http://www.ecogreeneu.org/ 60 17 Jun 2010 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/economy/project/9th_international_conference_on_corporate_social_responsibility/foreword_by_professor_david_crowther The 9th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility: CSR and Global Governance has opened in the Croatian capital, Zagreb, with more than 24 countries taking part. Professor David Crowther, Chair of the Social Responsibility Research Network, gave an opening speech and he also wrote a summarizing foreword to the Conference proceedings. 28 May 2010 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/economy/project/the_amsterdam_global_conference_on_sustainability_and_transparency/carots_and_sticks_new_study_published Governments to play a stronger role in sustainability reporting to ensure a minimum level of disclosure and risk prevention. 28 May 2010 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/economy/greenomics_sustainable_corporate_domination Display booth of the Greenomics Corporation at the Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency was a real success attracting attention from many participants. 27 May 2010 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/economy/project/the_amsterdam_global_conference_on_sustainability_and_transparency/gri_launched_the_ngo_sector_supplement GRI launched the NGO Sector Supplement at the Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency, 27 May 2010 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/economy/project/the_amsterdam_global_conference_on_sustainability_and_transparency/gri_future_goals_g3_1 GRI announced its 2015 and 2020 goals and launched G3.1 public comment at first day of Amsterdam Global Conference 26 May 2010 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/economy/project/the_amsterdam_global_conference_on_sustainability_and_transparency/gri_conference_opens_in_amsterdam An international conference on Sustainability and Transparency is underway in the capital of Netherlands, Amsterdam. 20 May 2010 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/economy/project/the_amsterdam_global_conference_on_sustainability_and_transparency/sustainability_reporting_rebuilds_trust How do we restore trust? According to new research presented by The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), sustainability reporting has become an essential tool to help businesses and governments rebuild trust and confidence in the wake of economic collapse. 28 Mar 2010 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/society/david_goliath_short_history_of_earth_human_relationship Students from Faculty of science, University of Zagreb, and also members of NGO BIUS are going to give a public lecture, actually a series of brief presentations, titled David & Goliath – Short History of Earth – Human Relationship at Novinarski Dom (Journalist House) in Zagreb on April 21 at 16:00. This is another event organized under the umbrella of EcoGreen Europe as part of the 40th Earth Day Celebration in Croatia. 27 Mar 2010 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/environment/project/earth_day_event/special_programmes_on_narodni_radio_for_the_40th_anniversary_of_earth_day On the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, April 22, 2010, with national live coverage in Croatia, in cooperation with EcoGreen Europe will air special programmes dedicated to sustainable development and environmental protection. 17 Mar 2010 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/environment/project/earth_day_event/journalism_awards_velebitska_degenija_competition_2010 The “VELEBITSKA DEGENIJA” awards, established by APO environmental services and Croatian Journalists' Association recognize journalists who provide high quality coverage on the environmental protection subject. This year the Awards will be presented on April 22, 2010 in Novinarski Dom in Zagreb at an Awards ceremony as part of the official celebration of the Earth Day 40th Anniversary. Deadline: April 12, 2010 2 Mar 2010 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/ecogreen_europe/contact_company_details CONTACT - COMPANY DETAILS - ECOGREEN EUROPE 1 Mar 2010 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/ecogreen_europe/mission_statement WE HAVE A MISSION AT ECOGREEN EUROPE 1 Mar 2010 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/environment/project/earth_day_event/40th_anniversary_of_earth_day Earth Day has grown in importance since the first one in 1970. The most critical issues have changed, but action is still needed on its 40th anniversary. It seems that the world is in greater peril than ever. While climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, it also presents an unprecedented opportunity to build a healthy, prosperous, clean energy economy now and for the future. 16 Nov 2009 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/environment/green_lighthouse_opened_in_copenhagen GREEN LIGHTHOUSE A BUILDING LIT BY DAYLIGHT; VELUX Model Home 2020 also intended to be a showpiece for the COP 15 (UN Climate Change Conference). Denmark’s first CO2 neutral public building that was opened at Copenhagen University on 20 October 2009. The partners in the project are The University of Copenhagen, The Danish University and Property Agency, The Municipality of Copenhagen and VELUX/VELFAC 7 Sep 2009 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/culture/project/the_sami_people_awareness_decade_2009_2019/meet_the_museum_director_at_the_varanger_sami_museum Kjersti Schanche is a director at the Varanger Sámi Museum. She wrote a unique guide through the theme sections of the permanent exhibition showecasing the Coastal Sámi. 2 Sep 2009 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/culture/project/the_sami_people_awareness_decade_2009_2019/plans_for_the_new_sami_culture_centre_in_zagreb Plans have been unveiled to open a new Sámi culture centre in Vukovarska Street in the Croatian capital. 26 Aug 2009 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/environment/the_brimi_dairy_farm The Brimi Dairy Farm (Brimi Sæter) is a real working dairy farm in Jotunheimen mountain area, Norway. 11 Aug 2009 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/culture/project/the_sami_people_awareness_decade_2009_2019/the_sami_people_awareness_decade_2009_2019_brochure The Sámi People Awareness Decade (2009-2019) and it's objectives 3 Aug 2009 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/environment/underwater_world_of_the_plitvice_lakes_part_2 Chub and pearl roach, species of carp that amongst other things eat the spawn of other fish, have forced out the trout from most habitats in the Plitvice Lakes National Park. But scientists have not yet found an answer to the question whether any species of fish is actually native to the lakes, or were they were all introduced by human hand during the 20th century. Research into their genetic origins may resolve this puzzle. 26 Jul 2009 http://www.ecogreeneu.org/en/culture/jokkmokk_part_1 A WINTER REINDEER SANCTUARY IN NORTHERN SWEDEN IN THE VERY HEART OF SÁPMI A group of Sami people, an indigenous nation of northern Europe inhabiting the informal state of Sápmi, traditionally keep their reindeer in the forests surrounding Jokkmokk during the winter season. This is a cradle of Sami culture and trading, where people harvest the advantages of modern living while still respecting their old ways.