Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

PLANET ICE : A JOURNEY THROUGH THE MELTING WORLD Photo and education exhibition  (THE MELTING WORLD)

Outline
AIM OF THE PROJECT * The celebration of the “International Polar Year 2007/2008” * the celebration of a world that is literally melting: the Polar Regions; * bring awareness of the beauty of this fragile ecosystem and the dangers that it is facing with global warming; * bring awareness to the public (children through schools) of what we can do in order to reduce CO2 emissions; THE EVENT * photographic exhibition; * educational path though the exhibition (panels) on issues related to global warming; * conferences (scientists, photographers….) * projections of slideshows and films on Arctic regions; * involvement of schools;

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
Whit the involvement of schools this project will have a great education impact for the ecological behaviour of the next generation.

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
If successful the event and exhibition will be proposed in other countries other than Switzerland.

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:

Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: n/a
Antarctic: n/a

Significant facilities will be required for this project:

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?

How is it envisaged that the required logistic support will be secured?

Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or international level?

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE

Is the project a short-term expansion (over the IPY 2007-2008 timeframe) of an existing plan, programme or initiative or is it a new autonomous proposal?

How will the project be organised and managed?

What are the initial plans of the project for addressing the education, outreach and communication issues outlined in the Framework document?

What are the initial plans of the project to address data management issues (as outlined in the Framework document?

How is it proposed to fund the project?

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
None

PROPOSER DETAILS

Mrs Daisy Gilardini
P.O. BOX 4263
Lugano
6904
Switzerland

Tel: +41 79 26 350 26
Mobile: no
Fax: no
Email:

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