http://ways.org/en/topics/ethnobiology The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://ways.org/en/2008/apr/18/%5Bhour%5D%5Bmin%5D/%5Buser%5D/cfa_summer_seminar_ethnobiological_research_methods_kyrgyzstan_2126_july <p><em>seen on <a href="http://cesww.fas.harvard.edu/CESWW_Central-Eurasia-L.html"> Central-Eurasia-L</a></em>:</p> <p>Posted by: Taalim-Forum Public Foundation (former HECAP) <hecap@jet.kg></p> <p>"Taalim-Forum" Public Foundation in the framework of "Place-based<br /> education: communities outreach" Project supported by the Christensen<br /> Fund (USA) is organizing a seminar "Ethnobiological Research Methods".<br /> The project is aimed at strengthening the capacity of local<br /> communities in comprehensive studying of their places of living.</p> <p>Instructor: Gary Martin (Global Diversity Foundation, UK)</p> <p>Language: English, Russian. Translation will be provided.</p> <p>Seminar is aimed at helping young scientists, specialists and<br /> researchers, interested in the issues of ethno-ecology/bio-culture,<br /> studying traditional knowledge, and preservation of natural and<br /> cultural diversity.</p> <p>In this seminar participants will:<br /> * Acquire skills to organize and conduct ethnobiological research;<br /> * Master methods of biocultural diversity research;<br /> * Find new perspectives for implementation of the knowledge and<br /> skills acquired in their own professional and research activities.</p> <p>The selection of participants will be conducted on a competitive<br /> basis. Faculties, researchers and senior students from Kyrgyzstan,<br /> Kazakhstan and Tajikistan are welcome to apply. Application and essay<br /> forms as well as additional information about the project can be found<br /> at: <a href="http://www.hecap.jet.kg" title="www.hecap.jet.kg">www.hecap.jet.kg</a></p> <p>The application and essay should be sent to: dalimova [at] gmail.com</p> <p>Deadline for application: May 15, 2008</p> <p>Participation expenses will be covered by the host organization.</p> <p>Taalim-Forum Public Foundation (former HECAP) is working for<br /> supporting and improving of humanities education in Central Asia. The<br /> Christensen Fund' mission is backing the stewards of cultural and<br /> biological diversity. Global Diversity Foundation promotes<br /> agricultural, biological and cultural diversity around the world<br /> through research, training and social action.</p> <p>Taalim-Forum Public Foundation<br /> 122/2 Orozbekova St.<br /> Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 720040<br /> Tel. (+996-312) 900 835<br /> Fax. (+996-312) 627 618<br /> E-mail: hecap [at] jet.kg</p> http://ways.org/en/2008/apr/18/%5Bhour%5D%5Bmin%5D/%5Buser%5D/cfa_summer_seminar_ethnobiological_research_methods_kyrgyzstan_2126_july#comments biodiversity Central Asia ethnobiology Kyrgyzstan http://ways.org/en/crss/node/1032 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:59:24 -0400 daniel 1032 at http://ways.org