Government of Morocco Announces the 2nd International Forum on Partnerships for Sustainable Development
December 10, 2004 – The Moroccan Ministry of Territory Planning, Water and Environment (MATEE), in cooperation with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA), announced it will host the 2nd International Forum on Partnerships for Sustainable Development: Advancing Implementation on Water and Energy. The purpose of the Forum is to advance sustainable development implementation by strengthening and fostering water and energy related partnerships. The forum will take place in Marrakech, Morocco at the Palais des Congres from March 21-23, 2005. For more information go to News and Events or Forum Announcement.

Seed Award Finalists Announced
November 17, 2004--The twelve finalists of the first biennial Supporting Entrepreneurs for Environment and Development (Seed) Awards were announced at the 3^rd IUCN World Conservation Congress in Bangkok. The Seed Initiative, a voluntary partnership encourages local partnerships by assisting new development solutions to community challenges. The first class of Seed finalists were chosen for their partnership’s potential to spur economic growth, social development and environmental stewardship at the local level. For additional information please go to the press release, or a detailed description of the 12 finalist partnerships. More

Global Village Energy Partnership (GVEP) Selects New Leadership
On August 11, 2004 Paul Hassing, Chair of the Global Village Energy Partnership (GVEP) Board, announced the selection of the Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG) as the GVEP Technical Secretariat’s new host. The Board also announced the selection of Dr. Abeeku Brew Hammond, as the partnership’s new Program Manager. For more details, go to news and events. Full Story