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Posted by: Taalim-Forum Public Foundation (former HECAP)
"Taalim-Forum" Public Foundation in the framework of "Place-based
education: communities outreach" Project supported by the Christensen
Fund (USA) is organizing a seminar "Ethnobiological Research Methods".
The project is aimed at strengthening the capacity of local
communities in comprehensive studying of their places of living.
Instructor: Gary Martin (Global Diversity Foundation, UK)
Language: English, Russian. Translation will be provided.
Seminar is aimed at helping young scientists, specialists and
researchers, interested in the issues of ethno-ecology/bio-culture,
studying traditional knowledge, and preservation of natural and
cultural diversity.
In this seminar participants will:
* Acquire skills to organize and conduct ethnobiological research;
* Master methods of biocultural diversity research;
* Find new perspectives for implementation of the knowledge and
skills acquired in their own professional and research activities.
The selection of participants will be conducted on a competitive
basis. Faculties, researchers and senior students from Kyrgyzstan,
Kazakhstan and Tajikistan are welcome to apply. Application and essay
forms as well as additional information about the project can be found
at: www.hecap.jet.kg
The application and essay should be sent to: dalimova [at] gmail.com
Deadline for application: May 15, 2008
Participation expenses will be covered by the host organization.
Taalim-Forum Public Foundation (former HECAP) is working for
supporting and improving of humanities education in Central Asia. The
Christensen Fund' mission is backing the stewards of cultural and
biological diversity. Global Diversity Foundation promotes
agricultural, biological and cultural diversity around the world
through research, training and social action.
Taalim-Forum Public Foundation
122/2 Orozbekova St.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 720040
Tel. (+996-312) 900 835
Fax. (+996-312) 627 618
E-mail: hecap [at] jet.kg
