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International and Sustainable Development links from the International Development Education Association of Scotland

"Earth's Hope is the theme of the EARCOS Global Issues Network Conference to be held in Beijing April 4, 5 & 6 at Western Academy of Beijing. The Global Issues Network is based on the ideas in Jean Francois Rischard's book High Noon "Twenty Global Problems, Twenty Years to Solve Them." Rischard identifies 20 urgent global problems and encourages the formation of small groups around the world to help solve them. This echoes Margaret Mead's famous quotation, "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Global Issues Groups have been formed in many international schools throughout the world empowering international school students to help solve urgent global problems. We in EARCOS will now have the opportunity to do the same to create change in Asia. We invite all EARCOS schools to send a group(2-6) of students to this life changing event. "

Martin Burrett 27 Nov 11 12:23:43 Amaze your class by showing them the International Space Station in the sky. This site shows you when it is visable.

More general links from the International Development Education Association of Scotland

Conservation International (CI) works to ensure a healthy and productive planet for us all. Visit their website to see ways of getting involved.

Martin Burrett 15 Feb 12 01:30:45 A breathtaking online space resource. Users explore the International Space Station from the outside in a realistic 3D space walk simulator. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that brings science to life for people concerned about the Earth's future. Today, Earthwatch collects field data in the areas of rainforest ecology, wildlife conservation, marine science, archaeology, and more.

UN Millennium Goals for 2015