Re: ipp-environmental-physics - 3 new messages in 3 topics - digest

[Ron Krate]

On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 4:23 AM, ipp-environmental-physics group <nor...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

IPP Environmental Physics
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Today's topics:

* E Zunia update - 1 messages, 1 author
 http://groups.google.com/group/ipp-environmental-physics/t/c3b3b282aa12a4c6?hl=en
* Greg re LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE - Initial Thoughts - 1 messages, 1 author
 http://groups.google.com/group/ipp-environmental-physics/t/637709d7ee29d374?hl=en
* What does landscape architecture means in my country - 1 messages, 1 author
 http://groups.google.com/group/ipp-environmental-physics/t/8cda4c14a9beac54?hl=en

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TOPIC: E Zunia update
http://groups.google.com/group/ipp-environmental-physics/t/c3b3b282aa12a4c6?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Mon, Jul 27 2009 9:08 am
From: Ron Krate


Dear Colleagues,

FYI - if you aren't familiar with this pub.

Regards,
Europe Volunteers

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Date: Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Subject: Zunia update
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Posts: Environment
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 The Politics of Climate
Change<http://zunia.org/index.php?id=11728&tx_dgcontent_pi1%5Btt_news%5D=280454&cHash=cfef925f4f>
The route to international action on climate change can’t escape from
politics. But can this be understood as tough consensus-building rather than
conflict-resolution, asks Simon Maxwell.
   Why have forestry activities not been included in strategies to cope
with climate change?
<http://zunia.org/index.php?id=11728&tx_dgcontent_pi1%5Btt_news%5D=280448&cHash=99a2be13b5>
"Throughout international negotiations to tackle climate change, some
environmental groups have opposed including forestry activities in measures
to reduce carbon emissions. Carbon forestry has immense potential to
mitigate climate change but, by February 2008, only one forestry project had
been
   Integrating environment in EC development
cooperation<http://zunia.org/index.php?id=11728&tx_dgcontent_pi1%5Btt_news%5D=280397&cHash=3089db5381>
 Sustainable management of natural resources and adaptation to climate
change, as well as energy saving and promotion of renewable energy, are
fundamental to ensure sustainable urban and rural development and progress
in poverty eradication, in particular the achievement of the Millennium
more...<http://zunia.org/index.php?id=11728&tx_dgcontent_pi1%5Btt_news%5D=280397&cHash=3089db5381>
   Participatory 3D Modelling for Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation
in Ethiopia<http://zunia.org/index.php?id=11728&tx_dgcontent_pi1%5Btt_news%5D=280395&cHash=45af1beef4>
MELCA Mahiber, an Ethiopian NGO member of the African Biodiversity Network
(ABN), facilitated the construction of a large Participatory 3D Model
covering 1,575 sq. km (at a 1:12,500-scale) in Bale and West Arsi, Ethiopia.
The exercise has been done to assist local communities in planning out a
more
   Vital Water
Graphics<http://zunia.org/index.php?id=11728&tx_dgcontent_pi1%5Btt_news%5D=280370&cHash=cc767aec36>
The report presents an overview, through a set of graphics, maps and other
illustrations, of the current state of the world’s fresh, coastal and marine
waters. It illustrates the causes and effects of trends that threaten our
water resources, with examples of areas of major concern and future
   The Natural Fix? The Role of Ecosystems in Climate
Mitigation<http://zunia.org/index.php?id=11728&tx_dgcontent_pi1%5Btt_news%5D=280365&cHash=3b4428dc6b>
A rapid response assessment report released by UNEP to mark World
Environment Day 2009 indicates that that boosting investments in
conservation, restoration and management of natural ecosystems will not only
become important, but will provide our best and most effective way to slow
down climate
   The Environment &
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The paper features a collection of short articles, maps, graphics and other
illustrations that focuses on the complex links between environment and
poverty reduction. It describes how natural resources can contribute to
economic growth that also benefits the poor. It shows how the right mixture
of more...<http://zunia.org/index.php?id=11728&tx_dgcontent_pi1%5Btt_news%5D=280341&cHash=f1f524b01a>
   Transforming Risks into Cooperation: Eastern Caspian Sea
Region<http://zunia.org/index.php?id=11728&tx_dgcontent_pi1%5Btt_news%5D=280328&cHash=4cc2a03529>
This report considers the role and impact of environmental factors in
securing human safety and sustained development of the eastern Caspian Sea
region, including the parts of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan opening onto the
Caspian Sea. Furthermore, the analysis presented here introduces a security
more...<http://zunia.org/index.php?id=11728&tx_dgcontent_pi1%5Btt_news%5D=280328&cHash=4cc2a03529>
   Linkages between Biodiversity Management, Indigenous Peoples' Rights and
the emerging consequences of Climate
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The paper seeks to examine experiences and to highlight possible actions to
further promote the combined efforts to enhance indigenous peoples' rights
and ensure the sustainable use of biological resources. It presents
sufficient support to the assumptions that IP’s production practices are
better more...<http://zunia.org/index.php?id=11728&tx_dgcontent_pi1%5Btt_news%5D=280305&cHash=6d53520f70>
   Geo-tagging images for development
work<http://zunia.org/index.php?id=11728&tx_dgcontent_pi1%5Btt_news%5D=280268&cHash=f72787f001>
Geotagging photographs has become an increasingly important aspect of
community mapping and envronmental advocacy. While the Internet already
offers a wide range of online applications (Google Earth, Panoramio, Picasa,
Flickr, etc) where to geo-locate images, offline solutions (hardware &
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Kind regards,
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TOPIC: Greg re LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE - Initial Thoughts
http://groups.google.com/group/ipp-environmental-physics/t/637709d7ee29d374?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Tues, Aug 4 2009 1:02 am
From: Ron Krate


Thanks Greg for your analysis,

Can we search via googling university programs and setting Google Aletrs,
plus IPP's writing ads addressed to your concerns?

