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HELP / HOW TO USE READIT
If you can't find the answers to your questions below send a message to
help@readit2002.net.
INDEX to Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I enter an event?
When will my entry appear in the data base?
Does listing an event in READIT mean that it is open for anyone to
attend?
How can I correct or delete information about an event listed in the data
base?
Why are events which have already passed still listed in the data base?
What type of organisations and events are covered in the data base?
What are the subjects areas covered in the READIT calendar and Global Action Guide?
What if the subject of my event (or events I am looking for) is not among
those listed on the Data Entry Form (or Data Search Form)?
How else can I search for events in the data base?
How are the countries of the world divided into regions and sub-regions on the READIT world map?
How can my organisation / web site be added to the Global Action Guide?
Why is this web site only in English?
How long will events listed in READIT remain on-line?
What other modules are planned for READIT in the future?
Disclaimer Notice and Copyright
Contact Information
How do I enter an event?
Click on the ENTER Events (or ADD Events) button on any page. Then complete
and submit the Data Entry Form. If you would like the same event to be
listed in more than one language use more than one language on the form or
submit additional forms in different languages.
When will my entry appear in the data base?
Your information will be checked to see that it is appropriate for listing
on this site and will then appear on line as soon as possible -usually
within 24 or 48 hours.
Does listing an event in READIT mean that it is open for anyone to
attend?
No, not necessarily. Many events are listed for information and research
purposes only. The links to the web sites and e-mail addresses of the
organisers should lead the user to information about who may attend the
event - if it is open to the public, if inquiries are welcomed or if it is
limited to invitees only - and the organisers' own sites may indicate if
there are any costs involved, how to register, etc.
How can I correct or delete information about an event listed in the data
base?
If the information about your event is incorrect or needs updating you can
submit a new data entry form and send us an e-mail to delete the incorrect
record. We will delete the incorrect record at the same time we post the new
version. Also to delete cancelled events just send us an e-mail. Write to us
at: editor@readit2002.net.
Why are events which have already passed still listed in the data
base?
An important value of READIT is that we continue to list events even though
they have already taken place. Click the links to past events to visit the
organisers' web sites where you should be able to find results of the
meetings: final reports, lists of participants, presentations, related
documents, links for further research, etc.
What type of organisations and events are covered in the data base?
Click here for the list of the 21 types of organisations and events.
What are the subjects areas covered in the READIT calendar and Global Action Guide?
Click here for a list of the 76 fields covered.
What if the subject of my event (or events I am looking for) is not among
those listed on the Data Entry Form (or Data Search Form)?
You can enter any topic you wish in the keywords field of the data entry
form or search for events using any keyword you choose. For example, for a
meeting on pesticides click on the subjects of Agriculture-Food and
Chemicals, but also enter the word pesticides in the keywords field. Use the
keywords field to freely search for the topic which interests you. The
search engine will also automatically use the keyword(s) you enter for
scanning the title of events, organisers and the descriptions of events.
How else can I search for events in the data base?
Click on the SEARCH Events navigation button. Then search for events using 1
or more search criteria. You can also browse all events in any sub-region by
clicking on the map on the main page or by selecting one of the browse
categories on the main page menu.
How are the countries of the world divided into regions and sub-regions on the READIT world map?
We have grouped countries into regions and sub-regions based on standard geographical divisions,
also taking into account cultural, historical, language and other criteria. The next edition of
READIT should enable the user to 'zoom-in' on specific countries, provinces and states on the
map.
Click here for the current list of countries, sub-regions and regions.
How can my organisation / web site be added to the Global Action
Guide?
To be included in the list of 100s of links to sustainable development web
sites just send information about your site to us at: edtior@readit2002.net.
Why is this web site only in English?
When resources allow we hope to make the main page and other elements of
this site available in other languages. In the meantime, you can enter
information about your events in any language supported by European
characters. Remember also to indicated on the data entry form the working
languages for your event and list the web site pages for further information
about your event regardless of the languages used.
How long will events listed in READIT remain on-line?
We expect this site will be on-line for several years to come.
Events entered will remain listed unless you inform us by e-mail to post the
information for a limited period or to delete an event record. Remember
READIT is also used to find the results of past events - not just the list
of upcoming events.
What other modules are planned for READIT in the future?
We are working on ideas for additional elements to be added to this web site
in the future, such as a special section for youth and students and a fun
space for children to learn about sustainable development issues. Also in
the planning is a Sustainable Development Timeline which will enable new
activists to research the major landmarks in the history of the sustainable
development from 1972 to the present. Document sharing facilities and
on-line conference rooms might also be features of the future. If you would
like to help develop any of these ideas or have other suggestions please let
us know.
Disclaimer Notice and Copyright
The Environment & Development Resource Centre maintains this web site as
a public service to the sustainable development movement.
We aim for the service to be as up-to-date and accurate as possible. However, EDRC and its sponsors accept no responsibility or liability
whatsoever with regard to material on this site or for errors which may occur on this site or on linked external sites. The information
on this sight is provided by users themselves or acquired from other public information sources - web sites, newsletters, etc. If errors
are brought to our attention we will try to correct them.
© EDRC, 2002
Reproduction of the data contained on this site is authorised, save where
otherwise stated.
Where prior permission must be obtained for the reproduction or use of
textual and multimedia information (sound, images, software, etc.), such permission shall cancel the above mentioned general permission and any restrictions on use shall be indicated.
The name READIT: Rapid Environment And Development International
Timetable, the READIT logo, the type and subject pictographs, navigation ikons, and the READIT world map are the property of EDRC and may not be used or reproduced
without prior permission.
Contact Information
For further information or suggestions write to editor@readit2002.net.
