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蛙声遍野，国泰民安 |
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Guoren Green Network Founded
On April 27th, “Guoren Green Network (Cooperation Network Community)” was founded by seven farmer cooperation communities. Yongji, Shanxi Province, Nanma Village of Lankao City, Henan Province etc., together, these communities span five provinces. This network was promoted by the Rural Reconstruction Center of China’s Renmin University in Beijing, and the Rural Reconstruction Center of Liangshuming County of Beijing as well as James Yen Rural Reconstruction Institute. The first product retail store of the Green Network will open at the Daoxiangyuan Community of Haidian District in Beijing. A famous expert professor by the name of Wen Tiejun, currently researching “San Nong Wen Ti (the rural problem in three dimensions)”, showed his love and support of the network through a generous purchase of network stock. In recognition of his contribution, Wen Tiejun has been honoured with the principal position of the networks board of directors; the deputy principal position is held by Zheng Bing, the president of the Yongji Farmer Association, Shaanxi province. ?? Source: James Yen Rural Reconstruction Institute at www.yirr.ngo.cn New Route of GVB’s Green Train Project Will Initiate—1301/1302 Tourist Train from Beijing to Manzhouli
“Green Train—Public Education on Grasslands Ecological Protection” project, a new route of the Green Train project cooperated by Global Village of Beijing (GVB), Environmental Activity Department of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) and the Railway Ministry of China, will implement a 1301/1302 tourist train running from Beijing to Manzhouli during “Energy Saving Week” in June this year. For more information, please visit the website at www.gvbchina.org.cn/xiangmu/lieche.php 200,000 Beijing Car Owners Vow Not to Drive on World Environment Day
On May 28, officials from the local environmental protection administration, around 1,000 car owners and people from all walks of life made their way to Beijing’s Haidian Park by car, bus, bicycle, or on foot. They made the pilgrimage to participate in a campaign entitled “to bring back the blue sky to Beijing, let’s drive one day less every month”, which was launched by a coalition of 172 organizations, including news agencies, car enthusiasts’ clubs, “green” communities, “green” schools and universities. It is estimated that so far more than 200,000 car lovers have promised not to drive on World Environment Day. The event at Haidian Park was bursting with warmth: wearing matching clothes, car fans signed their names on a banner featuring the slogan “driving one day less”; private car owners exchanged their experiences of using other forms of transport than their cars; and Beijing Environmental Protection Administration advocated reducing emissions caused by private cars, and entitled three Car Enthusiasts’ Clubs, such as Boletang-Qianlima etc., as “Environmental Friendly Car Clubs”. Mr. Du Shaozhong, the vice-president of Beijing Environmental Protection Administration, said that the event would help to promote the use of environmentally friendly transportation, to raise popular awareness of how automobile-induced pollution can be treated and prevented, to reduce tail gas emission and to improve air quality. The environmental protection department would provide various car enthusiasts’ clubs continuous support to further carry out this campaign. The “to bring back the blue sky to Beijing, let’s drive one day less every month” campaign was launched on May 15, involving the cooperation of 112 bodies, including news agencies, car enthusiasts’ clubs, NGOs, and university environmental organizations. With 200,000 drivers promising to leave their cars at home on World Environment Day in order to bring Beijing a blue sky, it seems that the campaign has captured the attention of all corners of society. Source: Beijing Evening 29May2006 Do Good to Our Earth, Protect the Environment
From May 15 to 16, the Youth Volunteer Association of Zengcheng College of South China Normal University, in collaboration with Global Village of Beijing, carried out an “Energy Saving Tips” Poster Exhibition, also called the “Youth Volunteer Association Output Exhibition”. The activity has successfully delivered information about environmental protection to the students and promoted their environmental awareness. The posters highlighted a number of environmental problems affecting us on a daily basis. Because they are easy to understand, the “Energy Saving Tips” series has been well accepted by most students. The students were giving positive feedback and contributed their opinions and suggestions as well. Source: Youth Volunteer Association of Zengcheng College of South China Normal University On May 21, members of Green Dictionary Group conducted a recycling campaign at Shuangdangnong Community. This was the first part of "MERCK & CO., INC. (USA)" Superstar Campaign on Environmental Protection, as well as the initial phase of the "Bring our love to Daliangshan Mountain: 2006 Recycling Campaign" by Zhejiang University of Science and Technology's Green Dictionary Group. Along with the neighbouring community committee, university students addressed the issue of children living in poverty and their lack of access to