Peace Events
Seoul, Republic of Korea
19 - 24 June 2005
9th Interdisciplinary Congress on Women
The 9th International Interdisciplinary Congress on Women (WW05) will be held
in Seoul, Korea, from 19 June to 24 June 2005 at Ewha Womans University.* The
Congress theme is: Embracing the Earth: East-West/ North-South. This event will
be one of the many global events in 2005 celebrating the diversity and unity of
the international women's movement 10 years after the Fourth World Conference on
Women, Beijing.
NGOs and activists, UN agencies, the media and foundations are invited to join
in a dialogue with international women's studies scholars in the humanities, the
natural and social sciences, the creative and performing arts, health, law,
social work, education, community development and other interdisciplinary
studies.
Dr Chang Pilwha, Convener and Chairperson
Ewha Womans University,
#11-1, Daehyun-dong,
Seodaemun-ku,
Seoul, Korea
Website:
http://www.ww05.org
Email:
ww05@ewha.ac.kr
Tel: 82-2-3277-3775
Fax: 82-2-3277-2577
Host/Sponsor: Ewha Womans University
Washington, DC, USA
20 - 21 June 2005
When Women Gain, So Does the World: IWPR's 8th International Women's
Policy Research Conference
Host/Sponsor: Institute for Women's Policy Research
The conference will address a range of issues related to women and girls?
economic, political, health, and social status, and will bring together scholars
and other leaders from around the world to strategize on policy approaches to
address those issues. The conference will provide a forum for policymakers,
advocates, researchers, and practitioners from academia, unions, business,
government, non-profits, and the media to share information and debate policy
strategy.
Website:
http://www.iwpr.org
Contact: Elizabeth Mandeville
Address: 1707 L St, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036
Email:
conference@iwpr.org
Tel: (202) 785-5100
Fax: (202) 833-4362
Art Events
Harrison Hot Springs, BC
July 9-17, 2005
HARRISON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
A celebration of world music, theatre, dance,
and the visual arts. The nine-day festival includes more than 200 international,
national, and local artists taking part in outdoor entertainment, theatre,
concerts, workshops, demonstrations, literary readings, and art exhibits. Various venues.
Info:
harrisonfestival.com
Harrison Festival Society
Box 399, 98 Rockwell Drive
Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Canada V0M 1K0
Phone (604) 796-3664
Fax (604) 796-3694
Business Events
La Jolla, California
2nd Annual Latin
Americas Sustainable Development Conference
Jun 16 2005 - Jun 17 2005 Theme: "The Business of the Environment in Latin America:" effects of the Kyoto
Protocol; environmental business opportunities with the FTAs; new fuels and
intelligent transportation; financing sustainable development projects.
Jorge Barandiaran
Institute of the Americas
(858) 964-1714
(858) 453-2165
jorge@iamericas.org
http://www.iamericas.org
Schumacher College in the UK
Economics for a Green World
July 3-22, 2005
What sort of economy would we have if the needs of people and of the environment
were given priority - if we reject unregulated global trade and Western
consumerism? Two economists and a historian will reflect on how the global
economy has developed, its impacts on countries and cultures in the South, and
how international institutions have promoted these changes. What does world
history teach us about globalization and the spread of consumer culture?
Practical, humane alternatives to the current economic system will be addressed.
Presented by Schumacher College in the UK.
For more information, please email
admin@schumachercollege.org.uk
www.schumachercollege.org.uk
Tucson, Arizona
Social Venture Network 2005 Fall Conference
Oct 20 2005 - Oct 23 2005
Gathering of the country's most innovative socially conscious business
executives, investors, nonprofit directors, philanthropists, and activists.
Heidi Hartman
Social Venture Network
415 561 6501
415 561 6435
heidih@svn.org
http://www.svn.org
Mexico City, MexicoNew
Ventures Mexico Investor Forum
Oct 20 2005 - Oct 20 2005
Entrepreneurs showcase their businesses to investors to facilitate the transfer
of venture capital to sustainable enterprises.
Rodrigo Villar
New Ventures Mexico
(52 55) 56119779
rvillar@new-ventures.org.mx
http://www.fmcn.org/NVentures/web_2005/foro.html
Austin, Texas10th National
Green Power Marketing Conference
Oct 24 2005 - Oct 26 2005
Best Practices in green power product design; marketing strategies and tools for
acquiring customers; defining renewable energy attributes and values; using
green premiums to finance renewable energy projects; interplay of voluntary and
compliance markets.
US DOE; US EPA; Center for Resource Solutions
http://www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/conference/tenth.htm
New York, New YorkGreen
Power North America
Oct 27 2005 - Oct 28 2005
High level, business networking forum to explore new approaches to renewable
energy and energy efficiency investment and project implementation.
