Country: Cameroon Title: Cameroon: Training Local Communities in Marketing Number of the internship: 5000300603 Field of Studies: Marketing,

Management, IT, Rural Community Development, Health, Human Rights, Communication. Vocational Field: Agriculture, Agro-Economy, Web-Design, Language: English Number of Participants: 2 Classification of the internship in the development fields (Numbers): 8, 9, 11 Proposed by: Nnoko Ngaaje Harrison (Executive President - Ajesh) Ajemalebu Self Help (Ajesh) empowers rural communities to be self-sustaining and toreduce levels of poverty through methods promoting sustainable development. The organization works in the South West region of Cameroon, one of the two English-speaking regions of the country. The region offers a wide range of natural environments: the Atlantic Ocean, rainforests, mountains, streams, rivers and waterfalls, making itone of the most visited regions in Cameroon. The population is mainly engaged in food and cash crop production like cocoa, coffee, palm-oil cassava, plantain, maize, potatoes and various grains. Timber also plays an important role in the economy. Ajesh works with local and international NGOs such as Plan International, Reach Out and ICCO to foster sustainable agriculture in the region and also offers health care and infrastructural development to the population. The interns will support the fundraising activities of the NGO and will provide trainings in marketing for the local community. The workshops will be especially directed at women and youth. The goal is to increase the income of the people through a rise in sales. In order to do so, the interns will first carry out basic research about the existing marketing tools. The internship requires facilitation skills and knowledge of business management, as well as experience in web-based marketing. Basic research skills are also necessary. The Glen-participants should bring their own laptops for their internship. Ajeh employs around 8 staff members and volunteers. The Glen-interns will be provided with office space, accommodation and transportation. Through the people-centred approach of the organizations, the interns will be in constant contact with the local community. The European participants will also be joined by a local intern. The scheduled time for the internship is 3 months between July and September 2013. Training and seminars prior to the internship will be held in English. The tandem will be formed by a French participant and a German/Swiss participant.

Country: Ethiopia
Title: Conceptualizing a model green city Number of the internship: 5000300606 Field of Studies: Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Geography, Urban Management, Landscape Ecology, Landscape Planning and related fields Vocational field: Gardening, Landscape Planning, Landscape Architecture and related fields Language: English Number of Participants: 3 Classification of the internship in the development fields (Numbers): 8, 11, 13 Proposed by: Svane Bender-Kaphengst (Head of Africa Program, NABU) Lake Tana is the source of the Blue Nile and the largest lake in Ethiopia. Located in the north western Ethiopian Highlands, the area is rich with unique habitats like wetlands and remnant forests as well as a rich flora and fauna. The German-based Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) dedicates its work towards the conservation of natural habitats and the strengthening of civil society. One of its projects promotes the establishment of the Lake Tana UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (BR). To implement UNESCOs BR concept, the organization supports the sustainable use of the local natural resources in the area and promotes eco-tourism, natural product marketing and climate smart agriculture. The aim of this internship is to develop a concept and an action plan to support and promote green initiatives in the local town Bahir Dar in order to turn it into a green model city in Ethiopia. Interns will assess existing green initiatives, interactively conceptualize new options and create an action plan. They will also promote the project and communicate with relevant stakeholders. The GLENparticipants will keep track of their work by writing a report. Before leaving for Ethiopia, the interns will become familiar with the target area and the project structure at NABUs headquarter in Berlin. This internship requires experience in urban planning/management and in implementing local green initiatives. Ideally the interns also have knowledge in the area of tourism, waste and transport management. Skills in drafting project proposals, city master plans and business plans would be an asset. The GLENparticipants further need fluency in English, good communication skills and openmindedness. The interns should bring their own computers. The scheduled time for the internship is 3 months between August and October 2013. Training and seminars prior to the internship will be held in English. The team of GLEN-participants will be formed by a Czech participant, a French participant and a German/Swiss participant.

