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PROJECT SUPPORT

FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, supports beekeeping projects in developing countries. For projects with budgets under US$10,000, beekeepers' groups and associations may apply for small project funding from the TeleFood Special Fund. Request documents should include a brief description of the project's objectives, the proposed food production or income-generating activities, the work plan, the number of participants, a detailed list of inputs with cost estimates and the reporting arrangements. Submit your request to the office of FAO or UNDP in your country. Applications for projects with budgets over US$10,000 must be submitted through Government a Ministry. See: www.fao.org

NEW NOBEL PRIZE

Over one million people and organisations from 106 countries have signed on to the call for a Nobel Prize on sustainable development. These signatures were posted online on 10 December, the day the official Nobel award ceremonies took place. Emphasizing that sustainable development is one of the most important conditions needed to guarantee quality of life, the initiative points out that the original Nobel prizes have been subject to change over time, allowing the institution to adapt to changing views, while preserving its original intention of awarding people who through their work improve the lives of mankind. The Initiative will continue seeking support through the coming year. See: www.sustainable-prize.net/

AGRICULTURE FOR PEACE

International Foundation for Science (IFS) and the United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies issue a call for proposals for research on the theme of ‘Agriculture for Peace’. Applications must be received by IFS by 30 June 2004. An eligible candidate is a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country, 45 years of age or younger, a holder of at minimum an MA degree (or equivalent), at the beginning of her/his research career. Restrictions: researchers that currently have an IFS Research grant. It is not possible to submit applications for both an Agriculture for Peace Fellowship and a standard IFS Research grant.

See: www.ifs.se/Special_ Programmes/AgPeace.htm

CONGRATULATIONS

Traidcraft the UK based organisation celebrating 25 years of fighting poverty through fair trade. See: www.traidcraft.org.uk

BEE BOOKS NEW AND OLD

The Weaven, Little Dewchurch, Hereford HR2 6PP UK, for your new and second-hand books. Telephone +44 (0)1432 840529 or www.honeyshop.co.uk

BEE CRAFT

A full colour monthly beekeeping magazine for beginners and experts alike covering all aspects of beekeeping in the UK and Ireland. FREE SAMPLE COPY on request, £18.00 (UK), €36 (Ireland), US$51 (USA) for 12 issues (all other currencies on request). Credit cards accepted. Contact: www.bee-craft.com

ULUDAG BEE JOURNAL

Publication of Uludag Beekeeping Association, quarterly in Turkish (with English titles and summaries of articles). Beekeeping news, practical beekeeping, and research articles - a link between Turkish beekeeping and the world.

Contact: www.uludagaricilik.org