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12th International Poster Session Conference
ECOSYSTEMS, ORGANISMS, INNOVATIONS-12 (including distant participation)

EEIU 2009 Annual Report (3 February 2010)

Mombasa chapter develops new website.
ecoethics-kenya.org

EEIU 2008 Annual Report - The Eco Ethics International Union celebrates the 10th year of its Existence. (16 February 2008)

EEIU 2007 Annual Report (15 February 2008)

EEIU Ukraine, Report from EEIU Fellow Dr. Nataliya N. Tereshchenko (December 2006)

Dr. Brian Marcotte Steps Down as Co-Director of the Eco-Ethics International Union and Co-Editor-in-Chief of Ethics in Science and Environmental Politics (24 October 2006)

Translated Excerpt from EEIU Fellow Academician of NAS of Ukraine Prof. Dr. Sc. Yuvenaly P. Zaitsev (June 2006)

EEIU 2005 Annual Report (12 April 2006)

EEIU Brochures: Forthcoming Hindi Translation (31 March 2006)

Statement from the EEIU Presidency (27 April 2005)

EEIU Annual Report for 2004 (27 January 2005)

EEIU News: September 2004 (02 September 2004)

EEIU Refutes Hackers' Emails (29 June 2004; Reissued May 26, 2005)

In appreciation... EEIU Local Components recognised (18 December 2003)

EEIU Annual Report for 2003 (9 December 2003)

For additional updated Union information, please consult EEIU NEW LINKS

Also visit the EEIU NEWS ARCHIVES: (Aug — Dec 2002; Jan — Jun 2003)

Report, February 2010

EEIU 2009 Annual Report

Report, February 2009

The Eco Ethics International Union celebrates the 10th year of its Existence.


EEIU 2008 Annual Report

Report, February 2008

EEIU 2007 Annual Report

Please view the report to learn more about the EEIU and various activities that took place within the last year.

Report, December 2006

EEIU Ukraine Winter Activities

Based on the Council of Young Scientists at the A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of Southern Seas, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (IBSS NASU), from 27-30 November 2006 the III All-Ukrainian school seminar "Ukrainian science and the ecological safety of the Sea of Azov 'the Black Sea area' 2006" for young scientists was organized at the IBSS Institute in Sevastopol, Ukraine. The event[base ']s primarily foci of presentation and discussion were ecological problems and ecological ethics. The EEIU brochure by Otto Kinne was offered to the participants. Doctor Nataliya N. Tereshchenko presented the paper "Main ideas and theses of eco-ethics", after which the following questions were considered:
  1. Objective pre-conditions for origin of the new ethics conception: eco-ethics
  2. The EEIU as global instrument for forming, popularizing and practicing the ideas of eco-ethics
  3. Main tasks and aims of the EEIU
  4. Structure and functions of the EEIU
  5. Differences between ecological ethics and traditional ethics
  6. Basic theses of eco-ethics
  7. Conception of steady development and eco-ethics

The paper was well received, and active discussion on the above followed its presentation.

The event conveners report a successful seminar.

Prepared by:
Coordinator of EEIU in Ukraine, EEIU Fellow Dr. Nataliya N. Tereshchenko

Dr. Brian Marcotte Steps Down as Co-Director of the Eco-Ethics International Union and Co-Editor-in-Chief of Ethics in Science and Environmental Politics

Oldendorf/Luhe, Germany, 24 October 2006. Dr. Brian M. Marcotte, Co-Director of the Eco-Ethics International Union (EEIU) and Co-Editor-In-Chief of the e-journal Ethics in Science and Environmental Politics (ESEP), announced last week that he has stepped down from these positions. Dr. Howard I. Browman has been named sole Director, with EEIU activities continuing under his guidance. Dr. Browman also becomes Editor-in-Chief of ESEP.