Nad Chaudhry
nadim.chaudhry@greenpowerconferences.com
Ecological Events
Bard College - Route 9G, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Resurgence Conference: Earth and Religion 2005
June 9-12, 2005
Presented by: Riane Eisler, David Suzuki, Mary Evelyn Tucker, Chief
Oren Lyons,Sister Miriam MacGillis, Andrew Harvey, Daisy Khan, Bruce
Chilton, Rabbi Lawrence Troster, Rabia Elizabeth Roberts, Robert Thurman,
Satish Kumar
The Fourth Resurgence Conference - in the Century of the Environment Series
You are invited to hear some of today's most celebrated environmental and
religious thinkers and philosophers, who will tackle a broad sweep of
challenging, critical and complex questions. Questions--and some answers—that
address the two most "opposite" and fundamental aspects of who we are—Matter and
Spirit, Earth and Religion.
Resurgence Association at 845.679.8761 or by
Email
Basel, Switzerland
University of Basel
International Sustainability Conference
Oct. 13-14, 2005
Little less than 20 years after the publishing of `Our Common
Future` by the Brundtland Commission we must conclude, that despite
various promising initiatives, we have achieved little and only
sporadically with our strategies for fighting the excrescences of the
systematic abuse of the earth. Nevertheless, major and minor
achievements such as the political Agenda 21 or private initiatives,
raise hope that there is a growing common sense in our society,
indeed.
Contact: Yvonne Scherrer
Phone: +41 61 267 04 13
Fax: +41 61 267 04 09
E-mail:
isc2005@unibas.ch
Web:
http://www.isc2005.ch
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rethinking Development; Local Pathways to Global Well Being
Jun 20 2005 - Jun 24 2005
The conference will profile global exemplary models in four areas -
environmental conservation, sustainable and equitable economic development,
cultural promotion, and good governance. Nova Scotia is a destination to learn
about reducing, reusing and recycling solid waste. Nova Scotia is the first
province to divert 50% of its solid waste from disposal. Tour Nova Scotia's
Leading Edge Recycling and Composting Facilities; Discuss new strategies for
eliminating waste.
Centre for Bhutan Studies, GPI Atlantic; Coady International Institute;
Shambhala International
conference@gpiatlantic.org
http://www.gpiatlantic.org
London, United Kingdom (Great Britain)
South American Forest Birds - Ecotourism, Enterprise &
Extinction.
Jun 23 2005
7.00pm
From the stunning bird biodiversity of Ecuador's Loma Alta cloud forests to the
beautiful and highly prized macaws in the Tambopata region of Peru - how best
can local communities conserve their environmental heritage?
Admission is free but by ticket only.
Contact Earthwatch on
(01865) 318856;
events@earthwatch.org.uk
www.earthwatch.org/europe/events/index.html#eee
Simon Laman
Earthwatch Institute (Europe)
+44 (0) 1865 318856
+44 (0) 1865 311383
Livingston, Montana
Sustainability Fair
Jul 9 2005 - Jul 9 2005,
6th Annual Fair showcases over 80 vendors of sustainable goods and services.
Innovative sustainable building products, renewable energy demonstrations,
sustainably-produced, regional food, kids' programs, workshops and more.
Produced by Corporation for the Northern Rockies, a sustainable development
nonprofit promoting sustainable choices in the Northern Rockies since 1994.
Orlando, Florida, United States of America
ISES 2005: Solar World Congress
Aug 8 2005 - Aug 12 2005
A call for papers has been issued for this international gathering honoring the
50th anniversary of ISES, held in conjunction with the 34th ASES Annual
Conference and the 30th National Passive Solar Conference.
Carbondale, Colorado
Wind Power
Aug 8 2005 - Aug 19 2005,
Learn to design and install residential wind systems, up to 20kW in capacity.
The workshop will cover system sizing, site analysis, installations and safety
issues, and hardware specification.
Ogle County Fairgrounds, Illinois
4th Illinois Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Fair
Aug 13 2005 - Aug 14 2005,
Illinois Renewable Energy Association; Illinois Solar Energy
Association
sonia@essex1.com
http://www.illinoisrenew.org
Long Beach, CaliforniaEnergy
2005: Energy Efficiency Workshop & Exposition
Aug 14 2005 - Aug 17 2005,
8th annual national energy management workshop and trade show for federal,
state, local, and private sector energy managers, energy service companies,
utilities, procurement officials, engineers, policy makers, and others involved
in energy management.
Maddie Harwood
U.S. DOE; Federal Energy Management Program; DOD
(800)608-7141
energy2005@doeevents.com
http://www.energy2005.ee.doe.gov
Prague, Czech Republic
Green Power Central & Eastern Europe
Sep 7 2005 - Sep 9 2005
Progressive policy and regulatory frameworks; Renewable energy finance in the
CEE; Project case studies: advice to follow and pitfalls to avoid.
