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CONTENTBackgroundConnect Asia ActivitiesRegional context and South-south collaboration

E-LEARNING COURSE 1. Renewable Energy Technology and Policy 2. Renewable Energy Policy & Planning for Sustainable Development 3. Solar Solutions for Energy Wise Communities in Asia 4. Bio-energy for Achieving the MDGs in Asia 5. E3i (Energy, Economy and Environment) Self-Sustainable Eco-village Concept 6. HIV/AIDS Prevention Education 7. Grassroots Innovation (GRI) Management 8. JICA Seminar 9. UNESCO Lecture Series10. Capacity Building for University-Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer11. Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy Forum12. The International Hydrological Programme (IHP)13. Energy for Sustainable Development in Asia14. Sustainability Science

EVENT 1. Online Seminar on Building a Green Society 2. Global Kids Eclipse 3. Robot Camp Broadcast from Cambodia 4. Rio+20: My Idea of Sustainable Lifestyle (MISL) 5. Financing Renewable Energy Projects 6. One Day in Asia (ODIA) 7. Agorasia Workshop 8. Research Institutes Introduction Session (RIIS) 9. United Nations 4 You - UNESCO

NETWORK 1. School on Internet Asia (SOI Asia) • SOI Asia site in Timor Leste 2. Indonesia Higher Education and Research Network (INHERENT) 3. Malaysian Research & Education Network (MYREN) 4. Philippines Research, Education and Government Information Network

(PREGINET) 5. University Network (UNINET) 6. Lanka Education and Research Network (LEARN) 7. Pakistan Education & Research Network (PERN) 8. Nepal Research and Education Network (NREN) 9. Korea Research Environment Open NETwork (KREONET)10. The Asia-Pacific Advanced Network (APAN)NETWORKANNEX

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4Collaboration for Network-Enabled Education Culture Technology and Science

The disparity in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and connectivity within Asia has dramatically decreased. Indeed, a dedicated national research and education IT network has been established in most countries in Asia not only to develop human resources through the provision of higher education, vocational training, and continuing professional educational opportunities to various sectors, but also to encourage research collaboration among countries by leveraging on the innovative use of information and communication technologies. These emerging National Research and Education intra-Networks (NRENs) include Indonesian Higher Education and Research Network (INHERENT), Malaysian Research Network (MYREN), and Philippines National Research Network (PREGINET).

As the National Research Education Networks have emerged, there have been increasing demands to improve the connectivity among these networks in Asia and the Pacific countries and to establish a regional or sub-regional platform for research and human resource development especially in higher education. In 2002, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) created an exclusive intra-ASEAN academic network AVIST (ASEAN Virtual Institute for Science and Technology) aiming at developing a region-wide network using mainly commercial internet connections, in addition to other network development initiatives like Asia-Pacific Advanced Network (APAN), the School on Internet Asia (SOI Asia) and Asian Internet Interconnection Initiative (AI3), the Trans-Eurasia link (TEIN) and Global Distance Learning Network (GDLN).

BACKGROUND

Participants of the first CONNECT Asia meeting in Bali, Indonesia

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The network infrastructure has been developing through local and bilateral collaboration between NRENs, regional and other networks, and has been experiencing a shift from technology-driven to content/activity-driven needs. Indeed, educators for e-learning programmes have strongly sought the development and sharing of high quality contents that accommodate individual differences and needs of Asia and the Pacific countries. Many networks are also seeking ways to use ICT networks for research collaboration in particular in advanced science and technology area.

Given these needs and trends, UNESCO has first established formal partnerships as the School on Internet Asia Project (SOI Asia) and INHERENT. Then it has expanded its collaboration

with more NRENs to create a wider network called CONNECT-Asia (Collaboration for Network-eNabled Education, Culture, Technology and Sciences). The critical role of UNESCO in CONNECT-Asia is to provide the means of collaboration and to support capacity building by bringing together resources and expertise of regional universities towards a common interest in broadening the reach and scope of their educational activities. As UNESCO has developed extensive networks among research and education institutions and universities throughout the region and has a long standing commitment to building capacity in Education, CONNECT-Asia could effectively utilize UNESCO’s networks for building regional capacity to good effect.

UNESCO Jakarta has established formal partnerships with SOI and INHERENT by signing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Keio

University in 2008 and Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI), Ministry of National Education, Indonesia in 2007, and

CONNECT-Asia activities

The meeting was held in the conference room of Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia


broadcasted renewable energy technology and policy courses. The collaboration has been expanded to other NRENs. In particular, the first experts’ meeting with these networks held in Bali in June 2009 has led to the creation of CONNECT-Asia aiming at sharing experiences on information and communication technologies and working together for education and research. Since then, UNESCO has been carried out many activities in collaboration with partner networks such as SOI Asia, INHERENT, MYREN, PREGINET, Inter-University Network (UNINET), Canal ASEAN Virtual Institute of Science and Technology (CanalAVIST), Lanka Education and Research Network (LEARN), Nepal Research and Education Network (NREN), Trans-Eurasia link (TEIN), Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN), Korea Research Environment Open NETwork (KREONET) and Pakistan Education & Research Network (PERN).

These networks have powerful technical infrastructure and expertise, allowing CONNECT-Asia

to reach a large audience over a wide geographic area in Asia and beyond. This partnership has been mobilizing high-level expertise in a broad range of science areas. In addition to ICT networks, CONNECT-Asia also involves regional Research & Development (R&D) institutions and institutions of higher learning in Asia and the Pacific.

CONNECT-Asia has held 6 meetings since its start in 2009. The 1st CONNECT Asia meeting initiated the collaboration and exchange of information on distance learning and effective use of ICT networks for higher Science and Technology education and collaborative R&D. The 2nd meeting dealt with financial sustainability of ICT networks and the development of a pilot research project involving all CONNECT-Asia partners. The 3rd meeting focused on the means to improve visibility of CONNECT-Asia. The 4th meeting referred to the accreditation for e-learning programmes. The 5th meeting, participants discussed OER (Open Educational Resources) and its impact on learning as well as the education environment in Asia. Eventually,

MISSION“We work to create an effective and flexible mechanism for using ICT-mediated educational systems and network-enabled teaching and learning methods. This aims at broadening and enhancing people’s access to knowledge and information, sharing expertise and experience, improving connectivity among educators and researchers, opening up national/regional education and research communities to the international arena, and further developing human resources. CONNECT Asia, as a group of national, sub-regional, and regional ICT networks, actively contributes to the improvement of education and research in Asia and the Pacific”

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Regional context and South-South collaboration

CONNECT-Asia was created by UNESCO Jakarta Office and initially focused on Knowledge Sharing within Asian countries. CONNECT-Asia is now seeking to promote wider South-Southcollaboration and foster new partnerships for broader knowledge sharing with Africa and other regions.In Africa, the deployment of ICT in

Education has also been rapidly maturing. There has been increasing interest in connect tertiary education and research institutions in Africa to the rest of the world, including to Asia.As the level of economic development and science and technology capability differs between regions, there is a wide range of experiences and

Students in Keio University watched the Asia Africa session by video conferencing system supported SOI Asia

during the 6th CONNECT Asia meeting discussed on Maximizing the use of e-learning methods in the formal education curriculum in each NREN partners region.

Besides, CONNECT-Asia’s mission meets the overarching objectives of UNESCO Medium-Term Strategy for

2009 - 2014, in particular in “Mobilizing science knowledge and policy for sustainable development” which aims to effectively and proactively leverage scientific knowledge, in “Attaining quality education for all and lifelong learning”, and in “Building inclusive knowledge societies through information and communication.”


resources from which lessons can be drawn and mutual learning can be forged.

In April 2013, UNESCO Jakarta and Addis Ababa organized a panel discussion session on “Africa - Asia Cooperation for Post 2015 Agenda.” The session connected experts from Asia and Africa via video conferencing system supported by CONNECT-Asia and SOI. The session was part of the Workshop on “Sustainability Science: A Science based Approach to realize the Future We Want for All” held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, organized by UNESCO in collaboration with the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South – South Cooperation, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, Japan.

The participants are from African Union Commission, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and also experts from Ethiopian Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ethiopia. The discussions particularly focused on cooperation for human capital development in Africa. This was the first connection to Africa.

The UNESCO Office Addis Ababa and Jakarta office organized a panel discussion session on Asia-Africa for Sustainability Science Workshop for Post 2015 Development Agenda


Renewable energy is now an integral component of energy policy all over the world. We need to be fully aware of the issues involved in the use of renewable energy resources to ensure their equitable, optimal and sustainable development. UNESCO works with a network of universities and research institutes to develop human resources geared towards energy education and information sharing, aimed at raising public awareness and addressing developmental goals. Through these e-learning hubs we maintain a discussion forum where traditional and technological knowledge on renewable energy can be shared and studied.