Dr. Marcotte, who has led the EEIU alongside Dr. Browman since March 2005, will continue to be associated with Union activities as a private individual, with plans to reach out to American youth as an advocate for eco-ethical principles. Dr. Marcotte continues as founder and principal of The Collegium (www.collegium.org), a group of like-minded intellectuals focusing on epistemology and the distribution of educational materials on a wide variety of themes.

In addition to the foundation of the EEIU-USA as a North American affiliate of the EEIU, projects undertaken during Dr. Marcotte's leadership include a Hindi translation of the core eco-ethics materials, an "Eco-Ethics Toolkit" for practitioners in the field (in development), and an essay contest for graduate students in the world[base ']s top universities (in development).

EEIU Director Dr. Browman commended Marcotte's efforts on behalf of the Union. "The EEIU thanks Dr. Marcotte for his extensive efforts and unflagging enthusiasm throughout his tenure with the organization. Under his stewardship, significant contacts for future development have been initiated in the USA and Europe. With the foundation of the EEIU-USA, the Union's philosophy and goals can be taken to Americans. Brian's service as Founder and President of the EEIU-USA will be a lasting benefit for the entire Union. On behalf of the EEIU community, I extend my thanks and appreciation for his outstanding vision and commitment."

EEIU Coordinator Mary Batson commented, "Thanks to Dr. Marcotte, the Union has a solid foundation from which to continue outreach across North America, where we are committed to stepping up the EEIU's important work. Dr. Marcotte's efforts provided a key impetus in bringing the Union across the Atlantic; we wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

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June 2006, EEIU Headquarters ⇑

Translated Excerpt, Chapter 7, Possibilities and ways of the rehabilitation of the Black Sea ecosystem (pp 161-165), in: 'An Introduction on the Black Sea Ecology' (Odessa, "Even", 2006, 224 p., Russian; Production and publication supported by the UNEP-GEF Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project, Istanbul, Turkey; Tel. 90.212.310 29 23, Fax 90.212.227 99 33)

by EEIU Fellow Academician of NAS of Ukraine Prof. Dr. Sc. Yuvenaly P. Zaitsev (Email: yu.zaitsev@paco.net)

"Some wise man said that knowledge has to be put in action; understanding within the mind is useless, if it does not connect to moral obligations. When a man stays alone with Nature, it is only his/her personal knowledge, persuasion and ethical principles which determine his/her decisions and formulate rules of his/her behaviour in relation to Nature. Reasoning about it, the well-known ecologist and philosopher O. Kinne (Kinne, 1997) underlines that man, as a species, is not the centre of the Universe. It is only one species among millions of other species and is a part of the life process [^] exactly as a dolphin, a mouse or a virus. Over millions of years life on Earth has evolved, having been tied up with biological species by the most compact way into balanced ecological systems. Species, even such a one as Homo sapiens, are not able to survive in themselves [per se] separately from ecosystems, parts of which they are and to live in which they have been adapting with thousands of previous generations. We shall be severely punished, if we are not able to establish new equilibrated relations between our modern life and Nature, as O. Kinne considers.

To contribute to the dissemination of ethical principles and persuasions in relation to Nature in the midst of specialists and nature-users, especially among the young generation, Professor Otto Kinne (Germany) and Academician Gennady Grigorievich Polikarpov (Ukraine) founded the Eco-Ethics International Union in 1998 under the device 'Humanity can survive only with a new concept of ethics: eco-ethics'. At present EEIU has hundreds of members in tens of countries of the world and is open for all persons sharing its views and principles. Addressed membership applications are welcome to the following address:

EEIU Headquarters, EEIU President Prof. Otto Kinne
Nordbünte 23 & 25, Oldendorf/Luhe, Germany
Fax: +49 4132-8883; Email: eeiu@eeiu.org

EEIU General Office, Vice-President Prof. Gennady Polikarpov,
Institute of Biology Of South Seas, National Academy of Sciences, 2,
Nakhimov Prospekt, Sevastopol, 99011 Ukraine
Fax: +380 692 553578; E-mail: g_polikarpov@mail.ru

(pp 163-164)


