AIMS

OBJECTIVES
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To organise national and international seminars, workshops and study tours on environment and development issues;
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To produce communication materials, conduct research and study modules for use by any concerned body, as and when discussed and undertaken as consultancy;
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To seek co-operation and assistance of, and to collaborate with, various concerned institutions of expertise, such as recognised centres of excellence, colleges and scientific academies;
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To establish affiliations with media and journalism-related academic institutions to conduct research grants and fellowships that further both parties’ interests, and, towards this end be able to garner academic credits for the students undertaking such research;
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To collaborate with various concerned experts for the advancement of environment and development issues in the media;
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To collaborate with other media organisations, nationally and internationally;
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To organise dialogues and debates with decision-makers and planners with a view to enhancing the flow of information on environment and development issues;
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To enable dissemination through electronic means both nationally and internationally;
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To promote greater public awareness on environment and development issues;
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To promote greater awareness of environment and development in media;
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To nurture and promote media and communication research, capacity building, knowledge management and dialogue among academia, industry, government and civil society;
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To undertake any other activity that the Forum may consider appropriate.