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EU sverspricht über 1,2 Milliarden Euro für den Wiederaufbau Haitis
Erstellt am Montag, 11. Oktober 2010 13:16 | 
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| EU sagt über 1,2 Milliarden Euro für den Wiederaufbau und die langfristige Entwicklung Haitis zu.
Der Finanzierungsbeschluss wurde auf einer Konferenz der Vereinten Nationen über Haiti Englishespañolfrançais letzte Woche in New York angekündigt.
Insgesamt verpflichteten sich die Geberländer, 7,3 Milliarden Euro (9,9 Milliarden Dollar) bereitzustellen, um den Wiederaufbau des Landes nach dem verheerenden Erdbeben im Januar voranzutreiben. Von dieser Summe ist mehr als die Hälfte (5,3 Mrd. Dollar) für 2010 und 2011 vorgesehen. Haiti hatte für diesen Zeitraum nur 3,9 Mrd. Dollar erbeten.
Catherine Ashton, Hohe Vertreterin der EU für Außenbeziehungen, forderte eine Wirtschaftsstrategie für die kommenden zehn Jahre, um nicht nur den Wiederaufbau, sondern auch auf lange Sicht Entwicklung und Wachstum zu fördern.
„Die EU ist sich jedoch bewusst, dass der Wiederaufbau Haitis auch eine langfristige Verpflichtung seitens der Entwicklungspartner erfordert“, sagte sie. Die EU gehört bereits seit langer Zeit zu den wichtigsten Gebern des Karibikstaates.
Kristalina Georgieva, die Kommissarin für humanitäre Hilfe, schlägt vor, durch Minikredite und Geld-gegen-Arbeit-Schemata die Entwicklung anzukurbeln und die Haitianer zur Selbsthilfe zu ermuntern.
Bei dem Erdbeben kamen mehr als 200 000 Menschen ums Leben und über eine Million wurden -obdachlos. Die EU hat bereits 300 Millionen Euro humanitäre Hilfe bereitgestellt.
(Quelle: Europäische Kommision)
Europäische Städte machen mobil gegen Klimawandel
Erstellt am Montag, 11. Oktober 2010 13:22 | |
| Städte in ganz Europa machen mobil gegen den Klimawandel und versprechen, ihre Emissionen stark zu senken.
In einer feierlichen Veranstaltung werden sich am 10. Februar in Brüssel fast 300 Städte dazu verpflichten, über das EU-Ziel einer Verringerung der CO2-Emissionen um 20 % bis 2020 noch weiter hinauszugehen. Darunter sind große Städte wie Bielsko-Biała, Budapest, Hamburg, Lissabon, Madrid, Riga und Zagreb.
Der Bürgermeisterkonvent English wird während der jährlichen europäischen Konferenz über nachhaltige Energiesysteme abgehalten, auf der neue Entwicklungen auf dem Gebiet CO2-armer Technologien und erneuerbarer Energien vorgestellt werden. Auf dieser größten Veranstaltung der Woche für nachhaltige Energie English (9.–13. Februar), die in 52 europäischen Städten stattfindet, werden auch Preise für die innovativsten Projekte verliehen.
Einige Städte haben das Ziel von 20 % bereits tatkräftig in Angriff genommen. Eine der aktivsten, die deutsche Stadt Heidelberg, hat eine Agentur eingerichtet, um den Bürgern Ratschläge zur Energieeinsparung zu geben. „In den letzten 10 Jahren Haben wir den CO2-Ausstoß unserer städtischen Einrichtungen um fast 40 % verringert“, sagt der Heidelberger Bürgermeister Eckart Würzner.
Erst vor zwei Monaten hatten die Staats- und Regierungschefs der EU ein umfassendes Maßnahmenpaket vereinbart, um Europas Beitrag zum Klimawandel zu reduzieren. Diese Reform der europäischen Energiepolitik, die weit über bisherige Maßnahmen hinausgeht, soll Europa zum weltweiten Vorreiter auf dem Gebiet erneuerbarer Energien und CO2-armer Technologien machen. Dies kann dazu beitragen, unsere Wirtschaft vor den Auswirkungen steigender Energiepreise und unsicherer Lieferungen zu schützen.
