The document provides a calendar of rural policy events occurring between January and June 2011, including conferences, summits, and workshops on topics related to infrastructure, the environment, sustainability, First Nations issues, agriculture, and rural development. The events are happening across Canada and in several other countries and provide opportunities for stakeholders to network, share best practices, and discuss policies and initiatives.
The document summarizes the development and vision of the Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN). [1] It outlines how CRRN was established in 2009 to revitalize the former National Rural Research Network. [2] CRRN's vision is to create a vibrant online community that facilitates links and information sharing among rural research stakeholders. [3] It operates through emerging networking models like social media and peer production to disseminate research outputs with no financial budget.
The Canadian Rural Research Network held its annual meeting on November 2nd, 2011. The meeting summarized the network's achievements over the past year, which included gaining three new partner organizations, publishing several documents online, and facilitating the sharing of rural research information through a blog and social media. Over 350 blog posts and 25,000 visitors to the site showed the network was successfully sharing information. The meeting also discussed lessons learned and ways to improve collaboration and systems going forward.
Direktiivin implementointi koskee vain osakeyhtiöiden ja vastaavien tilinpäätöstä. Työryhmä on kuitenkin "pistänyt kaikki uusiksi". Uusia toiminimiyrityksiä syntyy enemmän kuin oy-yrityksiä, kannastakin yli puolet on toiminimiä. Onko ehdotus hyvä enemmistön kannalta?
Vai onko lopputulos reilu sekamelska jossa toiminimiyrittäjää pistetään heti alkuun kahlaamaan sivun verran (konsernin) määysvaltapykäliä?
Förslag till Nordisk standard för revision i mindre företag (SASE) - Mina kri...Lasse Åkerblad
En riktgivande konsekvensbedömning - det är här absolut inte enbart en fråga om standardens tekniska innehåll. Rubrikerna säkert i rätt rikning men innehållet kan alltid diskuteras!
This document provides a listing of various rural policy events taking place in September and October 2011, across Canada and internationally. Some of the key events mentioned include the 11th Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference in South Africa, focusing on the role of agricultural biotechnology in economic development. Several conferences are also announced that will address topics like rural tourism, housing cooperatives, municipal administration, rural development, and economic development. The document serves to inform readers of upcoming opportunities to participate in discussions on rural and agricultural policy issues.
The Digital Self: Sport fan identity formation in the digital Naila Jinnah
Presentation given on Friday, November 9, 2012 at the annual North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) conference, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The document provides best practices for JavaScript coding including:
1. Using semicolons and curly braces with if/else statements, declaring local variables with the var keyword to avoid globals, and placing declarations at the top.
2. Initializing and using meaningful variable names, being aware of automatic type conversions between numbers and strings, and using === instead of == for comparisons.
3. Placing script tags at the bottom of pages, ending switch statements with default cases, and listing advantages of web applications like accessibility and regular updates.
It also lists don'ts such as accidentally using the assignment operator, confusing addition and concatenation, breaking strings, ending array/object definitions with commas, and treating
The document summarizes a presentation given by Alessandro Alasia to the Rural Development Network on August 12, 2010 about the Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN). It provides an overview of the CRRN's vision to facilitate rural research collaboration online, its development since 2009 including establishing an online presence and growing participation, and its achievements in compiling and sharing rural research information through its blog and social media platforms. It also discusses the CRRN's emerging research network model and priorities for continued expansion and involvement.
The document summarizes the development and vision of the Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN). [1] It outlines how CRRN was established in 2009 to revitalize the former National Rural Research Network. [2] CRRN's vision is to create a vibrant online community that facilitates links and information sharing among rural research stakeholders. [3] It operates through emerging networking models like social media and peer production to disseminate research outputs with no financial budget.
The Canadian Rural Research Network held its annual meeting on November 2nd, 2011. The meeting summarized the network's achievements over the past year, which included gaining three new partner organizations, publishing several documents online, and facilitating the sharing of rural research information through a blog and social media. Over 350 blog posts and 25,000 visitors to the site showed the network was successfully sharing information. The meeting also discussed lessons learned and ways to improve collaboration and systems going forward.
Direktiivin implementointi koskee vain osakeyhtiöiden ja vastaavien tilinpäätöstä. Työryhmä on kuitenkin "pistänyt kaikki uusiksi". Uusia toiminimiyrityksiä syntyy enemmän kuin oy-yrityksiä, kannastakin yli puolet on toiminimiä. Onko ehdotus hyvä enemmistön kannalta?
Vai onko lopputulos reilu sekamelska jossa toiminimiyrittäjää pistetään heti alkuun kahlaamaan sivun verran (konsernin) määysvaltapykäliä?
Förslag till Nordisk standard för revision i mindre företag (SASE) - Mina kri...Lasse Åkerblad
En riktgivande konsekvensbedömning - det är här absolut inte enbart en fråga om standardens tekniska innehåll. Rubrikerna säkert i rätt rikning men innehållet kan alltid diskuteras!
This document provides a listing of various rural policy events taking place in September and October 2011, across Canada and internationally. Some of the key events mentioned include the 11th Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference in South Africa, focusing on the role of agricultural biotechnology in economic development. Several conferences are also announced that will address topics like rural tourism, housing cooperatives, municipal administration, rural development, and economic development. The document serves to inform readers of upcoming opportunities to participate in discussions on rural and agricultural policy issues.
The Digital Self: Sport fan identity formation in the digital Naila Jinnah
Presentation given on Friday, November 9, 2012 at the annual North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) conference, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The document provides best practices for JavaScript coding including:
1. Using semicolons and curly braces with if/else statements, declaring local variables with the var keyword to avoid globals, and placing declarations at the top.