Renewable Energy Technology and Policy

Solar dryer at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

Solar biomass hybrid dryer at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

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Topics covered:• Solar energy: solar photovoltaic and

solar thermal• Design of photovoltaic systems and

case studies of photovoltaic systems• Financing mechanisms; Solar

solutions for poverty alleviation• Sustainability of the solar energy

market

Topics covered:• Bio-energy, MDGs and global

sustainability• Biomass resource potential and

estimation techniques• Routes of biomass conversion and

grassroots technologies• Biomass combustion• Conversion technologies for biofuels• Financial analysis of renewable

energy projects• Financing mechanisms for renewable

energy• Environmental and socio-economic

issues in bioenergy development• Powering rural poverty alleviation

with renewable energy• Financing renewable energy

Solar Solutions for Energy Wise Communities in Asia

Bio-energy for Achieving the MDGs in Asia

Topics covered:• The role of renewable energy and

energy efficiency as important energy resources

• Data/information management• Barriers Inhibiting renewable energy

and energy efficiency promotion• The role of the private sector in

renewable energy development• Best practices and case studies in

renewable energy development• Policies promoting renewable energy

and energy efficiency and their implications

• Modeling aspects of renewable energy development and policies

Renewable Energy Policy & Planning for Sustainable Development

Solar Furnace, Uzbekistan


UNESCO has supported Prof. Kamaruddin Abdullah’s Energy Independent Village project. This project was based on the E3i concept, which aims to contribute to the sustainable development of rural communities in terms of (1) sustainable use of energy (Energy), (2) development of local economies and income generation (Economy), with (3) minimum negative environmental consequences (Environment).

Topics covered:• E3i village concept• Renewable energy sources for Small

Processing Unit• Economic and environmental benefits

of Small Processing Unit• Eco-house design for E3i village

E3i (Energy, Economy and Environment) Self-Sustainable Eco-village Concept

Solar Panel in Solo, Central Java Indonesia

Micro hydro in University of Darma Persada (UNSADA)

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This course was developed and organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Public Health of the University of Indonesia.Topics covered:• Basic information on HIV/AIDS;• Review of the current HIV/AIDS

situation;• HIV/AIDS prevention;• Economic and psycho-social impact

of HIV/AIDS;• Perspectives and issues on HIV/AIDS

(Religious, Gender, and Human Rights).

This course introduced students to the concept of grassroots innovation management and presented some interesting case studies from actual experiences in developing countries.

Topics covered:• Basic concepts of innovation• Herbal medicine, food and

nutraceuticals, and food products• Fishery-based food products, Multi-

crop thresher• Agriculture (Ground nut digger cum

separator), cotton stripper, hand pump

Grassroots Innovation (GRI) Management

HIV/AIDS Prevention Education

UNESCO, in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology (COST), organized an on-line seminar on Science and Technology Policy in ASEAN, which was broadcast from

the UNESCO Jakarta Office to Phnom Penh through JICAnet. Topics included “ASEAN’s experiences on S&T governance” and “The role of UNESCO in S&T innovation policy development”.

JICA Seminar


UNESCO works for broad issues in the fields of education, science, culture and communication. Experts in the UNESCO Jakarta and Bangkok offices gave 12 sessions with various topics in different disciplines. The course was offered to general public who has interests in Education, Higher Education, Ecology, Disaster, Science & Technology policy, Hydrology, Geology, Marine, Primary education, Media & communications and Cultural issues.

This course provides useful practical knowledge to university technology managers, government policymakers, researchers and students to build capacity for mutually beneficial university industry partnership development and effective private sector involvement in education and research.

Topics covered:• Good practices and success stories

on how to develop university-industry partnerships

• Drafting agreements with industry• Successful negotiation skills• Technology evaluation and valuation• How to maintain the partnership• Setting up Technology Transfer

Offices and Business Incubation Centers

UNESCO Lecture Series

Capacity Building for University-Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer

Screen of UNESCO Lecture Series from Webcast

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Science, Technology and Innovation for Development in Asia: A Platform for Information Sharing and Learning

UNESCO Jakarta has initiated an e-forum on science, technology and innovation (STI) policy issues ( http://www.stepan.org/eforum ) where government policymakers, researchers and students, and development workers from NGOs and networks, as well as other

interested parties, can contribute to an asynchronous exchange of views on specific policy themes such as S&T human resource development and financing of R&D, posted by a moderator from UNESCO. The e-forum is envisioned as part of the ongoing capacity building efforts by UNESCO and its partner networks and institutions to expand the pool of learning resources available to http://e-learning.connect-asia.org

Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy Forum

IHP is the only intergovernmental programme of the UN system devoted to water research, water resources management, and education and capacity building.

The IHP Nagoya Training Courses have been conducted since 1991 and were attended by more than 200 participants

from various research institutions and governmental organizations.CONNECT-Asia broadcast IHP courses since 2009.

The IHP Nagoya Training Courses are organized by UNESCO Jakarta Hydrology Unit and the Institute of Hydrospheric-Atmospheric Sciences of Nagoya University in Japan. CONNECT-Asia broadcast IHP training courses since 2009.

Visit the web portal at http://ihpnagoyaforum.org which serves as a communication platform for the alumni of the IHP Nagoya Training Courses, and as the repository of the lectures materials.

The International Hydrological Programme (IHP)

Live streaming video of IHP course by SOI Asia

http://www.stepan.org/eforum

http://e-learning.connect-asia.org

http://ihpnagoyaforum.org


■ The 19th IHP Training Course - Water Resources and Water-Related Disasters under Climate Change - Prediction, Impact Assessment and Adaptation

Topics covered:- Prediction of water related disasters and trend analysis under climate change- Adaption of water resources management for climate change

■ The 20th IHP Training Course - Groundwater as a Key for Adaptation to Changing Climate and Society

Groundwater is a major source of daily water for people in Asia-Pacific region and around the world. It is important component in the global water cycle, and also a potential water buffer to problems posed by irregular precipitation, including drought, increasing human demand for water and associated pressures on surface water. Groundwater resources are also vulnerable, however, and may be negatively affected by human activity and contemporary climate change.

■ The 21st IHP Training Course - Introduction to River Basin Environment Assessment under Climate Change

The 21st IHP training course is focused on three major objectives:(1) to acquire the latest knowledge on hydrological and environmental assessment under climate changes

at river basin scale in the Asia-Pacific region,(2) to make practice for selected topics on successful simulations to make use of the river basin environment assessment, and(3) to discuss the possibility to apply the river basin environment assessment into some hydrological and environmental managements.

■ The 22nd IHP Training Course - Precipitation Measurement From Space And Its Applications

Precipitation is one of the major components of the Earth climate system. Precipitation has also a big impact as a major fresh water resource to the ecosystem and human activity. Thus, observation of precipitation distribution is crucial not only for understanding and predicting changes of precipitation under the current global climate change but also for human activities. Global or even locally, precipitation observation is, however, difficult, because it has large spatio temporal variations.

The course is composed of a series of lectures and practice sessions which will introduce the basics of precipitation retrieval from space and current global precipitation maps and include the accuracy. Examples of global precipitation maps from space will be demonstrated. Practices are for learning skills to utilize the precipitation maps.

Prof. Takara delivered the IHP course

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Comprehensive Programme to Enhance Technology, Engineering and Science Education in Asia (COMPETENCE) project focuses on rethinking science education to put it in the context of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), and introduces innovations into the teaching of science, technology and engineering in higher institutions of learning and research and development bodies in Asia and the Pacific to make it a more effective tool to build their knowledge, skills and attitudes for sustainable living.

One of the project activities is to provide a multi- and inter-disciplinary higher education renewable energy course as a model course for regional countries to advocate the creation of a new discipline for sustainable development, and also to raise awareness of the issues involved in the use of renewable energy resources for its equitable, optimal and sustainable development.

This course has received 600 registrants from 23 countries in EU and Central Asia. The Energy Issues, which

were focused on were National Policy, Available Resources and Culture. The course was delivered by Asian energy experts including Sivanappan Kumar (AIT), Christina Aristanti (Dian Desa, ENERGIA), V.K. Vijay (IIT), Bundit Funtamasan (JGSEE), Tetsuo Tezuka (Kyoto U), Hideaki Ohgaki (Kyoto U), Keichi Ishihara (Kyoto U), Low Seow Chay (Nanyang Tech U), Yanjia Wang (Tsinghua U), P. Ravindra (U Malaysia Sabah) and Hubert Gijzen (UNESCO).

