El presente programa, ha optado por un enfoque integrador que permite un desarrollo más completo de las actividades y un dominio más sencillo y eficaz de las herramientas gerenciales, este programa no pretende formar un profesional de las ciencias administrativas, sino por el contrario un recurso humano especializado en el área de la conservación que maneje los instrumentos de las ciencias administrativas que le serán útiles.
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Balance of the Planet is an environmental management simulation. Users are presented with the challenge of bringing the world's ecological and political policies into balance by deciding between conflicting aims and desires. Games last about an hour.
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In Balance of the Planet, players must attempt to end the game with positive points. The game begins in 1990 and proceeds in five-year turns until 2035. Although the point total is zero to begin with, players start with a host of problems that virtually guarantee negative point totals in the first few turns.
To turn this situation around, players set policies (through taxation), and finance subsidies and research (funded by the taxes collected). Each turn, players can set new policies and finances with little restraint. These are evaluated at the end of the turn, and the results are reported in a screen that breaks down the positive and negative point totals into various categories. Players may also check through another screen how these point totals changed in the last turn. Although the play mechanism is simple, there is considerable complexity built into the simulation, and there is very little 'interaction' in the game. Players navigate information, set policies (using sliding boxes), and use one short menu to progress from turn to turn. Most of the interaction is internal to the player. What policies must be modified and how? Why did things go so badly last turn? Where should the money go? Players must react to the feedback and anticipate new problems.BOTP covers some controversial political and social ground for example poverty and energy provision.
One innovative feature of BOTP enables players who are uncomfortable with the simulation to change the biases built into the simulation. For example, a pro- or anti-nuclear bias may be loaded into the simulation. This mechanism lets players experiment with different "realities," also letting them see
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Mouse support is provided in addition to the keyboard. There are no sounds. Note that a hard disk is required to play BOTP.
Este informe, se centra en la biodiversidad en su conjunto, y no sólo en áreas protegidas.Las conclusiones de dichos estudios de caso, complementadas con las experiencias de los participantes en los talleres, sirven de base para este informe. Las lecciones aprendidas y las experiencias las ha resumido el Proyecto de Biodiversidad en el Desarrollo para producir un conjunto de principios orientadores que pretenden asegurar que los proyectos y programas de cooperación para el desarrollo sean eficaces y sostenibles y que se tome totalmente en consideración la seguridad ambiental y los aspectos de la biodiversidad.
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Principios orientadores son-Adoptar una perspectiva ecosistémica y un enfoque multisectorial en los programas de cooperación para el desarrollo (tomando en cuenta los impactos en áreas adyacentes y corriente abajo)-Promover la distribución justa y equitativa de costos y beneficios que dimanan de la conservación y utilización sostenible de la biodiversidad en y entre todos los niveles local, nacional, regional e internacional-Fomentar la plena participación de las partes interesadas, incluyendo asociaciones entre la sociedad civil, gobiernos y sector privado -Garantizar que los arreglos institucionales sean eficaces, transparentes, responsables, inclusivos y sensibles-Asegurar que los proyectos y programas de cooperación para el desarrollo sean coherentes con el marco más amplio de políticas, o se introduzcan cambios para incorporar políticas y leyes que los apoyen-Proporcionar y utilizar información correcta, adecuada, multidisciplinaria, accesible y comprensible para todos los partes interesadas-Las inversiones en cooperación para el desarrollo deben ser respetuosas de las estructuras, procesos y capacidades locales y nacionales y constituir un complemento para los mismosA lo largo de este documento se incluyen extractos de 11 estudios de caso como lecciones aprendidas de los proyectosen el terreno.
This manual aims to assist you and your civil society organisation in campaigning for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
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Campaigning Toolkit for Civil Society Organisations engaged in the Millennium Development Goals
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This manual aims to assist you and your civil society organisation in campaigning for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
There are many existing campaign guides and manuals. This toolkit complements the excellent material that already exists and refers you to it wherever possible. It provides a framework and a starting point. You will need to customize the ideas and obtain the relevant information for your own country or region.
Whether your organization is locally, nationally or regionally focused, the opportunity exists to link your efforts with the MDG Campaign at all levels. This toolkit aims to assist you by:
• Giving you some basic information on the Millennium Development Goal Campaign
• Guiding you through planning a campaign
• Providing you with some essential campaign tools
• Alerting you to a few campaign skills
• Inspiring you through case studies on MDG campaigns that have been run around the world
• Motivating you with practical hints and tips
• Linking you to UN support and to other people with similar aims.