Country: Georgia Title: Georgia: Install a monitoring system for mammals in a natural reserve Number of the internship: 5000300610 Field of Studies: Geo-Informatics, Forestry, Biology, Zoology Vocational Field: Forestry, Game Keeper, GIS-expert Language: English, Russian, German Number of Participants: 2 Classification of the internship in the development fields (Numbers): 13 Proposed by: Giorgi Sulamanidze (Director of Admin Lagodekhi Protected Areas Administration) The Lagodekhi Reserve located in Kakheti, eastern Georgia, on the border to Azerbaijan, is one of the oldest preserved natural landscapes in Georgia. Almost one fourth of Georgias flora, up to 1500 species, can be found in this relatively small area of only 25 000 hectares. The Protected Area offers good opportunities for nature-based tourism and environmental education and a wide range of recreational activities. As a result of the Soviet Unions collapse and the transition from a planned to a market economy, the region has suffered economically from the disruption of established trade patterns and rapidly decreasing production. As a result, the unemployment rate is high in Kakheti. Credit, investment and training are needed to stimulate the economy. The decayed agricultural infrastructure lends itself to subsistence rather than commercial agriculture. The Lagodekhi Reserve offers an opportunity to attract tourism to the region and create jobs and income. The main goal of this internship is to plan and implement a monitoring system for mammal species in the Lagodekhi Reserve. Interns will evaluate what kind of system would be adequate for the reserve, plan and hold trainings for the rangers on how to use the system. Furthermore, they will create manuals for rangers on how to collect information on other kinds of species. For these tasks, interns need knowledge about animals and experience in related field work as well as knowledge in GIS and database management. The ability to handle maps and GPS are an asset. The GLEN-participants should be in good shape physically and motivated to work outdoors. If possible, interns are encouraged to bring their own computers. A local intern will join them. The scheduled time for the internship is 3 months between July and October 2013. Training and seminars prior to the internship will be held in English. The tandem will be formed by a French participant and by a German/Swiss participant.

Country: Ghana Title: Encourage young people to become environmental watchdogs Number of the internship: 5000300611 Field of Studies: Environmental Studies, Education, Youth Work Vocational field: Environment-related, Youth Work Language: English Number of Participants: 3 Classification of the internship in the development fields (Numbers): 2, 6, 13 Proposed by: Ebenezer Parditey (CEO, Embracing Hidden Talents Network) The Embracing Hidden Talents Network (EHTN) works in two main locations in Ghana: the Weija Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, and the Ahanta West District in the Western Region. People in both regions live mostly from fishing, farming, stone quarrying and tourism. Educational levels among the villagers are generally low and the average income is less than two US dollars a day. Recently, teenage pregnancies, prostitution, HIV/AIDS, airborne diseases and environmental pollution have been on the rise. The communities have little health or educational facilities. In order to combat some of these challenges, EHTN offers workshops to create awareness about human rights and environmental issues. It aims to empower communities through educational support and health care services. The organisation also promotes education for females and anti- child labour strategies and produces television documentaries to encourage intercultural relationships and good moral practices. The GLEN-participants will get involved in the environmental section of EHTN. As a first step before arriving in Ghana, interns will research the benefits of waste management and its effects on small communities in order to better analyse the situation once they are on site. They will then hold workshops in schools based on their findings. The goal of these workshops is to motivate young people to become environmental watchdogs along their beaches and to separate and reuse waste. A local intern might join the GLEN-participants. The interns will also teach children about the possible spread of diseases. If successful, this pilot project will be extended to other communities. Interns require an environmental studies background or experience in environmental awareness research or campaigning. Experience in social work or journalism with a focus on environmental awareness projects is also welcome. The scheduled time for the internship is 3 months between July and September 2013. Training and seminars prior to the internship will be held in English. The team of GLEN-participants will be formed by a Slovenian participant, a French participant and a German/Swiss participant.

Country: India
Title: India: A Forum on Ecology and Environment Number of the internship: 5000300614 Field of Studies: Environmental studies, Environmental conservation, Pedagogy, Education, Communication Language: English Number of Participants: 2 Classification of the internship in the development fields (Numbers): 2, 8, 13 Proposed by: Johny Jose (Director Don Bosco College) The Don Bosco College provides higher education in Angadikadavu in the Kannur district of northern Kerala, India. The region is green with its rainforests, coffee and tea plantations. Rice, coconuts and different types of spices are also grown in the Kannur district. A large part of the population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture. However, the ecological integrity of the region is threatened by logging and mining, which lead to water scarcity and landslides. The Don Bosco College aims to play an active role in educating and sensitizing their students and the community on issues related to environmental protection. The GLEN-participants will assist in turning the college into a forum for exchange and learning on climate and environment. Before starting their awareness raising activities, the interns will study the environmental risks in the area and elaborate actions plans on how to avoid environmental damage. They will then try to develop and implement environmental conservation projects in collaboration with Don Bosco students. The Don Bosco college offers the GLEN-participants accommodation and meals in their residence. The organization also gives provides a workspace with computers. Due to their work at the college, the interns will enjoy constant contact with the local youth. This internship requires fluency in English and an outgoing personality. Experience in environmental conservation activities is desirable. Interns should also bring teaching skills and experience with informal learning. The scheduled time for the internship is 3 months between August and October 2013. Training and seminars prior to the internship will be held in English. The tandem will be formed by a French participant and a German/Swiss participant.