Topics covered:• Sustainable Development• Current Energy Situation and Needs

to Transform Toward Sustainable System (Current energy situation, Resources and future energy scenarios, Gender perspective and Social and environmental cost, Ethics and behavioral change issues)

• Conventional Energy Technologies (Nuclear power generation and Fossil fuel power generation)

• Energy Efficiency• Renewable Energy• Sustainable Energy Policy and

Development

Energy For Sustainable Development in Asia

INHERENT broadcasted the e-learning course of Energy for Sustainable Development in Asia to all partners through video conference


As part of the COMPETENCE (Comprehensive Programme to Enhance Technology, Engineering and Science Education in Asia) project, UNESCO Jakarta collaborated with Center for Sustainability Science (CENSUS), Hokkaido University, Japan delivered a new e-learning course with titled Sustainability Science.

This course is expected to provide a model for sustainability education among higher educational and governmental institutions. The course covers comprehensive framework of sustainability, such as concepts, sustainable resource use (energy, water, food, materials, etc), institution, economy, social capital and human capital. Two hundred twenty five participants from 21 countries joined

the course through live streaming and NRENs.

Topics covered:• Concept of Sustainability Science• Hydrology and Water Resources,

Water Resource Management and Water Issues, Water Management in Sanitation

• Health and Well-being• Food Security• Natural Resources, Tragedy of

Commons• Climate Change and Mechanism

Impacts of Climate Change• Biodiversity, Biomass and Diversity in

Marine• Nuclear Energy; Solar Energy; Wind,

Water, Geothermal• Governance for Environmental

Sustainability and• Cultural Value Conservation

Sustainability Science

Mr. Anthony R. Chittenden from Hokkaido University gave a lecture on Food Security in Sustainability Science course


CONNECT-Asia organised an online seminar entitled “Building a Green Society” on November 25th, 2011. The seminar connected experts worldwide to share their vision on creating green societies such as Jeffrey Sachs,

Martin Lees, Jun Murai, Hans van Ginkel, Emil Salim, Faridah Noor Mohd Noor and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and jazz legend, Herbie Hancock. Participants from around the world interacted in this discussion, centred in Asia, through

video conferencing from their own universities.

This seminar provided insights from Education, Culture, Science and Communication sectors. It was expected to ignite collaboration and cooperation among the participating parties on the sustainable development while also encouraging participants to share their own ideas. It also initiated the preparatory discussion for ‘Rio+20: United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development’ in 2012.

The seminar also aims to improve the visibility of National Research and Education Networks (NREN) in the region and raise awareness of the importance of mobilizing science knowledge for sustainable development through the use of ICTs and blended learning, CONNECT-Asia organizes the CONNECTivity event, titled “Building a Green Society”. The seminar was connect experts worldwide to share their vision on creating green societies. Participants from around the world will interact in this discussion centred in

Online Seminar on Building a Green Society

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The seminar held in DIKTI conference studio was broadcasted through video conference to all partners

UNESCO DG, Irina Bokova, gave a speech on Green Society

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2009 was the International Year of Astronomy, a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO. This event was a special mark this year. The Global Kids Eclipse 2009 brought Science closer to children in Asia and motivated their interest in this field.

In July 22th, 2009, UNESCO collaborated with SOI Asia and INHERENT DIKTI to share the longest total solar eclipse of this century with children and young people from different countries, locations and backgrounds and promote a multicultural exchange with student in Indonesia. While the event enabled children in several places in Asia to observe the eclipse together through Internet broadcast,

it also encouraged intercultural communication and understanding among these children coming from different parts of the world.

SOI provided a common virtual space for children in Asia where they saw the eclipse images transmitted from other locations, participated in other real-time interaction activities related

Asia through video conferencing from their own universities.

Five hundred and thirteen people participated via video conference and 2,592 people joined via our live

streaming websites from all over the world. This event also set a Guinness World Record for “The largest online ecology seminar”, and was achieved by UNESCO Office, Jakarta & CONNECT-Asia in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Global Kids Eclipse

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Ustream view of video conference participants in the CONNECTivity Event

Solar Eclipse images were broadcasted from Iwo Jima, Japan to Jakarta, Indonesia


to the event, and utilized the Internet platform to connect several other locations in Asia.

DIKTI and Indonesian National Commission for UNESCO invited more than 50 students in high schools around Jakarta and 5 students from Jakarta Japanese School to join this

event in DIKTI to have rare experience together with students from all over Asia. This event was opened by Prof. Nizam of Directorate General of Higher Education Indonesia (DIKTI), and the participants were also presented with a public lecture on solar eclipse by the Director of Bosscha Observatory, Lembang Indonesia, Dr. Taufik Hidayat.

Participants of Solar Eclipse event in Keio University, Japan

Students in Jakarta are also joined the event in DIKTI buiding

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UNESCO Jakarta organized the RobotCamp in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in 2009, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of Cambodia, the Royal University of Phnom Penh and the UNESCO Phnom Penh Office. The camp was attended by 52 children between 10 and 15 years of age from Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Timor-Leste. During the camp, two hands-on robotics programmes

were implemented by the University of Indonesia in collaboration with LEGO Education and Tokyo Institute of Technology. A robot scavenging competition at the end of the camp was broadcast to Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Japan with supportfrom the National University of Singapore, and Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education in Indonesia, through the SOI and INHERENT networks.

Robot Camp Broadcast from Cambodia

Students have successfully assembled theirScavenger Robot

The 2nd Robot Camp event was broadcasted through video conference


On June 14th, 2012, UNESCO Jakarta in collaboration with INHERENT held an e-learning event titled Rio+20: “My Idea of Sustainable Lifestyle (MISL)” for university students in Indonesia. The aim of the event was to gather ideas from youth about how they want their future to be – in concurrence with sustainable development ideas of Rio+20 Conference.

A month before the event, students are invited to submit their ideas of sustainable lifestyle and the future they want in the form of artworks. Out of all submissions received, there were 5 students selected to present their ideas in the live event. They were from President University, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Parahyangan Catholic University, Brawijaya University, and Politeknik Negeri Semarang, with ideas ranging from using recyclable materials to create

crafts and accessories to creative painting and video showing eco-friendly acts anyone can do every day.

Rio+20: My Idea of Sustainable Lifestyle (MISL)

Mr. Michele Zaccheo, Director of United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Jakarta explained the Rio+20 conference

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In 2008 UNESCO Jakarta Office in corporation with the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of National Education, Indonesia and JBIC (Japan Bank for International Cooperation) held a one-day conference on “Financing Renewable Energy Projects”. The objective of the teleconference was to explore effective ways and means to link between the available financing scheme and the ready to apply renewable energy technology. This, in turn, will hopefully accelerate the industrialization pace at the village level and thereby providing more job opportunities and source of income to the population still living under prolonged poverty.

Panelists ranged from private companies, banks, governmental institutions to international organizations. The conference started with the elaboration of the current issues and perspectives on financing of renewable energy projects, continued with an overview on the successful financing for small projects including the possibility of using the Clean Development Mechanism scheme. The conference concluded after the discussion on barriers to financing renewable energy projects and strategies to overcome them was conducted.

Financing Renewable Energy Projects

Participants from Atma Jaya University joined the event

In the live event at DIKTITeleconference Studio, the guest speakers were Mr. Michele Zaccheo, the Director of United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Jakarta, and Mr. Edwin Leo Mokodompit, Coordinator of UNESCO Youth Desk. The live audience who was present in the studio were students from Atma Jaya University and activists from Greenpreneurs Indonesia.

Mr. Zaccheo explained what Rio+20 Conference is and how we can join to

let our voices be heard. Then, using Polycom video conference device and Skype, each selected presenter shared their ideas of sustainable lifestyle and how they wish their future would look like.


Asia is vast. It stretches across almost half of the globe’s circumference, occupying about 30% of the planet’s land surface, the biggest of all the continents. Asia embraces distinct differences and a huge diversity of people, cultures and landscapes.

On November 1st, 2012, UNESCO Jakarta held an event called “One Day in Asia” (ODIA). The idea was to utilize the power of CONNECT-Asia ICT networks and mobile technology to livestream a broadcast from UNESCO World Heritage sites located in multiple countries. The whole event would go from noon in Nepal to night-time in Australia, wrapping up one whole day in Asia within the two-hour event, with the addition of morning in Greenwich, England.

With the cooperation of our NREN partners, we successfully livestreamed

broadcast from nine countries’ cultural heritage sites. We utilized USTREAM® and mobile device (such as iPhone, iPad, Android phone, etc) for the broadcast from each site and to worldwide audience, and video conference system to connect the whole experience.

One Day in Asia (ODIA)

From Indonesia, Angklung music band performed in the backyard of UNESCO Jakarta office

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AGORAsia was an online environment where university students, lecturers and other audiences gather to listen, discuss, create and share knowledge, from Asia to the world. The name AGORAsia is derived from two words: ‘Agora’ means ‘public place of assembly’ in ancient Greek, and ‘Asia’ represents the origin of this project.