Chikyu No Naoshikata ('How to Fix the Earth') is available in Japanese, Chinese and Korean and is a modified version of 'Limits to Growth - 30 year update'.
Junko Edahiro, a Japanese environmental journalist, has created this modified version of 'Limits to Growth - 30 Year Update', summarizing the main points of the original book, and adding her own introduction to systems thinking.
Video explanation of the bathtub simulation to show the system dynamics behind climate change.
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The video explains why we need to reduce CO2 emissions 80% by 2050, using an animated simulation of a bathtub, based on a system dynamics model of the global carbon cycle and climate system. If you're having trouble watching the video, try copying the following URL into your browser: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8235725143334110601&pr=goog-sl The video runs for 8 minutes and 11 seconds.
The Dashboard of Sustainability is a free, non-commercial software allowing users to communicate complex relationships between economic, social and environmental issues to decision-makers and citizens involved in sustainable development.
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The Dashboard of Sustainability is an online tool designed to be understood by experts, the media, policy-makers and the general public. It was developed by the Consultative Group on Sustainable Development Indicators, an international team of measurement experts, coordinated by IISD. The Dashboard project is part of the sustainability indicator initiative of the Bellagio Forum for Sustainable Development, one of the main funders of the work. It uses the metaphor of a vehicle's instrument panel to display country-specific assessments of economic, environmental, social and institutional performance toward (or away from) sustainability. The Dashboard of Sustainability displays the United Nations' core set of sustainability indicators. As a contribution to the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002 the Dashboard was expanded to provide users with the functionality to compare 10 years of environmental, social and economic data. The new edition of the Dashboard of Sustainability promotes the Millennium Development Goals, especially for developing countries. Key features of the Dashboard include:
Performance evaluation with individual indicators and aggregate indices
Country comparison with distribution curves and maps
A learner who has achieved this qualification will be able to integrate management knowledge and skills with the operational specifics of a conserved area.A learner will also be in a position to guide and mentor other learners in the attainment of management objectives in the context of the different aspects of managing a conserved area.This course has been developed to assist professionalism across the Southern African conservation industry and covers all aspects of: natural resource area planning, landscape management, ensuring the integrity of the protected resource, integrated catchment management, people management, tourism/visitor management, resource economics, and project management.
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Course for intermediate managers in Protected Areas to acquire skills needed to assume middle management positions (focus on practical and generic management skills). THETA Accreditation
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By the end of the Diploma course, learners will be able to:-Manage a natural resource or protected area according to an integrated management approach -Effectively supervise the broad range of management activities being performed in a natural resource or protected area-Effectively supervise and manage the staff carrying out the management activities-Practically assist with any or all of the management functions carried out in a natural resource or protected area-Manage and communicate effectively with communities and tourists interacting with / in the natural resource or protected area
'Earth at a Crossroad' offers an integrated view for the development of human society within the natural environment. It stresses the dynamic and interconnected nature of feedback processes and presents two alternative paths for our future.
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Earth at a Crossroad' traces possible future paths of societal development and their impacts, determines their sustainability, and points at changes the author sees as necessary. Two alternative visions for the future are discussed in the book:
Path A resulting from continuation of current trends,
Path B that would result from adhering to principles of sustainability and protection of the natural system in the interests of future generations.
The book will be a valuable read for anyone looking forward to a healthier world, and a resource for environmental scientists and policy-makers. Hartmut Bossel received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at the University of California at Berkeley. He is the author of ten books and over 300 papers. His research includes studies of agricultural policy for the German Bundestag. Click here for more information on the author and his publications.
ECCO is a simulation model demonstrating the interactions between national and large-scale regional economies and the natural environment. Through a holistic approach, it aims to provide new insights into the complex interactions between many different aspects of modern industrial society.ECCO is a model which measures in energy units not montary units so can be extended further into the future than econometric models (where inflation rates are unpredictable).
