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E-module on Urban Green Spaces

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The University of Twente ITC together with Tropenbos Suriname developed this e-module on urban green spaces in the tropics in the context, and using the results, of their UTSN Twinning project on “Towards a green and more livable Paramaribo”.

This digital learning module was developed by university teachers and researchers with the aim of giving students a solid introduction to urban green planning and management, the functions and benefits of green spaces in the city, and the measurement and evaluation of planning options. The focus here is on urban green spaces in tropical regions. [Read more…] about E-module on Urban Green Spaces

Post-doc and PhD positions at University of Trento

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Post-doctoral position on Mainstreaming biodiversity and ecosystem services in spatial planning and policy-making
The PLANES Lab of the University of Trento invites applications for a 2-year (renewable up to 4 years) Post-doctoral researcher working on 2 projects funded by Horizon Europe on ecosystem services and biodiversity values in spatial planning and policies. The projects are large collaborative initiatives involving many top-level institutions in the EU.

Learn more and apply here.

PhD position on Nature-based solutions and biodiversity values in spatial planning
The PLANES Lab is also recruiting a strongly motivated PhD student (with full scholarship) to conduct research on “Furthering nature-based solutions and biodiversity values in spatial planning tools and practice”, in the framework of a new EU-funded research project. The position is highly inter-disciplinary and open to candidates with social science or environmental sciences/engineering background, ideally with training/experience in the specific topic of the research. [Read more…] about Post-doc and PhD positions at University of Trento

Vacancy: Coordinator for UNEP-WCMC’s National Ecosystem Initiative

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UNEP-WCMC‘s National Ecosystems Initiative is looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual with a successful track record in managing high profile complex environmental projects; who is keen to accept the challenge of managing an exciting and highly successful multi-million-dollar portfolio of national ecosystem assessments in countries across the globe.

This role provides the opportunity to guide and support countries through the processes of creating national ecosystem assessments knowing that such assessments will eventually help to underpin and improve national planning for the environment and sustainable development. [Read more…] about Vacancy: Coordinator for UNEP-WCMC’s National Ecosystem Initiative

ESP Webinar Series: Ecosystem Services, Water Security and Sustainability Agenda’s

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Tools, Policies, and Promising Pathways – Spotlight on UN Decade on Restoration

17 June 2022

This ESP Webinar brings together editors/authors/experts/ ESP members to launch the ‘Special Issue’ “Incorporating Ecosystem Services into Water Resource Management – Tools, Policies, and Promising Pathways“ published in Journal Environmental Management (Springer). The webinar will facilitate discussion as to how emerging scholarship on ecosystem services and water resources management can best support the mandate outlined by UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration and related sustainability agenda’s like SDG’s. [Read more…] about ESP Webinar Series: Ecosystem Services, Water Security and Sustainability Agenda’s