<<December 19, 2000>>
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Mr Peter Bridgewater <p.bridgewater@unesco.org>
Dr. Hillary S. Wiesner <h.wiesner@unesco.org>
Dr. David A. Johnson, AICP <daj@utk.edu>
John D. Peine, Ph.D. <jpeine@utk.edu>
Dr. Marco Antonio R. Dias <mardias@club-internet.fr>
Antonio De Lisio <adelisio@LatinMail.com>
Alexandre Rivas, Ph.D. <alex_mau@argo.com.br>
James R. Sheats <sheats@hpl.hp.com>
Dear Mr Bridgewater:
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(1) I am writing this at the kind introduction of Dr. Hillary S. Wiesner (ATTACHMENT I).
Dear Dr. Wiesner:
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Many thanks for your msg (ATTACHMENT I) in response
to my msg of
Inquiry to visit UNESCO in Paris on 1/12/01 - December
16, 2000"
which can now be retrieved at http://www.friends-partners.org/~utsumi/gu-l/mid-2000/12-16-a.html
I am sorry I cannot meet with you this time due to your trip.
(2) I would like to respectfully inquire of your availability
for my visit
in the afternoon of January 12th (Friday).
I am attending the Information Day Conference of
European
Commission in Luxembourg from January 8th to 10th --
pls see
Fund-raising trip to European Commission in Luxembourg
- December
13, 2000" at http://www.friends-partners.org/~utsumi/gu-l/mid-2000/12-13-a.html
(3) I would like to discuss with you how to proceed your Man
and the
Biosphere (MAB) program along the one proposed by David Johnson
and John
D. Peine (ATTACHMENT II).
David prepared it for a grant application for our
Global Service
Trust Fund (GSTF) project which is to be submitted to
the InfoDev
of the World Bank -- see Fund raising for GSTF and
GUS projects -
December 4, 2000" at http://www.friends-partners.org/~utsumi/gu-l/mid-2000/12-4-b.html
Dear Marco:
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(4) This MAB project may be applicable to member universities
of UNAMAZ (a
consortium of 77 universities in 8 Amazonian countries).
Dear Alex:
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(5) You may also include some flavor of this project into
your grant
application to the InfoDev for your community development
project in Manaus, Amazona.
Dear Jim:
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(6) You may also be interested in helping this project along with your LINCOS project -- see
(a) http://www.friends-partners.org/GLOSAS/Manaus%20Workshop/HTML%20Presentation%20folder/index.htm
As these slides show, you have already established
Digital
Town Center with a broadband Internet satellite
in the middle of rainforest jungle.
Best, Tak
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ATTACHMENT I
From: "Wiesner, Hillary" <H.Wiesner@unesco.org>
To: "'Tak Utsumi'" <utsumi@friends-partners.org>
Cc: "Rose, John" <j.rose@unesco.org>, "'unesco1@cais.com'"
<unesco1@cais.com>,
"Draxler, Alexandra" <a.draxler@unesco.org>
Subject: RE: Inquiry to visit UNESCO/Paris on 1/12th (Friday)
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 12:21:56 +0100
Dear Mr Utsumi,
Thank you for your message of 16 December. I am glad to hear
that your
projects are progressing well. I expect to be traveling on the
dates of
your visit, but am also not sure that I could bring any "added
value" to
your consultations, as I do not work in this domain.
Following the new delegation of responsibilities in UNESCO,
discussion of
potential project cooperation in science, education, communication,
etc. is
now under the full authority of the program sectors. It sounds
like you
will have a full schedule of meetings with different program partners
at
UNESCO. For Man and the Biosphere I would recommend meeting someone
in the
Man and the Biosphere program, directed by Mr Peter Bridgewater
(p.bridgewater@unesco.org).
Please accept my best wishes for your work and travels.