Sarah Ellis
sarah.ellis@greenpowerconferences.com
http://www.greenpowerconferences.co/events/GreenPowerCEE.htm
TBA, New JerseyIntro to Renewables
Sep 10 2005
This workshop will introduce solar, wind and micro-hydro systems to homeowners
who want to become their own utility companies by generating electricity with
renewable energy technologies.
Solar Energy International
(970) 963-8855
(970) 963-8866
sei@solarenergy.org
http://solarenergy.org/workshops/workshop.php?id=20
Ukiah, CaliforniaECOPALOOZA 2005 Green
Living Expo
Sep 24 2005 - Sep 25 2005
Many local and bioregional businesses are thriving while providing non-toxic,
earth-friendly products and services. Come on out and join some like-minded
folks. Sample vegetarian cuisine, fresh organic produce, try your hand at straw
bale building, all while listening to the region's best musicians.
Larry Sheehy
ECOPALOOZA Green Living Expos
info@ecopalooza.com
http://www.ecopalooza.com
Tokyo, Japan
2005 World Sustainable Building Conference
Sep 27 2005 - Sep 29 2005
"Action for Sustainability" - the world's green building conference.
Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure & Transport & others
http://www.sb05
Austin, Texas
Engineers for a Sustainable World National
Conference
Oct 5 2005 - Oct 9 2005
Sustainability as Security: Meeting the Needs of a Changing World. Engineering
and business solutions that address global poverty and sustainability.
Engineers for a Sustainable World
607-255-8996
607-254-5000
conference@esustainableworld.org
http://www.esustainableworld.org/conference/2005/
Washington, DCSolar Power 2005
Oct 6 2005 - Oct 9 2005,
Solar PV, water heating, and concentrating solar power: technology, markets, and
policy; Manufacturer training on solar products by Xantrex, Fronius, Beacon
Power, Sharp Solar, PV Powered, and UniRac; Product demonstrations. Held in
conjunction with the US DOE's Solar Decathlon, where 18 college and university
teams will build solar homes on the National Mall.
Julia Judd
Solar Electric Power Association
202-857-0898
202-857-0891
jjudd@solarelectricpower.org
http://www.SolarPowerConference.com
Esoteric Events
Santa Barbara, California
Nine Gates Mystery School
Part Two: September 23-October 2, 2005
Presented by: Gay Luce, David Patten, Sobonfu Some, Michael Eller, Shabda
Kahn, Mary Hudak, Hariji Pandey, Mark Saito
Nine Gates Mystery School is an intense spiritual training . . . not a
"workshop" or "retreat", but a journey taken by individuals seeking the depths
of life's mysteries.
Guided by Gay Luce and six other master teachers from the World's ancient
wisdom traditions, individuals explore the mysteries of:
* Celtic
Druidism
* West African
spirituality
* Native
American ceremony
* Sufi and
Muslim mysticism
* Mystic Gnostic
Christianity
* Buddhism
* Huna (Hawaiian
spirituality)
* Hinduism
For additional information contact Ann O'Quinn at 707-779-8236 or by
Email
Maryland, USA
UNITING YOUR THREE SELVES: Subconscious, Conscious, and Superconscious
Co-Creation
Fri., June 17, 6pm to Sun., June 19, 1pm
A Spiritual Retreat with Corinne McLaughlin and Gordon Davidson
In the Beautiful Maryland Countryside
This retreat will present for the first time in the U.S. a revolutionary new
psychology called Psychosophyâ, a synergistic synthesis of deep ageless wisdom
teachings, philosophy, profound psychological insights, the very latest personal
growth techniques and creative manifestation processes. Because the process
reaches to the core root of your being and deepest issues, it has pervasive
results affecting your life purpose, relationships, health, finances, and
spiritual practice. This retreat includes experiential sessions, guided
meditations, nature walks, optional swimming, and opportunities for private
counseling.
237-2800
cvldc@visionarylead.org
www.visionarylead.org
Hyatt Regency, Crystal City in Arlington Virginia
CONSCIOUSNESS & HEALING
July 6-11, 2005
We are now facing a defining moment of our global history offering tremendous
potential and challenge. Join in and participate with those that share an
affinity for becoming conscious agents of the evolutionary process at this
extraordinary international conference. Open to a delightful journey that weaves
together general sessions, keynotes, workshops, movement and meditation
sessions, dialogue, networking opportunities, evening performances and
celebrations. Experience a powerful sense of community and renewal as you
encounter cutting-edge thinkers, educators and leaders. Here you'll contribute
to the new story unfolding around consciousness and healing toward personal and
global transformation.
