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Call for Student Volunteers ACES 2016

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The ACES 2016 Conference will take place December 5-9 2016. ACES 2016 is now recruiting student volunteers for various supporting roles including AV Operators, Moderator Assistants and Registration Assistants. Volunteers must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a subject area applicable to Ecosystem Services.

Why Volunteer?
In return for your service, student volunteers receive a free conference registration and free shared guest room accommodations for up to five nights! Click here for details on volunteering.

New Handbook on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Impact Assessment

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The Handbook on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Impact Assessment presents state-of-the-art methodological guidance and discussion of international practice related to the integration of biodiversity and ecosystem services in impact assessment. A variety of case studies provide examples of the use of information on biodiversity and ecosystem services in different types of impact assessment to improve decisions at all levels, from strategic choices to individual projects. [Read more…] about New Handbook on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Impact Assessment

Free Online Course – Food and Our Future: Sustainable Food Systems in Southeast Asia

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Stockholm Environment Institute, International Resource Panel (IRP) and the 10YFP Programme on Sustainable Food Systems are launching the Massive Open Online course “Food and Our Future: Sustainable Food Systems in Southeast Asia”. The course will take place from 8 August to 11 September.

Based on the IRP’s report Food Systems and Natural Resources and other sources, this MOOC will provide latest scientific information to help audiences understand:

  • The value of using a food systems approach for improved management of natural resources in Southeast Asia
  • Complex dynamics within food system activities, actors and outcomes in Southeast Asia and their implications for natural resource use
  • Policy and biophysical options in the region to move towards more resource smart food systems

[Read more…] about Free Online Course – Food and Our Future: Sustainable Food Systems in Southeast Asia