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Master thesis opportunities in Ruhr University Bochum

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A call for three partially funded master thesis topics on ecosystem services is open at the Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. The positions are under the supervision of PD Dr. Luis Inostroza. The topics include:

  • i-tree-based © calculation of Ecosystem Services in northern Bogota, Colombia;
  • Assessment of Ecosystem Services in northern Bogota using InVEst;
  • Urban expansion modelling in northern Bogota using remote sensing.

You can find more information and contact details about each specific topic below:

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ESP statement on the current conflict in Ukraine

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The Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) is a global network of scientists, policy makers and practitioners on all continents that are collaborating in a peaceful manner for a better future of our environment and people. Now, as we are faced with a rapid development of unbelievable violence following the invasion of Russian troops on the Ukrainian territory, we are reminded again that armed conflicts cause a tremendous impact on so many lives worldwide. Our compassion is with the high number of people taken out of their normal life, injured or killed. Warfare is bringing terrible affliction to people, with long-term and far-reaching consequences. Warfare is also destroying biodiversity, ecosystems and our natural capital, which jeopardises ESP’s mission to further enhance the application of ecosystem services for nature conservation, ecosystem restoration and sustainable management. Therefore, ESP is calling its members and all people for peaceful and constructive solutions of conflicts and to promote sustainable interactions of humans and nature.

Researcher on Urban Forestry and Biocities

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The European Forest Institute is now seeking a Researcher on Urban Forestry and Biocities.

The Biocities facility which will open in Rome, Italy during 2022, will support a science-informed dialogue on the potential of the circular bioeconomy concept, particularly based on forest-based solutions, for rethinking and creating sustainable, healthy and resilient cities. The Facility will develop a new and holistic conceptual framework for the use of green infrastructures and biobased solutions in urban environments. [Read more…] about Researcher on Urban Forestry and Biocities

Special issue on Natural heritage, ecosystem services and tourism in the Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society (JBGS)

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This special issue of JBGS contains ten papers presenting innovative approaches for the development of recreational industries in Bulgaria and methodological and practical solutions concerning the application of the ecosystem approach to develop green, nature-based and sustainable tourism. All papers demonstrate current achievements of the researchers from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” as a result of their work on a research project “Conceptualization, flexible methodology and a pilot geospatial platform for access of the Bulgarian natural heritage to the European digital single market of knowledge and information services”. [Read more…] about Special issue on Natural heritage, ecosystem services and tourism in the Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society (JBGS)

Vacancy: Agroecology/ Environmental management specialist

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ARS Progetti SPA is looking for an agroecology/ environmental management specialist for a landscape restoration, agroecology and reforestation project in Kenya.

Desired professional experience in:

  • Sustainable agriculture and evironmental management;
  • Forestry management, rural development, support to livelihoods, and climate change strategies;
  • Design and implementation of integrated natural resource management programmes in developing countries;
  • Project management/coordination of development programmes in developing countries.

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