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As we look forward to Earth Day on Monday, we’re happy to share our special SFI Earth Day e-card. Be sure to share it with others and help spread the word that buying SFI means supporting healthy, well-managed forests. (And of course, don’t forget to also ask retailers to carry more SFI-labeled paper, wood and packaging products, too.)

As we look forward to Earth Day on Monday, we’re happy to share our special SFI Earth Day e-card. Be sure to share it with others and help spread the word that buying SFI means supporting healthy, well-managed forests. (And of course, don’t forget to also ask retailers to carry more SFI-labeled paper, wood and packaging products, too.)

OL 101 Northern Nonprofit Track
Designing and Funding Sustainable Nonprofit Projects   OL 101 comes in two tracks: A Northern Nonprofit and an International Development track.
You can choose to work on a project in a developed nation (Northern Nonprofit) or a project in a developing nation (International Development) no matter where you live. It's your choice! You can work locally in your own backyard or if you would prefer we can partner you with a classmate from another part of the world. Learn more about OL 101: From the Ground Up. Designing and Funding Sustainable Nonprofit Projects

Northern Nonprofit Track. If you work with a nonprofit in a northern country working on traditional programs such as food banks, animal rescue, teen drop-in centers, homeless shelters, day care centers, community development, or environmental restoration and conservation—this track will help you develop a sustainable, impact oriented local project.

Northern students have come from these developed nations: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.

Activities that northern students have done through the course have included activities for the elderly, adaptation to climate change, agricultural market linkages, alternative energy sources, alternative transportation, bicycle paths, business skills training for immigrants, community development, conservation, elderly care facilities, financial literacy, livestock association formation, natural resource management, recycling, revitalization of an Iowa town, and vocational skills training.

Partnerships. If you're from a northern country and would prefer to work on international project, but don't have contact with a developing nation community—don't worry—we will partner you with a classmate from a developing nation who does have community access—and you can develop a project together. Read more about student partnerships.   International Development Track: If your interests are working with communities in developing nations on projects as diverse as food security, water, health, income generation or education continue reading just below: we've worked with course participants from 146 different countries who've worked on 270 different kinds of projects.   All that you need to do to enter a Northern Nonprofit or International Development track is to indicate your preference on the appropriate line on the student information form—and the course facilitator will take care of the rest.

Read more about where developing nations students have come from and the kinds of projects that they have developed.

OL 101 Northern Nonprofit Track
Designing and Funding Sustainable Nonprofit Projects   OL 101 comes in two tracks: A Northern Nonprofit and an International Development track.
You can choose to work on a project in a developed nation (Northern Nonprofit) or a project in a developing nation (International Development) no matter where you live. It's your choice! You can work locally in your own backyard or if you would prefer we can partner you with a classmate from another part of the world. Learn more about OL 101: From the Ground Up. Designing and Funding Sustainable Nonprofit Projects

Northern Nonprofit Track. If you work with a nonprofit in a northern country working on traditional programs such as food banks, animal rescue, teen drop-in centers, homeless shelters, day care centers, community development, or environmental restoration and conservation—this track will help you develop a sustainable, impact oriented local project.

Northern students have come from these developed nations: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.

Activities that northern students have done through the course have included activities for the elderly, adaptation to climate change, agricultural market linkages, alternative energy sources, alternative transportation, bicycle paths, business skills training for immigrants, community development, conservation, elderly care facilities, financial literacy, livestock association formation, natural resource management, recycling, revitalization of an Iowa town, and vocational skills training.

Partnerships. If you're from a northern country and would prefer to work on international project, but don't have contact with a developing nation community—don't worry—we will partner you with a classmate from a developing nation who does have community access—and you can develop a project together. Read more about student partnerships.   International Development Track: If your interests are working with communities in developing nations on projects as diverse as food security, water, health, income generation or education continue reading just below: we've worked with course participants from 146 different countries who've worked on 270 different kinds of projects.   All that you need to do to enter a Northern Nonprofit or International Development track is to indicate your preference on the appropriate line on the student information form—and the course facilitator will take care of the rest.

Read more about where developing nations students have come from and the kinds of projects that they have developed.

OL 101 Northern Nonprofit Track
Designing and Funding Sustainable Nonprofit Projects OL 101 comes in two tracks: Northern Nonprofit and an International Development. You can choose to work on a project in a developed nation (Northern Nonprofit) or a project in a developing nation (International Development) no matter where you live. It's your choice! You can work locally in your own backyard or if you would prefer we can partner you with a classmate from another part of the world.