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Using the principles of energy flows, the ECCO model helps users to identify the underlying physical limits operating on an economic system, in terms of that economy's ability to extract natural resources and process them into capital and consumer goods and services. Its aim is to provide a tool for examining the overall impact of specific policies upon an economy (usually a national economy). The economic model used by ECCO covers both supply and demand. The supply of resources, and hence of processed goods, is subject to physical limits, and hence the overall consumption of goods is too. However, the pattern of consumption between various sectors of the economy is not limited by physical factors, and is subject to policies imposed either centrally or by the sectors themselves. To help users understand the differences between these sectors, the ECCO model allows for detailed analysis of various policy options. ECCO also has a visual 'how to' install guide for users wanting to download the model. To download the model, users need a java-enabled web browser and total download is approximately 400 kbytes. ECCO has been adapted for several national economies, the European Union and the world, but their application requires some skill in system dynamics modelling. For this reason the Resource Use Institute is currently working on a UK version that can be manipulated on-line. Models currently available: UK-Ecco. A model of the United Kingdom; using Dynamo simulator. OzECCO. A model of Australia. Contact Dr Barney ForanNetherlandECCO. Contact Klas-Jan NoormanREGECCO. A model where Scotland is separately modelled from the rest of the United Kingdom, using hte Dynamo simulator. Contact Malcolm SlesserGlobECCO. A global two-region (developed and developing countries) model is available. Contact Malcolm Slesser SUE. A sustainable Europe ECCO model, dealing with 15 European Union members. This model is available in Powersim format. Contact Joachim Spangenberg
ECOLECON is a ECOLO-gical ECON-omic model developed to simulate animal population dynamics and economic revenues in response to different forest landscape structures and timber management scenarios. The model can generate artificial forest landscapes or can link with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to run simulations on real landscapes.ECOLECON is interactive and is a useful tool for both research and education. The paper detailed here outlines the methods of model development, presents the model structure and demonstrates a sample simulation using the model.
This paper, published in Ecological Modelling 70 (1993), outlines the methods of model development, presents the model structure, demonstrates a sample simulation using the model, and discusses the validation and utilities of the model as well as means to expand the model in the future. The author, through the Institute of Ecology at the University of Geogia, puts forward this paper outlining the ECOLECON model which simulates animal population dynamics and economic revenues with changing forest landscape and timber management scenarios. The model predicts population dynamics, spatial distribution and extinction probability of a species as well as future landscape structure and economic income from timber harvest based on the current tax and timber market situation. The model outputs provide valuable information for balancing the conflicts between those interested in revenue generation through the use of forested landscapes, and those working on the conservation of endangered species.
This visual, animated game shows the relationship between population and resource availability in a clear set of moving graphs focusing on regional differences.
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This series of graph animations focuses on the question 'How can we stop overburdening and degrading the Earth?' and is based on the Global Ecological Footprint report of 2001. It explains the concept of biocapacity, and of the ecological footprint our populations have on that, focusing on how the two interrelate.
Fishbanks is a computer-assisted simulation board game that deals with renewable resource management by focusing on the interaction between a nation's fish banks and a number of competing fishing companies.
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Up to six teams can play Fishbanks, with each team assuming the management role of one of the country's major fishing companies. All teams begin with equal fleets of ships and equal bank accounts. The teams make annual decisions on whether to buy or sell ships and on where to fish. The game leader enters the teams' decisions into the computer, which calculates the conditions a year later. The goal for each competing team is to attain the greatest wealth by the end of the game. The game, which lasts three to four hours including debriefing, can be run by the game administrator and computer operator so participants do not have to work on a computer. The model can be used to increase political understanding of public policies controlling a common renewable resource. As a way of starting environmental training courses, it encourages participants to get to know each other, to communicate and to challenge collective decision-making, as well as to understand system-thinking perceptions based on system-dynamic principles. A videotape produced by Nova called 'The Last Fish' is a chilling depiction of drift-net fishing and the depletion of ocean fisheries, and can prove to be an effective follow-up to the Fishbanks game. Suitable for groups of 3 to 50, 3 hours per session plus debriefing, for Mac and IBM-PC computers (run by administrator not participants), 60 page teacher manual has been developed to accompany if needed
The FREE model represents the global energy-economy system and examines the impact of a source constraint on energy-economy interactions.The model incorporates the dynamics of oil and gas depletion as a 'source constraint' as well as the dynamics of a 'sink constraint' (ie climate change) on the energy-economy system.
