Los semilleros de investigación brindan la posibilidad a sus integrantes de reflexionar sobre problemáticas del entorno y encontrar alternativas de solución, partiendo desde los diferentes campos del saber, conducentes al desarrollo local y regional. Los semilleros son espacios de carácter académico e investigativo, que pretenden concientizar a los jóvenes de las instituciones de educación superior, sobre la importancia del uso y la producción de conocimiento científico, tecnológico y de innovación, permitiendo de esta manera, la consolidación de una comunidad académica multidisciplinar e interdisciplinar. En el marco de semilleros se reflexiona sobre los procesos y resultados de las investigaciones, alrededor de debates académicos propicios para la producción de conocimiento científico, se consolidan espacios de integración en torno a los procesos de investigación formativa, se estimula la interacción y la construcción de redes de conocimiento de los semilleros en áreas disciplinares e interdisciplinares de interés y se fomenta la integración alrededor de la relación: Ciencia, tecnología, innovación y academia-sociedad. | The Research Incubator provide the opportunity for their members to reflect on environmental problems and find alternative solutions, starting from different fields of knowledge, leading to local and regional development. The seedbeds are spaces of academic and research nature, which aim to raise awareness among young people in higher education institutions about the importance of the use and production of scientific, technological and innovative knowledge, thus allowing the consolidation of a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary academic community. Within the framework of the seedbeds, the processes and results of research are reflected on, around academic debates conducive to the production of scientific knowledge, spaces of integration are consolidated around the processes of formative research, the interaction and construction of knowledge networks of the seedbeds in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of interest is stimulated and the integration around the relationship: Science, technology, innovation and academia-society is fostered.

In 2003-04, Niger continued to implement its reform agenda, which is guided by the four strategic pillars of its Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS). Fiscal imbalances were slightly reduced, steps were taken to strengthen economic governance, important structural reforms were initiated, and, social indicators were moderately improved. Moreover, key sectoral strategies premised on the 2002 PRSP were prepared in collaboration with the Bank, and, steps were taken to harmonize programs supported by development partners with the PRS. Despite these achievements, there is a long way to go to fully implement the PRS, and achieve its objectives. The economy remains susceptible to external shocks, macroeconomic imbalances are still relatively large, and the implementation of key structural reforms has been slow. Also, notwithstanding progress in developing growth-enhancing strategies for key sectors, such as the rural and infrastructure sectors, related programs are yet to be costed, and other complementary strategies in export promotion and tourism development are yet to be fully defined. Moreover, other shortcomings, including lack of adequate understanding of the poverty profile, and the impact of growth on poverty, have yet to be fully addressed. Further, despite the open, transparent, and consultative manner in which the PRSP and its progress reports were prepared, the process continues to be weak in several respects, including lack of adequate coordination with key stakeholders such as nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and regional authorities. Looking ahead, the above-noted concerns should be addressed to enhance the effectiveness of reforms, and move forward the full implementation of the PRS. This annual progress report broadly reflects Niger's achievements and shortcomings in the implementation of the PRS, and underscores the authorities' commitment to address identified weaknesses in its implementation. Recommendations include: updating of poverty analysis; expeditious implementation of the growth-enhancing strategies; continued reduction of the fiscal deficit in 2005 by expanding the tax base; improvement in the preparation of budget programs; adoption and implementation of the priority action plan for improving public finance management; adoption of a strong population and reproductive policy; and, continued integration of the President's Special Program into sectoral strategies.

Seventeen AWWA members had arrived in Cuba for the first water education mission from the United States to Cuba since the US travel restrictions were lifted. Our mission was to help AWWA service providers (sidebar) learn about the state of water in Cuba, the culture and economic transition, and the process of doing business; our goal was to learn and build relationships for when the embargo would be lifted.