Northern Nonprofit Track. If you work with a nonprofit in a northern country working on traditional programs such as food banks, animal rescue, teen drop-in centers, homeless shelters, day care centers, community development, or environmental restoration and conservation—this track will help you develop a sustainable, impact oriented local project.

Northern students have come from these developed nations: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.

Activities that northern students have done through the course have included activities for the elderly, adaptation to climate change, agricultural market linkages, alternative energy sources, alternative transportation, bicycle paths, business skills training for immigrants, community development, conservation, elderly care facilities, financial literacy, livestock association formation, natural resource management, recycling, revitalization of an Iowa town, and vocational skills training.

Partnerships. If you're from a northern country and would prefer to work on international project, but don't have contact with a developing nation community—don't worry—we will partner you with a classmate from a developing nation who does have community access—and you can develop a project together. Read more about student partnerships. International Development Track: If your interests are working with communities in developing nations on projects as diverse as food security, water, health, income generation or education continue reading just below: we've worked with course participants from 146 different countries who've worked on 270 different kinds of projects. http://www.csd-i.org/student-countries-ngos/ All that you need to do to enter a Northern Nonprofit or International Development track is to indicate your preference on the appropriate line on the student information form—and the course facilitator will take care of the rest.

Read more about where developing nations students have come from and the kinds of projects that they have worked on.

OL 101 Northern Nonprofit Track
Designing and Funding Sustainable Nonprofit Projects OL 101 comes in two tracks: Northern Nonprofit and an International Development. You can choose to work on a project in a developed nation (Northern Nonprofit) or a project in a developing nation (International Development) no matter where you live. It's your choice! You can work locally in your own backyard or if you would prefer we can partner you with a classmate from another part of the world.

Northern Nonprofit Track. If you work with a nonprofit in a northern country working on traditional programs such as food banks, animal rescue, teen drop-in centers, homeless shelters, day care centers, community development, or environmental restoration and conservation—this track will help you develop a sustainable, impact oriented local project.

Northern students have come from these developed nations: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.

Activities that northern students have done through the course have included activities for the elderly, adaptation to climate change, agricultural market linkages, alternative energy sources, alternative transportation, bicycle paths, business skills training for immigrants, community development, conservation, elderly care facilities, financial literacy, livestock association formation, natural resource management, recycling, revitalization of an Iowa town, and vocational skills training.

Partnerships. If you're from a northern country and would prefer to work on international project, but don't have contact with a developing nation community—don't worry—we will partner you with a classmate from a developing nation who does have community access—and you can develop a project together. Read more about student partnerships. International Development Track: If your interests are working with communities in developing nations on projects as diverse as food security, water, health, income generation or education continue reading just below: we've worked with course participants from 146 different countries who've worked on 270 different kinds of projects. http://www.csd-i.org/student-countries-ngos/ All that you need to do to enter a Northern Nonprofit or International Development track is to indicate your preference on the appropriate line on the student information form—and the course facilitator will take care of the rest.

Read more about where developing nations students have come from and the kinds of projects that they have worked on.

Magnus Olsson (64), one of the greatest sportsmen in the world of sailing and one of the coaches and mentors for Team SCA, has passed away at a hospital in Spain. His family and friends were by his side.

Magnus Olsson (64), one of the greatest sportsmen in the world of sailing and one of the coaches and mentors for Team SCA, has passed away at a hospital in Spain. His family and friends were by his side.

Magnus Olsson (64), one of the greatest sportsmen in the world of sailing and one of the coaches and mentors for Team SCA, has passed away at a hospital in Spain. His family and friends were by his side.

Magnus Olsson (64), one of the greatest sportsmen in the world of sailing and one of the coaches and mentors for Team SCA, has passed away at a hospital in Spain. His family and friends were by his side.

April 20, 2013 – WEST, Texas – Firefighters and apparatus from Waxahachie Fire Rescue, Cedar Hill Fire Department and Red Oak Fire Rescue were mobilized Friday afternoon to assist with emergency response in West, Texas, following the massive fertilizer plant explosion earlier this week. The resources were mobilized through the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced the activation at a press conference Friday. Twelve firefighters from the three municipal departments arrived in West late Friday afternoon with a command vehicle, two fire engines and a heavy rescue vehicle. They will be tasked with covering shifts for the West Volunteer Fire Department and assisting with rescue operations. The firefighters will supplement numerous other resources already on site in West – including a regional incident management team and a team of personnel from Texas A&M Forest Service. The TIFMAS program was created in the 2009 Legislature and is a collaborative effort of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association, State Firemen’s and Fire Marshal’s Association, Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Texas A&M Forest Service. The program offers training, equipment and vehicle grants, credentialing standards and mobilization systems to make statewide use of local resources. Since its inception, TIFMAS has mobilized both resources and personnel for Hurricanes Ike and Alex and numerous wildfire responses in 2009 and 2011. For more information, contact the Texas A&M Forest Service Communications Team at newsmedia@tfs.tamu.edu.

