19th January 2010
In this issue

• 10:10 National Carbon Reduction campaign to announce nationwide Polar Bear tour at Dublin Zoo
• New courses at The Organic Centre
• Vacancy at ECO-UNESCO
• ECO-UNESCO’s Introduction to Sustainable Developmen
• Report on illegally-logged timber imports launched

10:10 National Carbon Reduction campaign to announce nationwide Polar Bear tour at Dublin Zoo

A new initiative aimed toward galvanizing people behind reducing their carbon emissions by 10% in 2010 will be launched next Wednesday 20th January at Dublin Zoo with the announcement of a nationwide Polar Bear carbon reduction tour.

Organic on Course – New courses at The Organic Centre, Leitrim

1. Detox and Rejuvenate your Body
A course for people who want to detox and need guidance and advice choosing from the possibility of a one day detox to several days or juice fasting.
Saturday, 30th January from 10am-5pm at The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co.Leitrim

2. Producing for a vegetable Box Scheme
This course is aimed at growers who want to sell their produce through a local box scheme.
Friday, 29th January from 10am – 4pm at The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim.

3. The new look Complete Organic Garden courses
The Organic Centre offers 3 new and revised gardening courses in Leitrim, Clare and Wicklow.
Starting: January 6th in Leitrim, February 20th in Clare, February 24th in Wicklow. Each day from 10am – 5pm.

Vacancy at ECO-UNESCO

Do you want to work in a challenging environment? Are you energetic, enthusiastic and motivated? Are you passionate about the environment? Do you enjoy working with young people?
If you answer yes to all of the above questions, then maybe a job with ECO-UNESCO is the one for you.
ECO-UNESCO is Ireland’s environmental education and youth organisation affiliated to the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations. It is now recruiting for an Education and Training Officer.

ECO-UNESCO’s Introduction to Sustainable Development

This 10-week evening course provides an understanding of the interactions between society, economics and the environment in the context of sustainable development.
Over the 10 weeks, participants will gain an understanding of the principles behind sustainable development through case studies…
This course is FETAC Accredited Module – L5
New term beginning January 2010. Places limited: Book Now! www.ecounesco.ie

Report on illegally-logged timber imports launched

A Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) of the Proposed Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council laying down obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market has been carried out by the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and can be viewed on the website www.agriculture.gov.ie.

Pharmaceuticals in the environment – Result of an EEA workshop

A decade ago, the EEA and others first drew attention to the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals. Since then awareness has increased and research projects funded by the EU and others have expanded understanding of the use, exposure, fate, accumulation and impacts of pharmaceuticals in the environment.

ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards 2010. Registration Deadline Extended!

There’s still time to register for the Young Environmentalist Awards 2010. ECO-UNESCO is extending the deadline to Friday 18 December.
Register Now! www.ecounesco.ie

Irish Independent publish Just Forests letter

Tom Roche of Just Forests recently had a letter to the editor published in the Irish Independent.
It is headlined “A resource more precious than gold”

Upcoming Events

Thu 21/1/2010: Eco-Unesco’s Education for Sustainable Development
Mon 1/2/2010: Workshop on Cost-Benefit Analysis for EU Projects
A Cost-Benefit Analysis is the key element of adequate project appraisals. Based on transport, environmental and agriculture project examples, two experienced speakers will show you in the workshop “Cost-Benefit Analysis for EU Projects”
Mon 1/2/2010: A Floral Ramble Through County Louth
Fri 5/2/2010: Carlingford Birding Weekend
As last year the event will be lead by Eric Dempsey of Mooney Goes Wild and will feature winter waterfowl and waders in particular.
Wed 17/2/2010: ENVIRON 2010