2. Initializing and using meaningful variable names, being aware of automatic type conversions between numbers and strings, and using === instead of == for comparisons.
3. Placing script tags at the bottom of pages, ending switch statements with default cases, and listing advantages of web applications like accessibility and regular updates.
It also lists don'ts such as accidentally using the assignment operator, confusing addition and concatenation, breaking strings, ending array/object definitions with commas, and treating
The document summarizes a presentation given by Alessandro Alasia to the Rural Development Network on August 12, 2010 about the Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN). It provides an overview of the CRRN's vision to facilitate rural research collaboration online, its development since 2009 including establishing an online presence and growing participation, and its achievements in compiling and sharing rural research information through its blog and social media platforms. It also discusses the CRRN's emerging research network model and priorities for continued expansion and involvement.
Avery-one Has An Opinion: Twitter, Same-Sex Marriage, and the NHLNaila Jinnah
This document summarizes a presentation about Sean Avery's advocacy for same-sex marriage and the reaction on Twitter and in the NHL. It describes how Avery starred in a PSA supporting marriage equality in New York that sparked backlash from some in the hockey industry. It also details the timeline of events on Twitter in response and how other players like Paul Bissonnette spoke in support of Avery. The presentation examines homophobia in the NHL and pro sports leagues and whether Avery's actions could help change attitudes in locker rooms and on the ice through discipline or social media pressure. It questions if the NHL's tacit policy on LGBT issues may evolve in response to fans or incidents involving homophobic language.
Comparing SASE (Nordic Audit Standard for Small Entities) and ISA 230 documen...Lasse Åkerblad
The overall documentation requirements in SASE, how extensive are they compared to those in ISA 230 Audit documentation?
A quick overview, word by word.
This document provides a Foucauldian analysis of changing power relations in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the rise of social media, specifically Twitter. It discusses how Twitter has reduced the power of traditional media and increased the influence of marginalized groups like fans and players. While groups like fans and players now have more direct communication, the NHL still ultimately controls power through surveillance and normalizing discourses. The document concludes that resistance to dominant power groups is a long-term process and any interaction with the NHL, even resistance, increases its power over time through increased knowledge.
Rinkside Tweeting: A Foucauldian Analysis of Changing Power Relations in the ...Naila Jinnah
Paper written for my Social Theory of the Body class, taken as part of the Kinesiology Master's programme in Socio-Cultural Studies of Sport, Health and the Body at Queen's University in Fall 2010.
Tweeting the Game: Is live-tweeting reshaping the NHL fandom experienceNaila Jinnah
Presentation originally given on November 5, 2011 at the 2011 North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) conference, about live-tweeting, NHL fandom, and cultural citizenship.
The document discusses how non-profits can effectively use social media to raise funds and awareness for their cause. It recommends that non-profits leverage existing online communities by actively participating in them and engaging supporters as brand ambassadors. It also stresses the importance of understanding both the cause and the social media tools being used. While social media is not a standalone strategy, it can be effective when used as part of a balanced branding approach that focuses on positive messaging and storytelling to connect with people on a personal level.
The document summarizes the Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN), which aims to facilitate links, exchanges, and information sharing among rural research stakeholders. CRRN works to overcome the challenges of disseminating knowledge in rural, low-density environments by providing an online community platform. It has over 30 member organizations, 10 volunteer coordinators, and close to 400 social media users who share research information through over 300 blog posts and events. The goal is for CRRN to become a vibrant online hub that brings together rural research knowledge and collaboration.
This document provides instructions for partners of the Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN) to post content on the CRRN blog using Blogger. It outlines 7 steps to create a new post, including adding title, source, preview text, body text, links, and labels. Partners are encouraged to share research outputs, activities, or other materials on the blog to support information sharing among rural research stakeholders. The CRRN facilitates participatory networking and knowledge dissemination through online platforms.
This document provides a calendar of rural policy events taking place in January and February 2012, including conferences on fisheries research, environmental sustainability, Arctic energy, organic agriculture, rural development, northern business and culture, sustainable communities, energy and the environment, housing, agriculture, immigration, and creative economies. The conferences will address topics like sustainable community development, cutting-edge innovations in energy and environment, rural development strategies, and opportunities in Canada's northern and eastern Arctic regions.
The document provides information about upcoming clean technology and renewable energy events in February, March, and internationally. It requests feedback from recipients about which international events would be most beneficial to promote Alberta's clean tech industry. It also provides details about how companies can join databases to receive industry information and be promoted internationally.
This document provides a capstone project report prepared for Urban Systems that summarizes key economic trends in the Okanagan Valley over the next 1-2 decades. The report identifies 7 major trends: infrastructure, health, agriculture, tourism, renewable energy, information technology, and forestry. For each trend, the report outlines factors driving changes and opportunities for Urban Systems to capitalize on emerging industries and needs in the region.
The document provides an agenda for a Water Integrity Workshop hosted by the OECD. The workshop aims to discuss challenges and best practices for promoting integrity in water services and resource management across countries. Key objectives include sharing experiences on recent developments in water integrity, showcasing the private sector's contributions, discussing indicators to track progress on integrity, and identifying policy messages on integrity to be included in forthcoming OECD Principles on Water Governance. A variety of stakeholders from government, civil society, business and international organizations will discuss these topics over the course of the day-long workshop.