schools in remote areas in Daliangshan Mountain. Later, local residents donated many old dresses and newspapers for reuse and recycling. Through this campaign, Green Dictionary Group aims to improve children's living conditions in Daliangshan Mountain. WWF: Build a Green Corridor for Panda in QinlingMountain On May 14, WWF launched the program to build a "Green Corridor for Panda in Qinling Mountain". This campaign plans to plant bamboo on top of Qinling Channel and will additionally build a green channel to connect two panda habitats currently separated by No. 108 National Road. The kick-off ceremony was held at Guanyinshan Reservation Zone in Qinling Mountain, Shanxi. WWF and Guanyinshan Province Natural Reservation Zone of Shanxi jointly hosted the celebration. They worked with WWF volunteers to plant bamboo on top of No. 108 National Road. (Note: No. 108 National Road’s Qinling Mountain part has many channels which used to break and separate the panda’s habitat, causing ecological damage. WWF plants bamboos to recover the habitat. Bamboos are not planted alongside the national road but on the top of the channel.) Plant Intelligence and Forester Spirit—“Agricultural Technician” Training Program at Xingzhi Schoolby Duan Xiaofei In the afternoon of May 17, prof. Liu Xiangping, a Ph.D tutor of Beijing Normal University as well as an expert on study obstruction of research, visited Xingzhi School and made a splendid thematic seminar for all the teachers and workers at the school. Prof. Liu classified and described the often psychological symptoms of elementary and secondary school students at the present, and analysed the characters of introverted and extroverted psychological obstruction. He reminded all the teachers that some psychological diseases were dominant and some were recessive. Teachers should exactly know the students’ psychological problems in time, and then be good at solving and preventing their problems. They should adapt different treatments for different symptoms. Prof. Liu also deeply analysed the study obstructions on writing, reading, figure and concentration as well as how to implement supervision and control by others and help implement self-supervision and control. Source: Beijing Xingzhi School at www.21xz.org.cn Wildlife China Launches a Documentary Film Project in Fanjingshan Mountain, Guizhou
Wildlife China group plans to conduct an annual thematic documentary film-making activity in Fanjingshan Mountain National Natural Reservation Zone this year. Fanjingshan Mountain Natural Reservation Zone is located in Guizhou Province where is the habitat of Qian Golden Monkey, a famous national reserved animal. In the mean time, Fanjingshan is a famous Chinese biodiversity reservation area with flourish forests and vegetations, numerous rare birds, amphibious animals and reptiles. This film-making will emphasize the golden monkey as well as cover other plants, insects, birds, amphibious animals and reptiles. The group hope to achieve the outstanding work and make a lot of pictures about natural biology, culture and sightseeing with the international level. More camera workers and facilities are added into this project. A more detailed plan is also made. XL-H1 with a high resolution will function to dynamic state image greatly. A famous Chinese cameraman will additionally join this project to making the film for amphibious animals and reptiles. Policemen in Fanjingshan Reservation Zone will assist in making the film and pictures as well. Source: Wildlife China Green China—the 2nd National Knowledge Competition on Environmental Protection Succeeds
Approved by the State Environmental Protection Administration of China and sponsored by the China Environment Culture Promotion Association, “Green China—the 2nd National Knowledge Competition on Environmental Protection” was proved to be a major success in Beijing. Through a final televised session, the competition’s awards were recently offered to over one hundred candidates. This event was aimed at the active implementation of scientific development in China. In addition to integrating traditional media with modern media, the sponsorship used the competition as an opportunity to broadly publicize building an environmentally friendly society. The goal of fostering a green society in China is called for by the State Council issued “Decisions on the Implementation of the Plan of Scientific Development and the Reinforcement of Environmental Protection”, the Sixth National Environmental Protection Conference, and the Eleventh Five-Year Plan. The Ability Training of “The Interim Method for Public Participation in Environmental Impact Assessment”