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As well as addressing the impact of a source constraint on energy-economy interactions, the FREE model also explores a number of feedback processes (eg technological change). Generation of economic output, investment, energy supply and demand, depletion, and energy technology development are tightly coupled to one another in the model's outputs. The FREE6-corrected subdirectory contains a binary version of the model, which can be used with the Vensim model reader. (In this version, one error is corrected - the mixing time of the surface ocean with the atmosphere is set to 1.5 years. The FINAL TIME of the simulation is also set to 2100 to make simulation experiments more user-friendly when optimizations are not being performed). Documentation and updates are available here.
GAINS is an extension of RAINS, the Regional Air pollution INformation and Simulation model, developed by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria. RAINS combines information on expected trends in human activities that cause transboundary air pollution, with data on available options for reducing emissions from these activities, and their costs. Through the extension into greenhouse gases, the most recent version of the GAINS model quantifies the potentials and costs of reducing the six greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4, N2O, HFC, PCF and SF6), for 43 regions in Europe.
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By quantifying the scenarios around reduction of the six greenhouse gases, the GAINS model addresses emission control strategies that simultaneusly address air pollutants and greenhouse gases in order to maximize benefits at all scales. The multi-pollutant/multi-effect approach of the RAINS model enables the user to see the positive and negative interactions between climate change and classical air pollution. Because of this potential, the model has been complemented to include emissions of the greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol, their abatement measures and costs. This extension should allow insights into the optimal choice of emission reduction measures in Europe that meet air quality objectives simultaneously with targets on the emissions of the Kyoto greenhouse gases. Through the model, cost curves for the six gases rank the options for reducing emissions of these gases according to their cost effectiveness, starting with the cheapest and ending with the most expensive measures. These cost curves are developed for each country in Europe for the period 2000 to 2030. The current version of GAINS, available online, allows access to:
the recent set of activity data and projections for all European countries that has been developed for the revision of the NEC directive
computations of emissions, emission projections and control costs for the air pollutants (SO2, NOx, PM, NH3, VOC).
emission inventories and projections for CO2 .
emission control measures and emission control costs of the optimized policy scenarios that are analyzed for the NEC review
Global Change Scenarios of the 21st Century informs readers of conceivable environmental changes in the 21st century, and uses integrated scenarios to communicate large amounts of information about different aspects of the global environmental system, together with society's role within this system. The scenarios are generated by an integrated computer model, IMAGE 2.1, which enhances consistency and provides a framework for linking environmental and social aspects of global change.
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'Global Change Scenarios of the 21st Century: Results from the IMAGE 2.1 model' is divided into four parts. The book begins by describing the model used to generate these scenarios, IMAGE 2.1, and follows by describing scenarios of changing climate, energy and food use, land cover, acidification, sea level and many other indicators of global change up to 2100. The long term consequences of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are then explored in a section which uses the concepts of 'safe landing' and 'safe emission corridors' to address the connection between the long-term climate protection and short-term emission reductions. The final sections examines how the complicated and crucial issue of how complex global scenario information can be communicated to policy makers
IMAGE is an ecological-environmental framework that simulates the environmental consequences of human activities worldwide. The objective is to explore the long-term dynamics of global change as the result of interacting demographic, technological, economic, social, cultural and political factors.
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IMAGE, overseen by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency represents interactions between society, the biosphere and the climate system to assess sustainability issues like climate change, biodiversity and human well-being. The IMAGE Framework consists of a number of sub models, which focus on different environmental issues including land allocation and land use emissions; energy supply and demand; land degradation, and natural vegetation. 'Global Change Scenarios of the 21st Century' shows some results from this model's simulation.
Described as 'a tool for encouraging participation in positive cultural change, the Innovation Diffusion Game demonstrates basic principles in cultural change and innovation diffusion theory. It is intended for groups of at least 25 people.
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The Innovation Diffusion Game is often more successful when players are familiar with the roles outlined in 'The Anatomy of Cultural Change'. For facilitators of the game, it is important to foster courage and creativity in players' roles and to respond to fast-changing circumstances or interpret rules on the spot. The game was designed for groups of at least 25 people (it can be adapted for slightly smaller groups, but bigger is better here), and everybody plays, including the 'audience'. The instructions should be adapted to your particular group and setting. The process of the game can often be quite chaotic, but the debriefing time that follows is key to assessing the changing circumstances. The full game package (including transparencies and resusable player instruction cards) is suitable for professional use and available for $60 from the Context Institute, PO Box 946, Langley, WA 98260.
