and drawings and photographs in hard and soft copy formats should be posted to UNESCO Bangkok by mail\, postmarked no later than 31 July 2020. \nTo Apply for the 2020 Awards and for relevant resources\, please visit: http://bangkok.unesco.org/content/apply-awards   \nIn 2019\, 57 projects from eight countries across the Asia-Pacific region were submitted for awards consideration\, with 16 projects from five countries recognized with Awards. The 2019 Award of Excellence was given to Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts in Hong Kong SAR\, China. The Awards for New Design in Heritage Contexts went to Joan Sutherland Theatre Passageway and Lift at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney\, Australia; the Dry Pit Latrine in Jiaxian Ancient Jujube Garden of Nihegou Village\, Shaanxi\, China; and The Mills in Hong Kong SAR\, China. \nFor further details on previous winners\, please visit:\nhttp://bangkok.unesco.org/content/winning-projects \nFor more information on project submissions\, please contact:\nCulture Unit\, UNESCO Bangkok\nTel: (66 2) 391-0577 Ext. 511 / Fax: (66 2) 391-0866\nEmail: heritageawards@unesco.org \nFor media inquiries\, please contact:\nEmail: pio.bangkok@unesco.org \nSource: https://aseanop.com/2020-unesco-asia-pacific-awards-for-cultural-heritage-conservation/ \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/2020-unesco-asia-pacific-awards-for-cultural-heritage-conservation/
LOCATION:Asia Pacific
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:2020 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards : Cultural Heritage Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Throughout Asia and the Pacific\, cultural heritage sites are under threat. As heritage buildings and properties are largely in private ownership\, the role of private individuals and institutions in protecting these vulnerable sites is paramount. Recognizing this\, UNESCO seeks to encourage private sector involvement and public-private collaboration in conserving the region’s cultural heritage for the benefit of current and future generations. \nSince 2000\, UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation have been recognizing the achievement of the private sector and public-private initiatives in successfully conserving or restoring structures\, places and properties of heritage value in the region. There are two categories for recognition\, of which are the Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation category and the Awards for New Design in Heritage Contexts category. \nAward Categories\nWinners will be announced in November 2020 in the following levels of achievement: Award of Excellence\, Award of Distinction\, Award of Merit\, Award for New Design in Heritage Contexts and Special Recognition for Sustainable Development. \nThe Award of Excellence is the highest recognition presented to projects that display exceptional achievement in all criteria and has major catalytic impact at the national or regional level. The Award of Distinction is given to projects that demonstrate outstanding achievement in all criteria and has a significant impact at the national or regional level\, while the Award of Merit recognizes projects that demonstrate superior achievement in all criteria. \nThe Award for New Design in Heritage Contexts is given to newly built projects that demonstrate outstanding design that is well integrated into historic contexts. Submissions of completed new architecture and designs that enrich the existing heritage setting are encouraged. Building annexes\, as well as new extensions\, new buildings\, new public spaces and new structures\, such as bridges\, are all eligible for consideration. \nThe Special Recognition for Sustainable Development is being introduced in the 2020 Awards cycle to recognize projects that demonstrate noteworthy achievement in the Awards criteria and have a significant impact in contributing to sustainable development. Projects that are submitted to either the conservation or the New Design category of the Awards programme are eligible for receiving this recognition. \nEligibility  \nPeople from Asia and the Pacific region \nApplication \nPlease see application process at http://bangkok.unesco.org/content/apply-awards\nAny issues about project submissions\, please contact: heritageawards@unesco.org\nAny issues about media inquiries\, please contact: pio.bangkok@unesco.org \n  \nSource : https://bangkok.unesco.org/th/content/call-entries-2020-unesco-asia-pacific-awards-cultural-heritage-conservation \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/2020-unesco-asia-pacific-awards-cultural-heritage-conservation/
LOCATION:Asia and the Pacific region
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Entry: Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival 2020
DESCRIPTION:Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival 2020\, organized by Thailand’s Ministry of Culture\, aims to promote the film of Southeast Asia to acquire a more prominent status in the international film community and to foster a co-operation between the regional film industry and other film industries around the world. The 6th edition of the festival will take place from September 3 to 6\, 2020. \nAs is the case everywhere in the world\, the coronavirus outbreak has affected the preparation of this year’s event. Hence the festival will adjust the format and will present a hybrid event comprising of both on-site and online activities\, to comply with the social distancing norm but also to maintain our goal of promoting and strengthening filmmakers from Southeast Asia. \nBesides film screening\, the festival this year invites filmmakers from the region to submit short films and feature-length film projects to participate in the following activities: \n  \nASEAN SHORT FILM COMPETITION \nThe festival opens for submission of short films made by filmmakers in Southeast Asia. The film must be under 30 minutes and must be completed no earlier than 1 June 2019\, and has not been shown in Thailand before. Selected films will be screened in a competition and winners will receive cash prizes. \nSubmission Guidelines\nOnline Submission Form \n  \nSEAPITCH (SOUTHEAST ASIAN PROJECT PITCH) \nThe festival opens for submission of feature-length film projects from filmmakers in Southeast Asia with stories concerning the region. Applicants must be first-\, second-\, or third-time directors. The director and producer of selected projects will join two sessions of an online workshop on project presentation with international experts\, to prepare for an online pitching session with the jury comprising of internationally renowned film professionals. Winners will receive cash prizes. \nSubmission Guidelines\nOnline Submission Form \n  \n*All documents in the submission process must be in English. \nSource: http://www.baff.go.th \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/call-for-entry-bangkok-asean-film-festival-2020/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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