Communication Technology for NRM:

Computer Mediated Communication for Effective Teaching-Learning of Coastal Zone Management Module

...describes the use of asynchronous forums and mobile technology for communication...

Applying Information and Communication Technology to Enhance African Capacity in Agriculture and Food Policy Research, Outreach and Teaching...

...identifies opportunities and constraints facing the development of a collaborative internet-based tool...reviews the history of building the portal and discusses the research and policy challenges...

Banana Information Line

...included a text-to-speech (TTS) telephone line provided to farmers in Kenya with information in either English or Kiswahili, related to how to plant, grow, and harvest bananas... communities that were more difficult to reach by traditional means could more easily access the agricultural information they needed to more efficiently grow their crops...

Upcoming Funding Opportunities:

APFED Showcase Programme 2008

Deadline: May 31 2008

...grants up to US$30,000 for projects on sustainable development that focus on the following thematic areas: freshwater; marine and coastal resources; energy and air; land management including urbanisation, rural development, forest, and biodiversity; and waste/3R, chemicals...

Reuters-IUCN Environmental Media Awards

Deadline: June 15 2008

...aimed at raising global awareness of environmental and sustainable development issues, by encouraging excellence in environmental reporting worldwide. Journalists working in print and online media are invited to submit entries...

Colin Relf Young Voices Award

Deadline: June 30 2008

...open to young people (35minus yrs) from developing countries, encourages writing about ideas, perspectives, and approaches to rural transport and sustainable development...