This document is an agenda and information packet for the LAC Future Energy Summit 2017 conference taking place April 27-28, 2017 in Mexico City. The summit will focus on generating partnerships to secure investment in energy infrastructure projects in Latin America. The agenda includes keynote speeches from energy ministers and other officials, panels on topics like generation, transmission, the role of oil and gas, and technology highlights. Day 2 includes sponsored site tours of energy facilities. The packet promotes sponsorship and participation opportunities for companies involved in clean energy development.
Responsible Consumption and Production: RCE Saskatchewan Leadership in a Glob...ESD UNU-IAS
Responsible Consumption and Production: RCE Saskatchewan Leadership in a Global Higher Education Cluster for the SDGs
Case Study Presentation
Dr. Roger Petry, RCE Saskatchewan
8th Americas Regional Meeting
23-25 September, 2019, Burlington, USA
9/9 FRI 11:00 | Sustainable Economic Development - SebastianAPA Florida
Nilsa Zacarias
Brandon R. Schaad
Rebecca Grohall
Economic development and job creation are perennial issues for almost any community, but even more in this severe economic downturn. Recent economic conditions have affected most everyone in the public and private sector, and the City of Sebastianhas been no exception. This presentation will focus on the City of Sebastian’s efforts to strengthen their economy by maximizing
their available resources and providing a sustainable economic framework which balances land use, housing and transportation. Sebastian’s cutting edge sustainable approach is based on supporting green jobs, promoting the growth of eco-tourism and diversifying housing choices to attract a more dynamic workforce.
This document discusses opportunities for municipalities in Canada, Mexico, and the US to strengthen cultural and economic ties through the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). It provides examples of how municipalities can partner with cultural organizations, universities, and sister cities to promote cultural exchanges and tourism. Specifically, it highlights how the Bytown Museum in Ottawa, Canada partnered with Mexican institutions to create an exhibition that educated locals about Mexico-Canada relations and provided economic benefits to the museum and local businesses. The document advocates that municipalities should capitalize on international designations like UNESCO World Heritage Sites and programs like Sister Cities to attract global visitors and investment that can boost local economies.
The document announces a rural research workshop on May 24-25, 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario focused on the relationships between policy, research, and rural community investment. It calls for paper proposals that critically explore the interrelationships between these areas and address challenges such as globalization, governance, and demographic changes. The goal is to better connect practice, policy, and research. Proposals are due by January 20, 2012 and should include a research purpose, methodology, results, and policy contributions. Acceptances will be notified in early February 2012.
GLOBE 2014 Preliminary Conference Program GLOBE Series
NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS SUMMIT
Over the past 24 years, the GLOBE Series has become the nexus for global networking and leadership on the business of the environment. In 2014, GLOBE will once again serve as the consummate place to transform environmental challenges into lucrative business opportunities.
Biennially, thousands of environmental business leaders, corporate environmental managers and sustainability practitioners come together in Vancouver, Canada to explore the mutually inclusive goals of corporate sustainability, business growth, energy and climate change solutions and urban development.
Meet senior business executives and government officials. Exchange ideas, build partnerships, and conduct business on a wide range of global environmental issues. Access some of the most progressive individuals and companies in the world. You cannot afford to miss this opportunity to find out how you and your organization can be best positioned over the coming decade to survive and thrive.
NEW THEMES. NEW CONTENT. NEW OPPORTUNITIES.
Introducing the GLOBE 2014 Conference Themes:
» The Changing Energy Landscape
» The Search for Clean and Abundant Water
» The Future of Global Food Security – NEW!
» Building Resilient Cities
» Responsible Resource Management – NEW!
» Clean Capitalism: Financing the Future
» Doing Business in the Green Economy – NEW!
» China – Our Shared Future – NEW!
» The Aboriginal Advantage – NEW!
City of Lewiston - GSMSummit 2014, Ed BarrettGrowSmart Maine
The city of Lewiston, Maine has successfully transitioned from an economy based on manufacturing to a more diverse one through sustained efforts over many years. It was once a thriving manufacturing center with Bates Mill as the largest private employer in the state, but faced decline in the 1960s as textile industry moved south. However, nearly $500 million in public and private investment over the past decade redeveloped mill complexes and improved infrastructure, supporting growth in healthcare, education, and other sectors. The city has engaged the public and formed partnerships to create plans that redefine spaces and pursue economic development, housing, and quality of life initiatives with a vision for continued renewal.
TCI 2016 A Cluster Analysis of the Great Lakes Region in North AmericaTCI Network
This document summarizes a presentation about economic clusters and collaboration in the Great Lakes region of North America. It finds that the region has strong economic linkages and trade integration, especially between Ontario and Quebec. However, clusters involved in manufacturing have declined significantly. It argues more macro-regional collaboration could help leverage the region's assets and address challenges through initiatives like cluster networks, policy peer groups, and developing a shared economic vision.
Avery-one Has An Opinion: Twitter, Same-Sex Marriage, and the NHLNaila Jinnah
This document summarizes a presentation about Sean Avery's advocacy for same-sex marriage and the reaction on Twitter and in the NHL. It describes how Avery starred in a PSA supporting marriage equality in New York that sparked backlash from some in the hockey industry. It also details the timeline of events on Twitter in response and how other players like Paul Bissonnette spoke in support of Avery. The presentation examines homophobia in the NHL and pro sports leagues and whether Avery's actions could help change attitudes in locker rooms and on the ice through discipline or social media pressure. It questions if the NHL's tacit policy on LGBT issues may evolve in response to fans or incidents involving homophobic language.