L to R: NAS Academicians, Professors, & Drs of Biol Sc: EEIU Fellow Acad. Prof. Yuvenaly P Zaitsev (Odessa), Acad. Prof. V. I. Monchenko (Kyiv) and EEIU Vice President Gennady G. Polikarpov (Sevastopol)
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12 April 2006, EEIU Headquarters ⇑

EEIU 2005 Annual Report

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Welcome to 2006! This new year promises to be an exciting one for the Union, as we expand into new regions and explore cutting edge methods of outreach and advocacy. Viewed from a business standpoint, 2005 was a spectacular year, bringing new leaders and growth in local components around the world. In the field, scientific progress quickened. Awareness soared. Expenses edged up only marginally. Advocacy efforts impacted environmental policy in multiple regions. Borders were crossed in cooperative projects in ways the Union had never before explored.

But the EEIU is not a business. And despite all these successes, we saw another year slip past without achieving a sustainable balance between nature and humanity. Kyoto took effect, but key countries remain non-committal at best. Many of the world's wealthiest countries' environmental policies continue to set index scores as the least sustainable. Natural disasters struck repeatedly, capturing public attention briefly and sparking hope that the tipping point had been reached, but the momentary interest passed as quickly as the media coverage, and little significant progress was made.

To promote the paradigm shift necessary for developing this balance within our societies, we must continue to lead by promoting public awareness and increased dialogue, involvement at all levels, and personal change.

Through volunteers and staff working in more than 80 regions worldwide, the EEIU provides a diverse network for environmentally concerned individuals. We have made steps toward reaching our goals - but there are many more to be taken. Join us as we enter 2006 fully committed to building a new house for humanity.

You are cordially invited to join the Union as a Member. Please support our efforts!

Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Otto Kinne, EEIU President

Acad. Prof. Dr. Gennady Polikarpov, EEIU Vice President

Download EEIU 2005 Annual Report

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31 March 2006, EEIU Headquarters ⇑

EEIU Brochures: Forthcoming Hindi Translation

A Hindi translation of the EEIU brochure will be published and available for distribution in May 2006. Many thanks to team members Prof. Frank Southworth and Prof. A. L. Bhatia for assisting in developing this text.

Union brochures are currently available in Chinese, English, French, German, Indonesian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish and Swahili.

Proposals for additional translations are welcome; please contact the EEIU Coordinator if you are interested in volunteering your services.

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27 April 2005, EEIU Headquarters ⇑

New statement from the EEIU Presidency

Effective immediately, Mary Batson, formerly of Hamburg, Germany, will continue her work as EEIU Coordinator from her new home in New York. This is an important and delightful decision reached between the Union President and Mary. Details of her work are presently being discussed.

Professor Dr. Dr. h. c. Otto Kinne, EEIU President
&
Academician Professor Dr. Gennady G. Polikarpov, EEIU Vice President

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Statement from the EEIU Coordinator

Greetings one and all! I am eager to continue my work with the Union under the leadership of EEIU Directors Dr. Howard I. Browman and Dr. Brian Marcotte, as we strive together to reach the objectives set at the Union's foundation. I am very happy to be back with the EEIU 'family', and look forward to working with each and every one of you in our efforts to fulfill the Union's mission as originally envisioned by Professors Kinne and Polikarpov.

Mary Batson
EEIU Coordinator
Email: mbatson@int-res.com
Fax: 49 1212 5 183 743 10

27 January 2005, EEIU Headquarters ⇑

Eco-Ethics International Union
Annual Report for 2004

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Welcome to a New Year and new opportunities for the expansion of the Eco-Ethics International Union (EEIU)! The year 2005 promises to be an exciting one, as the message of eco-ethics continues to spread around the globe.

In order to promote the necessary paradigm shift which will lead to general acceptance and observance of the concepts and theses of eco-ethics within our societies, in 2005 we must continue to lead by promoting public awareness and increased dialogue, governmental and non-governmental involvement at all levels, and personal change. Many thanks for your previous and continued efforts; we are happy to share in this challenge with you!

