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1 MEXICO 2014 SUMMER SCHOOL Analysing Earth Friendly Technologies: Studying Context, Culture and Design 2nd 19th July 2014

2 Engineers and sustainable development professionals know that culture and context are key in designing and implementing earthfriendly technologies. But when one is caught up in one s own culture, we often forget to analyse important sociological, economical, ecological and other factors that are critical to a technology s success. This Summer School explores the implementation of earth-friendly technologies in international development, considering social, technical and economic issues relevant to urban, peri-urban and rural contexts in Mexico. The School covers technologies applicable to water supply and conservation, renewable energy generation, waste treatment, agriculture and construction. Join us on this 17-day course in Mexico to explore a new culture and learn about earth-friendly technologies of all types and their intersection with culture and context.

3 SUMMER SCHOOL STRUCTURE The Summer School opens with a discussion panel session to introduce the themes of earth-friendly technology, and a understanding of the context in Mexico. The School then moves through a series of 1-, 2- and 3-day courses on specific technologies, with additional discussion sessions on topics such as cultural considerations, microfinancing and social entrepreneurship, and closes with an applied case study and evaluation session. The technical courses will cover: Rainwater harvesting Small-scale biodigesters Solar photo-voltaics Solar water heating Ceramic water filters Compressed Earth Block Construction Ecological brick kilns Each technical course includes a practical component or field visit, for participants to apply knowledge learnt in the theory sessions.

4 LANGUAGE & COURSE MATERIALS The School will be conducted in English, with translation provided where some technical instructors may deliver sessions in Spanish. All learning materials will also be provided in English. In place of hard-copy course materials, participants will receive electronic copies of all course materials. On completion of the summer school participants will also receive a certificate to recognise their participation. OUR INSTRUCTORS IRRI Mexico and CATIS Mexico instructors are all highly experienced in their field, having delivered a combined total of over 500 courses and workshops to both Mexican and International groups. Theory sessions will be led by social entreprenuers, designers and engineers, with practical sessions also being assisted by experienced, highly skilled technicians.

5 ITINERARY Day Session Activity Details 1 Wed 2 Jul 2 Thur 3 Jul 3 Fri 4 Jul 4 Sat 5 Jul 5 Sun 6 Jul 6 Mon 7 Jul 7 Tues 8 Jul 8 Wed 9 Jul 9 Thur 10 Jul All day Arrivals & briefings Airport pick-up and introductory briefing Evening Welcome Dinner Welcome & introduction to Mexico with IRRI Mexico, with group introduction and icebreakers Morning Introductory Panel Facilitated discussion on eco-technologies in community development Afternoon & Evening Tour of Mexico City Tour around Mexico City to see the challenges one of the world largest cities faces in becoming more sustainable and how it is achieving this All day Rainwater Harvesting 1 Global water supply and the situation in Mexico, access and availability in urban and rural contexts, rainwater harvesting as a solution, system components and design. Evening Water and indigenous life Presentation & discussion on experience with indigenous water supply projects in Mexico All day Rainwater Harvesting 2 Site visits to household and community installations around the south of Mexico City All day Outing to Teotihuacan Cultural visit to pre-hispanic mesoamerican city All day Small-scale biodigesters 1 Introduction to anaerobic digestion, biodigesters, and biodigestion in agriculture and sanitation Evening Micro-financing for small scale eco-technologies Discussion on micro-financing in Mexico and crowd funding used by IRRI Mexico All day Small-scale biodigesters 2 Site visits to agricultural biodigester installations around Puebla and Tlaxcala states Morning Social Entrepreneurship Discussion on technology & social entrepreneurship and business with Ashoka Afternoon Transit to San Miguel de Allende Transportation provided Evening Debrief & Welcome Dinner Review and evaluation of Mexico City course section and welcome & introduction to San Miguel de Allende with CATIS Mexico All day Solar Energy 1 Introduction to Solar Photo-voltaics and their application in Mexico.