Comparing SASE (Nordic Audit Standard for Small Entities) and ISA 230 documen...Lasse Åkerblad
The overall documentation requirements in SASE, how extensive are they compared to those in ISA 230 Audit documentation?
A quick overview, word by word.
This document provides a Foucauldian analysis of changing power relations in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the rise of social media, specifically Twitter. It discusses how Twitter has reduced the power of traditional media and increased the influence of marginalized groups like fans and players. While groups like fans and players now have more direct communication, the NHL still ultimately controls power through surveillance and normalizing discourses. The document concludes that resistance to dominant power groups is a long-term process and any interaction with the NHL, even resistance, increases its power over time through increased knowledge.
Rinkside Tweeting: A Foucauldian Analysis of Changing Power Relations in the ...Naila Jinnah
Paper written for my Social Theory of the Body class, taken as part of the Kinesiology Master's programme in Socio-Cultural Studies of Sport, Health and the Body at Queen's University in Fall 2010.
Tweeting the Game: Is live-tweeting reshaping the NHL fandom experienceNaila Jinnah
Presentation originally given on November 5, 2011 at the 2011 North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) conference, about live-tweeting, NHL fandom, and cultural citizenship.
The document discusses how non-profits can effectively use social media to raise funds and awareness for their cause. It recommends that non-profits leverage existing online communities by actively participating in them and engaging supporters as brand ambassadors. It also stresses the importance of understanding both the cause and the social media tools being used. While social media is not a standalone strategy, it can be effective when used as part of a balanced branding approach that focuses on positive messaging and storytelling to connect with people on a personal level.
The document summarizes the Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN), which aims to facilitate links, exchanges, and information sharing among rural research stakeholders. CRRN works to overcome the challenges of disseminating knowledge in rural, low-density environments by providing an online community platform. It has over 30 member organizations, 10 volunteer coordinators, and close to 400 social media users who share research information through over 300 blog posts and events. The goal is for CRRN to become a vibrant online hub that brings together rural research knowledge and collaboration.
This document provides instructions for partners of the Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN) to post content on the CRRN blog using Blogger. It outlines 7 steps to create a new post, including adding title, source, preview text, body text, links, and labels. Partners are encouraged to share research outputs, activities, or other materials on the blog to support information sharing among rural research stakeholders. The CRRN facilitates participatory networking and knowledge dissemination through online platforms.
This document provides a calendar of rural policy events taking place in January and February 2012, including conferences on fisheries research, environmental sustainability, Arctic energy, organic agriculture, rural development, northern business and culture, sustainable communities, energy and the environment, housing, agriculture, immigration, and creative economies. The conferences will address topics like sustainable community development, cutting-edge innovations in energy and environment, rural development strategies, and opportunities in Canada's northern and eastern Arctic regions.
The document provides information about upcoming clean technology and renewable energy events in February, March, and internationally. It requests feedback from recipients about which international events would be most beneficial to promote Alberta's clean tech industry. It also provides details about how companies can join databases to receive industry information and be promoted internationally.
This document provides a capstone project report prepared for Urban Systems that summarizes key economic trends in the Okanagan Valley over the next 1-2 decades. The report identifies 7 major trends: infrastructure, health, agriculture, tourism, renewable energy, information technology, and forestry. For each trend, the report outlines factors driving changes and opportunities for Urban Systems to capitalize on emerging industries and needs in the region.
The document provides an agenda for a Water Integrity Workshop hosted by the OECD. The workshop aims to discuss challenges and best practices for promoting integrity in water services and resource management across countries. Key objectives include sharing experiences on recent developments in water integrity, showcasing the private sector's contributions, discussing indicators to track progress on integrity, and identifying policy messages on integrity to be included in forthcoming OECD Principles on Water Governance. A variety of stakeholders from government, civil society, business and international organizations will discuss these topics over the course of the day-long workshop.
This document is an agenda and information packet for the LAC Future Energy Summit 2017 conference taking place April 27-28, 2017 in Mexico City. The summit will focus on generating partnerships to secure investment in energy infrastructure projects in Latin America. The agenda includes keynote speeches from energy ministers and other officials, panels on topics like generation, transmission, the role of oil and gas, and technology highlights. Day 2 includes sponsored site tours of energy facilities. The packet promotes sponsorship and participation opportunities for companies involved in clean energy development.
Responsible Consumption and Production: RCE Saskatchewan Leadership in a Glob...ESD UNU-IAS
Responsible Consumption and Production: RCE Saskatchewan Leadership in a Global Higher Education Cluster for the SDGs
Case Study Presentation
Dr. Roger Petry, RCE Saskatchewan
8th Americas Regional Meeting
23-25 September, 2019, Burlington, USA
9/9 FRI 11:00 | Sustainable Economic Development - SebastianAPA Florida
Nilsa Zacarias
Brandon R. Schaad
Rebecca Grohall
Economic development and job creation are perennial issues for almost any community, but even more in this severe economic downturn. Recent economic conditions have affected most everyone in the public and private sector, and the City of Sebastianhas been no exception. This presentation will focus on the City of Sebastian’s efforts to strengthen their economy by maximizing
their available resources and providing a sustainable economic framework which balances land use, housing and transportation. Sebastian’s cutting edge sustainable approach is based on supporting green jobs, promoting the growth of eco-tourism and diversifying housing choices to attract a more dynamic workforce.