From May 20th to 22nd, GVB attended a capacity training conference entitled “The Interim Method for Public Participation in Environmental Impact Assessment”, which was hosted by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) of the U.S., the Friends of Nature (FON), and the Center for Legal Assistance to Pollution Victims (CLAPV) at the China University of Political Science and Law. These organizations invited professors and lawyers from the State Environmental Protection Administration, the China University of Political Science and Law, the Peking University, the Tsinghua University, the Friends of Nature, and the Natural Resources Defense Council to be instructors at the event. More than forty participants represented various NGOs and lawyers from all over the country. In an open-minded and relaxed atmosphere, teachers and students shared experiences and information with each other. In the short period of two and a half days, participants were familiarized with the specific laws and procedures related to public participation in environmental impact assessment. In addition, they called on ordinary people to become more and more concerned about environmental influence assessment. Making sound environmental protection decisions were greatly enhanced. Furthermore, the training deepened communication between NGOs of different areas in China and provided a broad platform for environmental activities in the future. Ms. Elise, President of Fur.Elise Foundation, Holland, Investigates the Education Project in Huoshan Mountain
On May 15, Ms. Fur Elise, president of Fur.Elise Foundation in Holland, made a second visit to Huoshan Mountain to investigate and evaluate her invested education project and discuss the future cooperative project. From May 16 to 19, Ms. Elise investigated 17 schools in 6 counties by walking about 600 km with Australian visiting scholar Dr. Shi Lin and officers from the Center for Environment, Development and Poverty Alleviation (CEDPA). They were warmly welcomed by the schools and children. During the investigation, Mr. Gao Fan, vice principal of Huoshan County, met Ms. Elise and thanked for her donation to the Huoshan education cause. Source: Center for Environment, Development and Poverty Alleviation at www.cedpa.org.cn Alarming Situation: Chinese Urban Residents Consume More Wild AnimalsBy Cui Qingxin The survey indicated that 42.7% of people believe all wild animals should not be consumed, while 29.6% believe livestock wildlife animal can be consumed. 9.1% of those surveyed believe the use of wild animals for Chinese medicines, health products, and cosmetics is acceptable, while 4.2% believe wild animals sold in markets can be consumed. “Even though many know wild animals should be protected, people still wear and use products made from or of wild animals in their daily life,” IFAW project officer Hua Ning said. “If people continuously consume the wild animals without limitation, some animals will be endangered.” The report, titled “The Investigation and Research Report on Control of Wild Animal Trade and Consumption and Education Project of Public Consumption Awareness in Key Regions of China”, was conducted by the IFAW. Through this six-month investigation, the organization surveyed the level of wildlife-protection awareness and of attitude and behavious of wild animal-consumption by Chinese urban residents. IFAW aims to raise public awareness of wild-animal protection. Source: Xinhua News Agency?? GVB Joins the Commonweal Campaign--“For More Blue Sky Days in Beijing, Promote a Car Free Day per Month”
On May 12, Ms. LIAO Xiaoyi, president of Global Village of Beijing (GVB) was invited to record a programme Access to 2008 by the Beijing TV Station (BTV), and the topic of this show is “For More Blue Sky Days in Beijing, Promote a Car Free Day per Month”. Initiated by Beijing Municipal Publicity and Education Center for Environmental Protection, this campaign aims to improve the environmental awareness of Beijing citizens, encourage car owners to drive less, reduce energy consumption and decline pollution from tail gas. On the recording spot GVB workers demonstrated publicity posters of last year’s Car Free Day, and volunteers from Friends of Nature (FON) also laid out their team flag in “Beijing for Bikes” Project. At the beginning, the host also talked with a senior professional in car industry, who held distinct opinions from Ms. Liao toward the booming car industry. In the view of Ms. Liao, the increase of private cars is continuously destroying the urban environment and abundantly consuming resource of several generations. Moreover, direct victims of tail gas are not drivers but citizens who don’t drive private cars. Besides, the ownership of energy and roads is equal to everyone, but the development of private cars destroys such social equity. Therefore, only by greatly developing public transportation, restricting the development of private cars and calling on every citizen to join in the environmental protection team can we walk on the road of sustainable development. A leader in “Beijing for Bikes” project, FON used data to present the great environmental amelioration in the capital if car owners drive one less day per month. A car owner in movie industry was invited on the stage as a guest, who argued that he had to drive frequently due to his work. However, many audiences on the spot, including a driver, advised him to drive less or travel by taxi. Finally he was willing to join this campaign of Promote a Car Free Day per Month. And all the audience expressed their points of view to guests and hosts. |
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Movie Making and Environmental ProtectionSummary of “The Promise” Affair