We can do these things, and more.

First step may be to have the group decide  by consensus what it wishes to
include from this analysis in your Google Group, then IPP can take action.

Sincerely,
*China Volunteers*


On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 12:19 AM, skye <off...@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Hopefully this message is seen by the entire group...
>
> First of all the biggest problem with landscape architecture is that,
> as a profession, it spreads itself way to thin.  it tries to do too
> many things in many different areas, and has its hands in both
> engineering and architecture.  this can be an asset; but to date it is
> its biggest liability.  this spreading out allows the profession to do
> many things in an average way, instead of concentrating on a few areas
> of concern and doing them well.  this, in combination with the
> stereotype that landscape is planting bushes, is detrimental to the
> profession.  plus, here in the US, the national organization (ASLA),
> cannot even organize itself enough to provide a consistent
> registration system for our 50 states.  in general, LA's have no
> unified face to present to the world.
>
> Landscape architects need to step up and decide where he or she fits
> in to the profession and assert themselves accordingly.  in the
> profession (regardless of in a developing country or otherwise) we
> need to assert our technical abilities more strongly.  we are often
> sidelined or cut from a project because our roles can easily be
> overtaken by an engineer or architect.  therefore, it is our
> responsibility to give benefit (cost, environmental, etc.) to a
> project that neither an engineer or architect can give- to go beyond
> what an engineer would do or think of, while combining an aesthetic
> comparable to the architecture.
>
> This begins in the classroom, where many curriculums do not adequately
> prepare students with proper technical skills.  what use is a pretty
> landscape design if it is not technically sound and the client could
> save money by having the engineer do the grading and planting design
> in-house?  it is only with these skills that a landscape architect
> could go to developing countries and make a concerted impact-
> infrastructurally, environmentally, and aesthetically.
>
> thoughts?
>
> greg
>
>
>
>
>
> www.skyedesignstudio.com
> >
>


--
Kind regards,
Ron Krate
Founding Head
International Professors Project
www.internationalprofs.org
www.environmentalstewardship.org





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TOPIC: What does landscape architecture means in my country
http://groups.google.com/group/ipp-environmental-physics/t/8cda4c14a9beac54?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Tues, Aug 4 2009 2:32 am
From: Ron Krate


Thanks Everyone for the vibrant discussions.

Please meet online and Skype telephone or Google Talk to discuss editing
your groups description, so IPP can then add new google ads for you in
September, to reflect some central concerns in LA, as your group sees it.

On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 4:48 AM, *Jun Hashimoto* <ipp....@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> It is true about the budget.  In this economy crisis, I am sure
> landscape part is the first one to go through major budget cut.
> in terms of the profession being women oriented, i am not sure how that
> works, because if you look through firms, many firms are owned by men.



>
> In Japan, US, and the Netherlands (from the knowledge I have), i think
> landscape architecture is a more developed field as a profession.  It is
> true that the profession has vast potentials and not clear definitions as
> greg put up as a new discussion topic, but poeple seem to have a bit better
> ideas.



> In developing countries, the profession needs to be more established and be
> known by public so that people
> could benefit from it better.  and the question is, how can we do so? how
> can we spread the knowledge about landscape architecture?  <http://
> www.laboratoriomedellin.com/home/> <--this is a website of a city
> developement created by colaboration of different professions.  it is
> possible to work together.  but i guess it takes a lot of work like
> any other things in this world.
>
>
> On 7月20日, 午前7:21, "Luis M. Huaco Z." <lmhu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > The same happen to me. There were more young ladies during my
> postgraduate studies in US (SUNY/ESF). Perhaps it has to do with the idea of
> women being more "sensible" to earth matters.
>


> Here in my country we still refer to Earth as *Pacha Mama (*Mother Earth in
> native language). Another issue here is budget. Landscape is always the last
> thing to think of in every single project. Considered not so important, many
> restrictions are
> often applied during design and construction phases. Last week I was told
> that the project for the sorrounding protection wall (property perimeter)
> for the new Race Track in my hometown was no longer accepted by Jockey Club
> officials because they said my proposal was very nice but expensive....so
> instead they will built a simple cheap and super rugly wall... it happens a
> lot.
>



> Unless you came across with a correct client, the distance between your
> project and reality might be cosmic.
> Agree that we should work together, but somehow I find it more difficult in
> working for the public sector than in private. How is it in J*apan?*
> >
>


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Kind regards,
Ron Krate
Founding Head
International Professors Project
www.internationalprofs.org
www.environmentalstewardship.org




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