Die Energiepreise in der EU stiegen 2008 um rund 15 %, teilweise aufgrund der steigenden Nachfrage in Entwicklungsländern wie China und Indien. Die EU bezieht mehr als 50 % ihrer Energie von außerhalb – mit steigender Tendenz. Ein Großteil davon kommt aus Russland, dessen Streitigkeiten mit Transitländern in den letzten Jahren mehrfach zu Lieferunterbrechungen geführt haben. Zuletzt war die Versorgung im Januar fast zwei Wochen lang unterbrochen.
Nachhaltige Energiesysteme für Europa
Klimaschutz – Energie für eine Welt im Wandel
Manage energy English.
* Make love, not CO2! external link
* Energie – wir sparen mit! external link
* Europas Wirtschaft in Schwung halten, ohne unseren Planeten zu gefährden external link
Links zum Thema
* Energy in an emergency
* Getting a new global deal on climate change
* Zeit für einen Farbwechsel: Jetzt ist „Grün“ angesagt!
(Quelle: Europäische Kommission)
"United Religions Initiative"
Erstellt am Montag, 11. Oktober 2010 13:08 | |
| Guten Morgen aus München,
Good morning from Munich,
URI, also die "United Religions Initiative", ist in Europa und dem Rest der Welt immer bemüht,
den interreligiösen Dialog zu verbreiten und zu fördern.
The United Relgions Intiative makes every effort to promote and support the interfaith dialogue here in Europe but also around the world.
Es ist mir daher auch wichtig, Ihnen die nachfolgende Einladung zur nächsten URI Konferenz in Istanbul weiterzuleiten.
It is my pleasure to forward you the below details of their upcoming conference in Istanbul, thank you for spreading the information about it
within your circle of interested groups and individuals.
"Lassen wir unseren Worten Taten folgen und interreligiöse Aktionen in jede europäische Stadt bringen" ist Konferenzthema.
Danke im voraus, dass Sie diese Information an interessierte Personen und Gruppen weitergeben!
May Peace Prevail with all Religions
Dagmar Berkenberg
World Peace Prayer Society (NGO)
Lärchenstr. 16b
82256 Fürstenfeldbruck
Tel: +49 8141 228 39 77
Fax: +49 8141 228 39 88
www.worldpeace.de
Invitation to European URI Assembly in Istanbul/Turkey
“WALKING THE TALK –
BRINGING INTERFAITH ACTION TO EACH TOWN IN EUROPE ”
October 27-31, 2010
Dear interfaith friend,
it is with great joy that we invite you to the upcoming European URI Conference in Istanbul , Turkey , October 27-31, 2010.
URI Europe (United Religions Initiative Europe) wants to expand its network of interfaith circles which work across Europe for promoting peace, justice and healing. Therefore we will be happy and honoured to welcome approx. 50 interfaith activists from European countries[1] who want to join up and help. The URI Europe Assembly will have the title “Walking the Talk – Bringing Interfaith Action to Each Town in Europe” and will take place at the Artemis Marin Princess Hotel, located on the seaside in Kumburgaz, near Istanbul .
You are cordially invited! -
We are looking forward to bringing together
a) new interfaith activists who want to start their own interfaith group as well as
b) outstanding long-term interfaith leaders of URI CCs or other interfaith groups, experts in their respective fields, who are prepared to seed and mentor new interfaith groups.
The aim of the conference is to help the foundation of new interfaith groups, which will enhance the work for peace, justice and healing in Europe . For this purpose participants will receive training and coaching by distinguished experts in the interfaith field. The new interfaith groups will be able to benefit from URI as a vibrant worldwide peace network of currently over 400 organisations and groups in 75 countries worldwide ( Europe : 30 groups/organisations in 14 countries) and at the same time enrich the network.
Following this aim there will be two conference tracks:
· one for new interfaith activists who want to found their own interfaith group – they will receive training by experts, guidance, tools and coaching while moving forward, so that they can pursue their ideas efficiently and successfully,
· the other track is for expert members of strong URI interfaith groups (or other strong interfaith groups new to URI), who are prepared to seed/support new interfaith groups and activists, share their knowledge and experiences and act as coaches and mentors.
Participants are asked to submit your idea how to form a new interfaith circle with your application.
URI is able to give some financial support for selected participants who would otherwise be unable to attend. A selection committee will meet on an ongoing basis and make the selection based on the ideas for founding new interfaith groups and the applicant’s profile.