International Futures is a computer simulation of global systems for classroom and research use. It can be used to teach about or study demographics, economics, food, energy, the environment, or international politics, and is especially suitable for sustainable development analysis and for examining the human dimensions of global change. International Futures is compatible with Microsoft Windows.
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International Futures (IFs) is a large-scale integrated global modeling system. Its broad purpose is to serve as a thinking tool for the analysis of long-term country-specific, regional, and global futures across multiple, interacting issue areas. It represents households, governments and firms interacting in a variety of global structures (demographic, economic, social, and environmental). The model dynamically incorporates a variety of sub-models, such as, but not limited to, sub-models for energy, environment, demographics, health, socio-politics and the 6-sector economic sub-model. These sub-models are connected through extensive positive and negative forward linkages, both between and within sub-models, that are thoroughly documented in the IFs model Help System. The interface of the IFs software system allows results from the analysis it is capable of in 182 different countries, from the base case and from alternative scenarios over time horizons from 2000 up to 2100. It provides tables, standard graphical formats, and a basic Geographic Information System (GIS) or mapping capability. The system facilitates scenario development via a scenario-tree that simplifies changes in framing assumptions and agent-class interventions. Scenarios can be saved for development and refinement over time. In addition to providing a basis for developing formulations within the model, the database facilitates comparison of data with 'historic forecasts' over the 1960-2000 period, as well as the possibility to validate historic forecasts to test the robustness of the model. IFs is used increasingly widely. It was a core component of a project exploring the New Economy sponsored by the European Commission within its fifth framework programme. Forecasts from IFs supported Project 2020 of the National Intelligence Council. IFs is being used to provide demographic, economic, and socio-political forecasts for the fourth Global Environment Outlook of the United Nations Environment Programme. In collaboration with RAND, a major study of the prospoects for global poverty reduction is underway and will produce a forward-looking report on human development. The book Exploring and Shaping International Future (Paradigm Publishers) provides support for the use of IFs and for more general analysis of global change. The reports and publications section of the website provide more theoretical background to IFs. The website contains a collection of syllabi for examples on how IFs can be used pedagogically.
More and more organizations that offer interpretation programs are realizing the importance of training their staff in interpretation skills. Training needs to include more than just the basic knowledge of the organization and facts about natural or cultural history. What's important is how the information is presented, so that maximum effectiveness with audiences is achieved.
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Training in interpretation skills
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Interpretation Canada offers two basic modules. These are presented by qualified IC Trainers in various regions across Canada. IC Trainers can be contacted for private training at a time and location convenient for your participants, they can set up training through a host organization, or they can provide in-house training.Group size is generally up to 24 participants, but this can be modified to suit the group, location and focus. I prefer training a smaller group of 10-15, as I can really get to know each individual's needs in a group this size and can focus on topics and techniques that will work for them in their setting.
Interpretation is communication. Interpretation is about telling a story. Interpretation is a vital part of how people experience the places they visit - our towns and countryside, our historic sites and monuments, our museums and galleries. Good interpretation will leave your visitors feeling connected, inspired and alive with curiosity. They will understand your site or collection better. They will enjoy themselves more and are more likely to return (or at least tell their friends and family to visit). The following website provides some introductory guidance on interpretation, and shows you where to go for further information and advice.
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This web site contains short-papers for introductory guidance on interpretation, and show you where to go for further information and advice. Specific topics include: Interpretive planning, Writing effective interpretation, Producing interpretive panels, Making interpretation accessible for all, Evaluating interpretation, Good practice guidelines. It also includes case studies.
This online book introduces concepts and language that are often used in system dynamics modelling to people new to the subject. The reader obtains a broad overview of the field of system dynamics, becomes acquainted with the stock-flow-feedback structures that make up systems, and sees how to analyze problems holistically.