This series of lectures and workshops explored the students’ opportunities in contributing for sustainable development from the following aspects: science and technology, preserved world heritage, and international cooperation. At the same time, it was aiming to stimulate communication among students, making the best use of ICT to promote real time multilateral communication, and promoting interaction and collaborative works among multi sites.

AGORAsia Youth 2012

Designed as a joint effort by Keio Media Design’s Global Education project,

UNESCO and SOI Asia, AGORAsia Youth was an online environment to stimulate global discussion on sustainable development among young students in Asia from different countries, locations and backgrounds.

This edition of AGORAsia Youth stimulated high schools students in Asia to think, reflect and discuss about one of most challenging global issues: Energy. Participants learned more about the importance of energy in daily lives, the influence on a nation’s development and what was sustainable energy and the need to study this subject now. Together they tried to find a way to contribute to the spread of sustainable energy.

Agorasia Workshop

Students from Keio Univeristy, Japan joined the Agrosia Workshop through video conference


A series of interactive e-learning sessions which will introduce Asia’s leading scientific research institutions

to young people to cultivate their interest in related fields, and to graduate students and prospective postdoctorals to learn about scientific research work in Asia. This will also provide a rare opportunity for participants to ask questions directly to the institution representatives.

• NSTDA Introduction

National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) was established in December 1991 and is an umbrella organization that plans and executes four mandated missions: research and development, technology transfer, human resources development and infrastructure development.

In this first session, the Vice President of NSTDA will introduce NSTDA, its

Participants joined the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) session through video conference

Research Institutes Introduction Session (RIIS)

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research highlights, and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

• BIOTEC Introduction

The second session of RIIS will feature a member of NSTDA, National Center for Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC).

BIOTEC research covers a wide spectrum from agricultural science to biomedical science and environmental science. Apart from research laboratories, BIOTEC activities also include policy research, an outreach program, training and international relations.

BIOTEC has three thematic research programs focusing on the industrial

sector, namely Agriculture and Food Biotechnology, Bioresources Technology, and Medical Biotechnology.

• JAXA Introduction The third session of RIIS is featuring Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

In this session, JAXA will introduce its space activities and collaboration for International Space Station in Asia, as well as showing the science of microgravity.

• AIST Introduction

The fourth session of RIIS is featuring The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan. AIST was ranked 9th in “Top 20 Japanese Research Institutions for All Field 2001-2011” announced on April 17th, 2012, by Thomson Reuters. In this session with AIST, they presented :1. Introduction of AIST and including

support for foreign researchers,2. Introduction of research activities

of AIST in the field of energy and environment,

3. Bio-mass in Asia.

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) introduced the space activities and its collaboration with International Space Station in Asia

Ms. Duangkaew Chongkachornphong, Director of International Relations Office explained the BIOTEC activities


UNESCO’s Regional Science Bureau Director – Hubert Gijzen provided an overview of the main global challenges and the outlook for the Post-2015 Agenda for international cooperation and development. The keynote speaker will introduce the topic by providing answers to questions like: What are the main global challenges? Why is it urgent? What can be done about it?Four panelists’ presentations focus on the role of education, science and culture in building a sustainable society:- Educating for a Sustainable Future- Sciences for Sustainability- Culture for Sustainable Development

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UNESCO’s Regional Science Bureau Director – Prof. Hubert J Gijzen gave a lecture at theBandung Institute of Technology

Four panelists from UNESCO Office Jakarta gave lectures which was broadcasted through video conference form DIKTI, Jakarta


The School on Internet Asia (SOI Asia) Project was launched in 2001 as a platform for collaborative higher education programs among universities throughout Asia, with the purpose of establishing an Internet education platform utilizing satellite technologies, collaborating with AI3 project. This platform enables sharing of both real time and archived lectures as well as supporting an array of other educational programs that facilitate the development of constructive and cooperative relationships among members.

As of December 2012, SOI Asia has 27 universities and research institute partners in 14 countries in Asia, and has conducted graduate level courses and real time sessions including conference broadcasting and seminars, which have been shared by more than 3,000 students in the region.

In recent years, SOI Asia has begun collaborations with NRENs (National Research Education Networks) in several countries utilizing strong relationships with its partners as hubs and bases for collaborations with NRENs in several nations, including UNINET (Thailand), INHERENT (Indonesia), MYREN (Malaysia), and VINAREN (Vietnam). A networking project called TEIN linking Europe and Asian countries is also a new partner for extending collaboration.

School on Internet Asia (SOI Asia)

http://www.soi.asia

http://www.soi.asia

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Timor Leste, as the youngest and one of the least developed countries in Asia and the Pacific, urgently needs to

improve the capacity of its local human resources. This project responds to that need by

Assembling of the satellite for SOI site

CONNECT Asia Project - SOI Site in Timor Leste

Believing in that deeper knowledge at the community level will help to solve global issues, SOI Asia strongly supports the sharing of forefront knowledge for communities. There is a wide range of courses covering learning fields such as disaster management, sustainable development, IT and entrepreneurship. Official content provider partners include Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Tohoku University, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, UNESCO, Keio University and WIDE Project.

For more than 10 years of existence, SOI Asia has been also contributing

in educating network operators in each country and has been delivering many cutting edge courses and online hands-on workshops to students in Asia. The developed human resources are now playing important roles in the development of Asia region. In the past five years, SOI Asia started broadening its target to a wider audience, from elementary to high school students, from graduate students to general public. The project has been providing Asia with new variety of educational and cultural programs not limited to formal education, in partnership with the Global Education Project at the Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University, Japan.

Activities

Background


coordinating Information and Communication Technology networks in Asia to share knowledge and expertise with the University National of Timor Leste in developing and disseminating e-learning materials and tools, and in using existing educational and teaching materials for human resource development.

University National of Timor Leste (UNTL), which was previously known as UNTIM (Universitas Timor-Timur) during the period 1986 – 1998, is the only state university in Timor Leste. Located at the center of Dili, the capital city of Timor Leste, the University started to operate on November 17th, 2000, soon after the independence of Timor Leste. Currently, UNTL has the total of 15.000 students registered.

UNESCO, together with SOI Asia, encourages UNTL to join SOI Asia Distance Learning Community. By joining this community, there are many benefits for UNTL to improve its Human Resource Development. The latest site survey undertaken by UNESCO and SOI ASIA showed that UNTL possesses a great potential

of human resources but a lack of facilities. The aim of this project is to improve the capacity building of UNTL students and lecturer by taking advantage of the opportunity to use SOI Asia distance learning platform

to share knowledge with all Asian universities and education institutions.

Objectives:• To broaden and enhance access of

the University National of Timor Leste to educational materials and improve information/knowledge flow between Timor Leste and other Asian countries by connecting the university to the regional ICT networks.

• To activate regular South-South and South-South-North cooperation between Timor Leste and other countries in Asia, particularly in Southeast Asia.

• To build SOI-Asia Distance Learning Platform at University National of Timor Leste (UNTL).

• To create a mechanism for sharing of knowledge and expertise with SOI and NREN members via ICT network.

Mr. Arief from Brawijaya University gave training about network to lectures and students of UNTL

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The inauguration ceremony was participated through the connection by UNESCO, CONNECT-Asia partners, and SOI member universities in many Asian countries including Timor Leste, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Japan and Bangladesh.

Timor Leste, the youngest and one of the least developed countries in the Asia-Pacific region urgently needs to improve the capacity of its local human resources. UNESCO and CONNECT-Asia partners

(www.connect-asia.org) responded to this need by coordinating ICT networks in Asia to share knowledge and expertise with UNTL in developing and disseminating e-learning materials and tools. After a year of preparation, system installation and training, UNTL was linked up to the Regional Information and Communication Technology network via SOI. The National University of East Timor (UNTL) inaugurated a satellite connection to the School on Internet Asia (SOI) project on December 9th, 2010.

Two months after the inauguration event, UNESCO collaboration with Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya delivered e-leaning courses on Renewable Energy, Advanced Statics and Dynamics and Corrosion for Faculty of Engineering, National University of East Timor (UNTL). The e-learning delivered through SOI Asia connection.

The Inauguration event of SOI site in UNTL through video conference

Inauguration of SOI Site and Engineering course for UNTL

Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya delivered e-leaning courses for UNTL

http://www.connect-asia.org


On August 16th, 2012, a panel discussion on “Education and Nation-Building in Timor Leste” was held in Dili Convention Center, Timor Leste. Among the panelists, there were United Nations Secretary-General Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Mr. Afonso Soares (Director of Policy and Planning Development of the Ministry of Education in Timor-Leste), Ms. Takaho Fukami (Chief of Education

Live-broadcast from Timor Leste

Programme, UNICEF), and Mr. Anwar Alsaid (Programme Specialist in Education, UNESCO Jakarta).

