teachers and students briefing 17 feb 2012 tanglin international centre little green dot student...
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Teachers and Students Briefing
17 Feb 2012
Tanglin International Centre
LITTLE GREEN DOT STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT
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IKEA’s vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.
This includes doing what we can to help create a world where we take better care of the environment, the earth’s resources, and each other.
IKEA has forged long-term cooperative relationships with partners in the field of social & environmental issues – such as UNICEF, Save the Children and WWF.
WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by•Conserving the world's biological diversity
•Ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable
•Promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption
IKEA and WWF HQ began working together in 2002 to promote responsible forestry, support better cotton production and address climate change issues.
In 2007, IKEA Singapore and WWF Singapore forged a local partnership promoting responsible consumer behavior through IKEA’s “Say No To Plastic Bags” campaign. Proceeds from the sale of the plastic bags go to WWF for community livehood projects in support of forest conservation in Indonesia.
Partnership
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Partnership
An extension to IKEA’s “Say No To Plastic Bags” campaign
• Proceeds from the sale of the plastic bags will go towards the LITTLE GREEN DOT Student Research Grant
• In collaboration with Nature Society (Singapore): administer the grant application, selection, awarding, mentorship and research process.
Nature Society (Singapore) is a non-government, non-profit organisation dedicated to the appreciation, conservation, study and enjoyment of the natural heritage in Singapore and the surrounding regions.
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oA student research grant that promotes learning of Singapore’s natural environment through direct study and discovery.
oAims to facilitate the development of a new generation of leaders in conservation and biodiversity studies.
oLaunched in January 2011, the grant calls for students to form groups and submit a proposal for a nature conservation research project.
oEleven groups with the best proposals will receive funding to carry out their research.
oAt the end of their research, students will share their findings through a symposium
oIt is a collaborative effort by IKEA Singapore, WWF Singapore and Nature Society (Singapore).
WHAT IS THE LITTLE GREEN DOT?
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Forest Conservation
o Forests are vital to balancing our planet’s climate, supporting the cycling of our freshwater and home to a wealth of biodiversity – up to 50% of the world’s known species live in tropical rainforests
o Rich forest biodiversity in Singapore
o Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Nature Reserves home to more than 840 flowering plants and over 500 species of animals
o Mangroves (Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve), Nee Soon swamp forest, coastal forests (Labrador Nature Reserve, offshore islands)
o WWF’s “Love Our Forests” campaign
o 2011 was the United Nations International Year of Forests
THEME FOR YEAR 2012
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Marine and Freshwater Conservation
o In support of UN’s International Year of Biodiversity 2010 to protect and conserve the Marine, Coastal and Freshwater biodiversity
o Complement PUB’s Active, Beautiful, Clean (ABC) Waters Programme
o Conservation of marine biodiversity and wise use of freshwater wetlands are important options for climate change mitigation and adaptation
THEME FOR YEAR 2011
ADMIN MATTERS
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RESEARCH PROCESS
LITTLE GREEN DOT WORKFLOW LIT
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APPLICATION FOR GRANT
o Call for applications: 3 January 2012
o Theme for 2012: Forest Conservation
o Complete application form available on
http://www.nss.org.sg/project.aspx?id=11.
o Submit form via email to: [email protected].
o Application deadline: 19 March 2012
o Open to students from:o Secondary 3 & 4o Junior College 1 & 2 o International School Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12
o Grant will be awarded for a 8-month research period
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SELECTION FOR GRANT
o Selection panel made up of NSS, WWF Singapore and IKEA Singapore
o Five groups from Sec 3 & 4/ Grade 9 & 10 - $3,000 per
project
o Six groups from JC 1 & 2/ Grade 11 & 12 - $5,000 per
project
o Interview for short-listed projects in April 2012
o Panel may suggest modifications to successful projects
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SELECTION FOR GRANT
o Results will be announced on 30 April 2012. Successful project proposals will be put up on NSS website.
o Successful groups will be notified directly via email for further action.
o Media announcement from May 2012.
o Not the end for unsuccessful project proposals
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Application for
GrantSelection
Announce Grant
Awardees
Study Period
SubmissionLittle Green
Dot Symposium
3 Jan – 19 Mar 20 Mar – 29 Apr 30 Apr 1 May – 27 Dec 28 Dec Apr (date tbc)
Year 2012 Year 2013
TIMELINE
MENTORSHIP
o Local practicing environmentalists will be assigned as mentor to each group
o Mentors will provide guidance on1. methodology and study design
2. analysis of results
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MENTORSHIP
Mentors will not1. physically supervise students during field work
2. prepare/ provide materials on behalf of students
3. Take over the field work should research projects not proceed as intended (but may be consulted for trouble shooting)
4. ensure deadlines are met
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MONEY MATTERS
o Grant covers project expenses, eg: transport, meals in the field, field equipment.
o Does not cover non-specific equipment, eg: digital cameras, computers.
o Receipts and written evidence of purchase to be retained by group members.
o Unused money, receipts and written evidence of purchase to be returned to NSS by:
28 December 2012
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o Submit academic report to NSS by:28 December 2012
o Academic reports will be uploaded onto website
o Share findings in the Little Green Dot Symposium
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POST-STUDY PERIOD
POST-STUDY PERIOD
o NSS will reclaim the full grant amount if:
o Groups fail to submit academic reports before deadlines without valid reason.
o Instances of plagiarism are discovered in submitted academic reports.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Nature Society (Singapore)Goh Ter [email protected]: 6741 2036Fax: 6741 0871Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/project.aspx?id=11
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Q&A
TOGETHER, WE CAN HELP MAKE SINGAPORE A LITTLE GREEN DOT
THANK YOU!
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