This report addresses the following points:

  1. EEIU Chapters
  2. EEIU Members
  3. EEIU Brochures
  4. EEIU Staff Changes
  5. EEIU Communication
  6. EEIU in Brief
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(1) EEIU Chapters

The Union continues to spark worldwide interest — this year 16 new Chapters joined the EEIU family:

Welcome aboard! As EEIU Chapter Chairs and Members, you have a tremendous capacity for change in your respective locations, as well as a responsibility to share the scientific and philosophical findings you will be exposed to via the EEIU. Remember that EEIU Headquarters (HQ) and General Office (GO) are here to support you in all ways possible.

(2) EEIU Members

The Union family continues to flourish: membership in 2004 passed the 1200 mark. The online registration form continues in popularity — since going 'live' in 2003, over 90% of our registrations have arrived via this channel. To secure the transmitted information of Members, additional data protection measures have been taken on the web site, offering a secure and convenient method of registration.

Welcome one and all, and the best of luck in your endeavours for the EEIU! You are an important building block for the Union, and we appreciate your support and efforts in spreading the concepts and theses of eco-ethics among your contacts.

(3) EEIU Brochures

A Hindi translation was begun by Prof. A. L. Bhatia, Chair of EEIU Jaipur (India). We look forward to offering this new outreach possibility in the near future. Special thanks go to John Austin (Production Director, Inter-Research) for technical assistance in producing the brochures.

Note: Additional translations are needed and proposals are welcomed. If you are interested in assisting, please contact the Coordinator.

(4) EEIU Staff Changes

The Union was sorry to say goodbye to two part-time administrative assistants: Marianne Hiller and Kirsten Schween. Thank you, Marianne and Kirsten, for all your hard work in 2004. We wish you both the best as you move on.

Appreciation is extended to Administrative Director Helga Witt and the entire Inter-Research staff for their invaluable assistance and support on Union projects and development. Special thanks to Nate Russell, Inter-Research Web-master, for his assistance on the Union web pages.

(5) EEIU Communication

Many thanks to the Chapter Chairs who filed activity reports with HQ in 2004:

We encourage Chapters and Members to share news of their projects, best practices, fundraising successes and general information of interest to Union affiliates via our web pages, the EEIU listserv, and direct contact. This is a much-needed service for new Chapters and Members, who can benefit greatly from your combined expertise.

(6) EEIU in Brief

New Offices — Thanks to the continued support of Inter-Research, EEIU Headquarters moved up the street to Nordbuente 28 in June. The new offices allow for our intended future growth and expansion. Thank you for making this possible, Inter-Research! If you are in the Oldendorf/Luhe area, we invite you to stop by to tour the offices, where fresh coffee or tea is only a moment away.

In September EEIU Headquarters was happy to welcome Member Sellu Mawundu for a visit. Sellu shared his plans for development in Sierra Leone after he completes his studies in Germany.

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In an effort to keep our records current, we ask that you please update your contact information as changes occur. If you have not previously done so, please provide us with a current e-mail address at which you can be easily reached, as an increasing amount of EEIU matters are handled electronically.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in 2004 and please accept our best wishes for the New Year. We look forward to increased communication and activity as we work together to further develop the EEIU!

Yours sincerely,

Otto Kinne
EEIU President
E-mail: kinne@int-res.com

Gennady Polikarpov
EEIU Vice President
E-mail: ggp@iur.sebastopol.ua

Mary Batson
EEIU Coordinator
E-mail: mbatson@int-res.com

02 September 2004, EEIU Headquarters ⇑

EEIU News: September 2004

Greetings one and all!

Once again, August has shown exciting growth for the Eco-Ethics International Union, thanks to the efforts and endeavors of Union Affiliates around the globe.