6 Day Session Activity Details 10 Fri 11 Jul 11 Sat 12 Jul 12 Sun 13 Jul 13 Mon 14 Jul 14 Tues 15 Jul 15 Wed 16 Jul 16 Thur 17 Jul 17 Fri 18 Jul All day Solar Energy 2 Introduction to Solar Water Heating systems and their application in Mexico All day Rural Water Supply & Water Rights Case Study at CEDESA in Dolores Hidalgo with the CODECIN Coalition. Water and the Independence of a River Basin: Analyzing the Politics of Water Rights, Access, and Exploitation Evening Water access Discussion with CEDESA & the community on points viewed during the day s activities All day Morning Afternoon Evening Morning Afternoon All day All day Morning Cultural visits in San Miguel de Allende Water Access and Solutions in Practice Ecological Kiln Park: Adapting New Technologies Technology application and adoption Developing earth-friendly technologies Compressed Earth Block Construction 1 Compressed Earth Block Construction 2 Compressed Earth Block Construction 3 Course debrief and reflection Free day to explore colonial San Miguel de Allende with optional visit to local hot springs Community Visit to learn from local community about rainwater harvesting, ceramic water filters, and water access Site visit to explore the political, social, and cultural implications of technology transfer on a macro level through the lens of artisanal brick production Reflection and discussion session on points raised in the community and site visits Research & Development of the MK 2 Kiln, Thin-Shell Concrete structures for Disaster Relief, Ceramic Water Filter Production, & Setting-up a Field Water Lab Introduction to CEB, soil selection and block formulas, machine selection & block manufacturing Mortars, block & wall preparation, wall construction & bond beams Field visit to sites, construction of vaults and domes, earth plastering and finishes Review and evaluation session on the entire course to recap lessons learnt and further next steps Afternoon Closing lunch Group lunch in San Miguel de Allende Evening Travel back to Mexico City Transportation provided 18 Sat 19 Jul All day Departures Airport drop-offs

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8 LOCATION & DATES The Summer School will be held in Central Mexico in Mexico City (Federal District), San Martin (Puebla State) and San Miguel de Allende (Guanajuato State). This variety offers urban, peri-urban and rural contexts to be explored through the courses and field visits. San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato San Martin, Puebla Mexico City, DF Travel between the locations is provided, and is arranged to give maximum productive time in the field. Longest travel times are 4.5 hours. Courses will be held in a variety of locations including the IRRI Mexico and CATIS Mexico offices, as well as our field offices, and other relevant installations in the field. The course will run from 2nd 19th July, 2014.

9 GETTING TO MEXICO VISAS Many participants may be able to acquire a tourist entry visa (stamp) free of charge on arrival in Mexico. Participants should however consult the Mexican Immigration Authority, INM, before travelling to confirm visa requirements: TRAVEL INFORMATION The UK Government offers travel advice for citizens and residents travelling abroad: HEALTH INFORMATION Vaccinations including Yellow Fever are not required to enter Mexico, though it is recommendable to visit your Doctor and/or a specialist Travel Clinic before travelling abroad to discuss advised vaccinations and medical precautions. Malaria is not prevalent in the areas of Mexico where the Summer School will be held, but if you will be travelling before or after the course to malarial zones it is also advisable to consult your Doctor before travelling for malaria prophylaxis and prevention advice. It is not common practice to drink tap water in Mexico, and as such drinking water will be provided at all courses. Tap water is acceptable for bathing and cleaning teeth in all accommodation. More travel health advice can be found at:

10 APPLY FOR A PLACE You are able to make your application via the EWB-UK online form: The cost of the course is 950 and is payable in full by April 2014, with a deposit of 250 required to secure a place. Deposits will be refundable for cancellations up until 1 February The cost of the course includes: Course facilitation and learning materials Accommodation during the summer school (2 nd 19 th July 2014) Airport pick-up & drop off to Mexico City Benito Juárez Airport Local travel between course locations Breakfast and lunch every day, and evening meals from Mondays to Fridays Cultural visit to Teotihuacan pre-hispanic mesoamerican city The cost of the course does not include: International flights to and from Mexico Domestic travel to arrive to Mexico City for the start of the Summer School (if not arriving to Mexico City directly) Personal travel and health insurance Visas (for those nationalities that require a visa prior to arrival) Evening meals on weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) For more information contact: Rachel Smith, IRRI Mexico rachel@sistemabiobolsa.com