This document discusses opportunities for municipalities in Canada, Mexico, and the US to strengthen cultural and economic ties through the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). It provides examples of how municipalities can partner with cultural organizations, universities, and sister cities to promote cultural exchanges and tourism. Specifically, it highlights how the Bytown Museum in Ottawa, Canada partnered with Mexican institutions to create an exhibition that educated locals about Mexico-Canada relations and provided economic benefits to the museum and local businesses. The document advocates that municipalities should capitalize on international designations like UNESCO World Heritage Sites and programs like Sister Cities to attract global visitors and investment that can boost local economies.
The document announces a rural research workshop on May 24-25, 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario focused on the relationships between policy, research, and rural community investment. It calls for paper proposals that critically explore the interrelationships between these areas and address challenges such as globalization, governance, and demographic changes. The goal is to better connect practice, policy, and research. Proposals are due by January 20, 2012 and should include a research purpose, methodology, results, and policy contributions. Acceptances will be notified in early February 2012.
GLOBE 2014 Preliminary Conference Program GLOBE Series
NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS SUMMIT
Over the past 24 years, the GLOBE Series has become the nexus for global networking and leadership on the business of the environment. In 2014, GLOBE will once again serve as the consummate place to transform environmental challenges into lucrative business opportunities.
Biennially, thousands of environmental business leaders, corporate environmental managers and sustainability practitioners come together in Vancouver, Canada to explore the mutually inclusive goals of corporate sustainability, business growth, energy and climate change solutions and urban development.
Meet senior business executives and government officials. Exchange ideas, build partnerships, and conduct business on a wide range of global environmental issues. Access some of the most progressive individuals and companies in the world. You cannot afford to miss this opportunity to find out how you and your organization can be best positioned over the coming decade to survive and thrive.
NEW THEMES. NEW CONTENT. NEW OPPORTUNITIES.
Introducing the GLOBE 2014 Conference Themes:
» The Changing Energy Landscape
» The Search for Clean and Abundant Water
» The Future of Global Food Security – NEW!
» Building Resilient Cities
» Responsible Resource Management – NEW!
» Clean Capitalism: Financing the Future
» Doing Business in the Green Economy – NEW!
» China – Our Shared Future – NEW!
» The Aboriginal Advantage – NEW!
City of Lewiston - GSMSummit 2014, Ed BarrettGrowSmart Maine
The city of Lewiston, Maine has successfully transitioned from an economy based on manufacturing to a more diverse one through sustained efforts over many years. It was once a thriving manufacturing center with Bates Mill as the largest private employer in the state, but faced decline in the 1960s as textile industry moved south. However, nearly $500 million in public and private investment over the past decade redeveloped mill complexes and improved infrastructure, supporting growth in healthcare, education, and other sectors. The city has engaged the public and formed partnerships to create plans that redefine spaces and pursue economic development, housing, and quality of life initiatives with a vision for continued renewal.
TCI 2016 A Cluster Analysis of the Great Lakes Region in North AmericaTCI Network
This document summarizes a presentation about economic clusters and collaboration in the Great Lakes region of North America. It finds that the region has strong economic linkages and trade integration, especially between Ontario and Quebec. However, clusters involved in manufacturing have declined significantly. It argues more macro-regional collaboration could help leverage the region's assets and address challenges through initiatives like cluster networks, policy peer groups, and developing a shared economic vision.
The document provides information about the GLOBE 2014 environmental business summit, including:
- The conference themes which focus on the changing energy landscape, circular economy, food/water security, resilient cities, and responsible resource management.
- Special sessions on emerging environmental leaders, realizing the Aboriginal advantage, and China's shared future.
- Over 9,000 total participants expected from 650 organizations across 157 countries.
- Sessions will explore topics like clean energy trends, the global energy mix, natural gas as a transition fuel, Canada's oil sands, and scaling up waste-to-profit strategies.
Alan Nicol - Institutions and convergence: Initial thoughts on river basins a...STEPS Centre
Presentation at the STEPS Conference 2010 - Pathways to Sustainability: Agendas for a new politics of environment, development and social justice
http://www.steps-centre.org/events/stepsconference2010.html
Alan nicol institutions and convergenceSTEPS Centre
1) The document discusses the increasing convergence of river basin management organizations (RBMs) and regional economic communities (RECs) in Africa and the implications this has for development.
2) It notes the complex relationships and potential overlap between the many RBMs and RECs in Africa, with 14 major RBMs and 14 RECs covering over 90% of the continent's freshwater.
3) Key issues that could arise from this convergence include changes in patterns of water use and migration, impacts on local livelihoods, and whether new regional institutions adequately incorporate stakeholder needs.
Detailed comprehensive plans and federal funding grants need some of the same elements to thrive. If a community identifies its needs as part of the planning process, it can, as part of a continuous proposal building process, pinpoint which grants will help meet those needs. Federal grants are available for communities with an integrated vision for connecting economic development, community development, and environmental protection to create greater livability. This session will explain why comprehensive community planning should be an integral part of the federal funding process to help facilitate the continuous development of proposals.
The document summarizes an upcoming 3rd Vice Chancellors' Forum on universities in the Islamic world facing global challenges. It will be held February 23-24, 2015 in Islamabad, Pakistan and aims to provide a platform for universities to collaborate, share resources, and address changing needs. Over 300 leaders from Islamic universities are expected to attend panels on topics like education innovation, research collaboration, and women's roles. Cultural events are planned along with signing of collaboration agreements between universities. Sponsorship packages that include advertising, branding, and passes are outlined.
The 23rd World Energy Congress will take place in Istanbul from October 9-13, 2016. Over 100 heads of state and 10,000 delegates are expected to attend the event to shape global energy policies. The Congress is an influential gathering of senior energy leaders from all sectors of the energy industry.
