Announcement

Announcement 2009

Celebration of the 2009 Environmental Day under the theme "YOUR PLANET NEEDS YOU- UNITE TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE" June 4-10 2009 at Al Akhawayn University Ifrane;

Celebration of the 2009 Earth Day under the theme "YOUR PLANET NEEDS YOU- UNITE TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE" Wednesday 22 April 2009 at Al Akhawayn University Ifrane;

Announcement 2008

Celebration of “Clean up the world 2008”And “Action 350” under the theme: «START TODAY…SAVE TOMORROW… CLEAN UP OUR CLIMATE!!! » Al Akhawayn University Ifrane, Saturday October 18, 2008

Celebration of the 2008 Earth Day under the theme "LET'S SAVE OUR PLANET: NATURAL RESOURCES, A RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL", Saturday 19 April 2008 at Al Akhawayn University Ifrane;

The Center for Environmental Issues and Regional Development organizes the 2nd Organic Produce Sale followed by a bio pizza made up of the CEIRD Eco-village bio products on Thursday, August 30, 2007;

Within the framework of the traditional celebration of the 2007 World Environmental Day, the AUI CEIRD organizes a workshop on: "CLIMATE CHANGE: MELTING ICE: LET’S ACT NOW!!!" on June 9, 2007 at Al Akhawayn University Ifrane;

The AUI CEIRD celebrates the 2007 World Earth Day in collaboration with Clean up the World Program and Earth Day Network under the theme "Climatic Change: Ecological and Economical Impacts" Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, April 21^st, 2007

The AUI CEIRD Offers: Two Part-time positions for AUI students eligible for AUI financial aid in Spring 2007 and two Internships positions for Summer 2007;

The Center for Environmental Issues and Regional Development (CEIRD) will be holding a small sale of organic produce on Friday September 22 from 11 a.m to 12 a.m at the students’ game room.

Celebration of the 2006 Regional (Middle Atlas) Environmental Day and the Clean up the World Weekend by AUI CEIRD in collaboration with local NGO's, AUI students, AUI interested faculty and staff, public primary and secondary schools from Ifrane Province and other regional institutions under the theme: "Clean up the Earth, Clean up the Mediterranean" September 16-17, 2006;

Commemoration of the 2006 World Environmental Day by The AUI CEIRD under the theme selected by United Nations "Deserts and Desertification", Al Akhawayn University June 3, 2006;

The Center for Environmental Issues & Regional Development (AUI CEIRD)Environmental law Institute (ELI), the Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) are organizing a capacity building workshop on: "Environmental Law and Public Participation" Al Akhawayn University Ifrane, May 24-27, 2006

The Center for Environmental Issues & Regional Development in Collaboration with Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine organizes the First International Hands-On Summer Course (2006 CEIRD Workshops’ Series) “Organic Food Production: Toward Building Sustainability for the Future” June 14-July 14, 2006 (Postponed to the same date in 2007)

Course Program

Celebration of the 2006 Earth Day by AUI CEIRD for the benefit of students, teachers and staff of the Royal Military high school in collaboration with Clean up the World Program under the theme "Climatic Change and Natural Resources Preservation" Ifrane, 24 April 2006

Celebration of the 2006 Earth Day by AUI CEIRD in favor of Ifrane Province Public Schools in collaboration with Clean up the World Program under the theme "Climatic Change and Natural Resources Preservation" Ifrane, 22 April 2006

Organization of the Second training session on "Best Practices for Daily Attitude Towards Energy Saving, Water Use and Solid Waste Management" for the benefit of Service Agents and Security of AUI. Auditorium/Bldg4 at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29^th, 2006

Organization of the first training session on "Best Practices for Daily Attitude Towards Energy Saving, Water Use and Solid Waste Management" ffor the benefit of Service Agents and Security of AUI. Auditorium/Bldg4 at 4:00p.m. on Wednesday, March 1st, 2006

AUI CEIRD Launches the "Plastic Recycling" Program

Celebration of the 2005 Regional Environmental Day and Cleanup the World Weekend by AUI CEIRD in collaboration with local NGO's, AUI interested students, faculty and staff, public primary and secondary schools from Ifrane Province and other regional institutions on Saturday-Sunday, September 24-25, 2005

Paper Recycling Program of AUI CEIRD 2004-2005

	The Center for Environmental Issues and Regional Development is organizing a public lecture on: “Organic Agriculture and Sustainable Development” by Prof. Bachir Raissouni, Executive Director AUI CEIRD on Thursday, September 15, 2005 at 7:30 PM (Bldg 7/ Auditorium 1)
	Conference offered to local and regional government officers: Land and sustainable development for environmental leaders of the future at the 2005 World Environment Day organized with the collaboration of the MATEE, Regional Inspection of Meknes-Tafilalet and Meknès Province, Meknès June 8, 2005
	Conference offered to local and regional government officers : Land and sustainable development for environmental leaders of the future at the 2005 World Environment Day workshop organized in collaboration with El Hajeb Province, El Hajeb June 7, 2005

