Workshop: LSE-KFG Research Workshop, Environmental Governance in SEE, LSE, 6 May 2011‏

Workshop: LSE-KFG Research Workshop, Environmental Governance in SEE, LSE, 6 May 2011‏

LSEE-KFG RESEARCH WORKSHOP

Environmental Governance in South East Europe and the Western Balkans 

The Transformative Power of Europe?

Keynote speakers:

Prof. Liliana Andonova - Graduate Institute of International and Development

Studies, Geneva

Prof. Miranda Schreurs - Freie Universitat Berlin

Prof. Tanja Borzel - Freie Universitat Berlin

Other speakers:

Dr. Matthew Gorton - University of Newcastle, UK

Dr. Adam Fagan - Queen Mary, University of London / LSEE

Dr. Cristina Parau - University of Oxford

Dr. Aron Buzogany - German Research Institute for Public Administration,
Speyer

Dr. Claudiu Craciun - SNSPA, Bucharest

Prof. Mina Petrović - University of Belgrade

Establishing effective environmental governance across the new member and

contender states of South Eastern Europe represents one of the most complex

challenges for the EU. In terms of the prospects of future enlargement, and
the

continued transformative power of Europe, the environmental perspective

provides an invaluable empirical and conceptual vantage point to consider

whether lessons of previous enlargements have been learnt; to assess the

implementation of soft, non-binding forms of regulation; to examine the
realities

of weak states and limited statehood; and to consider the extent to which
limited

success, or indeed outright failure, will impact upon the normative
authority of

the EU. In addition, the nexus of Europeanization, environmental regulation
and

energy security provides an interesting perspective from which to consider

whether EU regulation and conditionality remain relevant in the context of

significant non-EU (Russian) investment in regional energy sectors.

At the level of domestic politics, not only is formal compliance with the

environmental acquis extremely costly and administratively burdensome, but

effective implementation ultimately depends upon radical new forms of

governance and interaction. Perhaps more than any other policy area, success
is

contingent upon governments engaging local as well as trans-national
non-state

actors and fostering regional co-operation in order to respond positively to

global agendas on climate change, global warming and a reduction in GHGs.
The

extent to which the Commission is effectively driving environmental
governance

within South Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans also offers a valuable

optic on the capacity of the EU to act as the key global player in driving
climate

change governance.

This workshop aims to bring together scholars and practitioners, both within

Western Europe and the region, working on aspects of environmental

governance and regulation in new member states (Bulgaria and Romania as well

as CEE states), and candidate and potential candidate states within the
region

(Albania, Montenegro, FYROM, BiH, Serbia and Croatia). Comparative papers
and

perspectives are particularly welcome, as are contributions focusing on

institutional as well as network analysis, or multi-level governance.

The specific aims of the workshop are: (i) to map and critically analyse
emergent

regional and inter-state co-operation; (ii) to examine the impact of

Europeanization via enlargement on environmental governance (institutions
and

networks) in the context of weak civil societies and limited statehood;
(iii) to

critically assess the extent to which new forms of multilateral governance
and

regulation are emerging within the region; (iv) to consider “local”
environmental

regulation and regional responses in the context of energy sector
development,

climate change and ‘global’ trans-national environmental agendas and
initiatives.

WORKSHOP PROGRAMME

FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2011

Venue:

London School of Economics and Political Science

Cañada Blanch Room (J116), First Floor, Cowdray House

09:00-09:30 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

Dr. Adam Fagan, Queen Mary, University of London / LSE

09:30-11:00 Environmental governance and the transformative power of Europe

Chair: Prof. Kevin Featherstone, LSE

Prof. Miranda Schreurs, Freie Universitat Berlin)

“European Energy and Climate Politics: Implications for South East Europe
and

the Western Balkans”

Prof. Tanja Borzel, Freie Universitat Berlin

“When Europeanization Hits Limited Statehood: The Western Balkans as a Test

Case for the Transformative Power of Europe.”

11:00-11:30 Coffee Break

11:30-13:00 Legacies from previous enlargements

Chair: James Ker-Lindsay, LSE

Prof. Liliana Andonova, Graduate Institute of International and Development
Studies,

Geneva

“Greener Together: Transnational networks and environmental protection in

South East Europe.”

