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About LEAD NetworkLEAD is an international non-profit organisation with a fast growing network of over 1750 leaders in more than 90 countries. Our shared mission is to inspire leadership and change for a sustainable world. We do this by searching worldwide for outstanding people, developing their leadership potential through our innovative training programmes, and working with them to make a real difference to the future of this planet. Spotlight On FellowsLEAD India Fellow appointed Executive Director of Urban Governance OrganisationTrupti Jain, a LEAD India Fellow, has been appointed the Executive Director of the City Managers’ Association Gujarat (CMAG), responsible for steering urban governance programmes in Gujarat, India. CMAG supports urban local bodies and covers seven municipal corporations, six urban development authorities and 161 municipalities, accounting for nearly 38% of the Gujarat State population of approximately 60 million people. LEAD Pakistan Fellow wins Science and Practice of Ecology and Society AwardMehjabeen Abidi-Habib, a LEAD Pakistan Fellow and Vice Chair of the LEAD International Board of Directors, was awarded ‘The Science and Practice of Ecology and Society Award’ for an article co-authored with Anna Lawrence as part of her PhD Research studies. The award recognizes the work of practitioners who translate the scientific findings and insights of the scholarly community to practical applications. Leadership for Environment and DevelopmentMember Programmes in Anglophone and West Africa, Brazil, Canada, China, CIS, Europe, Francophone Africa, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Southern and Eastern Africa |
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LEAD helps Asia Young Leaders Climate Forum take action on Climate Change In December 2007, LEAD and the British Council delivered a climate change action workshop for the Asia Young Leaders Climate Forum (AYLCF). The workshop helped AYLCF develop a climate action agenda and project ideas for helping young people and communities tackle climate change. The workshop outcomes were then presented at the United Nations Conference of Parties on Climate Change in Bali. Sir Nicholas Stern was so impressed with the AYLCF vision and commitment that he agreed to mentor the group. LEAD Europe Fellowship Programme 2008 open for applicationsThe first- round application deadline for the LEAD Europe Leadership for Sustainable Development Fellowship Programme 2008 is approaching. We invite individuals with a keen interest in sustainability and a desire to develop their leadership potential to find out more about the 2008 programme and take advantage of the early application discounts. LEAD offering Internship Opportunity in Mexico CityLEAD is currently recruiting for an intern to work as part the project team that will deliver an International Session 2008 on Sustainable Cities in a Changing World in Mexico City. The internship will be based at the LEAD Mexico offices in Mexico City for eight months from April 2008, with a two week induction at the LEAD International Secretariat in London. |
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LEAD India Fellow works on Climate Change in Himalayan Regions Pushkin Phartyal, a LEAD India fellow, won a prestigious Commonwealth Professional Fellowship Award which funded a three month research placement at the LEAD International Secretariat in London. Whilst at LEAD International, Pushkin worked with the Projects and Training teams on the design of a training support programme for rural communities in the Himalayas affected by climate change impacts. Julia Marton-Lefèvre wins France’s most prestigious civil awardLong-standing LEAD supporter and former LEAD Executive Director, Julia Marton–Lefevre has been conferred a Chevalier de Legion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) in recognition of her outstanding work on sustainable development. The Legion d’Honneur is the highest civil award bestowed by the French Republic and is given to people of all backgrounds and nationalities for exceptional services over their career. LEAD Fellows selected for Al Gore Climate Workshop for Indian Leaders and ActivistsFour LEAD India Fellows have been accepted as participants on a two day training programme with joint Nobel prize winner Al Gore. The training programme is part of the Climate Project Initiative and is supported by the Centre for Social Markets, widely known for its campaign for Indian leadership on climate change. LEAD International now a member of the Global Partners NetworkIn February 2008, LEAD International joined the Global Partners Network, a group of more than 110 organisations which have agreed to work in partnership to promote responsible business practice. Since its inception by Business in the Community ten years ago, the objective has been to bring together NGOs, charities and companies in the global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arena. |
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LEAD Indonesia wins UK Big Lottery Fund for Post-Tsunami Leadership Programme Working with the communities affected by the tsunami in Aceh Province, LEAD Indonesia developed the Bridging Leadership Program (BLP) to help young community leaders ensure that post-tsunami development and reconstruction processes will be democratic, responsible and environmentally sustainable. Following the success of the pilot programme, LEAD Indonesia has been awarded a UK Big Lottery Fund Grant for a three-year expansion of the programme across the Aceh Province. LEAD India produces Environmental Film Series for Indian TelevisionWith support of filmmaker and LEAD India Fellow Aradhana Kohli Kapoor, LEAD India produced a film series on the environment for Doordarshan, an Indian Television channel. The series – The Thin Green Line, featured discussions between school children and eminent environmentalists on a whole number of topical environmental issues. The series was supported by film showings, debates and discussions at a number of venues. Latest developments in LEAD PakistanIn Pakistan, LEAD is active on a number of fronts, pushing for sustainable development. Read all about it in their latest report. Latest issue of the LEAD Canada Newsletter2008 is going to be an exciting year for LEAD Canada – read their newsletter and find out all about it. |
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