Please find the invitation letter and application forms attached. You can also download the materials under the following links: http://www.uri-europe.eu/docsfordownload/invitation-istanbul.pdf and http://www.uri-europe.eu/docsfordownload/Application-URI-Istanbul.doc
As October is around the corner, please apply immediately, by sending your registration form to Aminah Bach (info @ birgitbach.de), so that your place can be secured. The space is limited to approx. 50 participants. We will inform you as soon as your application is accepted, so that you can book your flights. Earlier applications will be given priority in the selection process.
The regular cost is EUR 350,- in a single room and EUR 250,- in a twin room / double room per person. This price includes four overnight stays, all meals and coffee breaks and the conference fee (Wednesday evening till Sunday lunch).
Note: URI Europe has limited funds in order to financially support active interfaith leaders who would be otherwise unable to attend.
Reduced rates of EUR 150,- or EUR 50,- are possible, as well as support for flights. These scholarships will be awarded as feasible, under the condition that participants choose the most economic means of transport and compare prices. Check out economic flights e.g. under www.opodo.de.
Istanbul is a special place, as it is located on two continents, bridging Asia and Europe. It is a European Cultural Capital 2010. It is the perfect location for coming together for exchange, inspiration, mutual learning and forward planning. We are convinced it will be an inspiring and enriching event. Please join us. It will be a joy meeting you in Istanbul !
Best wishes to you,
Patrick Hanjoul, URI Europe President, Antwerp , Belgium -
Karimah Stauch, URI Europe Coordinator, Bonn , Germany -
Semsettin Türkan, SIRF CC, Ankara , Turkey -
Deepak Naik, Conference Programme Manager, Minorities of Europe CC, Coventry , UK -
Louis Mentens, URI Europe Treasurer, Belgium
Kiran Bali, Faiths2Faiths CC, United Kingdom -
Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Dultz, DMLBonn CC / URI Germany CC, Germany -
Martin Gurvich, Convictions in Dialogue CC, Belgium -
Elisabeth Lheure, UNESCOCat CC, Catalonia/Spain -
Patrick Nickisch, URI Global Youth Ambassador, Hungary/Germany
“WALKING THE TALK –
BRINGING INTERFAITH ACTION TO EACH TOWN IN EUROPE ”
European URI Conference
in Istanbul
Date:
Wednesday, October 27, 2010, -
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Istanbul – European Cultural Capital 2010
Bridging the Continents
Venue:
Hotel Artemis Marin Princess
Kumburgaz (near ISTANBUL )
E-5 Karayolu Üzeri
Kamiloba Mhl.
http://artemismarinprincess.com
Telefon+90 212 885 90 00
Good morning from Munich,
URI, also die "United Religions Initiative", ist in Europa und dem Rest der Welt immer bemüht,
den interreligiösen Dialog zu verbreiten und zu fördern.
The United Relgions Intiative makes every effort to promote and support the interfaith dialogue here in Europe but also around the world.
Es ist mir daher auch wichtig, Ihnen die nachfolgende Einladung zur nächsten URI Konferenz in Istanbul weiterzuleiten.
It is my pleasure to forward you the below details of their upcoming conference in Istanbul, thank you for spreading the information about it
within your circle of interested groups and individuals.
"Lassen wir unseren Worten Taten folgen und interreligiöse Aktionen in jede europäische Stadt bringen" ist Konferenzthema.
Danke im voraus, dass Sie diese Information an interessierte Personen und Gruppen weitergeben!
May Peace Prevail with all Religions
Dagmar Berkenberg
World Peace Prayer Society (NGO)
Lärchenstr. 16b
82256 Fürstenfeldbruck
Tel: +49 8141 228 39 77
Fax: +49 8141 228 39 88
www.worldpeace.de
Invitation to European URI Assembly in Istanbul/Turkey
“WALKING THE TALK –
BRINGING INTERFAITH ACTION TO EACH TOWN IN EUROPE ”
October 27-31, 2010
Dear interfaith friend,
it is with great joy that we invite you to the upcoming European URI Conference in Istanbul , Turkey , October 27-31, 2010.