The World Energy Council will launch new reports on energy infrastructure resilience at upcoming events in Canada and Germany. These reports examine resilience challenges from extreme weather, the energy-water-food nexus, and cyber risks.
The Future Energy Leaders program will hold a parallel congress for young professionals at the 23rd World Energy Congress. This will provide networking and engagement opportunities for the next generation of energy leaders.
The document provides a summary of the activities and contributions of the GWP Technical Committee Chair, Mohamed AIT KADI, in 2010-2011. It discusses the recruitment of new members, development of a knowledge chain concept, initiatives to develop a 2010-2012 roadmap, participation in conferences and panels, priority thematic areas, and planned publications for 2011-2012. It also provides an overview of the Integrated Drought Management Programme, a joint programme between GWP and WMO.
This document provides guidelines for partners of the Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN) to post content on the CRRN blog. It outlines appropriate content for posts (research outputs, activities, or materials), formatting guidelines (title under 100 characters, summary under 260 characters), and labeling procedures. The guidelines aim to share current rural research information with a broad audience, as per CRRN's mandate.
The Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN) supports knowledge sharing among rural research stakeholders through online networking. The CRRN uses participatory and bottom-up approaches to connect partner organizations without funding research directly. Resources to operate the network come from voluntary work and limited in-kind contributions. The CRRN shares information freely and encourages participation in discussions to disseminate research.
The document summarizes the first annual meeting of the Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN). It outlines the achievements of CRRN in its first year, including establishing online platforms to share rural research, growing participation from over 30 organizations, and garnering around 20-30 visitors per day to the site. It then discusses how CRRN represents an emerging model of online research networks based on principles of peer production, social media engagement, and global collaboration enabled by new technologies. Key questions are posed about how to improve participation and collaboration within the network.
1. Rural Policy Events Calendar /
Calendrier des événements sur la politique rurale
January 25, 2010 / 25 janvier 2010
JANUARY / JANVIER
National Infrastructure Summit
January 26-28 – Regina, SK
http://www.nisummit2011.ca/
For this summit, all three orders of government and the private sector are invited and encouraged to engage in
discussions and workshops from experts in various fields on global best practices and new approaches to planning,
building and maintaining infrastructure. These discussions will lead to recommendations and commitments towards
new approaches of financing infrastructure, while managing public and political expectations. It will conclude with a
plan to move forward.
Polar World's Conference: Environmental and Social Sciences to Understand Observed Changes
January 26-28 – Paris, France
http://thema.univ-fcomte.fr/polarworlds-2011/accueil_en.html
The focus of this conference is Conference is to account for observed changes in the polar regions with a joint
environmental and social perspective. By the use of interdisciplinary sessions, it will give an overview of certainties
and uncertainties in current mutations.
FEBRUARY / FÉVRIER
FCM Sustainable Communities Conference
February 8-10 – Victoria, BC
http://www.fcm.ca/scc/
Whether your community is just starting on a sustainability path or has already seen the changes that a sustainable
approach creates, the Sustainable Communities Conference is an opportunity to share your experience and learn
from peers. Come to embrace change for the better!
First Nations Social Development Society 2011 Annual Conference
February 9-10 – Vancouver, BC
http://fnbc.info/content/fnsds-2011-annual-conference-call-presenters
This year’s conference theme is predicated on “Celebrating our Successes, Giving Hope and Inspiring” our people
and First Nation communities. We would like to encourage other BC First Nations Bands to come forward and
present on their successes. Conference workshops, presenters and speakers will focus on sharing successful
practices that will engage and inspire other First Nations communities.
Canadian Federation of Agriculture Annual General Meeting
February 22-24 – Ottawa, ON
http://www.cfa-fca.ca/whats-new/coming-events/annual-meeting
More information to come.
Pathways 2 Sustainability 2011
February 23-25 – Red Deer, AB
http://www.pathways2sustainability.ca/
Pathways 2011 is a networking opportunity for over 250 industry innovators, community & institutional leaders, and
the investment community to engage in moving communities in Alberta towards resiliency.
2. USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum 2011: Today's Strategies & Tomorrow's Opportunities
February 24-25 – Arlington, VA
http://www.usda.gov/oce/forum/
More information to come.
Are We There Yet? Assessing Municipal Recovery - Rural Ontario Municipal Association / Ontario Good
Roads Association Combined Conference
February 27-March 2 – Toronto, ON
http://www.ogra.org/OneItemPage.asp?itemcode=OGRA-CONF-GENERAL
The Ontario Good Roads Association and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association combined their respective
conferences in 2000. Since then the ROMA/OGRA Combined Conference has become one of the largest municipal
conferences in Canada attracting over 1,500 delegates and more than 2,300 participants in total.
MARCH / MARS
Arctic Gas Symposium
March 2-3 – Calgary, AB
http://www.arcticgassymposium.com/
This anticipated annual event highlights the political and commercial challenges of oil and gas development in the
Arctic and provides a forum for solutions to environmental and community stakeholder issues. Get the latest on
proposed northern pipeline projects, market drivers for resource development and the impacts of oil and gas
development on Aboriginal communities.
2011 Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities Annual Convention
March 7-10 – Saskatoon, SK
http://www.sarm.ca/events/event_calendar.php?dispevent=34
More information to come
Gathering Our Voices: 2011 Aboriginal Youth Conference
March 21-24 – Prince Rupert, BC
http://www.bcaafc.com/newsandevents/gathering-our-voices
The Aboriginal Youth Conference will provide up to 1,500 delegates with networking and leadership development
opportunities, best practices strategies, tools and techniques, and culturally appropriate teachings over four days.
