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iConnect Environment

This group brings together people interested in and working on Information and Communication Technologies for environment. Use iConnect Environment to share your experiences and ideas on the realities of using ICT to address environmental opportunities and challenges, such as Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Disaster Management, GreenIT, Renewable Energy for ICTuse in off-grid areas, and more.

New ICT Routes to Climate Change Adaptation: Case Studies
Two new case studies analysing ICT applications supporting climate change adaptation are available online at:
Pan Africa E-Waste Forum. 22-24 November 2011
Last Year, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), International Conferences, Workshops and Exhibitions (ICWE) and the Ministry of Environment, Kenya organized a one day stakeholder forum on e-wa

Latest Blog Posts

New ICT Routes to Climate Change Adaptation: Case Studies

By Saskia Harmsen on Thu, Dec 1th, 2011
Two new case studies analysing ICT applications supporting climate change adaptation are available online at:

Demonstration in extension and rural advisory services

By Raymond Erick Zva... on Wed, Sep 14th, 2011
Key message The article offers practitioners the recommendation to revisit demonstration in extension and rural advisory service delivery.

Where can I find a basic ICT course?

By Cheryl van Kempen on Mon, Sep 12th, 2011

A Letter to Scholars, Academia and Researchers

By Raymond Erick Zva... on Sun, Sep 4th, 2011
Key Message: The article explores several concerns in scientific research. The objective is to model the importance of originality and discovery of new knowledge.

Niche, Learners and Learning Institutions

By Raymond Erick Zva... on Thu, Aug 18th, 2011
Key Message:  The short article suggests basic advice for learners.

Recent Comments

7 reasons why ICT4D projects fail:

Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 04:41
AHM Bazlur Rahman

ICT4D failure

Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 04:41
AHM Bazlur Rahman

Change Management

Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 04:41
AHM Bazlur Rahman

Very very nice video with

Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 04:41
AHM Bazlur Rahman

Learning resources on ICT skills for development practioners

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - 13:51
Saskia Harmsen

Latest Wiki Pages

iConnect Environment general wiki

By Anne Schanz on Mon, Jan 24th, 2011
This space is for collaborative knowledge management on all topics related to ICT-for-Environment.

Latest News

Africa and the Green Economy - Idasa Cop 17 Seminar Series

By Anne Schanz on Thu, Oct 6th, 2011
The devastating drought in the Horn of Africa points to the impact of climate change on those most dependent on agricultural and natural resources.

Survey on ICTs and Adaptation to Climate Change

By Saskia Harmsen on Tue, Jun 14th, 2011
The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank, with the support of the African Union (“the partners”), are exploring the transformative potential of Information and Communications

Young Scientist Award in ICT for Sustainable Development: Call for nominations and applications

By Saskia Harmsen on Mon, Apr 11th, 2011
The

Upcoming Events

Innovation in Extension and Advisory Services - International Conference

Anne Schanz
Tuesday, 15th November, 2011 - Friday, 18th November, 2011
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA), the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS), the...
Kenya

ICT4RD 2011 - ICT for rural development conference

Anne Schanz
Tuesday, 1st November, 2011 - Thursday, 3rd November, 2011
To bring together government, investors, NGOs and social entrepreneurs from across Sub-Saharan Africa – and beyond – to confront the realities of rural development and explore...
South Africa

ICTD2010 London

Anne Schanz
Monday, 13th December, 2010 - Thursday, 16th December, 2010
The conference is the latest in the series of highly successful international ICTD conferences held in Doha (2009),
United Kingdom

Recent Resources

Computer Lab Manager Training Course Modules

By Heidi Neff on Wed, Mar 2th, 2011
File Resource
Manual
The computer lab manager training modules were designed to be used as a part of an instructor-led four module course, but are also useful for self study.  This multi-faceted training course cover

After spraying - safe disposal methods

By Darlington Kahilu on Sat, Feb 19th, 2011
Audio Resource
What should a farmer do with empty pesticide containers or left-over spray, once spraying is finished?

Soil management for sustainable production

By Darlington Kahilu on Sat, Feb 19th, 2011
Audio Resource
Lister Nyemba, assistant production manager at York Farm near Lusaka, describes how the farm has built extremely healthy and fertile soil through incorporation of crop residues after harvest.

A farmer teaches scouting skills

By Darlington Kahilu on Sat, Feb 19th, 2011
Audio Resource
http://www.agfax.net/index.phpCotton farmer Edison Nang'ongwe describes the method he uses to scout his crop for pests.

Coalition of the Willing

By hassanbro on Mon, Dec 13th, 2010
Video Resource
'Coalition of The Willing’ is a film that discusses how we can use new internet technologies to leverage the powers of activists, experts, and ordinary citizens in collaborative ventures to