URI Europe (United Religions Initiative Europe) wants to expand its network of interfaith circles which work across Europe for promoting peace, justice and healing. Therefore we will be happy and honoured to welcome approx. 50 interfaith activists from European countries[1] who want to join up and help. The URI Europe Assembly will have the title “Walking the Talk – Bringing Interfaith Action to Each Town in Europe” and will take place at the Artemis Marin Princess Hotel, located on the seaside in Kumburgaz, near Istanbul .
You are cordially invited! -
We are looking forward to bringing together
a) new interfaith activists who want to start their own interfaith group as well as
b) outstanding long-term interfaith leaders of URI CCs or other interfaith groups, experts in their respective fields, who are prepared to seed and mentor new interfaith groups.
The aim of the conference is to help the foundation of new interfaith groups, which will enhance the work for peace, justice and healing in Europe . For this purpose participants will receive training and coaching by distinguished experts in the interfaith field. The new interfaith groups will be able to benefit from URI as a vibrant worldwide peace network of currently over 400 organisations and groups in 75 countries worldwide ( Europe : 30 groups/organisations in 14 countries) and at the same time enrich the network.
Following this aim there will be two conference tracks:
· one for new interfaith activists who want to found their own interfaith group – they will receive training by experts, guidance, tools and coaching while moving forward, so that they can pursue their ideas efficiently and successfully,
· the other track is for expert members of strong URI interfaith groups (or other strong interfaith groups new to URI), who are prepared to seed/support new interfaith groups and activists, share their knowledge and experiences and act as coaches and mentors.
Participants are asked to submit your idea how to form a new interfaith circle with your application.
URI is able to give some financial support for selected participants who would otherwise be unable to attend. A selection committee will meet on an ongoing basis and make the selection based on the ideas for founding new interfaith groups and the applicant’s profile.
Please find the invitation letter and application forms attached. You can also download the materials under the following links: http://www.uri-europe.eu/docsfordownload/invitation-istanbul.pdf and http://www.uri-europe.eu/docsfordownload/Application-URI-Istanbul.doc
As October is around the corner, please apply immediately, by sending your registration form to Aminah Bach (info @ birgitbach.de), so that your place can be secured. The space is limited to approx. 50 participants. We will inform you as soon as your application is accepted, so that you can book your flights. Earlier applications will be given priority in the selection process.
The regular cost is EUR 350,- in a single room and EUR 250,- in a twin room / double room per person. This price includes four overnight stays, all meals and coffee breaks and the conference fee (Wednesday evening till Sunday lunch).
Note: URI Europe has limited funds in order to financially support active interfaith leaders who would be otherwise unable to attend.
Reduced rates of EUR 150,- or EUR 50,- are possible, as well as support for flights. These scholarships will be awarded as feasible, under the condition that participants choose the most economic means of transport and compare prices. Check out economic flights e.g. under www.opodo.de.
Istanbul is a special place, as it is located on two continents, bridging Asia and Europe. It is a European Cultural Capital 2010. It is the perfect location for coming together for exchange, inspiration, mutual learning and forward planning. We are convinced it will be an inspiring and enriching event. Please join us. It will be a joy meeting you in Istanbul !
Best wishes to you,
Patrick Hanjoul, URI Europe President, Antwerp , Belgium -
Karimah Stauch, URI Europe Coordinator, Bonn , Germany -
Semsettin Türkan, SIRF CC, Ankara , Turkey -
Deepak Naik, Conference Programme Manager, Minorities of Europe CC, Coventry , UK -
Louis Mentens, URI Europe Treasurer, Belgium
Kiran Bali, Faiths2Faiths CC, United Kingdom -
Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Dultz, DMLBonn CC / URI Germany CC, Germany -
Martin Gurvich, Convictions in Dialogue CC, Belgium -
Elisabeth Lheure, UNESCOCat CC, Catalonia/Spain -
Patrick Nickisch, URI Global Youth Ambassador, Hungary/Germany
“WALKING THE TALK –
BRINGING INTERFAITH ACTION TO EACH TOWN IN EUROPE ”
European URI Conference
in Istanbul
Date:
Wednesday, October 27, 2010, -
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Istanbul – European Cultural Capital 2010
Bridging the Continents
Venue:
Hotel Artemis Marin Princess
Kumburgaz (near ISTANBUL )
E-5 Karayolu Üzeri
Kamiloba Mhl.
http://artemismarinprincess.com
Telefon+90 212 885 90 00