TYPES OF ORGANISATIONS AND EVENTS
| UNS |
UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM |
EDT |
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING BODIES |
| IGO |
INT. INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGs |
FAR |
FARMER'S ORGANISATIONS |
| RGO |
REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGs |
FND |
FOUNDATIONS |
| EUR |
EUROPEAN UNION |
IPO |
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S ORGANISATIONS |
| GOV |
GOVERNMENTAL |
LAB |
LABOUR / TRADE UNIONS |
| LEG |
LEGISLATIVE |
NGO |
NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS |
| LOA |
LOCAL AUTHORITIES |
PRS |
PRESS / MEDIA |
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RLG |
RELIGIOUS GROUPS |
| COM |
COMPANIES / INDUSTRY |
RST |
RESEARCH, SCIENCE, TECH. INSTITUTES |
| CSO |
CONSUMER GROUPS |
WOM |
WOMEN'S ORGANISATIONS |
| CHO |
CHILDREN'S ORGANISATIONS |
YSO |
YOUTH / STUDENT ORGANISATIONS |
READIT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUBJECTS
| AID |
Aid / Development Assistance |
HAB |
Habitat / Housing / Cities |
| AGR |
Agriculture / Food |
HLH |
Health |
| AMA |
Amazonia |
HRI |
Human Rights / Minorities |
| AML |
Animal Welfare |
IND |
Indigenous Peoples |
| ANT |
Antarctica / Arctic |
ITC |
Information Tech. / Communications |
| BIO |
Biodivesity |
ISL |
Islands |
| BIT |
Biotechnolgy / Genetic Resources |
LAW |
Law / Justice |
| BUS |
Business / Industry |
LDC |
Least Developed Countries |
| CHE |
Chemicals |
L21 |
Local Agenda 21 |
| CHI |
Children |
MED |
Mediterranean |
| CIV |
Civil Society / NGOs |
MIG |
Migration / Refugees |
| CLI |
Climate |
MIN |
Mining |
| CON |
Consumers |
MEA |
Multilateral Environment Agreements |
| CAP |
Consumption & Production |
NAT |
Nature Conservation / Natural Resources |
| CUL |
Culture / Society |
NRE |
New and Renewable Energy |
| DAM |
Dams |
OCE |
Oceans & Seas |
| DEB |
Debt |
PEA |
Peace / Security |
| DEM |
Democracy / Participation |
POL |
Pollution |
| DES |
Deserts |
POP |
Population & Demography |
| DEV |
DEVELOPMENT |
POV |
Poverty |
| DRU |
Drugs |
RCY |
Recycling |
| EDU |
Education / Training |
REL |
Religion / Spiritual Values |
| EMD |
Emergencies / Disasters |
RIV |
Rivers / Inland Waterways |
| EMP |
Employment / Labour |
RUR |
Rural Development |
| ENE |
Energy |
SCI |
Science and Technology |
| ENV |
ENVIRONMENT |
TXL |
Textiles / Clothing |
| EIA |
Env./Sustainability Impact Assessment |
TRA |
Trade |
| EUE |
European Union / Enlargement |
TAR |
Transatlantic (EU-US) Relations |
| FAM |
Famine / Hunger |
TNC |
Transnational Corporations |
| FIN |
Finance and Investment |
TRP |
Transport |
| FIS |
Fishing |
TOU |
Tourism |
| FOR |
Forests |
WAS |
Wastes |
| FOI |
Freedom of Information |
WAT |
Water / Sanitation |
| GEN |
Gender / Women |
WET |
Wetlands |
| GEF |
Global Environment Facility |
WHA |
Whales / Whaling |
| GLO |
Globalisation |
WLD |
Wildlife |
| GPG |
Global Public Goods |
WSS |
World Summit on Sustainable Development |
| GOV |
Governance / Government |
YTH |
Youth / Students |
READIT REGIONS / SUB-REGIONS / COUNTRIES
AFRICA
Central Africa: Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe
East Africa: Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda
North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Tunisia
Southern Africa: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Reunion*, Saint Helena*, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
West Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Western Sahara*
ASIA
Central and West Asia: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
East Asia: China, Japan, Hong Kong* (China), Korea (North), Korea (South), Mongolia, Taiwan*
South Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, British Indian Ocean Territory, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
South East Asia: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor*, Vietnam
Middle East: Bahrain, Cyprus, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestinian Territory (Occupied)*, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
EUROPE
European Union: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Faeroe Islands* (DK), Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar* (UK), Greece, Greenland* (DK), Ireland (Republic of), Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
Rest of Europe (non-EU): Albania, Andorra, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria, Croatia (Hrvatska), Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Monaco, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Svalhard and Jan Mayen Islands* (Nor), Switzerland, Ukraine, Vatican City State (Holy See)*, Yugoslavia (Serbia/Montenegro)
NOTE: In the next edition of READIT Europe will be divided into 3 sub-regions: EU, Non-EU and Russia.
LATIN AMERICA
Brazil: Brazil
Caribbean: Anguilla*, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba*, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda*, Cayman Islands*, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinque*, Montserrat*, Netherlands Antilles*, Puerto Rico*, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands
Central America and Mexico: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama
South America (Rest of): Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)*, French Guaina*, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela
NORTH AMERICA
Canada: Canada
United States of America: USA
OCEANIA
Oceania: American Somoa*, Antarctica*, Australia, Christmas Island* (Australia), Cocos (Keeling) Island*, Cook Islands*, Fiji, Guam*, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, New Caledonia*, New Zealand, Norfolk Island*, Northern Mariana Islands*, Niue*, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Polynesia (French)*, Samoa, Solomon Islands, South Georgia And The Sandwich Islands*, Tokelau*, Tonga, Tuvalu*, Vanuatu
Wallis & Futuna Islands*
* not a UN Member State
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