In the last month, we welcomed new Members from Denmark, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya and Pakistan. Three new Chapters were founded in Srinagar, India (Chair: Dr. Zafar Shahdad Khan); Lahore, Pakistan (Chair: Mr. Sayyed Hossein Shah); and Multan, Pakistan (Chair: Mr. Ayub Sajid). We anticipate much growth and involvement in these locations; activities have begun and Chapter membership is developing rapidly!

EEIU's publication organ Ethics in Science and Environmental Politics offered 3 new works:

For these and other contents, visit www.esep.de/journals/esep/contents.html.

A new home page for ESEP went online August 25th — and we're anxiously watching our Web stats to see how readers like the page. Special thanks to Webmaster Nate Russell for his creative talents in designing the new look. Please take a look at your convenience — feedback would be appreciated!

ESEP's most-viewed publications for August were:

Direct links to these popular articles are provided on ESEP's home page (www.esep.de).

On the 17th the annual award ceremony of the International Ecology Institute (ECI) took place. The 2004 ECI Prize Winner in marine ecology was Bo Barker Joergensen, of the Max-Planck-Institut for Marine Microbiology, Bremen, Germany, who spoke briefly about his work on anoxic ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles. The 2004 IRPE Prize Winner in marine ecology was Markus Weinbauer, Villefranche-sur-mer, France. ECI was honored with the presence of the distinguished winners of 2004 and the 2003 ECI Prize Winner, Dr. Jonathan J. Cole, who was unable to attend the 2003 ceremony, as well as many colleagues from the Max-Planck-Institut, the Chair of the ECI jury, EEIU Founding Member and Fellow Prof. Dr. Victor Smetacek, and several local dignitaries.

The month ended with a bang, as the EEIU celebrated the 81st birthday of Founder/President Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Otto Kinne. Happy Birthday, Prof. Kinne — we wish you all the best in the coming year.

We look forward to a September full of activity and progress, as our efforts are sped by the invigorating winds of autumn that begin to sweep across northern Germany.

Best regards,

Mary Batson
EEIU Coordinator

29 June 2004 (Reissued May 26, 2005), EEIU Headquarters ⇑

EEIU Refutes Hackers' Emails

To all EEIU Affiliates:

As you may remember, just a few weeks ago we posted a warning notice on the Union list-serv about fake emails and spam that appear to be sent from the Union's various email addresses.

Approximately 2-3 weeks ago, hackers sent a major wave of emails around the world in support of various anti-social elements, including neo-Nazi movements and so on. We became aware of this only accidentally, when some of the messages were refused and bounced back to the real EEIU address. Other German companies' and organisations' addresses were also used as headers for these messages.

These messages were sent using a false heading; they appear to be from the EEIU, but they are not. Given the destructive content of these messages, we felt it necessary to issue an additional statement refuting any such connections on the part of the EEIU.

The EEIU has no affiliations with such organisations or movements. We do not support, in any way, their ideas and philosophies, and renounce any efforts made by such organisations in the name of the EEIU.

Unfortunately, there is little to nothing we can do (technologically) to prevent this from happening — and at this point, there is also little legal recourse.

We simply ask Union members to be aware of this, and if you receive such an email, please let us know, so a disclaimer may be posted on our site. Also, if you know of friends who have received such mails, who might not be on the EEIU list-serv, please let them know that these are false representations and do not in any way represent the Union and the concepts and theses of eco-ethics.

We will continue to research preventative methods and do all we can to block further occurrences and protect the information of Union members.

18 December 2003, EEIU Headquarters ⇑

In appreciation... EEIU Local Components Recognised

    In appreciation...

    EEIU Chapters, Task Forces
    and Youth Groups that regularly
    conduct EEIU activities and report
    this in their Chapter web pages are
    greatly appreciated. This sharing of
    information is essential to the spirit
    of eco-ethics and to the achievement
    of Union objectives.

    In recognition of their contributions
    and exemplary efforts in the past year,
    through eco-ethical activities, reporting,
    assisting on brochure translations, and
    so on, the Local Components listed below
    are currently being awarded desk-top
    versions of the newly designed EEIU Flag.