Monografia (especialização) - Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Centro de Ciências Rurais, Curso de Especialização em Educação Ambiental, RS, 2015. | This study aimed to understand, experience, reflect and encourage sustainability workshops in formal spaces. The EA and sustainability curriculum was developed in two schools. The EA and sustainability curriculum was developed in two schools. The first identified himself as The School, the State School of Basic Education Father Pedro Marcelino Copetti, Ivora, RS, and the second as School B, the Municipal Elementary School Mayor Robert Corrado, county Tocantins, MG. The specific objectives were conducted at these spaces where students could first exposed the initial concepts MA. After, there were spaces in these schools the observations of the behavioral attitudes of students before they take effect the workshops; and then were held pedagogical practices activities. Evaluations of workshops were through observation (and participation interests) and analysis of responses of students arising from a quantitative and qualitative questionnaire, and water as a guiding principle of the monograph. At the end we present the results and conclusions of proposed specific objectives where the students were challenged to rethink attitudes to start with the environment where they are inserted in this case the school and the city. At the end of these experiences on environmental approaches, it opened reflective moments by the researcher remembering what the students were able to experience from the workshops. Thus it was possible to extend a more focused look at these guys front the importance of the zeal of natural resources, especially water, which are essential to ensure a future increasingly promising, sustainable and balanced. | Este estudo teve como objetivo Compreender, experienciar, refletir e incentivar as oficinas de sustentabilidade nos espaços formais. As atividades de EA e sustentabilidade foram desenvolvidas em duas Escolas. A primeira identificou-se como Escola A, a Escola Estadual de Ensino Básico Padre Pedro Marcelino Copetti, Ivorá, RS, e a segunda como Escola B, a Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental Prefeito Corrado Roberti, município Tocantins, MG. Os objetivos específicos foram conduzidos a estes espaços onde os educandos puderam primeiramente expor os conceitos iniciais de MA. Após, foram realizadas nos espaços destas escolas as observações das atitudes comportamentais dos alunos antes de serem efetivadas as oficinas; e em seguida foram realizadas as atividades práticas pedagógicas. As avaliações das oficinas se deram através de observações (participações e interesses) e análises de respostas dos educandos advindas de um questionário quanti-qualitativo, sendo a água como eixo norteador da monografia. Ao final apresentam-se os resultados e conclusões dos objetivos específicos propostos, onde os educandos foram desafiados a repensarem as atitudes a começar com o meio onde estão inseridos neste caso a escola e o município. Ao final destas experiências sobre as abordagens ambientais, abriu-se momentos reflexivos por parte da pesquisadora relembrando o que os educandos puderam vivenciar a partir das oficinas. Assim foi possível ampliar um olhar mais centrado para estes sujeitos frente a importância do zelo dos recursos naturais, especialmente os hídricos, os quais são essenciais para garantir um futuro cada vez mais promissor, sustentável e equilibrado.

No Brasil termos como "indústria da seca" e "polígono das secas" são constantemente relacionados à região semiárida do país. Além dos fatores climáticos, atribui-se isto a questões políticas e de infraestrutura, sendo consenso que a principal forma de convivência com a escassez de água é o seu uso racional. Com o propósito de contribuir com o desenvolvimento de comunidades de agricultores familiares desta região, o projeto Universidades Cidadãs em parceria com o projeto Espaço da Água, planejou estratégias em que foram desenvolvidas atividades direcionadas ao manejo racional e a conservação dos recursos hídricos, aplicadas através de metodologias interdisciplinares, conhecimentos e tecnologias específicas junto ao corpo docente e discente de uma escola pública rural da Comunidade de Uruçu, Município de Gurinhém, PB. Os avanços puderam ser contabilizados a partir de resultados que desencadearam uma série de ações práticas na comunidade e entorno como mutirões de coleta de lixo e recuperação de nascentes, além da inclusão de temas relacionados à água, de modo concomitantemente às disciplinas do parâmetro curricular obrigatório, na perspectiva de que os estudantes possam relacionar os assuntos vistos na escola com a sua vida cotidiana. | In Brazil, terms such as "drought industry" and "drought polygon" are constantly used in reference to the semiarid region of the country. Besides climatic factors and political and infrastructural issues, there is a consensus that the best way to deal with water scarcity is its rational use. While offering to contribute to the development of farmers' communities in this region, the project "Citizen Universities", in partnership with the project "Space of Water", developed strategies involving the interdisciplinary rational management and conservation of hydric resources, to include knowledge and specific technologies in cooperation with the faculty and students of a rural public school in the Community of Uruçu, Gurinhém, PB. Progress can be seen in the practical applications of the project in the community and surrounding areas, such as forming teams to collect trash and the cleaning up of springs, and the inclusion of issues related to water together with the mandatory curriculum, in the expectation that students can apply the academic issues to their everyday life.

