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SUMMARY:TALK - Taking an integrative view of the Mexico City sustainability challenge
DESCRIPTION:Timothy Downs\nAssociate Professor of Environmental Science & Policy\, Clark University \nThere is much to be gained from taking a much more integrative view of the sustainability challenges of mega-cities like Mexico City\, and designing projects accordingly. Three ‘conundrums’ for sustainable development (SD) can be articulated: 1) The Socio-Ecological Complexity Conundrum; 2) The Varying Temporal/Spatial Scales Conundrum; and 3) The Stakeholder Diversity Conundrum. These conundrums\, and resultant gaps in effective SD practice can be addressed using an integrative framework of six domains: 1) project framing\, concept and design; 2) development topics and sectors (including gateway topics/sectors that resonate with stakeholders); 3) stakeholder interests\, relationships and capacities; 4) knowledge types\, disciplines\, models and methods; 5) temporal and spatial scales; and 6) socio-technical capacities\, including education\, research\, technology and policy. With this perspective\, we explore: 1) Has the Mexico City Metropolitan Area (MCMA) become more sustainable since the 1990s (a retrospective view)? 2) What is its climate-change vulnerability? 3) How do the three conundrums manifest in the MCMA context? 4) How can the integrative framework help us address conundrums constructively\, and fill the gaps in SD practice (a prospective view)? \nTim Downs is a specialist in environmental science and engineering with over 25 years field experience designing and managing collaborative projects in the UK\, the United States\, Latin America and Africa. His research focus is on how humans change the environment\, and how those changes impact their health\, wellbeing\, and the ecosystems they inhabit. He works with diverse social actors to innovate through collaboration\, both socially via new networks\, and technically via new applications of science and technology.  Downs applies risk and vulnerability science to identify priority problems with stakeholders\, GIS and analytics to understand existing social and technical systems\, then innovation theory and capacity building practice to design\, implement and monitor more sustainable solutions. In a variety of settings – New England\, Mexico\, East and West Africa – he works with affected communities\, NGOs\, governmental agencies\, public sector providers\, the private sector and donors\, applying multi-stakeholder\, interdisciplinary approaches within and across multiple sectors: health\, energy\, water supply & sanitation\, food & agriculture\, land-use\, transportation\, urban planning\, climate-change adaptation & mitigation\, biodiversity conservation & ecosystem stewardship.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/talk-taking-integrative-view-mexico-city-sustainability-challenge/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Composting Demonstration @ St. Joseph's College
DESCRIPTION:“Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Composting but Were Afraid to Ask.” This will be going on simultaneously to a campus trash sort on April 18th that we hope will raise awareness in the campus community of all of the organic waste that could be composted\, as well as single sort recycling that should be recycled that instead makes its way into our trash.\n11:30am to 1:00pm @ Mercy Hall\n\n\nComposting Demo Flyer\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzhMqnmob6RDdlE5cldaaFRVamc/view?usp=sharing\nSorting Infographic\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzhMqnmob6RDMzBZRnRwaFFNeDA/view?usp=sharing
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/live-composting-demonstration-st-josephs-college/
LOCATION:Mercy Hall\, St. Josephs\, 278 Whites Bridge Rd\, Standish\, ME\, 04084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Attainable Sustainable St. Josephs College":MAILTO:jgulnick@sjcme.edu
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SUMMARY:Water Environment Careers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about\nProtecting our Water Environment \nWould you like to know about… \n\nWhere are employment opportunities in the Environmental field?\nWhat strategies will help students be successful in securing employment after college?\nAre there internship opportunities available?\nWhat are the emerging areas of practice and how is the profession changing?\nWhat are the challenges facing the Environmental Engineering profession?\nShould I consider a master’s or doctorate degree?\n\nExplore the opportunities & benefits of joining NEWEA \n\nHelp pursuing a career in the water industry\nNetworking with New England professionals\nFinancial assistance for college\nAdvancing your industry knowledge\n\nLearn more about NEWEA from UMaine and other local alumni over light refreshments on April 20 at 107 Norman Smith Hall from 5:00 – 6:00 PM \nRSVP to Ruth at hallsworth@maine.edu or 581-3196 \nThe New England Environment Association is a dynamic organization of over 2300 highly qualified and motivated Water and Wastewater Professionals from throughout New\nEngland\, who volunteer their time\, energy and expertise in order to preserve\, protect and\nmanage one of our most precious resources here in New England\, our water environment. \nPlease visit newea.org or call 781-939-0908 for more information.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/water-environment-careers-meeting/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Southern Maine Organic Pilots Tabling
DESCRIPTION:Tabling at Hannafords in South Portland and Scarborough from 11am-3pm on Saturday April 22.  Information about food waste pilots as well as counter-top bins will be available.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/southern-maine-organic-pilots-tabling/
LOCATION:Southern Maine
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
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