From many messages that Ban Ki-moon conveys in front of the National University of Timor Leste students, he emphasized that “education promotes equality and lifts people out of poverty. It teaches children how to become good citizens. Education is not just for a privileged few, it is for everyone. It is a fundamental human right”.

Following the lecture, a Q&A session was facilitated by UNESCO Director General Ms. Irina Bokova and UK’s former Prime Minister Mr. Gordon Brown, who came to Timor Leste as the UN Special Envoy for Global Education. CONNECT Asia broadcasted this event live from Dili, Timor Leste through SOI Asia live streaming and Ustream.

Panel Discussion: Role of Education and Nation Building in Timor Leste

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INHERENT was established in 2006 to address the need for an ICT network in higher education and research. It was intended as a scale-free in-country network that would grow in line with need. Initially designed as a network of nodes with infrastructure leased from telecom providers, it is now moving towards a full network with its own broadband infrastructure backbone.

The network is unique in terms of its organization and management, which is federated to member institutions rather than centrally controlled. INHERENT has grown from around 100 universities at the start to more than 300 public and private higher education and research institutions. The main objective of the network is to promote resource sharing and collaboration amongst these institutions, which will improve the quality of higher education in Indonesia and facilitate information sharing among national programs on digital journal database subscriptions, national e-journal development, teleteaching, research collaboration,

grid computing, data/information sharing, e-libraries, etc.

The network also form the basis for the National Higher Education Database/ Information System (PDPT). Since its inception, INHERENT has adopted the Open Educational Resources (OER) principle. The network is also linked to international and global networks such as GDLN, TEIN3, and is moving towards Internet2 by adopting the IPv6 protocol. INHERENT actively collaborates with national and international partners such as UNESCO, WHO, ASEAN, ILO, OCW Consortium and Creative-Commons. In June 2009, in collaboration with UNESCO and other research and education networks (RENs) in the region, INHERENT jointly established CONNECT-Asia.

INHERENT (Indonesia Higher Education and Research Network)

http://www.inherent-dikti.net

http://www.inherent-dikti.net


INHERENT promotes the use of ICT in various higher education and research activities. INHERENT’s regular programs include teleteaching sessions and other video teleconferences, through which universities share their classes with each other.

The network also provides capacity building for its members on various aspects of the network’s activities such as network management and maintenance, e-learning material development, video conference management, e-publishing, etc. In addition, INHERENT actively participates in international video conferences, seminars and courses with institutions such as GDLN and UNESCO.

Promoting the OER initiative is another major aim of the network, through open content, open courseware, open journals, open facilities, open library, open professor, open e-books and

open learning. Credit earning and credit transfer initiatives are also being developed and facilitated.

On November 25th, 2011, together with UNESCO, CONNECT-Asia and SOI-Asia, INHERENT set a Guinness World Record for holding the largest online ecology seminar. The event involved 2,592 participants in a video teleconference and interactive online streaming that covered 17 time zones with resource persons delivering speeches from seven countries.

Activities

OCWC Global Conference 2013 and establishment of Indonesia-OER Consortium

Open and Distance Learning Consortium

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Launched in March 2005 under the governance of the Ministry of Education and the management of Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), the Malaysian Research & Education Network (MYREN) has been aggressively striving to reach its objective of enabling high speed dedicated network connectivity to enhance the education sector while exploring the research capacity and capability of the Malaysian education and research sectors.

A self-managed network through its extension of six regional Points of Presence (PoPs), it links over 300,000 researchers, academicians and students in Malaysia, enabling closer collaboration to underpin critical applications, education and research activities across the country. MYREN has thus far connected all public universities, a few private universities,

all polytechnics and college communities as well as a number of research institutes in the country. MYREN’s next targets of connectivity are the remaining research institutes, private universities and colleges and, most importantly, the hospitals in Malaysia.

MYREN is linked to other national research and education networks (NRENs) via the Trans-Eurasia Information Network (TEIN3), which offers the Asia-Pacific region a gateway for global collaboration, enabling over 45 million users at more than 8,000 research and academic centres to participate in joint projects with their peers in Europe, the United States and other parts of the world.

MYREN’s core activities leverage its key components of network infrastructure, network operations, human capital programmes, research communities and international partners. MYREN is well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and services for its members to take advantage of for their academic and research purposes, especially video conferencing facilities.

MYREN (Malaysian Research & Education Network)

http://www.myren.com.my

POP Diagram

http://www.myren.com.my


MYREN’s activities include an annual National Seminar, technical talks, technical trainings, virtual lecture series and courses, network monitoring, network support and operations, IPv6 public DNS, IPv6 tunnel broker and centralized systems for critical services.

MYREN also offers high definition video conferencing, multipoint conferencing units (MCU), DNS services, BGP peering, network consultancy, Weathermap for member utilization and latency, bandwidth monitoring for individual members, VoIP and cloud

services such as virtual computing labs, on-demand video conferencing, Ucast and virtual storage.

Working groups that are active under MYREN include Network and Distributed System, IPv6, Multimedia Applications, Grid, E-Culture & Heritage, Knowledge Management and Information Retrieval, Internetworks, Visual Informatics, Internet Security, Green Technology and Telemedicine. These working groups conduct workshops and seminars within their field of interest.

Activities

MYREN activities using video conference

MYREN Cloud Launching on June 27th, 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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These are shared, transferred and made accessible to local partners on areas such as agriculture, bioinformatics, disaster management, distance education, networking and telehealth. PREGINET is the only NREN in the Philippines with links to international research and education networks such as the Asia-Pacific Advanced Network (APAN), Asian Internet Interconnection Initiatives (AI3), Trans-Eurasia Information Network 3 (TEIN3), School-on-the-Internet Asia (SOI) and COllaboration for Network-eNabled Education, Culture, Technology and sciences (CONNECT)-Asia.

By enabling direct interconnectivity among users, richer network connectivities are enabled throughout the Philippines. The NREN is solely used by institutions that are part of the network, making it advantageous in terms of the reduced cost compared to

internet service providers, decreased latency and high bandwidth. Moreover, PREGINET’s linkage with international RENs has enabled the Philippines to become an integrated part of the global research community. Research collaborations between PREGINET’s local partners and their colleagues in other countries result in developmental benefits. These facilitate enhanced knowledge sharing and research collaboration within the research and education community.

Due to its ability to facilitate collaboration in regionally dispersed areas and its dedicated bandwidth, PREGINET has established strategic partnerships and continues to forge new partnerships with academic, government, medical and research and development institutions in the Philippines. At present, PREGINET has 120 partners.

PREGINET(Philippines Research, Education and Government Information Network)

Joined the Building A Green Society Online Seminar through video conference

http://www.pregi.net

Mozilla Summer Code Party

http://www.pregi.net


PREGINET is strengthening its collaboration with CONNECT-Asia by participating in its activities to promote e-Learning.

On November 25th, 2011, the PREGINET Team, the University of the Philippines-Diliman Interactive Learning Center and the Ateneo de Manila University remotely joined CONNECT-Asia’s Building a Green Society online seminar. The seminar aimed to

improve the visibility of RENs and increase awareness about the benefits of mobilizing science knowledge for sustainable development through the use of ICT.

On September 22th, 2012, the University of the Philippines-Los Baños, through PREGINET, remotely participated in the Mozilla Summer Code Party, an online web-making seminar-workshop supported by CONNECT-Asia and SOI.

Activities

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UniNet provides a high speed information network linkage to 200 universities, institutes and campuses all around Thailand. In addition, linkages with research networks in foreign counties such as Internet2, TEIN3 and JGN2plus enable Thai universities and institutes to manage virtual classrooms with their counterparts abroad. This project has enhanced Thai education, making it comparable to that of other countries.

UNINET (University Network)

UniNet services:• High speed network for higher

education;• International research and education

peering network;• Self-learning centre and shared

education resources on the Thai Library Integrated System;

• Distance learning through the Thai Global Media Network Classroom;

• Community of education and research networks in Thailand;

• Human resource development in information technology.

http://www.uni.net.th

http://www.uni.net.th


http://www.ac.lk

The Lanka Education And Research Network is the NREN (National Research and Education Network) of Sri Lanka, which interconnects Educational and Research institutions across the country, and provide network related services to them.

It currently interconnects 21 education and 8 research institutions including all of the UGC funded state universities, a number of public universities under other ministries and private universities, the University Grants Commission, the Ministry of Higher Education, and a number of national research institutions including the National Science Foundation.

LEARN network is an advanced network supporting IPv6 and multicast. It includes optical fiber links ranging from 34Mbps to 10Mbps to most campuses, and 2Mbps links to universities at distant locations where optical fiber is not available. Smaller institutions/campuses are connected with links ranging from 2Mbps to 128kbps.

With redundant international connectivity through multiple operators, LEARN international connectivity include a 130Mbps link to the commodity Internet and a 45Mbps link to the academic/research Internet through theTEIN3 network.