Country: India
Title: India: Organic Farming and Environmental Education Number of the internship: 5000300615 Field of Studies: Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, Agro-Ecology, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Conservation Vocational field: Organic Farming, Education Language: English Number of Participants: 2 Classification of the internship in the development fields (Numbers): 1, 8, 13 Proposed by: Visuvasam Gnana Fidelis (Secretary SIMCODESS) In the territory between the Palani and Sirumalai Hills in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, agriculture is the main occupation of the inhabitants. Over the past years, the area has seen environmental degradation which puts the livelihood of people at risk. As a result, migration to the cities has increased. The Sirumalai Evergreen Multipurpose Community Development Society (SIMCODESS) offers the people of the region environmental education to halt these developments. They put emphasis on organic farming and bio-fertilizers. Besides trainings on sustainable agriculture, SIMCODESS also gives out micro-credits and offers education in order to integrate marginalized groups into society. The interns will support the organizations daily work with special focus on training rural communities in setting up organic manure compost centres and developing samples of bio-fertilizers. Therefore, they will analyze the local agricultural practises and then organize workshops and support farmers to develop plans on the use of bio-fertilizers. The GLEN-participants will also be invited occasionally to teach environmental issues in local schools. The organization offers the interns a working space, internet access and accommodation. Most importantly, participants should have knowledge of sustainable and organic farming techniques. Furthermore, they should have experience with biofertilizers, manure-preparation and compost centres. Teaching skills are also welcome. The interns should be outgoing and enjoy working with people. The scheduled time for the internship is 3 months between August and October 2013. Training and seminars prior to the internship will be held in English. The tandem will be formed by a French participant and a German/Swiss participant.

Country: Ukraine
Title: Ukraine: Showing the value of green spaces in the city of Lviv Number of the internship: 5000300631 Field of Studies: Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development, Sociology, Economy, Education Vocational Field: Communication, Administration, PR Language: English, Ukrainian, Polish, Russian Number of Participants: 2 Classification of the internship in the development fields (Numbers): 4, 12, 13 Proposed by: Oleksandr Zavadovych (Park director, Znesinnya) Lviv, close to the Polish border, is one of the cultural centers of Ukraine. The city is also famous for its eleven universities. The hilly green landscape and its historical city centre make Lviv one of the countrys main tourist destinations. However, the tourism sector has been affected by the global financial crisis. Due to the EU integration process ecological awareness and environmental issues are on the rise in the country opening space for sustainable tourism, environmental education and green technologies. The organization Znesinnya is responsible for the protection, preservation and regulated development of the old historical and picturesque district of Lviv which is on the UNESCO world heritage list. The creation of the Znesinnya Regional Landscape Park reflects the goal to enhance peoples appreciation of the natural, historical and cultural environment of the city. Therefore, the park combines tourism with environmental protection, education and monitoring tasks. On average, 800 000 people visit the park every year. Interns will help the organization in boosting the recognition of the importance of the park and green areas in general. In order to do so, interns will work on showing the economic value of the park by turning tourist attraction, recreational offer, aesthetic value, health, educational and scientific benefit as well as its political good into numbers. The interns will also make recommendations and promote the park to different stakeholders (city officials, business people, public). The GLEN-participants will also start environmental volunteering projects in the city. This internship requires experience in economic analysis and ecosystem valuation (cost-benefit, contingent valuation, hedonic pricing, etc.). The participants should be familiar with the concepts and global trends of urban green. Good research, communication, and analytical skills are also necessary. Experience with PR and media relations as well as working with volunteers are desirable. The scheduled time for the internship is 3 months between August and October 2013. Training and seminars prior to the internship will be held in English. The tandem will be formed by a French participant and a German/Swiss participant.

Country: South Africa Title: Multi-tasking at ABALIMI social empowerment through organic urban micro-farms Number of the internship: 5000300623 Field of Studies: Journalism, Photojournalism, Urban Planning, Applied Computer Science, Mapping, Geography, Public Relations, Communication, Human Resource Management, Multimedia, Logistics, Librarian, Agriculture, Horticulture Vocational Field: Journalism, Photojournalism, IT, Logistics, Librarian, Agriculture, Horticulture Language: English Number of Participants: 2 Classification of the internship in the development fields (Numbers): 11, 12, 13 Proposed by: Alice Le Gal and Hanna Niklasz (GLEN-interns 2012, Abalimi Bezekhaya) The Cape Flats of Cape Town, South Africa, are largely populated by economic refugees from previous Apartheid homelands. The number of new arrivals in Cape Town is officially estimated to be 1200 families per month. Between 30 and 40 per cent of Cape Town inhabitants are unemployed. Abalimi Bezekhaya (AB) which means farmers of home - works to empower disadvantaged people in this area through urban gardening and micro-farming projects. AB attempts to alleviate poverty and create self-employment by growing food using organic methods and planting native flora at home and in community gardens. Backyard and community allotment gardening provides an affordable way to produce food for a family, but also the opportunity for small businesses to enter the market. The main task of the interns will be to complete and publish the organization's newsletter which allows them to get to know all different programs of AB. However, according to their talents and interests, they are also invited to plan and implement their own projects and participate in existing ones. Their tasks can include any of the following: crisis and problem solving, systems development, marketing, driving and deliveries, monitoring, data collection, administration support, research to increase yields, adapting various planting methods and report writing in short: interns should be prepared to do whatever is necessary to support the work of Abalimi. Above all, AB expects interns to be flexible, independent and open-minded. GLEN-participants need a very high level of English language skills and a driving license to participate in this project. Interns should also have good command of computers and experience in data processing, public relations and possibly fundraising. Project planning and management aptitude and/or skills are essential. Finally, interns should have experience in organic gardening. The scheduled time for the internship is 3 months between July and September 2013. Training and seminars prior to the internship will be held in English. The tandem will be formed by a French participant and a German/Swiss participant.