    On behalf of the EEIU and all those who
    benefit from your eco-ethical efforts:

    THANK YOU!!!

    — The EEIU Team


Our newly designed flag!
EEIU Antarctica Chapter, Chair Dr. Sergei Gulin

EEIU Sao Paulo/Brazil Chapter, Chair Prof. Adir Janete Godoy dos Santos

EEIU Rio de Janeiro/Brazil Chapter, Chair Prof. Dr. Luiz Pinguelli Rosa

EEIU Bamenda/Cameroon Chapter, Chair Mr. Godwin Numfor

EEIU Cameroon Ozone Club/Cameroon Chapter, Chair Mr. Damien Mbarga

EEIU Valdivia/Chile Chapter, Chair Dr. Sandor Mulsow

EEIU Qingdao/China Chapter, Chair Dr. Wuchang Zhang

EEIU Ghana REDEF/Ghana Chapter, Chair Mr. Denis W. Aheto

EEIU Uttaranchal SAVE/India Chapter, Chair Mr. Fredrick Smetacek, Jr.

EEIU Jakarta/Indonesia Chapter, Chair Dr. Zainal Arifin

EEIU North Sumatra/Indonesia Chapter, Chair Mr. Firman Sinaga

EEIU Tehran/Iran Chapter, Chair Ms. Haleh Khodadadi

EEIU Mombasa/Kenya Chapter, Chair Mr. Okeyo Benards

EEIU Nairobi/Kenya Chapter, Chair Mr. Douglas M. Arege

EEIU CYEO Chisinau/Moldova Chapter, Chair Ms. Nina Streapan

EEIU Layyah/Pakistan Eco-Club Chapter, Chair Prof. Akram Mirani

EEIU Iloilo/Philippines Chapter, Chair Mr. Romeo D. Caturao

EEIU Constanta Youth Group, Chair Prof. Carmen Bucovala

EEIU Crimea Chapter, Chair Dr. Igor Polikarpov

EEIU Sevastopol 1 Chapter, Chair Ms. Ludmilla Marchukova

9 December 2003, EEIU Headquarters ⇑

Eco-Ethics International Union
Annual Report for 2003

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Welcome to a New Year and new opportunities for the expansion of the Eco-Ethics International Union (EEIU)! The year 2004 promises to be an exciting one, with many projects underway to spread eco-ethics concepts and theses. In the past year, the Union has almost doubled in size, both numerically and structurally. The message of eco-ethics is getting out — and proving ever more welcome as ongoing climate changes create an increasingly receptive audience.

However, we should not let mere numbers distract us from the true mission of this organisation. In order to bring real eco-ethical change to our societies, in 2004 we must continue to lead this charge by promoting public awareness and increased dialogue, top-down and bottom-up involvement, and personal change. Many thanks for your previous and continued efforts; we are happy to share in this challenge with you!

This report addresses the following points:

  1. EEIU Chapters
  2. EEIU Fellows
  3. EEIU Members
  4. EEIU New Media Outreach
  5. EEIU Fundraising
  6. EEIU Brochures
  7. EEIU Staff Expansions
  8. EEIU Projects: Call for Volunteers
  9. EEIU Communication
  10. EEIU Details
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(1) EEIU Chapters
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EEIU Local Components are appearing at an amazing rate — this year 29 new Chapters, Youth Groups and Task Forces joined the 42 formed since the Union's 1998 foundation:

Welcome aboard! As EEIU Chapter Chairs and Members, you have a tremendous capacity for change in your respective locations. Be courageous in your efforts, and remember that we are here to support you in all ways possible.