LEARN also supports direct connection to SchoolNet, the network connecting secondary schools in Sri Lanka.

LEARN (Lanka Education and Research Network)

http://www.ac.lk

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The Pakistan Education and Research Network (PERN), an erstwhile ‘educational intranet,’ was initiated as a project in early 2002 and became operational in 2003, with a majority of universities and institutions connecting to the network. PERN is both part of the overall vision and one of the objectives of the IT Action Plan. It was intended to be an integral part of the overall education system of the country and is designed to interlink all public/private sector chartered universities and degree awarding institutes, as well as other academic and research institutes. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has redesigned PERN and established a dedicated high speed national research and education network (NREN) as PERN2 for universities and institutes and other academic and research organizations in Pakistan. This provides students,

faculty members and researchers with a fully integrated and dedicated communication infrastructure using advanced information and communication technologies. This NREN was established to ensure true collaborative research, knowledge and resource sharing and distance learning. PERN2 has R&E connectivity with other NRENs all over the world, including APAN (Asia), Internet2 (USA) and GEANT2 (Europe), and initiates collaborative research with these NREN consortiums.

PERN (Pakistan Education & Research Network)

http://www.pern.edu.pk

http://www.pern.edu.pk


PERN is a technology highway on which many collaborative services are running.

Video conferencing (VC) is a cost-effective way to achieve the objectives and benefits of interactive communication without requiring travel and physical attendance at meetings and discussions. The National Video Conferencing Network of Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) was

envisaged in 2004, and a pilot of the network was put in place in 2006. This facility was further expanded over the next few years and is now available at all public sector universities through purpose built e-classrooms. The facility is primarily aimed at delivering lectures, conferences, seminars,

workshops and PhD defence under the Virtual Education Program of Pakistan (VEPP); however, interactive meetings, interviews and other events are also organized extensively through this mode of virtual interaction. A fully fledged world class video conferencing classroom environment has been established at all public sector HEIs across the country, accommodating some fifty participants in each HEI, while up to 100 video sites can be connected in a single video conference through the video conferencing network along with online/offline streaming support. In addition, the PERN video conference network is also used for telemedicine activities.

Activities

Video Conference from Research Fields in Exhibition

Telemedicine through PERN Video Conference Network

Events in Education Diagram

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The Nepal Research and Education Network (NREN), a not-for-profit organization, is a national research and education network that connects researchers and institutions in Nepal with their regional and global counterparts via dedicated high speed international connectivity links. This entity has been recognized as a facilitator for the sharing of knowledge and information, support for ICT initiatives and as a leading agency in the development of an advanced research and education networking environment in the country.

The impetus for the establishment of NREN was the need to create a better research environment by connecting people and content, to bridge the gap between knowledge and its dissemination, and to lobby the relevant authorities to adopt proper policies

and allocate sufficient resources. NREN’s current network members include universities, colleges, libraries, hospitals and research institutions in Nepal.

NREN is a primary member of the Asia-Pacific Advanced Network (APAN), the umbrella organization for research and education networks in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as being a partner of CONNECT-Asia and the country representative for the Fourth Generation Trans-Eurasia Information Network (TEIN4).

http://www.nren.net.np

NREN (Nepal Research and Education Network)

http://www.nren.net.np


I. Advocacy for a Research and Education (R&E) NetworkProper awareness is essential for the better use and sustainability of any new initiative. NREN has been conducting meetings and consultation workshops with universities, colleges and government and non-government research institutions to advocate for the necessity of an R&E network in Nepal.

II.Connecting Institutions to the High Speed Research and Education NetworkIn common with other national research and education network operators, NREN is continuously working towards connecting more institutions to the high speed research and education network. NREN is connected with global R&E communities via the world’s largest research and education network, the Trans Eurasia Information Network. Universities, colleges, research institutions and other knowledge institutions that are affiliated with NREN are getting the very real benefits of a global research and education network.

III. Bridging the Health Divide: TelemedicineNREN is working closely with the Telemedicine Society of Nepal and

Kathmandu Model Hospital on regular telemedicine activities both inside and outside the country. These activities include live surgery demonstrations, critical case consultations, medical teaching and remote diagnostics and consultations. Dozens of rural health posts and district hospitals are connected via wireless and other available technology with the centre in Kathmandu. Especially, NREN more involves for technical facilitation and coordination.

IV. Glacier Monitoring through Wireless and Sensor TechnologyWith the support of Keio University, Japan, and other organizations, NREN established a wireless network to monitor the potentially vulnerable Imza Tsho glacier in the Everest region in 2007. The idea behind this initiative was to connect the glacier and its surroundings to the network, and utilize the network for further study on glacier melting and climate change issues. Sensors and field server technology were deployed to get the required information. The network service at the glacier is currently discontinued. NREN is now trying to revive this initiative, with more components and greater participation.

Activities

Telemedicine - Remote Diagnostics at Kathmandu Model Hospital

Amadablam with NREN wireless station at 5400mtr Chukkung Re

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KREONET (Korea Research Environment Open NETwork) provides advanced networking services for various science technologies, supercomputing and e-science applications to about 200 key R&D organisations, including national research institutes and labs, major universities, hospitals and libraries in the industrial, academic and corporate sectors. It is a national R&D network supported by MEST (the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology), and has been managed and operated by KISTI (the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information) since 1988.

KREONET is a high performance hybrid network enabling packet and circuit switching networking services. It comprises 16 local network centres (GigaPoP), and the backbone bandwidth between Seoul and Daejeon is more

than 100Gbps with 100Gbps/Lambda optical transmission technology. KREONET provides 1Gbps or 10Gbps connectivity to more than 60 users and the key network services are lambda networking services, dynamic Ethernet services based on carrier Ethernet technology, IPv6, QoS, performance management services and so on. KREONET-NOC (Network Operation Center) offers 24/365 network management services.

Moreover, KISTI is a core member of GLORIAD (Global Ring Network for Advanced Applications Development)

KREONET (Korea Research Environment Open NETwork)

http://www.gloriad.org

http://www.gloriad.org


and provides international connectivity to support global collaborative research through two 12.5Gbps links that form the international network of KREONET. One is between Daejeon and Hong Kong, and the other is between Daejeon and Seattle. KISTI operates KRLight infrastructure as a GOLE (GLIF Open Lightpath Exchange) in the GLIF (Global Lambda Integrated Facility) Community using GLORIAD connectivity. Through KRLight, KREONET users can reach other NRENs (national research and education networks) such as ESnet, Internet2, NLR, CANARIE, CSTNET, CERNET, StarLight, Pacific Wave, NetherLight, ASGC, APAN-JP, University of Hong Kong, CUHK, AARNet, TWAREN and CENIC.

Activities

KREONET supports large-scale scientific and educational applications based on high performance hybrid network infrastructure. In practical terms, KREONET focuses on ten advanced application areas—supercomputing, high energy physics, weather & climate change, distance education, medical science, astronomy, new medicine & bio, culture and art, construction and architecture, and future internet—with strategic supporting programs. KREONET and KRLight offer locally and internationally bandwidth guaranteed networking services such as optical private networks (OPN).

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APAN (the Asia-Pacific Advanced Network) refers to both the organization and to the backbone network that connects the research and education networks of its member countries/economies with each other and to other research networks around the world.

APAN’s members are organizations that represent research and education network interests in the countries and economies of Asia and Oceania.

APAN Ltd. is the not-for-profit association created to coordinate developments and collaborations among its members, and with peer international organisations, in network technology and applications. It is

fundamental in promoting network enabled research collaboration, knowledge discovery, improved health outcomes and disaster mitigation. APAN organizes two meetings each year for its members and other interested participants who come together in working groups, BoFs, committees, plenary sessions and side meetings to review progress, demonstrate advances in technology and applications, and make plans for future activities.

APAN (the Asia-Pacific Advanced Network)

http://www.apan.net

http://www.apan.net


APAN’s Working Groups and WorkshopsThe APAN meetings (each one held in a different location in the region) are based around active Working Groups and focussed Workshops in a range of disciplines that are relevant to the opportunities and challenges faced in the region. On the technology side these include Network Engineering; Future Internet; Sensor Networks; Network Research; Advanced Audio Visual developments and Unified Communications.

On the applications side there is emphasis on utilising network technology and advanced communications to improve health outcomes (eg. teleconsultation, remote surgical training, emerging infections, etc); as well as in areas such as food security and water management (eg. improved seed propagation); saving and improving lives (eg. using advances in network technology to improve natural disaster mitigation and response and improved extreme weather prediction). The Earth Monitoring Working Group and Sensor Network Group frequently work closely with other working groups

to provide a combined synergistic approach to the many challenges faced in the region (eg. 60% of the World’s population live in the Asian Monsoon zones). The e-Culture Working Group plays a key role in preserving the diversity of cultural values of APAN member countries, focussing on the cultural dimensions of technology and harnessing networks and advanced AV for cultural exchange.