Country: South Africa

Title: Supporting environmental sustainability in Cape Town Number of the internship: 5000300624 Field of Studies: Environmental Studies, Biology, Urban Development, Economics, Geography, Communications, International Studies, Urban Agriculture, Social/Community Development Language: English Number of Participants: 2 Classification of the internship in the development fields (Numbers): 11, 12, 13 Proposed by: Stephen Granger (Head of Programs, Environmental Resource Management) With a population of 3.4 million, Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa. The herbal biodiversity of its surroundings is so high, that the Cape Region is specified as of one of the world's six Floral Kingdoms. Founded in 1997, the Environmental Resource Management Department's (ERMD) task is to lead the implementation of the City's Integrated Metropolitan Environmental Policy (IMEP) and adhere to the principles of environmental sustainability. Cape Town has committed itself to a range of sustainability targets linked to the UNEP Urban Environmental Accords. The department focuses on fourth main issues: Biodiversity, Energy and Climate Change, Coastal Zone Management and Environmental Education and Training. The interns will support the work of the ERM department as research assistants (internet research, interviews and field visits) in all four focus areas of the department. The GLEN-participants will also work on developing a sustainable city programme, which focuses on building resilience (both social and through healthy ecosystems) as well as promoting community wellbeing. Further potential projects for the interns will be preparing the World Design Capital period of 2014, preparing the bid for Cape Town to host the Biological Diversity COP 13 in 2016 and working on the Climate Smart Cape Town campaign. Interns should be interested and engaged in the following topics: biodiversity, climate change, renewable energy, eco-mobility and community wellbeing. The participants should also possess openness, research, analytical and presentation skills and experience in the field of urban environmentalism. They should be able to work autonomously. Some knowledge of conducting social surveys would be an advantage. The scheduled time for the internship is 3 months between July and October 2013. Training and seminars prior to the internship will be held in English. The tandem will be formed by a French participant and a German/Swiss participant.

Country: South Africa

Title: Teaching energy-efficient technologies Number of the internship: 5000300622 Field of Studies: Energy Conservation Studies, Engineering, (Organic) Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Computer Science Vocational Field: Organic Gardening, IT Language: English, Xhosa and Afrikaans (not essential but useful) Number of Participants: 2 Classification of the internship in the development fields (Numbers): 2, 12, 13 Proposed by: Louise Vaughan (Field Area Manager, SFL) Soil for Life (SFL) aims to significantly improve the economic and nutritional status of individuals and communities living in poverty in the Cape Town area. They do this by educating and training people in low-input, organic food gardening using water wisely, and applying low-cost, environment-friendly technologies in order to maximize the production of vegetables, fruits and herbs. SFL also runs trainings on income generating skills and environmental protection. Interns are required to support SFL in promoting more energy-efficient, environment-friendly standards. This will involve doing an assessment of opportunities for environmental efficiency in the region. Interns will then offer workshops on simple energy-saving tricks and technologies (solar cooking, recycling, compost power technologies, vertical gardening etc.) that both SLF and the people in the township can use. Another project interns will be involved in is reducing SFLs administrative red tape by streamlining their monitoring and evaluation process and creating a database. The main task of this project will be piloting culturally sensitive monitoring and evaluation tools in the townships with SFL trainees. The GLEN-participants will then detail the findings in a report. Experience in working with or studying energy conservation and/or recycling technologies, engineering, building, environmental science and training are required. Further, an understanding of community-building processes and ways to effectively communicate with a diverse array of people from different cultural backgrounds is necessary. The internship also requires IT-knowledge and skills in databasing, data capturing, research, monitoring and evaluation. It would be useful for the interns to bring their own computer. The scheduled time for the internship is 3 months between August and October 2013. Training and seminars prior to the internship will be held in English. The tandem will be formed by a French participant and a German/Swiss participant.