Youth can gather, share and learn from each other and from mentors. This is an excellent opportunity to promote
healthy living in Aboriginal communities as well as to provide education to Aboriginal youth on many important
topics.
International Environmental Technology Trade Show and Conference /
Salon international des technologies environnementales
March 22-24 – Montréal, QC
http://americana.org/Home
http://americana.org/Accueil
More than 200 technical and scientific presentations, workshops and panels dedicated to environmental and
economic issues. Three days of international conferences will be presented by renowned experts.
Plus de 200 présentations techniques et scientifiques, ateliers et panels sur les grands enjeux environnementaux
et économiques. Trois journées de conférences internationales seront animées par des experts reconnus.
Green Belts: Local Solutions for Global Challenges
March 22-24 – Toronto, ON
http://www.globalgreenbeltsconference.ca/
Many brains are certainly better than one when generating new ways of tackling the complex challenges in near
urban farming, rural vibrancy, protecting our ecosystems and governance. With speakers from four continents and
nine different countries – check out our newly updated program outline!
3. Metropolis 2011 – Immigration: Bringing the World to Canada
March 23-26 – Vancouver, BC
http://www.metropolis2011.net/welcome
The 2011 National Metropolis Conference will focus on the role of immigration in connecting Canada with the rest
of the world. The conference will include six plenary panels with distinguished speakers and over one hundred
workshop and roundtable sessions on a wide variety of topics related to immigration and cultural diversity. We
anticipate that approximately one thousand participants, drawn mainly from Canada but a significant number of
international participants is also expected.
The Fishermen and Scientists Research Society Annual Conference
March 24-25 – Truro, NS
http://fsrs.ns.ca/events/ac2011.html
The conference will include a range of workshop sessions, the Scientific Program Committee Report and Workplan
for 2011/2012, and the Annual General Meeting.
APRIL / AVRIL
Growing Rural Tourism Conference 2011
April 4-6 – Camrose, AB
http://www.growingruraltourism.ca/
Renowned Rural Tourism experts and participants from a broad cross-section will share successes, challenges,
and ideas for future growth. Comments from last year's participants indicated that the conference was a powerful
tool in initiating strategic tourism planning.
Creating Rural Connections 2011
April 12-14 – Edmonton, AB
http://www.ardn.ca/
Get ready for three exciting days of presentations, discussions and networking. Top notch speakers will share their
rural projects, programs, research and lessons learned. Gain new ideas to apply or adapt to your own work or
community. Meet colleagues from across Alberta to explore new opportunities. It’s the perfect blend of rural
community and post-secondary collaboration. It will featured a combination of keynote and concurrent
presentations as well as interactive discussion groups, poster sessions, and networking opportunities.
Regional Studies Association Annual International Conference
April 17-20 – Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
http://www.regional-studies-assoc.ac.uk/events/2011/april-newcastle/cfp.pdf
The challenges for regional development are intensifying. Long-term factors shaping the prospects for cities and
regions include the effects of climate change and new demands on energy, water and food systems. Cities also
face significant demographic shifts. Rapid technological changes – captured in the notion of an emerging
Knowledge Economy – will also affect cities and regions. Moreover, we are witnessing significant changes in
international political economy - encapsulated by the term globalisation - but increasingly understood as
incorporating the rise of new economic powers, such as the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and, above all, China).
The immediate context for thinking about these questions in many parts of the world is the aftermath of a severe
economic crisis and a new politics of austerity.
Deadline for abstract submission 31st January 2011
Capturing Opportunities: A Business and Community Forum
April 20-21 – Brandon, MB
http://www.capturingopportunities.ca/
More information coming soon.
4. MAY / MAI
From Data to Decision-making - Statistics Canada Socio-Economic Conference /
Les données appuyant la prise de décisions - Conférence socioéconomique de Statistique Canada
May 2-3 – Gatineau, QC
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/conferences/socioecon2011/index-eng.htm
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/conferences/socioecon2011/index-fra.htm
Relevant topics include, but are not limited to: innovation; productivity; international trade; agriculture; environment-
economy linkages; natural resources and energy; transportation; industrial development; urban and rural
development; health; justice; education; families; income and wealth and their distribution; immigration; and labour
markets.
Les sujets abordés peuvent comprendre les suivants, sans toutefois s’y limiter : l’innovation; la productivité; le
commerce international; l’agriculture; les interactions environnement-économie; les ressources naturelles et
l’énergie; les transports; le développement industriel; le développement urbain et rural; la santé; la justice;
l’éducation; les familles; le revenu et le patrimoine et leur répartition; l’immigration; les marchés du travail.
From Policy to Research and Back Again: 1st Annual Rural Research Workshop /
Des politiques à la recherche, aller et retour : 1er atelier annuel sur la recherche rurale
May 5 – Ottawa, ON
http://www.fcm.ca/english/View.asp?mp=788&x=1531
http://www.fcm.ca/Francais/View.asp?mp=788&x=1531
The Workshop is to foster networking among rural researchers and to provide a forum for rural research and policy
discourse. The opening keynote address “From Policy to Research and Back Again: Evidence from the South” will
be made by Julio A. Berdegué, Principal Researcher at RIMISP-Latin American Center for Rural Development, and
Coordinator of the IDRC-funded “Collaborative Program on Rural Territorial Dynamics in Latin America”.