Mr. Aron Buzogany, German Research Institute for Public Administration,
Speyer

“Avoiding the ‘Eastern Syndrome’: Conditionality and post-accession
compliance

in the new member states.”

Dr. Claudiu Craciun, SNSPA, Bucharest

“Green parties in CEE and SEE. Institutionalisation and Europeanization”

Cristina Parau, University of Oxford

"Environmental NGOs and The Power of Transnational Networks in Romania"

13:00-14:00 Lunch

14:00-16:00 Environment, state and society in the Western Balkans

Chair: Vesna Bojicic-Dzelilovic, LSE

Dr. Indraneel Sircar, LSE

“Europeanization and Multi-level Environmental Governance in a Post-conflict

Context: the Gradual Development of Environmental Impact Assessment

Processes in Bosnia-Herzegovina”

Dr. Matthew Gorton, University of Newcastle

“Agri-environmental governance in Serbia and models of European

rule adoption”

Prof. Mina Petrović and Jelisaveta Vukelić, University of Belgrade, Serbia

“Issues of environmental governance in Serbia: local authorities'
perspective.”

16:00-16:30 Coffee Break

16:30-18.00 POLICY DIALOGUE - ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

Chair: Adam Fagan Queen Mary University of London / LSE

Regional Environmental Center (REC)

DG Enlargement (environment, WB)

Green 10 / FoE-I

Green Visions (Sarajevo)

18:00-19.00 WINE RECEPTION AND BOOK LAUNCH (Green Activism in Postsocialist

Europe and the Former Soviet Union – ROUTLEDGE)

Registration details:

Registration for this workshop is free.

To attend the workshop, please register by e-mailing Mr. Ivan Kovanovic at

EuroInst.LSEE@lse.ac.uk. Places will be reserved on first come, first serve
basis.

CIFE Summer University Programmes‏ Croatia

CIFE Summer University Programmes‏ Croatia
Topic: "La politique énergétique européenne en matière d'environnement et de climat"
Place: RIJEKA
Dates:    July 3th to 9th, 2011
Working language: French

Summer University of Slovakia
Topic: "Energie : la dépendance et le mix énergétique"
Place: Bratislava
Dates : July 11th to 17th, 2011
Working language: French (active) and English

Summer University of Black Sea :

Topic: "Géopolitic of the Black Sea"
Place : Constanza (Romania)
Dates: July 22 to 28th, 2011
Working language: French  (English as a passive language)

Summer University of Romania (Slobozia and Transylvania) / Bulgaria (Silistra)

Topic: "L'Europe en tant que Communauté de Droit : les problèmes particuliers à la Roumanie et à la Bulgarie. "
Place:  Slobozia and Transylvania  (Romania) and Silistra (Bulgaria) : on the two sides of DanubeDates: July 28th to August 4th, 2011Working language: French http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/

Summer University in Canterbury
Topic :
"Introduction to Federalism and Europe"
Place : Canterbury (United Kingdom)
Dates : August 27 to September 2, 2011
Working language : English
http://www.cife.eu/indexUK.php?id_rub=1169138294&id_parent_rub=0&id_top=1169138294

Master in European and International Studies - Nice - Berlin - Istanbul‏

Master in European and International Studies - Nice - Berlin - Istanbul‏

The Institut européen des hautes etudes internationales (IEHEI), an international teaching and research institute in Nice, invites graduate students to apply for its Master programme 2011/12.

The "Master in Advanced European and International Studies" offers a multi-faceted view on Europe and gives students the opportunity to discuss achievements and problems of Europe and to develop ways to handle them. http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/

Subject Areas: International Relations, European Integration, Economy and Globalisation, Federalism and Governance.

One programme – two branches
The Master programme is subdivided into two branches:
- The trilingual branch (teaching languages are English, French, and German) includes trimesters in Nice and Berlin, as well as a one week stay in Rostock and a two week seminar in Rome.
- The anglophone branch includes trimesters in Istanbul, Nice and Berlin.

Both branches organise a study trip to Geneva, Strasbourg and Brussels with visits to the European and international organisations as well as meetings with high-ranking civil servants, diplomats and other decision-makers of the European political environment.

Deadline for application: June30th, 2011. For further information www.iehei.org or write to dheei@cife.eu.

This programme is supported by the European Union.
 