April 20, 2013 – WEST, Texas – Firefighters and apparatus from Waxahachie Fire Rescue, Cedar Hill Fire Department and Red Oak Fire Rescue were mobilized Friday afternoon to assist with emergency response in West, Texas, following the massive fertilizer plant explosion earlier this week. The resources were mobilized through the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced the activation at a press conference Friday. Twelve firefighters from the three municipal departments arrived in West late Friday afternoon with a command vehicle, two fire engines and a heavy rescue vehicle. They will be tasked with covering shifts for the West Volunteer Fire Department and assisting with rescue operations. The firefighters will supplement numerous other resources already on site in West – including a regional incident management team and a team of personnel from Texas A&M Forest Service. The TIFMAS program was created in the 2009 Legislature and is a collaborative effort of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association, State Firemen’s and Fire Marshal’s Association, Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Texas A&M Forest Service. The program offers training, equipment and vehicle grants, credentialing standards and mobilization systems to make statewide use of local resources. Since its inception, TIFMAS has mobilized both resources and personnel for Hurricanes Ike and Alex and numerous wildfire responses in 2009 and 2011. For more information, contact the Texas A&M Forest Service Communications Team at newsmedia@tfs.tamu.edu.

Globe and Mail: Bill McKibben, the firebrand leader of the crusade to kill the Keystone XL oil pipeline, is losing the battle for hearts and minds. Perhaps that's why he sounds so depressed. One of the most environmentally friendly presidents is in the White House, and he still might not kill it off. "Go past a certain point," warned Mr. McKibben in The Guardian, "and we may no longer be able to affect the outcome in ways that will prevent long-term global catastrophe. We're clearly nearing that limit." Mr....

Globe and Mail: Bill McKibben, the firebrand leader of the crusade to kill the Keystone XL oil pipeline, is losing the battle for hearts and minds. Perhaps that's why he sounds so depressed. One of the most environmentally friendly presidents is in the White House, and he still might not kill it off. "Go past a certain point," warned Mr. McKibben in The Guardian, "and we may no longer be able to affect the outcome in ways that will prevent long-term global catastrophe. We're clearly nearing that limit." Mr....

RTCC: The UK Government has announced it will join a business-led initiative to tackle deforestation, a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. The Tropical Forests Alliance 2020 (TFA 2020), which helps businesses cut their impact on forests, was established in 2012 by the US government and the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), a group of 400 retailers and manufacturers which collectively have annual sales in excess of US$ 3 trillion. Between 2000 and 2010 there was a net loss of forests of 5.2 million...

RTCC: The UK Government has announced it will join a business-led initiative to tackle deforestation, a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. The Tropical Forests Alliance 2020 (TFA 2020), which helps businesses cut their impact on forests, was established in 2012 by the US government and the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), a group of 400 retailers and manufacturers which collectively have annual sales in excess of US$ 3 trillion. Between 2000 and 2010 there was a net loss of forests of 5.2 million...

Guardian: While forests once provided subsistence for local people, for generations clearing forested land has also been good for global business, providing immediate food security for the world. Put simply, forests have been worth more dead than alive. As populations grow, emerging and industrialised countries are looking to the three great world forest regions – the Three Basins of the Congo, the Amazon and south-east Asia – for their growing resource needs. The economic imperative to acquire and clear...

Guardian: While forests once provided subsistence for local people, for generations clearing forested land has also been good for global business, providing immediate food security for the world. Put simply, forests have been worth more dead than alive. As populations grow, emerging and industrialised countries are looking to the three great world forest regions – the Three Basins of the Congo, the Amazon and south-east Asia – for their growing resource needs. The economic imperative to acquire and clear...

A new Women’s Carbon Standard has been launched to consider – for the first time - gender issues in climate change mitigation projects.

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A new Women’s Carbon Standard has been launched to consider – for the first time - gender issues in climate change mitigation projects.

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