L’Atelier vise à promouvoir le réseautage entre les chercheurs ruraux et de fournir un forum pour la recherche
rurale et l’élaboration de politiques. Le discours d'ouverture « Des politiques à la recherche, aller et retour :
Information en provenance du Sud » sera prononcé par Julio A. Berdegué, chercheur principal au Centre latino-
américain de développement rural (RIMISP) et coordonnateur du Programme de collaboration pour la dynamique
territoriale rurale en Amérique latine financé par le CRDI.
Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities Annual Conference
May 11-13 – Timmins, ON
http://www.fonom.org/?q=node/3
Northern Ontario municipal politicians, senior municipal and government staff are the target audience for this
conference; essentially the municipal decision makers of today. Participation in the FONOM-MMAH Conference as
an exhibitor is a great opportunity for suppliers, vendors and professionals to showcase their products and services
to our 111-member Association.
Vision Quest Conference
May 17-19 – Winnipeg, MB
http://www.vqconference.com/
Vision Quest is back by popular demand for a 15th year! It has become a very well-respected event providing
opportunities for learning, networking, information sharing, partnership building as well as cultural awareness and
entertainment. In the past 14 years, more than 9,000 people have attended this great event.
International Conference on Rural Development and Entrepreneurship (ICORE 2011)
May 28-30 – Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
http://www.icore-uum.net/
This conference will explore policies avenues and experiences and contributing factors for promoting rural
development. The focus is on entrepreneurship and knowledge development through government, private sector,
non-governmental organizations and community interactions for formulating the right mix for sustainable rural
development and community well-being policies. It is aimed at research organizations, universities, government
agencies, policy-makers, public policy advocates, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), international
development agencies and business and corporate representatives from all over the world.
5. JUNE / JUIN
Building Communities: Exploring the Contributions of Nonprofits and the Social Economy /
Des communautés en construction : exploration des contributions des organisations à but non lucratif et
de l’économie sociale
June 1-3 – Fredericton, NB
http://www.anser-ares.ca/files/conf11/UNBCallAnnouncement2011-Eng _1_jq.pdf (Call for papers)
http://www.anser-ares.ca/files/conf11/UNBAppel-commu-ARES-2011F-2JMF _2_.pdf (Appel à communications)
The Association for Non-profit and Social Economy Research (ANSER) brings together leading academic
researchers, practitioners, consultants, policymakers and community organizations from Canada and
internationally to discuss current and emergent issues, debates and challenges in the fields of civil society, social
economy, and nonprofit research and practice. Join us for what promises to be an engaging and provocative
conference.
L’Association de recherche des organismes sans but lucratif et de l’économie sociale (ARES) regroupe des
chercheurs, des acteurs de l’économie sociale, des consultants, des représentants de différents niveaux de
gouvernement, des représentants d’organisations communautaires canadiennes et d’autres pays. ARES se veut
un lieu d’échange et de discussions entre ses membres sur des questions portant sur les enjeux, les débats, les
défis théoriques et pratiques dans les domaines de la société civile, de l’économie sociale et des organisations à
but non lucratif. Vous inscrire à cette conférence s’avérera une expérience stimulante et instructive.
Cooperation in a Changing Economy: The Role of Social Innovation and Collective Entrepreneurship -
Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation Annual Conference
June 1-3 – Fredericton, NB
http://www.coopresearch.coop/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/CASC-call-2011-English.pdf (Call for papers)
http://www.coopresearch.coop/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/CASC-call-2011-Francais.pdf (Appel à
communications)
This year’s CASC conference will be held from June 1st to June 3rd, 2011 during the Annual Congress of the
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) 2011 at the University of New Brunswick and St.
Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. We invite researchers, students, and practitioners to
submit abstracts that reflect on the importance of co-operative research to building equitable and sustainable
communities.
People in Places: Engaging Together in Integrated Resource Management
June 26-29 – Halifax, NS
http://www.coastalcura.ca/peopleinplaces2011.html
The Coastal Community-University Research Alliance (Coastal CURA) announces a conference in June, 2011,
focusing on the inclusion of resource dependent communities, including Aboriginal communities, in processes of
spatial planning, integrated management and natural resource management. In addition to resource-based and
aboriginal communities, the meeting will be of interest to governments, universities (academics and students),
community based management and networking organizations, civil societies and NGOs, and small scale natural
resource industries – all those interested in finding ways to engage together to better manage natural resources.
International Comparative Rural Policy Studies 2011 Summer Institute
June 26-July 11 – Ås, Norway
http://www.umb.no/icrps2011
The ICRPS summer institutes provide students with the opportunity to study in two countries. For students who
wish to attend two consecutive schools (one in North America and one in Europe), the program includes advanced
topics and an opportunity to share research results with faculty and other students.
Canadian Co-operative Association Congress 2011
June 27-29 – Halifax, NS
http://www.coopscanada.coop/en/meeting_event/Congress
More information to come.
5th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations
June 27-29 – Edmonton, AB
http://rtd5.icrtcanada.ca/
6. The Conference has four themes: Local Economic Development in Developed Countries, Indigenous Tourism,
Polar Tourism and Youth Engagement.
JULY / JUILLET
Reshaping Rural America in an Urban Society: Innovative Approaches for Community Change
Community Development Society / Rural Sociological Society Joint International Conference
July 28-31 – Boise, ID
http://www.comm-dev.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=74
The CDS has a long tradition of dynamic and enlightening conferences. We are excited to travel to Boise, Idaho for
our annual conference. The conference schedule will include the same great highlights like plenary speakers,
mobile learning workshops, and numerous presentations. In addition, the local host committee has been busy
planning a great local event for your enjoyment.