800.583.3063 / 707.779.8268
-- INSTITUTE
OF NOETIC SCIENCES
Arlington, VA
The Secret Plan Encoded Within Your
Soul: Your Part in the Higher Plan
Gordon Davidson and Corinne McLaughlin
Thursday, July 7, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Discover how the Divine Plan for human evolution is currently
unfolding and how you can be energized and supported by finding your part. Learn
how to co-create the new world your soul yearns for--with powerful experiential
techniques, intellectually stimulating information, inspiring visuals, and
meditation to receive clear inner guidance.
Institute for Noetic Sciences Conference on Consciousness and
Healing, Arlington, VA; registration: conference@noetic.org, (800) 583-3063;
www.noetic.org
Meditation Mount, Ojai, CA
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE MEDITATION
with Corinne McLaughlin
July 30, 2005
Deepen your connection with Spirit and with your inner essence
in this sacred space of peace and beauty. Recent studies have shown meditation
to be very effective in stress reduction, healing and intuitive decision-
making. Whether you are new to the practice of meditation, or would like to
learn new techniques to deepen your practice, this retreat will be most helpful.
This approach is non-denominational, and is based on the Ageless Wisdom -- the
"golden thread" connecting the hidden teachings at the heart of all spiritual
paths, East and West. The retreat will include instruction in creative
visualization techniques as well as guided meditations and silent retreat time.
You’ll learn effective meditative techniques for:
Ø Developing relaxation and inner peace
Ø Transmuting negative energy into positive, creative energy
Ø Aligning your personality with your highest self or soul
Ø Contacting an inner source of wisdom and guidance
Ø Being more fully present in each moment
This retreat is offered by voluntary donation.
For registration:
call (805) 646-5508;
meditation@meditation.com;
www.meditation.com. A range of accommodation options are
available nearby;
call for list of motels and camp sites.
For more information about the content of the seminar contact
Corinne at
415-472-2540 or email
corinnemc@visionarylead.org.
Health and Healing
Events
Arlington, Virginia
11th International Conference on Consciousness & Healing
July 7-10
Co-sponsored by the CIIS Integrative Health Studies program with the
Institute of Noetic Sciences.
http://www.ciis.edu/news/IONS.pdf
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania US
Mind Body Spirit Expo
October 21 - 23, 2005
Mind/Body Health, Natural Health
Contact: Mind Body Spirit Expo - 215-627-0102
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania United States
8th Annual Mind Body
Spirit Expo
October 21 - 23, 2005
Beauty Care, Mind/Body Health
Contact: The Body & Beauty Makeover Expo - 215-627-0102
Political Events
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Summer Institute on Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
16 July 2005 to 6 August 2005
Conflict is an inseparable part of human interaction. When
addressed constructively it can lead to peaceful and positive change. ACT
provides innovative research, training and intervention services to help
transform destructive conflicts by addressing underlying needs and concerns,
building sustainable relationships, and changing the conditions that foster
violence. Founded in 1999 to expand the knowledge and practice of conflict
transformation and peacebuilding, ACT empowers communities, organizations and
governmental agencies to:
- Develop new conflict resolution capacities
- Reduce and prevent violence
- Create relationships and institutions that foster sustainable
peace
Dr. Nike Carstarphen
http://www.conflicttransformation.org
E-mail:
ipcr@conflicttransformation.org
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Queensland, Australia
International Conference on Engaging Communities
An Initiative of the United Nations and Queensland Government
14 - 17 August 2005
The International Conference on Engaging Communities is an initiative of the
United Nations and the Government of the State of Queensland, Australia. This
unique event will explore all issues related to community engagement and address
the experiences, challenges and research which effect all citizens, governments
and organisations alike. The program is designed to interest representatives
from community groups, academia, government agencies, corporations, associations
and the like.
http://www.engagingcommunities2005.org/home.html
Mar del Plata, ARGENTINA
FOURTH SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS
"Creating Jobs to Confront Poverty and Strengthen Democratic Governance"
4 - 5 November, 2005
The Summit of the Americas brings together the Heads of
State and Government of the Western Hemisphere to discuss common concerns,
seek solutions and develop a shared vision for their future development of
the region, be it economic, social or political in nature.
http://www.summit-americas.org/NextSummit_eng.htm
Religious Events
Alaska
SUMMER SOLSTICE IN ALASKA
June 15-25.
Celebrate the Light of Summer Solstice in Alaska
with the Dance of the Deer Foundation Center and Brant Secunda, shaman-healer in
the Huichol tradition. Part of the proceeds goes to the foundation’s ongoing
efforts to preserve the shamanic traditions of the Huichol Indians.
(831) 475-9560;
www.shamanism.com
1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA, USA
Awakening the Energy
for Change: The Black Madonna and the Womb of God
June 18, 2005
9am-7:30pm
Graduate Theological Union Cooperative, 1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA
For information go to
www.gtuss.org
http://www.ciis.edu/news/blackmadonnaconf.html
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