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Future Generations Alumna from Uganda strengthens partnerships to protect the endangered mountain gorilla

Posted on Thu, 2010 – 07 – 29 17:33

Last year Future Generations Graduate Student from Uganda, Joy Bongyereire, received a $10,000 Davis Peace Price to reduce conflict among local farmers and Uganda’s wildlife agencies over the management and protection of endangered mountain gorillas. In six months, Joy implemented a strategy that has increased community involvement in nature conservation, leading to more protection for gorillas and more benefits for local people neighboring the parks.

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Chinese Youth Promote Regional Solutions for Climate Change

Posted on Wed, 2010 – 07 – 28 20:01

In July 2010, more than 5,000 youth from 80 universities across China set out on the Green Long March, across 8 routes, to promote regional solutions for climate change. In addition to raising awareness, 55 student teams are implementing Green Seed Award projects to identify and expand successful practices.

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80 Chinese Universities Participate in the 2010 Green Long March

Posted on Wed, 2010 – 04 – 14 03:29

Student award recipients of the 2010 Green Seed Awards smile in the audienceStudent award recipients of the 2010 Green Seed Awards smile in the audience

Beijing- On April 3, 2010, China’s fourth annual Green Long March began with an opening ceremony and national training sessions for students from 80 universities. Student volunteers from 31 provinces will participate in the 2010 Green Long March to promote regional solutions to climate change.

As part of the opening ceremonies, Dr.

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Green Long March 2010 Focuses on Regional Solutions to Climate Change

Posted on Thu, 2010 – 03 – 04 17:04

Gold Coast Route, GLM 2009 - Community mapping of green energy successesGold Coast Route, GLM 2009 - Community mapping of green energy successes

Beijing -  Across China, 42 university environmental groups will expand best practices to address climate change as part of the 2010 Green Long March.

Student environmental groups will: 

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"Communications Initiative" Features Conservation Report

Posted on Mon, 2010 – 02 – 01 18:39

The Communications Initiative Network, an online network dedicated to promoting economic and social change, published a report by the Future Generations Graduate School. The report discusses the scientific evidence of  community-based conservation regarding it's effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability.

You can view a summary of the report and download a PDF document of the full report by clicking <here>.

 

 

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Achievements of the Green Long March 2009

Authors: 
Future Generations China
Publisher: 
Future Generations China
Date: 
December, 2009

The Green Long March (GLM) successfully completed its third year of research and campaigning on pressing environmental issues, this year with a focus on green energy. Student volunteers from more than 50 partner universities across China organized activities along seven routes in diverse ecological zones. Key outcomes included improved research and problem-solving skills among the 5,000 participating youth, 40 green energy case studies, and 28 Green Seed Award (GSA) projects.

Details are provided in this summary 15 page summary report.

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2010 Pendeba Training Program provides Community Workers with Eco-Tourism Skills in the Mt. Everest Region

Posted on Wed, 2010 – 05 – 12 19:19

In the Qomolangma (Mt. Everest) National Nature Preserve (QNNP) of Tibet, China, local people living within the protected area are learning skills to improve life and protect the environment. From May 5-10, the locally based Pendeba Society in partnership with Future Generations China held a training session in the QNNP to provide local volunteers known as Pendebas with skills to help their communities benefit from rapidly increasing tourism to the region.

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80 Chinese Universities Participate in the 2010 Green Long March

Posted on Tue, 2010 – 04 – 13 21:56

Student award recipients of the 2010 Green Seed Awards smile in the audienceStudent award recipients of the 2010 Green Seed Awards smile in the audience


Beijing- On April 3, 2010, China’s fourth annual Green Long March began with an opening ceremony and national training sessions for students from 80 universities. Student volunteers from 31 provinces will participate in the 2010 Green Long March to promote regional solutions to climate change.

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Minimizing Development's Impact

Authors: 
Merisha Enoe
Publisher: 
China Brief: The American Chamber of Commerce in China
Date: 
March, 2010

The China Brief published an article by Future Generations China project coordinator, Merisha Enoe.

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