Yours sincerely,
Hillary S. Wiesner
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ATTACHMENT II
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 11:56:28 -0500
Sender: djohnutk <djohnutk@utkux.utcc.utk.edu>
From: djohnutk <djohnutk@utkux.utcc.utk.edu>
To: Tak Utsumi <utsumi@columbia.edu>
Cc: "<fmethod@erols.com> <ptknight@attglobal.net>"
<ecjpelton@aol.com>
Subject: Biosphere Reserves proposal draft
To: Dr. Tak Utsumi, cc's to:
>Peter T. Knight, Ph.D. <ptknight@attglobal.net>
>Dr. Joseph N. Pelton <ecjpelton@aol.com>
>Francis J. Method <fmethod@erols.com>
Tak: attached below is draft of text for inclusion in overall
funding proposal.
It is just a draft at this point, but may be used to begin discussions.
The
section on "strategy for building the prototype network"
needs some expansion
and elaboration. Please feel free to add to this section and
to suggest
improvements to the entire document.
Have a good trip.
Thanks,
Dave
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LINKING BIOSPHERE RESERVES AND UNIVERSITIES
VIA A DISTANCE LEARNING NETWORK
BUILDING A PROTOTYPE
Draft 12/12/00
A Draft Proposal
Prepared by John D. Peine, Ph.D and David Johnson, Ph.D.
Issue of concern
The centerpiece of the UNESCO Man And Biosphere program in
which 110 nations
participate is the international network of 285 biosphere reserves.
Dual
objectives of the reserves are to protect and sustain viable examples
of the
planets primary biomes while at the same time demonstrating how
people and
natural environments can sustainably coexist on the landscape.
The heart of
the concept is to establish a core area to protect a sustainable
ecosystem
surrounded by a buffer zone where projects are located demonstrating
the
principles of sustainable development. This visionary concept
first crafted in
the early 1970s, is more relevant today than ever as human activity
overwhelms natural environmental system on a global scale.
With the advancement of information and communication technology,
the time is
right to encourage communication among those managing this global
system of
biosphere reserves. Distance learning linking biosphere reserve
managers with
educational institutions can become a key tool for communication
encouraging a
sense of belonging to a truly interactive global system of reserves.
The
Global University System is ideally suited to provide a technical
framework
for providing a multidimensional communication and learning network
for the
biosphere reserves.
Goal and objectives
The initial goal of the project is to build a prototype network
of
partnerships between selected universities and biosphere reserves
to foster
communication and problem-solving capability. The ultimate goal
is to extend
the network to the entire system of biosphere reserves. The intent
is to
enhance management capability to protect the natural and cultural
resources of
the biosphere reserve system and to demonstrate by example the
principles of
sustainable living. The universities will play the key role of
facilitating
the technology associated with distance learning. Specific objectives
include
the following:
1. Establish the communications equipment necessary at participating
universities to establish long distance learning capability.
2. Recruit personnel associated with biosphere reserves interested
in
working with the host universities.
3. Select prototype topics of common interest and develop an
appropriate
educational/communication program.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the initial program and based
on lessons
learned, design and execute and evaluate a series of additional
programs.
Geographic focus
Select paired universities and biosphere reserves that have
a tradition of
cooperation to demonstrate the potential to utilize distance learning
to
expand the scope of such cooperative activities. Potential candidates
under
consideration include the following:
USA: Southern Appalachian Biosphere Reserve Cooperative
and The
University of Tennessee
Costa Rica: La Amistad and the University of Costa Rica
and Universidad
National Costa Rica
Russia: Priosko-Terrasny Reserve and the Moscow Pedagogical
Institute
Africa: (sites to be selected0
New Zealand: Fiordland National Park and the University of Auckland
Brazil: (sites to be selected)
Potential themes
Participants in the program will ultimately decide priority
topics for
exploration as part of the distance learning initiative. Suggested
relevant
themes include the following.
1. Use of globally available remote sensing data sources to
assess the
status of the natural and cultural resource setting of the biosphere
reserves
via USGS, NASA and NOAA.
2. Designing and implementing natural and cultural resource
inventory and
monitoring systems.
3. Threatened/endangered species conservation practices.
4. Exotic species control technology.
5. Status of neo-tropical migratory bird populations and their
habitats via
Partners-in-Flight.
6. Building sustainable ecotourism industries targeted to enhance
local
economy while enhancing conservation of native ecosystem and indigenous
cultures via The Ecotourism Society and Conservation International
who has
developed prototype ecolodges operated by indigenous peoples.