(2) EEIU Fellows
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EEIU President Prof. Dr. Otto Kinne and Vice President Prof. Dr. Gennady Polikarpov were happy to award the title of EEIU Fellow to the following supporters and representatives of the Union in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and/or research in the field of environmental protection and/or distinguishing efforts on behalf of eco-ethics and the EEIU:

  • Prof. Nikolai V. Aladin, Zoological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, RUSSIA
  • Mary C. Batson, Coordinator, EEIU, Oldendorf/Luhe, GERMANY
  • Prof. J. Ronald Engel, Meadville/Lombard Theological School, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Dr. Valeriy A. Litvinov, Director, Ukrainian Antarctic Center, Kyiv, UKRAINE
  • Dr. Sergei A. Ostroumov, Moscow State University, Moscow, RUSSIA
  • Alan R. Sharett, Esq., Environmental Attorney, Miami Lakes, Florida, USA

Congratulations! As EEIU Fellows, each of you holds a key position of responsibility in the Union, from which you can exert much influence on our work. Please let us know how we can support you in this role.

(3) EEIU Members
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The Union continues to grow by leaps and bounds: membership in 2003 literally doubled. The new online registration form is proving popular — after going 'live' on 22 May, close to half of our registrations have arrived via this channel. Although we cannot note each individual here, a list of Members is available on the EEIU web site.

Welcome one and all, and the best of luck in your endeavours for the EEIU! You are an important building block for the Union, and we appreciate your support and efforts in spreading the concepts and theses of eco-ethics among your contacts.

(4) EEIU New Media Outreach
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EEIU web pages continue to attract a growing audience: in the last 12 months 'Summary.net' recorded a 25% increase in EEIU visitors. Regular updates ensure that there's always something new to check out on the EEIU pages!

The EEIU listserv EEIULIST was redesigned and relaunched — providing a convenient one-stop source for Members to share information with our global network. New Members are registered automatically, and we will soon offer subscription directly from the home page for non-members who also wish to stay posted on Union activities.

Note: To subscribe to the listserv, send a blank e-mail to: eeiulist-on@int-res.com. To post a message to the list, write to: eeiulist@int-res.com. To unsubscribe, send a blank e-mail to: eeiulist-off@int-res.com.

Brief items of interest:

  • EEIU New Links — an index page for website additions was created — simply bookmark our New Links page to see what's new with the EEIU!
  • EEIU Online Registration — now available and in use around the globe!
  • EEIU Archives — in the interest of reader-friendliness, dated materials can be located here.
  • EEIU Chapter pages — have been redesigned with a standard template. Thanks for the feedback — we're glad you like the new look!
  • Data protection/privacy policy — Many thanks to all the Fellows, Chairs and Members who responded in our recent data protection project, as we updated our records in accordance with new European Union law.

Special thanks go to Nate Russell, Inter-Research Webmaster, for his assistance on the Union's web pages. Nate's expertise is opening up new avenues for improving our service and pursuing online expansion!

(5) EEIU Fundraising
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As the Union has grown, our resources unfortunately have not. And, as is typical for not-for-profit organisations — we're beginning to feel the pinch as we endeavour to maintain and increase our services to the rapidly expanding family of Union affiliates.

Accordingly, in 2003 we began exploratory research and training on fundraising possibilities for both a capital campaign to support HQ expansion and the development of an EEIU Foundation, for the purpose of micro-financing EEIU Chapter and Member activities. Work has already begun on an online fundraising strategy, with additional plans to go into action in 2004. Look for your opportunity to make a difference — it's coming soon!

One motivating titbit: EEIU Kenya/Mombasa Chair Okeyo Benards' work has once again been underwritten by the Lighthouse Foundation of Hamburg, Germany. As in 2002, the figure was approximately 50 000 EUR. This is encouraging news for those Chapters seeking international support!

(6) EEIU Brochures
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The EEIU Brochure was published in three new languages: Chinese, French, Spanish — what an opportunity for additional outreach! In addition, the Russian and English versions were updated, and two proposed translations (Hindi and Farsi) are under consideration.

Many thanks to our translators: Dr. Wuchang Zhang (Chair: EEIU Qingdao) for the Chinese version; Dr. Hubert Ceccaldi (EEIU Member) and Nathalie Tchorek for the French rendition; and Dr. Rodolfo Barreiro (EEIU Member), Caroline Destouesse, and Matthias Seaman (Assistant Editor, Inter-Research) for the Spanish text. Special thanks go to John Austin (Production Editor, Inter-Research) for technical assistance in producing the brochures.