[Resumo] Esse trabalho apresenta ações de educação ambiental desenvolvidas no Município de Tuparetama, sertão do Pajeú-Nordeste do Brasil. O projeto foi resultado de uma parceria firmada entre universidades e escolas da localidade com o objetivo de discutir temas tais como água, saúde pública e meio ambiente. Para alcance das metas, foram realizadas oficinas de educação ambiental, palestras, cursos sobre higiene sanitária, qualidade, manejo, ciclo e captação da água e produzidos materiais impressos e digitais para difusão do conhecimento. Os resultados mostraram que é possível se associar com sucesso, a pesquisa, o ensino e a extensão universitária num mesmo projeto. Essa parceria entre Universidades e comunidade trouxe benefícios visíveis a ambas as partes. Em particular, foi possível observar ao final do trabalho, o aumento do interesse dos nossos alunos por questões sociais, ambientais e fortalecimento dos valores de cidadania. A inclusão do estudo envolvendo os peixes da região foi fundamental para a sensibilização e adesão das pessoas ao projeto. Além disso, as ferramentas digitais garantiram o livre acesso aos dados e a preservação dos registros | [Abstract] This work presents an environmental education project which was conducted in Pajeú, a semiarid microregion in Brazil’s Northeast. The project was the result of a partnership between universities and local schools, and aimed at the discussion of themes such as water, public health and environment. In order to achieve these goals, several initiatives were performed. These included environmental education workshops, lectures and courses about health and hygiene, and also courses which discussed the various aspects of water, such as its quality, management, catchment and cycle. In order to help the dissemination of the knowledge digital and printed material was created and distributed to the nhabitants. The results showed that it is possible to successfully associate academic research, lecturing and extension in the same project. This partnership between universities and the society has brought benefits for both. . Particularly, there could be observed an increasing interest of the students towards environmental and social problems, and also the development of civic attitudes. . The study of regional species of fishes was essential for increasing the awareness of commitment of people to the project. Furthermore, the use of software solutions assured free data access and the preservation of the data which was produced.

Monitoring is critical for effective groundwater management, especially in systems with competing groundwater interests, such as the Great Artesian Basin’s (GAB) Surat Basin (~180,000 km²) in Queensland, Australia. Coal seam gas (CSG) activities in the region have led to public concerns about potential impacts on groundwater and to landholder complaints about impacts on boreholes. To deal with these issues, the Queensland Government established the Groundwater Net and Groundwater Online citizen-science monitoring programs, which started in 2013 and were fully operational by 2018. Groundwater Net is a community-based education and groundwater monitoring program in which over 500 landholders across 16 local groups have attended workshops and provided over 1,000 groundwater-level/pressure readings from their boreholes using the My Groundwater Monitoring website. Annual workshops provide a forum to share and discuss monitoring results and knowledge. Regularly updated status reports compare monitoring data from CSG companies and the government with landholder data. Groundwater Online is a complimentary program using continuous-monitoring loggers and telemetry on 46 private boreholes. Citizen science now provides 13% of GAB monitoring boreholes in the CSG area. By effectively engaging with borehole owners, and empowering them to monitor, many opportunities arise for better groundwater management. Consequently, the spatial reach of groundwater monitoring and its frequency have increased, landholders are educated about groundwater systems, and borehole owners generally feel more confident about monitoring conducted by CSG companies and government.