teachers’ briefing 7 feb 2011 keppel club little green dot student research grant
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Teachers’ Briefing
7 Feb 2011
Keppel Club
LITTLE GREEN DOT STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT
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IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.
This includes doing what we can to help create a world where we take better care of the environment, the earth’s resources, and each other.
IKEA has forged long-term cooperative relationships with partners in the field of social & environmental issues – such as UNICEF, Save the Children and WWF.
WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by•Conserving the world's biological diversity
•Ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable
•Promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption
IKEA and WWF HQ began working together in 2002 to promote responsible forestry, support better cotton production and address climate change issues.
In 2007, IKEA Singapore and WWF Singapore forged a local partnership promoting responsible consumer behavior through IKEA’s “Say No To Plastic Bags” campaign. The proceeds from the sale of the plastic bags is donated to WWF for community livehood projects in support of forest conservation in Indonesia.
Partnership
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Partnership
An extension to IKEA’s “Say No To Plastic Bags” campaign
• Proceeds from the sale of the plastic bags will go towards the LITTLE GREEN DOT Student Research Grant
• In collaboration with Nature Society (Singapore): administer the grant application, selection, awarding, mentorship and research process.
Nature Society (Singapore) is a non-government, non-profit organisation dedicated to the appreciation, conservation, study and enjoyment of the natural heritage in Singapore and the surrounding regions.
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oA student research grant that promote learning of Singapore’s natural environment through direct study and discovery.
oAims to facilitate the development of a new generation of leaders in conservation and biodiversity studies.
oLaunching in January 2011, the grant calls for students to form groups and submit proposal for a nature conservation research project.
oEleven groups with the best proposals will receive funding to carry out their research.
oAt the end of their research, students will share their findings with the public in presentations and exhibitions.
oIt is a collaborative effort by IKEA Singapore, WWF Singapore and Nature Society (Singapore).
WHAT IS THE LITTLE GREEN DOT?
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•Marine and Freshwater Conservation
• Supports UN’s International Year of Biodiversity 2010 to protect and conserve the Marine, Coastal and Freshwater biodiversity.
• Complements PUB’s Active, Beautiful, Clean (ABC) Waters Programme.
• Conservation of marine biodiversity and wise use of freshwater wetlands are important options for climate change mitigation and adaptation
THEME FOR YEAR 2011
ADMIN MATTERS
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RESEARCH PROCESS
LITTLE GREEN DOT WORKFLOW
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APPLICATION FOR GRANT
Call for applications: 3 January 2011
Theme for 2011: Marine and Freshwater Conservation
Complete application form available on http://www.nss.org.sg/lgd.html
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Submit form via email to: [email protected].
Application deadline: 21 March 2011
Open to students from: Secondary 3 & 4 Junior College 1 & 2 International School Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12
Grant will be awarded for a 7-month research period
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SELECTION FOR GRANT Selection panel made up of NSS, WWF
Singapore and IKEA Singapore
Five groups from Sec 3 & 4/ Grade 9 & 10 - $3,000 per
project
Six groups from JC 1 & 2/ Grade 11 & 12 - $5,000 per
project
Interview for short-listed projects in April 2011
Panel may suggest modifications to successful projects
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SELECTION FOR GRANT Results will be announced on 29 April 2011.
Successful project proposals will be put up on NSS website.
Successful groups will be notified directly via email for further action.
Media announcement from May 2011.
Not the end for unsuccessful project proposals
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Application for
GrantSelection
Announce Grant
Awardees
Study Period
Submission Share Findings
3 Jan – 21 Mar 22 Mar – 28 Apr 29 Apr 1 May – 24 Nov 25 Nov & 2 Dec Q1 (date tbc)
Year 2011 Year 2012
TIMELINE
MENTORSHIP
Local practicing environmentalists will be assigned as mentor to each group
Mentors will provide guidance on1. methodology and study design
2. analysis of results
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MENTORSHIP
Mentors will not1. physically supervise students during field work
2. prepare/ provide materials on behalf of students
3. Take over the field work should research projects not proceed as intended (but may be consulted for trouble shooting)
4. ensure deadlines are met
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MONEY MATTERS Grant covers project expenses, eg: transport,
meals in the field, field equipment. Does not cover non-specific equipment, eg:
digital cameras, computers. Receipts and written evidence of purchase to
be retained by group members. Unused money, receipts and written
evidence of purchase to be returned to NSS by: Secondary & International Schools: 25
November 2011
Junior Colleges: 2 December 2011
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POST-STUDY PERIOD Submit academic report to NSS by:
Secondary & International Schools: 25 November 2011
Junior Colleges: 2 December 2011
Collate and share findings on websites, in workshops and exhibitions
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POST-STUDY PERIOD NSS will reclaim the full grant amount if:
Groups fail to submit academic reports before deadlines without valid reason.
Instances of plagiarism are discovered in submitted academic reports.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Nature Society (Singapore)Goh Ter [email protected]: 6741 2036Fax: 6741 0871Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/lgd.html
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Q&A
TOGETHER, WE CAN HELP MAKE SINGAPORE A LITTLE GREEN DOT
THANK YOU!
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