APAN’s Fellowship ProgramThe objective of the APAN Fellowship Program is foster and mentor the next generation of the region’s network engineers, application specialists and audio visual technicians through applicants’ participation in APAN meetings. The meetings provide them with the environment to “network” with other researchers and specialists. Theintention is that the participants will build on their experiences among their local communities after the meeting, as well as maintaining the contacts established during the meetings to build new global collaborations. https://www.facebook.com/APANfellowship

APAN 36th Fellows

https://www.facebook.com/

No Topics Speaker Institution

1 Renewable Energy Policy and Planning for Sustainable Development (1st)

Role of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency as an Important Energy Resource

Sivanappan Kumar AIT

Data/Information Management Sivanappan Kumar AIT

Barriers Inhibiting Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency promotion


Role of private sector in Renewable Energy development

Pranesh C. Saha UNESCAP

Best practices and case studies in Renewable Energy development

Pranesh C. Saha UNESCAP

Policies Promoting Renewable Energy and Their Implications

Ram M. Shrestha AIT

Renewable Energy Policy and Planning for Sustainable Development

Ram M. Shrestha AIT

2 Bio-Energy for Achieving the MDGs in Asia

Bio-energy, MDGs and Global Sustainability Animesh Dutta AIT

Biomass Resources potential and estimation techniques

Jayasuria AIT

Routes of biomass conversion and grassroot technologies

Animesh Dutta AIT

Biomass combustion - Conversion Technologies for Biofuels

Animesh Dutta AIT

Conversion Technologies for Biofuels Animesh Dutta AIT

Case Study : Biofuel and Co-generation Animesh Dutta AIT

Financial Analysis of Renewable Energy Projects Ram M. Shrestha AIT

Financing Mechanisms for Renewable Energy Ram M. Shrestha AIT

Environmental and Socio-Economic Issues in Bio-energy Development

Robin Bourgeois CIRAD, UNESCAP – CAPSA

Powering Rural Poverty Alleviaton with Renewable Energy

Robin Bourgeois CIRAD, UNESCAP – CAPSA

3 Renewable Energy Policy and Planning for Sustainable Development (2nd)

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency as an Important Energy Resources


Data/Information Management Sivanappan Kumar

Barriers Inhibiting Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency promotion

Sivanappan Kumar

Role of private sector in Renewable Energy development

Abdul Salam

Best practices and case studies in Renewable Energy development

Abdul Salam

Policies Promoting Renewable Energy and Their Implications

Charles Marpaung

Modelling Aspects of Renewable Energy Development and Policies

Charles Marpaung

E-LEARNING COURSES


Policies Promoting Energy Efficiency and Their Implications

Charles Marpaung

4 Solar Solutions for Energy Wise Communities in Asia

Solar Energy Shahidul I. Khan BUET

Solar Photovoltaic

Solar Thermal

Design of Photovoltaic Systems

Case Studies on Photovoltaic Systems

Financing Mechanisms

Solar Solutions for Poverty Alleviation

Sustainability of Solar Energy Market

5 E3i (Energy, Economy and Environment) Self-Sustainable Eco-village concept

The E3i Village Concept Kamaruddin Abdullah

UNSADA

E3i Village and Small Processing Unit

Solar Drying Process

Hybrid Nocturnal Cooling

The Economic Benefits of Small Processing Unit

Final Evaluation on the prospects of the E3i Village with Renewable Energy based Small Processing Unit

6 E3i (Energy, Economy and Environment)

Monitoring and Evaluation of Renewable Energy Application in Candidate E3i Village

Kamaruddin Abdullah

UNSADA

The E3i Village Concept

The self supporting energy village programme

Sustainability parameters for RES-based technology dissemination

General Evaluation on Survey to E3i village candidates

7 HIV/AIDS Prevention Education

Basic Information : HIV/AIDS Transmission and Prevention

Rosanne Wong UNESCO Bangkok

Natural History of HIV/AIDS and other basic clinical issues

Syamsurizal

HIV/AIDS Global Situation and Perspective Subhash K. Hira WHO Jakarta

HIV/AIDS Epidemi Dynamic in the Asia Region Pandu Riono

Key population Involvement in HIV Transmission Subhash K. Hira WHO Jakarta

Mitigation the Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS Suwarta Kosen

Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Behavioral Perspective and interventions

Pandu Riono

Emotional Response & Internal Challenge, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Affected Family Coping with HIV/AIDS

Irwanto

E-LEARNING COURSES


Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Biological Perspective and some control measures

Syamsurizal

National Level HIV/AIDS Impact (Panel Discussion)

Karina Razali (Malaysia), Dr. Mario Augustin (Timor Leste), Joel DL. Atienza (The Philippines), Syamsurizal (Indonesia)

Religious Perspectives of HIV Prevention Religious Representatives (Muslim, Buddhist, Catholic)

Policy Issues on HIV/AIDS Prevention Nafsiah Mboi Indonesian National AIDS Commission

Stigma, Discrimination and Human Rights Issues Country Representatives (Malaysia, Indonesia, Timor Leste, Philippines)

Summary Session and Synthesis, Examination and Course Evaluation, Course Feedback

Iwan Ariawan, Izhar Fihir, Rita Damayanti

8 Grassroot Innovation Management

Basic Concepts of Innovation Tim Turpin University of Western Sydney (UWS)

Herbal Medicine Anil Gupta SRISTI

Food and Nutraceuticals Anil Gupta SRISTI

Food Products Edison Cruz University of the Philippines

Fishery-based Food Products E. Gumbira Said Bogor Agricultural University

Multi-crop Thresher Anil Gupta SRISTI

Agriculture (Ground Nut Digger cum Separator) Anil Gupta SRISTI

Agriculture - Cotton Stripper Anil Gupta SRISTI

Agriculture - Hand Pump Anil Gupta SRISTI

Energy E. Gumbira Said Bogor Agricultural University

Course Summary and Wrap-up Linda Posadas UNESCO Jakarta

9 Capacity Building for University – Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer

Introduction to University-Industry Partnership Course

Masami Nakata UNESCO Jakarta

How to initiate University-Industry Partnership Satryo S Brodjonegoro

Toyohashi Institute of Technology

E-LEARNING COURSES


Setting up Technology Transfer Office and Business Incubation Center

Megumi Takata Kyushu University Business School

Key Issues in Agreements between university and industry

Kevin Croft CROFT IP Pty Ltd

Successful Negotiation Skills Kevin Croft CROFT IP Pty Ltd

Technology Evaluation Kevin Croft CROFT IP Pty Ltd

Technology Valuation Kimiaki Suzuki Science University of Tokyo

Policy to Deal with Conflict of Interest Akimitsu Hirai Tokyo Institute of Technology Adjunct Professor, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Managing Partner, Lexwell Partners Attorney at Law, Patent Attorney

Technology Management Strategy Kazuyuki Motohashi

Department of Technology Management for innovation, school of Engineering, University of Tokyo

Awareness of University - Industry Partnership Toshiya Watanabe The University of Tokyo

Entrepreneurship Education at University Jiro Kokuryo Keio University

University - Industry Partnership Masami Nakata, Ramasamy Jayakumar, Cha Jianzhong, Ngunyen Si Mao

UNESCO, Beijing Jiaotong University, Hanoi University of Technology

10 UNESCO Lecture Series

Science for Sustainable Development Hubert Gijzen UNESCO Jakarta

Asessment Tools for Community-based Disaster Preparedness

Ardito Kodijat UNESCO Jakarta

Education for Sustainable Development Anwar Alsaid UNESCO Jakarta

UNESCO Higher Regional Convention on Recognition of Academic Qualifications

Molly Lee UNESCO Bangkok

Media and Democracy Arya Gunawan UNESCO Jakarta

Official hand-over of Tsunami Early Warning System

Michael Rottmann UNESCO Jakarta

S&T Policy in Asia and Pacific Linda Posadas UNESCO Jakarta

University-Industry Partnership and Technology Transfer

Masami Nakata UNESCO Jakarta

Water Resources Management Giuseppe Arduino UNESCO Jakarta

UNESCO Regional Convention on Recognition of Academic Qualification

Molly Lee UNESCO Bangkok

E-LEARNING COURSES


11 Sustainability Science

Concept of Sustainability Science Motoyoshi Ikeda Hokkaido University

Water Resources Management Sulmin Gumiri Palangka Raya University

Health and Well-being Zainal Abidin Sanusi

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Food Security Anthony R. Chittenden