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The 'Introduction to Systems Dynamics' puts forward the notion that an understanding of system dynamics is crucial for the success of many policy initiatives and strategic plans. It states that knowing how to speak and think in terms of systems and interconnections is a critical step in successful policy design, implementation and consensus building. The authors first provide some context for system dynamics by presenting a brief history beginning with Professor Jay Forrester’s work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the 1950s, through to the present day, and answers the question ‘why do system dynamics modeling at all?’ The book then covers the basic concepts behind the study of complex systems, examines system behavior, and the computer simulation that aims to replicate these to support policy-makers. The book discusses the construction of such system dynamics models and reinforces the concepts introduced earlier by way of a case study based on a well-known system dynamics model of the US natural gas industry, which the reader is invited to run simultaneously to observe the dynamic behavior first-hand. The book concludes with a brief discussion of resources available to the reader interested in further study.
The Decade resolution calls for action by governments, and although IUCN is not a government, it has Government members all of whom are working in their own ways towards contributing to the Decade.
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The scope of this policy statement includes IUCN’s Secretariat and Commissions, and especially the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication, and the efforts that IUCN makes in the implementation of its work and Programme. In summary, the policy statement calls for the production and promotion of conservation and sustainability knowledge and information, and the concerted effort to make it widely available for educational use both within the Union, as well as to academic and other education organizations, whether formal or informal.
Losehill Training has provided excellence in environmental training for over twenty five years. We have an outstanding reputation for training across a range of subjects, which will be of interest to anyone involved in managing the countryside and open spaces around towns. We provide a comprehensive annual programme of courses at our residential centre in the heart of the Peak District National Park, which introduce the latest concepts and are appropriate for all stages of career development.
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Environmental training across a range of subjects in managing the countryside and open spaces around towns
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Attending any course at Losehill Hall will be of great benefit to your personal and career development. We offer: ·Expert trainers drawn from every sector of the industry·Practical ideas for applying learning in the workplace ·Support for every participant's needs from experienced course directors ·Close alliance with other professionals (typically 12-25 participants per course). ·A comfortable working environment with purpose built training rooms, en-suite accommodation, excellent home-cooked food, a relaxing bar, lounge and 27 acres of gardens and parkland.
El egresado de este programa estará en capacidad de intervenir en grupos humanos fomentando la operatividad creativa desde una perspectiva humanista, promoviendo el desarrollo social y por ende del sujeto humano. Podrá comprender los fenómenos y vicisitudes vinculares y articular la heterogeneidad existente en un grupo, institución u organización y estará instrumentado para potencializar la acción y la producción creativa de los grupos y los equipos humanos de manera que se propicie un desarrollo organizacional que atienda las necesidades de lidiar con los procesos de cambio acelerado que se viven en la actualidad.
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Objetivos del Programa:-Incorporar nuevos enfoques que permitan comprender mejor la psicología grupal y responder más eficazmente frente al grupo y sus objetivos. -Formar profesionales capaces de intervenir en grupos humanos desde una perspectiva humanista, que fomente una lectura de lo grupal desde lo vincular. Perfil Profesional: Realizar diagnósticos, intervenciones y devoluciones sobre procesos psicosociales implicados en problemáticas comunicacionales de ámbitos grupales e institucionales. Implementar diversas técnicas grupales para facilitar procesos de cambio. Intervenir en situaciones de crisis grupales. Integrar y consolidar equipos de trabajo. Duración y Créditos: La maestría está estructurada en seis cuatrimestres con un total de 60 créditos.
This Spanish-language manual on protected area management from the Organization for Tropical Studies is an open, dynamic and participative book, that has been conceived thinking about its continual update. It thus is a resource for those who develop protected area strategies, and also a space where they may contribute experiences and methods to improve protected area management work, and thus improve the conservation of natural resources.
This Spanish-language manual on protected area management from the Organization for Tropical Studies is an open, dynamic and participative book, that has been conceived thinking about its continual update. It thus is a resource for those who develop protected area strategies, and also a space where they may contribute experiences and methods to improve protected area management work, and thus improve the conservation of natural resources.
<p>Este Manual Sobre Manejo de Areas Protegidas esun libro abierto, dinámico y participativo, que se ha concebidopensando en su actualización permanente. Por tal razón no solo es unaporte a quienes desarrollan su quehacer en el manejo de las áreasprotegidas, sino también un espacio para que plasmen acá sus vivencias,metodologías y todo aquello que aporte a un mejor desempeño de nuestraslabores y por ende a la conservación de los recursos naturales.</p>