7. Development of educational material related to natural and
cultural
resources and their conservation.
8. Technical assistance and fund raising for resource conservation
and
ecosystem restoration projects utilizing relevant non-government
organizations
and corporations invested in the region.
Resources required
1. Appropriate equipment at participating universities.
2. Project coordinator.
3. Stipends for participants to cover their expenses.
4. Funds for instructors to conduct research, prepare instructional
materials, lesson plans and to conduct the research.
Timeframe
First year
- Select participating universities and biosphere reserves
- Outfit each university with appropriate equipment as necessary
- Select university long distance learning coordinators, instructors,
reserve participants
- Conduct and evaluate trial thematic program
- Facilitate web connections to demonstration sites for other
Biosphere
sites worldwide, where feasible
Second year
- Conduct additional thematic programs
- Extension of concept to additional MAB sites
- Development of K-12, post-secondary educational modules to
aid
understanding of the role and importance of Biosphere reserves
and their
surrounding regions
Strategy for building the prototype network of distance learning centers
- The Global University System will provide initial access
to satellite
networks and technical assistance to connect the various
demonstation
and university sites
- Project would initally be based at the SAMAB/University of
Tennessee, Knoxville
Project directors
David Johnson Ph.D. The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
John Peine Ph.D. The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
David A. Johnson, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Department of Urban and Rgional Planning
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
108 Hoskins Library
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-4015
Phone: 865-974-5227
Fax: 865-974-5229
daj@utk.edu
home phone 828-277-5792
John D. Peine
Southern Appalachian Field Laboratory
U. S. Geological Survey
108 Hoskins Library
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-4015
Phone: 865-974-4056
Fax: 865-974-5229
jpeine@utk.edu
home phone 865 428 0538
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List of Distribution
Mr Peter Bridgewater
Man and the Biosphere program
UNESCO
7, Place de Fontenoy
75352 Paris 07SP
FRANCE
p.bridgewater@unesco.org
Dr. Hillary S. Wiesner
US liaison to UNESCO
Office of the Director General
UNESCO
75007 Paris France
tel 33 1 45 68 12 83
fax 33 1 45 68 55 55
h.wiesner@unesco.org
Dr. David A. Johnson, AICP
Board member of GLOSAS/USA
Former President of Fulbright Association
Professor Emeritus
Department of Urban and Rgional Planning
University of Tennessee
108-I Hoskins Library
Knoxville, TN 37996-4015
USA
Tel: +1-865-974 5227
Fax: +1-865-974 5229
daj@utk.edu
davidj@buncombe.main.nc.us
http://web.utk.edu/~djohnutk/
John D. Peine, Ph.D.
Southern Appalachian Field Laboratory
U. S. Geological Survey
108 Hoskins Library
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-4015
Phone: 865-974-4056
Fax: 865-974-5229
jpeine@utk.edu
Dr. Marco Antonio R. Dias
Vice President, Global University System
Consultant of United Nations University
Former Director, Division of Higher Education of UNESCO
36, Rue Ernest Renan
92.190 Meudon
FRANCE
Tel: +33-1-45 34 3509
+33-1-45-68-3009 (UNU office in Paris)
Fax: +33-1-45 34 3509
mardias@club-internet.fr
m.dias@unesco.org
Antonio De Lisio
Executive secretary of the Unamaz-Venezuela
Associaˇ o das Universidades da AmazĪnia (UNAMAZ)
adelisio@LatinMail.com
Alexandre Rivas, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Director of the Center for Environmental Sciences
University of Amazonas - Brazil
C.P. 4208, Manaus 69053-140
BRAZIL
+55-92-644 23 22
Fax: +55-92-644 23 84
alex_mau@argo.com.br
http://www.argo.com.br/~alex_mau/alex.htm
http://lab-tiama.pop-am.rnp.br/cca/workshop/English/wksp_E.htm
James R. Sheats
Program Manager, World E-services
Hewlett-Packard Co.
1501 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Tel. 650-857-5987
Fax 650-813-3152
sheats@hpl.hp.com
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