On April 12, news broke that the filming of The Promise had left a hidden danger: local beauty spot Bigu Tianchi Lake had been destroyed. On April 18, People’s Daily criticized the disaster caused by The Promise and called for strict punishment of those responsible for this act of ecological destruction. On May 9, vice minister of Ministry of Construction attacked the environmental destruction caused by The Promise crew On May 11, Chen Hong, the producer of The Promise, pledged to offer funds to restore Bigu Tianchi Lake. On May 12, China reported the destruction at Tianchi Lake by The Promise crew to the World Heritage Conference. On May 13, Yunnan Diqing County officials stated that The Promise crew didn’t offer Tianchi Lake any compensation. On May 14, the Environmental Protection department determined at the first stage that The Promise film-making team was responsible for the destruction of the environment at Tianchi Lake. On May 15, UN officials investigated Tianchi Lake, a well-known scenic spot in Yunnan, destroyed by The Promise film-making team. On May 18, movie industry insiders expressed their regret over The Promise affair and intention to launch a “Green Advocacy” campaign. According to the environmental destruction recorded in Yunnan by The Promise film-making team, on May 12, the Ministry of Construction particularly issued the “Note on Strict Limitations on Activities Including Film and Television Program Production in Scenic Spots”, and required local governments to greatly restrict film and TV program production activities in scenic spots. Source: the Ministry of Construction??? Recently, Zhou Shengxian, the administer of the State Environmental Protection Administration of China, seriously committed the whole society to an environmental influence assessment. He stated the environmental influence assessment was to be carried out in order to coordinate the economic sectors of society with sustainable development as well as ordinary people’s interests. We should use the environmental influence assessment to promote environmentally optimized economic growth, and vigorously promote historical transformations of environmental protection. He also highlighted 7 elements of the commitment: convenience and efficiency for people, openness and transparency, acceptance of supervision, self-control, fairness and equity, strict examinations and approval standards, and reinforcements of test and checking procedures.? Source: State Environmental Protection Administration of China For more disputes about “The Promise” affair, please read the following information: Liao Xiaoyi appeals for the enhancement of moral behaviour in entertainment circles Starting from entertainment of “The Promise”, focus on the conflict between cultural activities and environmental protection Did “The Promise” destroy Shangarila? Who can eliminate the ecological disasters by carrying out “The Promise”? We should not criticize only “The Promise” film-making team |
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Community Announcements and Events“Flourishing Wild Flowers” Programme of the “Grassroots” Edition Department Looks forward to New Stories!
“The Flourishing Wild Flowers” programme of the “Grassroots” edition department is looking forward to your participation. You can provide grassroots stories of mutual aid, volunteer news in brief, NGO activities, or any related stories, by email to zhaiwolf@hotmail.com by 3 June. Our activity call is Acts Change Survival. Stories should be related to the three key words of entertainment/interest, grassroots and action, and a length of 400—500 words is acceptable. You should also use vivid language to describe your stories and make them clear. If your stories are unsuitable to Grassroots, we will refer them to other media. “The Flourishing Wild Flowers” programme requires each article to be accompanied by 1—2 pictures by JPG format. Ask for Stories: Living Desire in Our Era
“Citizen” magazine was founded in 2004. As a culturally integrated periodic magazine, “Citizen” magazine is managed and sponsored by the best arts publishing organization in China—Guangxi Normal University Publishing House—and supported by the Guangdong Arts Association. The magazine aims to “explore citizen’s characteristics in the opening up era, and build a spirit home in a harmonious society”. Presently, the magazine is mainly circulated among province-level cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Wuhan and Nanning.? For more detailed information about the content, style, requirements, length and compensation for stories, please contact chenchuyue@gmail.com directly; for inquiries regarding to copyright issues, please contact shiminclub@sina.com Source: Citizen WWF, the Conservation Organization with 26 Years of Experience in China, Is Seeking a Highly Motivated Professional to Join Our Team
Position: Marine and Coastal Programme Officer Job Available Family Health International (FHI) （deadline is 31st July）
Family Health International (FHI) is dedicated to improving lives, knowledge, and understanding worldwide. We pursue our mission through a highly diversified program of research, education, and services in family health and HIV/AIDS prevention and care. Established in 1971, FHI is among the largest and most established nonprofit international public health organizations, managing research and field activities in more than 70 countries to meet the public health needs of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Please visit our website www.fhi.org for more information. FHI have set up office in China since October 2003. Due to the expansion of our programming, we invite you to join our team for the following vacancies: source：www.ngocn.org |