Hokkaido University

Natural Resources Management Gaku Ishimura Hokkaido University

Climate Change Young-Shin Park Chosun University

Loss of Biodiversity Masahide Kaeriyama

Hokkaido University

Energy Rowlands Swinburne University of Technology

Concluding Ideas and Additional Themes Motoyoshi Ikeda Hokkaido University

12 Energy for Sustainability in Asia (COMPETENCE)

Understanding of Sustainable Development Masami Nakata, Sivanappan Kumar

UNESCO Jakarta & AIT

Current Energy Situation and Needs to Transform Toward Sustainable System

Sivanappan Kumar, Christina Aristanti (Dian Desa), Tetsuo Tezuka

AIT, Kyoto University

Current (Conventional) Energy Technologies Hideaki Ohgaki, Harwin Saptoadi, P. Ravindra

Kyoto University, Gadjah Mada University, University Malaysia Sabah

Energy Efficiency Keiichi Ishihara, Yanjia Wang

Kyoto University, Tsinghua University

Renewable Energy Hideaki Ohgaki, V.K. Vijay, Dr. Bundit Fungtammasan, Xi Wenhua

Kyoto University, IIT, JGSEE, ISEC-UNIDO

Sustainable Energy Policy and Development Low Seow Chay, Eric Martinot, Low Seow Chay

Nanyang Tech University, Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies Tokyo, Nanyang Tech University

Case Studies V.K. Vijay, Dadang Kusdiana, Kamaruddin Abdullah

IIT, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resource, Dharma Persada University

E-LEARNING COURSES


13 The 19th IHP Training Course - Water Resources and Water-Related Disasters under Climate Change

Prediction of water related disasters and trend analysis under climate change

Takara Kaoru Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto UniversityAdaption of water resources management for

climate changeToshiharu Kojiri

14 The 20th IHP Training Course - Groundwater as a Key for Adaptation to Changing Climate and Society

Global groundwater problems and adaptation for changing climate

Makoto Taniguchi Research Institute for Humanity and Nature

Hill slope hydrology and headwater control Maki Tsujimura University of Tsukuba

Vadose zone hydrology and groundwater recharge Tsutomu Yamanaka

University of Tsukuba

Institutions and laws for groundwater managements

Takahiro Endo University of Tsukuba

Groundwater resources analysis Tomochika Tokunaga

University of Tokyo

Groundwater flow system and sustainable use Jun Shimada Kumamoto University

Groundwater contamination and remediation Changyuan Tang Chiba University

Traceability using stable isotope and chemical signals

Takanori Nakano Research Institute for Humanity and Nature

Numerical simulations of groundwater flow Shinji Nakaya Shinshu University

Evaluation of groundwater vulnerability Tetsuya Hiyama Research Institute for Humanity and Nature

15 The 21st IHP Training Course - Introduction to River Basin Environment Assessment under Climate Change

Basin-scaled groundwater processes Maji Tsujimura University of Tsukuba

Basin-scaled evapotranspiration processes Yasuhisa Kuzuha Mie University

Basin-scaled runoff processes Yutaka Ichikawa Yamanashi University

Basin-scaled chemical environment assessments Akihiro Tokai Osaka University

Basin-scaled ecological environment assessments

Yasuhiro Takemon Kyoto University

Basin-scaled food-chain impact assessments Tomoya Kawaguchi

Nihon Suido Consultants, Co., Ltd

Overall concepts of basin-scaled hydrological processes

Michiharu Shiiba Kyoto University

Applied skills of remote sensing measurements on hydrological processes

Kenji Tanaka Kyoto University

E-LEARNING COURSES


16 The 22nd IHP Training Course - Precipitation Measurement from Space and Its Applications

Basics of precipitation measurement from space Kenji Nakamura Nagoya University

Radar measurement from space Toshio Iguchi National Institute of Information and CommunicationsTechnology

Global rain map Takuji Kubota Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Microwave radiometer/radar combined rain retrieval

Hirohiko Masunaga

Nagoya University

Microwave radiometer measurements Kazumasa Aonashi Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)

Ground validation of rain data Hiroshi Uyeda Nagoya University

Global rain map Tomoo Ushio Osaka University

Precipitation measurement in global warming Kenji Nakamura Nagoya University

River runoff and flood warning Kazuhiko Fukami International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM)

No Name Position

1 Shahbaz Khan Programme Specialist for Engineering Science, Technology & Informatics

January 2013 - present

2 Masami Nakata Programme Specialist for Engineering Science, Technology & Informatics

January 2007 - January 2013

3 Vidyani Achmad Administrative Assistant September 2009 - present

4 Piska Aprilia Project Assistant February 2009 - present

5 Budhi Kurniawan Project Assistant September 2011 - present

6 Chandrasa Edhityas Sjamsudin

Project Officer for STI (Consultant) May 2013 - June 2013

7 Busyra Oryza Intern May 2013 - August 2013

8 Marlin Lao Tambowon Project Assistant October 2011 - February 2013

9 Alia Febriana Project Assistant January 2004 - January 2012

10 Eko Prasetyo Project Assistant June 2010 - September 2011

11 Amelia Sari Wulan Administrative Staff for Energy Course

February - May 2011

12 Arief Darmawan IT Support staff December 2009 - January 2010

STAFF

E-LEARNING COURSES

No Venue Participants/Speaker

1 “Building Green Society” Tele-Seminar CONNECTivity Event

- Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education in Indonesia (DIKTI-INHERENT)

- School on Internet Asia

Moderator: Desi Anwar

Opening Remarks: - Mohammad Nuh (Indonesia’s Minister of Education and

Culture)- Irina Bokova (UNESCO Director General)

Keynote Speakers:- Jeffrey Sachs- Martin Lees - Jun Murai - Herbie Hancock - Faridah Noor Mohd Noor- Hans van Ginkel - Emil Salim

2 Research Institutes Introduction Session (RIIS)

National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)

Nopawan Tanpipat, Vice President, International Relations and Organization Communications, NSTDA

National Center for Genetic Enginnering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)

Duangkaew Chongkachornphong, Director of International Relations Office

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Fujimoto Nobuyoshi Muneo Takaoki

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

Kinya Sakanishi, Supervisory Innovation Coordinator, Representative of Research Core for Asia Biomass Energy

3 SOLAR ECLIPSE 2009


- Indonesian National Commission- School on Internet Asia

- Nizam Secretary of the Board of Higher Education, Directorate General of Higher Education

- Taufik Hidayat Director of Bosscha Obervatory, Lembang Indonesia

4 One Day in Asia (ODIA)

- UNESCO Jakarta, Indonesia- Keio University, Japan- Universiti Malaya, Malaysia- Patan Durbar Square, Nepal- Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar- A Famosa, Malacca City, Malaysia- Kamakura, Japan- Uam Historical Park, South Korea- Sydney Opera House, Australia- Greenwich, England

Moderator: Gira Mayang Septantia SOI Asia: - Keiko Okawa - Achmad Husni Thamrin - Miyakita Goki - Marcos Maekawa NREN: Rajan Parajuli UCSY: Nwe Ni, Ni Lar Thein MYREN: Liana Jacinta, Faridah, Suhaimi Napis KREONET: Dae Young Kim, Buseung Cho APAN: George McLaughlin, Andrew Howard

EVENTS

No Venue Speaker

5 Rio+20: “My Idea of Sustainable Lifestyle” (MISL)


- Michele Zaccheo, the Director of United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Jakarta

- Edwin Leo Mokodompit, Coordinator of UNESCO Youth Desk

Student Presenters:- Andreas Pandu Wirawan and Team Little Stars,

President University- Dendi Anugrah Alrashid, (ITB)- Doni Agung Nafiri Marmer, Parahyangan Catholic

University- Prasetiyo Anam and Team Fofafu, Brawijaya

University- Syahadah Rizka Anefi, Semarang State Polytechnic

6 AGORAsia

- Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan

- Hokkaido University

- Hary Gunarto - Anthony R. Chittenden

7 UN4U Campaign 2012: “The Future We Want for All”


- Hubert Gijzen, UNESCO Office, Jakarta - Anwar Alsaid, UNESCO Office, Jakarta - Charaf Ahmimed, UNESCO Office, Jakarta- Shahbaz Khan, UNESCO Office, Jakarta - Masanori Nagaoka, UNESCO Office, Jakarta

8 Sustainability Science “A Science based Approach to realize the Future We Want for All” Plenary Session Asia-Africa Collaboration for Post 2015 agenda

- UNECA (UN Economic Commission for Africa)


- Mahama Ouedraogo- Hambani Masheleni, African Union Commission- Alemu Abebe Woldie, Ministry of Science and

Technology Ethiopia- Tsige Gebremariam, Ethiopian Academy of Sciences- Kasirim Nwuke (to be confirmed), United Nations

Economic Commission for Africa- Firmin E. Matoko- Masami Nakata, UNESCO Addis Ababa

EVENTS

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