	Commemoration of the 2005 World Environment Day by The AUI CEIRD in collaboration with its partners under the theme selected by United Nations "Green Cities and Communes, Plan for the Planet!" on June 4-5 2005.
	3rd Workshop of Capacity Building for environmental leaders, local NGOs and environmental media “Tools and Best Practices for Planning and Implementation of Environmental Activities” Ifrane, Saturday, May14, 2005
	Celebration of the Earth day within the public schools of Ifrane Province (training offered by the CEIRD to scholars and teachers on tree planting, irrigation techniques and water economy, monitoring the tree growth…), April 22, 2005
	Conferences/Debates animated by: Dr. Mohamed MRINI, Head of the Technical Center of Sugar Plants - ORMVAG "L’Industrie Sucrière Marocaine: Utilisation des Ressources Naturelles et Impacts sur l’Environnement" & Mr. Mustapha ZERAOULI, Association du Gharb pour la Protection de l’Environnement (AGPE) "Critères d'Evaluation des Risques de Contamination des Nappes Souterraines par les Produits Acro-chimiques: Cas du Gharb" Friday, April 15th, 2005 11:00am Bldg1/Boardroom
	2nd workshop of capacity building for environmental leaders and NGOs of the Middle Atlas Region, Morocco in Ifrane: “Organization and Management of Environmental Activities” Saturday, February 19, 2005
	The AUI CEIRD celebrating the 2005 World Wetlands Day in Azrou , February 2 2005

Within the framework of the paper recycling program and Environmental awareness, AUI CEIRD is organizing the first Environmental Contest inside dormitories

Information and scientific data on Tsunami (Asia natural disaster): Tsunami risk in Morocco

Presentation on "ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT OF INTENSIVE AGRICULTURE IN MOROCCO" by Dr. Mohamed Mrini Head of the Technical Center of Sugar Plants - ORMVAG on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2004 at 8:30 in Auditorium1, building 7

Celebration of the 2004 Regional Environmental Day and Cleanup the World Weekend by AUI CEIRD in collaboration with local NGO's, AUI Students Environmental Club, AUI interested faculty and staff, public primary and secondary schools from Ifrane Province and other regional institutions on Saturday, Sunday 25 - 26 September 2004

Invitation to contribute to AUI CEIRD Paper Recycling Program "Think Global, Act Local", August 25, 2004

Seminar: "La Géothermie et ses Application: Quelles Perspectives?" Organized by ONE, CDG and AUI CEIRD on June 29, 2004

CEIRD Intern Presentations on the following topics: "Evaluation of an Innovative Biomass Fuel as an Alternative for Wood Fire Logs" by: Miss Hajar Tahri Lamtahri, Intern at AUI CEIRD & "Evaluation of Solar Oven Prototypes for Cooking by the Local Population in the Middle Atlas Region" Mr. Nizar El Ouarti, Intern at AUI CEIRD, July 16th, 2004 at Alakhawayn university Ifrane

Celebration of the 2004 World Environmental Day by the CEIRD with the contribution of the Ifrane City NGOs, the Center of Renewable Energies Development, Lycée Royal Militaire Environmental Club and Al Akhawayn University students Environmental Club, June 4, 5 & 15, 2004

Presentation on "Natural Systems for Wastewater Treatment and Water Recycling: Wastewater Gardens" by Dr. Mark Nelson Ph. D, Director of Ecotechnics Institute and Florence Cattin, WWG Project Liaison and Manager

Al Akhawayn University, Bldg1/Boardroom on Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at 11:00 a.m.

"Think Global, Act Local" 2004 Recycling Awareness Campaign at AUI in collaboration with the AUI Grounds and Maintenance Department

Two Internships at the CEIRD for National and International Fellows

Two Internships available at the CEIRD in Spring 2004

"Awareness Campaign on Forest Conservation and Renewable energy promotion" organized by AUI/CEIRD. Ifrane, November 1st, 2003

"All for a Clean Energy", celebration of the Third Regional Environment Day on Friday, September 26th, 2003 at Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane, organized By AUI CEIRD, AUI Students Environment Club and Association "Environment For All" (AEFA).

Program

International Conference on "Implementing Programs to Conserve Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions in Developing Countries", organized by AUI CEIRD, Third World Network of Scientific Organization (TWNSO), United Nation Environment program (UNEP) and Global Environment Facility (GEF); held at the Hotel Hilton, Rabat - Morocco, on August 28 - 30, 2003. Chair of Local Committee: Pr. Bachir Raissouni. Local Program Host: AUI Center for Environmental Issues and Regional Development (AUI CEIRD), Al Akhawayn University Ifrane, Morocco;

Celebration of the 2003 World Environmental Day by the AUI CEIRD :

	Cleanliness Awarness campaign and waste bins distribution in local schools of Ifrane Province, trees planting program implementation on Campus and in Public Schools, training of educators by CEIRD staff on environmental education and natural ressources preservation, June 5th, 2003
	AUI Community Awareness campaign on AUI residences campus extension, June 5th, 2003
	Environmental awareness program on water use and health prevention to rural women and children in partnership with the AUI Azrou Social Center (water diseases screening and medicines distribution to concerned rural families), 6th June 2003
	2003 World Environmental Day workshop: " Water challenges in next decades and environmental health impact", June 7th, 2003 (see attached program, proceedings available at the CEIRD)

Workshop: "A Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative for the North African Forests" organized by WWF, Department Eaux et Forêts / Morocco, CEIRD / Al akhawayn University and UNDP / Morocco. Ifrane, May 28-31, 2003

"Fourth Awareness Campaign for Environmental Cleanliness" Organized By AUI CEIRD, Association "Environment For All" and AUI Environment Club, Ifrane April 12th, 2003

Two internships available at the CEIRD in Spring 2002

Workshop: "Green Belt Project", organized by CEIRD, Al Akhawayn University with the participation of forestry Experts from WWF Mediterranean Program. November 23, 2002

"AUI Natural, Educational and Cultural Village" presentations and field trip to the Barbary Deer Natural Reserve of Ain Louh, organized by AUI CEIRD with the participation of Deer Experts from WWF Mediterranean Program, November 18-20, 2002