Note: Additional translations are needed and proposals are welcomed. If you are interested in assisting, please contact Coordinator Mary Batson.

(7) EEIU Staff Expansions
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We were happy to welcome two part-time personnel for Union administrative matters:

  • Marianne Hiller, Administrative Assistant, has been working with us since January. She handles new member registrations (no small task!), address changes and brochure shipments, adding 5+ hours to the EEIU work week.
  • Kirsten Schween, Administrative Assistant, joined the EEIU team in June. She assists the Coordinator and Marianne on assorted EEIU projects, adding up to 10 hours a week to HQ resources.

Thank you, Marianne and Kirsten, for all your hard work in 2003. As we all know, it is the 'Kleinigkeiten' (small details) that often require the most time and attention!

Special thanks are extended to Helga Witt and the entire Inter-Research staff, for their invaluable assistance and support on Union projects and development.

(8) EEIU Projects: Call for Volunteers
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2003 saw the birth of many new ideas and projects for the Union. There is much to be done, and we are eager to take up this challenge. BUT: WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our human resources at HQ are extremely limited, and to implement the various project ideas that you have shared, we need additional hands, eyes, and brains.

If you are interested in assisting on EEIU projects (planning, designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating) and have easy and frequent access to a computer and a regularly checked e-mail account, please contact HQ. As projects related to your interests are considered, the Coordinator will contact you to discuss possible involvement. Thank you for your assistance in this matter!

(9) EEIU Communication
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One goal in 2003, which shall continue in 2004, was increased communication between all EEIU affiliates. Many thanks to the 19 Chapters who filed reports with HQ over the past months: sharing your expertise, experiences and 'best practices' is key to reaching our objectives!

We encourage Chapters and Members to share information amongst themselves (and of course with us!) via our web pages, the EEIU listserv, and direct contact. This is a much-needed service for newly formed Chapters and new Members, who benefit greatly from the combined expertise.

(10) EEIU Details
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And not to forget other special goings-on:

  • We celebrated five years in March — Happy Birthday, EEIU!
  • And — Happy belated birthday to EEIU President Otto Kinne, who turned 80 in August!
  • EEIU HQ was happy to welcome Denis Aheto, Chair of EEIU Ghana REDEF (EGR), for two brief visits earlier in the year. EGR was launched officially in November, with three days of activities, seminars and workshops. The highly successful event was attended by various government officials and local Chapter Members. Okeyo Benards, Chair of EEIU Kenya/Mombasa, joined the festivities, acting as representative of President Otto Kinne, who was unable to attend.
  • The EEIU Flag was designed and produced! Full-size and desktop flags will be awarded to Local Components who show ongoing and sustained high initiative and activity levels and regularly submit Chapter information and reports to be published on EEIU web pages.
  • EEIU Logo and Name — As previously announced, HQ is in the process of registering the EEIU logo and name as international legal trademarks. If you have questions about the use of either, please contact HQ for specifics. "Eco-Ethics International Union" and "EEIU" ONLY are recognised for official use. Use of the EEIU Logo must be previously approved by the EEIU President.

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In an effort to keep our records current, we ask that you please update your contact information as changes occur. If you have not previously done so, please provide us with a current e-mail address at which you can be easily reached, as an increasing amount of the EEIU workload is handled electronically.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in 2003 and please accept our best wishes for the New Year. We look forward to increased communication and activity as we work together to further develop the EEIU!

Yours sincerely,

Otto Kinne
EEIU President
E-mail: kinne@int-res.com

Gennady Polikarpov
EEIU Vice President
E-mail: ggp@iur.sebastopol.ua

Mary Batson
EEIU Coordinator
E-mail: mbatson@int-res.com

Attention, Chapter Chairs: This report is being distributed electronically. If you know of Chapter Members without e-mail access, please pass this report on for their attention.

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