Conferences

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;

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;

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.

Workshop on: "Ifrane Natural Park Management and Action Plan" organized jointly by AUI CEIRD and HCEFLCD at Al Akhawayn University Ifrane on Tuesday, May 22, 2007;

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;

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

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

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.

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, May 14, 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 15, 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

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 3, 2004 at 8:30 in Auditorium1, building 7;

Celebration of the 2004 Regional Environmental Day and Clean up 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 September 25 - 26, 2004;

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

Celebration of the 2004 World Environmental Day by the CEIRD with the contribution of the Ifrane City NGOs, the Center of Renewable Energies Development (CDER), 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 Ms Florence Cattin, WWG Project Liaison and Manager

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

"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 Forêt / Morocco, CEIRD / Al Akhawayn University and UNDP / Morroco. Ifrane, May 28th-31st, 2003;

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

Lecture by Mr. Ahmed Boukil , Chief Engineer in Forestry, Director of the National Center of hydrobiology and fisheries
"Moroccan Forest and Possibilities of Regeneration and Preservation" December 11, 2001 , Room 6 Bldg 8;

Lecture by Alae Walali, Environment Management services: "Norm ISO 14001 and its implementation in Moroccan Enterprises" November 14, 2001, Auditorium 1 Bldg. 7;