2011 UEA International Student Scholarships at University of East Anglia, UK

2011 University of East Anglia Announce at UEA International Student Scholarships, UK
Study Subject: Courses offered by University of East Anglia
Employer: University of East Anglia
Level: Bachelor and PhD , Masters
Scholarship Description: The University of East Anglia awards over £1,000,000 of scholarships each year to support international students in their studies. The awards are made by individual Schools of Study in the University. All international students (outside the European Union) are considered for a scholarship of between 10% and 50% of tuition fees. In order to be considered for a UEA scholarship you do not need to make a separate application.  Please indicate on your application for admission that you wish to be considered for a scholarship. It is important to make an application as early as possible because they are considered as they are received. http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/ So apply early to make sure of the best chance of success.  If you are granted a scholarship, you will be informed at the time you receive your offer of a place at UEA. Scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are normally for the duration of the period of study – three years for Bachelor and PhD degrees and one year for Masters programmes. They are available from all Schools of Study and across most courses of study. Students of outstanding academic ability will also be considered for Faculty Scholarship Awards made by the Dean of Faculty, usually in April or May each year. These are highly competitive and prestigious award.
Scholarship Application Deadline: April or May each year
Further Scholarship Information and Application

International Development Office Scholarships at Swansea University, UK

2011-Scholarships for International students at Swansea University in UK

Study Subject:All subject areas
Employer: Swansea University
Level :Must be new, full-time, degree seeking
Scholarship Description: Swansea University’s International Development Office has Scholarships available to candidates who can demonstrate 1) above average academic qualifications and 2) financial need. Candidates must be new, full-time, degree seeking, non-EU applicants. Candidates must have accepted the offer of a place at Swansea. Candidates must show strong academic ability and financial need Candidates should not be eligible for other financial support from Swansea University eg. tuition fee reductions through collaborative links, bursariesPlease note that students progressing from ICWS are not eligible to apply for an International Scholarship.Candidates must pay their £2000 deposit by 1st June 2011, to be eligible to receive their scholarship.Candidates can apply direct or be nominated by a School or College at Swansea or by a regional representative. http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/

All candidates must have accepted the offer of a place at Swansea before applying for an International Scholarship. Please attach a transcript detailing your courses and grades.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1st July 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

 

Loughborough University Graduate School International Scholarships 2011, UK

Loughborough University Graduate School International Scholarships 2011, UK

Postgraduate Scholarship at Loughborough University in UK -2011
Study Subject:Various
Employer:Loughborough University
Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Description:Over 100 scholarships will be available in 2011/2012 to new self-financing full-time international students who are permanently resident in a country outside the European Union (EU).These scholarships will be to the value of 25% of the programme tuition fee and that value will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
The Loughborough University Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and potential. Each scholarship will be of 1 year’s duration.Applicants with exceptional qualifications may be offered a scholarship with their offer of a place.Applicants to the following Departments will automatically be considered for a scholarship – provided the initial application is complete and contains all the relevant information (degree transcripts, references etc.). For these Departments there is no separate scholarship application process.All those applying using the scholarship application form will be notified of the outcome of their application by email by the end June at the latest. http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/
Any award made to an applicant holding a conditional offer will be subject to those conditions being met in full.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30th June 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Malta Government (S.Europe) Scholarships for International Applicants

Funding and Scholarships for for International Applicants in any field related to arts by the Government of Malta in Europe

Study Subject:Arts
Employer :Ministry of Education,Government of Malta
Level :Any
Scholarship Description: A vibrant arts sector underpins a healthy, open, contemporary society. An energised, growing and sustainable arts community, which spans all art forms and delivers quality outcomes, will sustain an even more demanding leisure industry and is vital to ensure the future cultural, social, intellectual and economic wellbeing of Malta.

Aims and Objectives
Without prejudice to, and in line with, clause 1 above, the Arts Scholarships Scheme shall have the following aims and objectives:

the Arts Scholarship scheme aims at providing more opportunities to promote specialisation in the arts, including performance, music, dance, design, creative writing, film and the visual arts or any combination there of;these scholarships are intended to support individuals who are exceptionally talented in any field of the arts so that one is able to pursue a programme of studies leading to a specialised level in the arts.

Scholarship Application Deadline:29 April 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/