Painting REDD Offsets Green: A Case for Statutory Deuteranopia

Offsets generated by projects for reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation (“REDD”) is a particularly controversial form of carbon offset. Excluded from the Kyoto Protocol mechanisms, REDD offsets are now making a comeback ever since the Bali Action Plan specifically referred to REDD. Most recently, the Copenhagen Accord recognized the crucial role of REDD and the need to enhance removals of GHG emissions by forests and agreed on the need to provide incentives to such actions to enable the mobilization of financial resources from developed countries.4 It would seem therefore that the issuance and trade of REDD offsets may finds its way into the evolving international climate change regime. The objective of this paper is to evaluate whether the issuance REDD offsets is an effective climate change mitigation measure.5 In other words: Are REDD offsets really green? Based on this evaluation, the paper also aims to provide recommendations on the content of national legislation for REDD offsets

The Dutch Terror Plot: A Cultural Motive

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Right-Wing Extremism Elements in the Canadian Armed Forces

The purpose of this briefing note is to examine the alleged presence of right-wing extremism (RWE) within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), with particular reference to Corporal Patrik Mathews and RWE group, known as “The Base”.

Cyber Security in an Information Warfare Age

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Why is Canada Involved in Mali?

On June 20th, 2019, the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies (CASIS) Vancouver hosted Dr. Edward Akuffo at its roundtable meeting titled “Why is Canada involved in Mali?” Dr. Akuffo is an Assistant Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley. He holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Alberta, MA in International Relations from Brock University, and BA Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon. His research is focused on Canada’s security and development policy in Africa, interregional security cooperation, human security and humanitarian law in Africa, and BRIC-Canada relations. His work has been in Global Change, Peace & Security, and African Security Review. He is also the author of the recent book, Canadian Foreign Policy in Africa: Regional Approaches to Peace, Security, and Development (Ashgate). Dr. Akuffo was a fellow of the Canadian Consortium on Human Security (CCHS)

Conclusion: Defence and Security Advisory Network Report

From the perspectives given throughout this event, it has been shown that there is a need for a greater focus on resilience during a time in which we have seen a rise in polarization, extremism, and social and economic change

GETTING TO THE HEART OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AMONG NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AN APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY INTO THE INFLUENTIAL ROLE OF A STAFF DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Despite the importance and incorporation of staff development in higher education, there is limited research on the availability and use of learning opportunities for non-teaching personnel (NTP) in the form of professional development. Work performed by NTP in higher education is critical to university operations. Without professional development and engagement opportunities, NTP lack visibility, disengage and ultimately may separate from institutions of higher education. Deliberate organizational efforts to provide access to new learning opportunities and promote personal growth among NTP is the development and institutionalization of centers for professional development, also called staff development centers and staff training and professional development centers, among other names. Through an Appreciative Inquiry lens, this research aimed to understand the role of Westridge University\u27s staff development center (SDC) in shaping professional development experiences and employee engagement among its NTP. The five major interrelated themes constructed from the data included: 1) Cultivating Talent; 2) Fostering Insight and Introspection; 3) Dismantling Perceptions of Invisibility and Lack of Appreciation; 4) Promoting Community; 5) Strengthening Staff Engagement. Also discussed are the results of these findings, recommendations for policy, practice, and future research

La cosmovisión indígena de dos grupos étnicos y sus perspectivas didácticas en el desarrollo de afectos positivos hacia las matemáticas

En este artículo se describe el avance del trabajo colaborativo cooperativo que realizan los autores con comunidades indígenas de Chile y Costa Rica, los Mapuches y Talamanqueños respectivamente. Proponemos la utilización de dos signos culturales que muestran características comunes de la visión del mundo que reflejan: El Kultrún de los mapuches y el Nopatkuö de los Talamanqueños, con la finalidad de rescatar elementos matemáticos implícitos que puedan ser utilizados como recursos didácticos con la finalidad de mejorar la relación afectiva de los estudiantes de dichas comunidades con la educación matemática. La intención de los autores es proponer una visión de la educación matemática que permita guiar a los futuros profesores y la formación permanente de los profesores, la promoción de la enseñanza creativa, la contextualización activa y la evaluación y el fortalecimiento de la identidad cultural

Dificultades que enfrentan los estudiantes al momento de resolver sustracciones en forma mental

El presente artículo se enmarca en el desarrollo de la investigación que realizan los autores para optar al grado de Máster en Educación Matemática. La investigación tiene la finalidad de responder la siguiente interrogante: ¿cuáles son las causas por las que un estudiante utiliza un algoritmo de cálculo escrito para resolver una situación de cálculo sencillo de sustracción, en vez de usar una estrategia de cálculo mental? Para responder esta inquietud se parte del supuesto que los estudiantes presentan dificultades en resolver mentalmente sustracciones sencillas. Creemos que estas dificultades se asocian a la metodología-didáctica empleada por los docentes al enseñar estrategias de cálculo mental en los primeros años de escolaridad. Para evaluar cuáles son las estrategias utilizadas efectivamente por los estudiantes, se aplicarán cinco diagnósticos a estudiantes chilenos de primaria entre 7 y 11 años. A partir de estos datos obtendremos información que permita diseñar, organizar y secuenciar estrategias de cálculo mental en la escuela primaria