International Water and Climate “Balkhash – 2024” is aimed at uniting efforts of civil society, scientists, cultural figures, governmental organisations, business representatives and international community for joint actions on preservation of Lake Balkhash and sustainable development of the Balkhash-Alakol transboundary basin under conditions of water, climate, environmental, socio-economic challenges. [Read more…] about International Balkhash Lake Forum, May 30-31, 2024, Kazakhstan, Balkhash Lake
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The MSCA Doctoral Network MEDiverSEAty is currently recruiting PhD candidates
10 PhD positions are currently open at MEDiverSEAty: In quest of the human dimensions of Mediterranean Marine Biodiversity. The deadline for application is 31 May 2024.
The scientific research objectives of MEDiverSEAty are to develop a common theoretical framework of Mediterranean Marine Biodiversity Conservation which integrates human and biological dimensions and implications, to foster the crucial role of human dimensions in the protection and conservation of Marine Biodiversity and to make Biodiversity the focus of Mediterranean Ocean Literacy.
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Online learning tool with key messages from the IPBES Invasive Alien Species Assessment Report now available
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) have recently launched a learning tool featuring interactive graphical elements, animations and case studies from the IPBES Invasive Alien Species Assessment Report.
You can access the tool here. Right now it is available in English, other UN languages will be added as the translations become available. [Read more…] about Online learning tool with key messages from the IPBES Invasive Alien Species Assessment Report now available
OBSGESSION Project – Observation of Ecosystem Changes for Action
2024 marked the beginning of another Horizon Europe project – OBSGESSION. Coordinated by the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE), the four-year project is going to monitor and predict biodiversity change and its drivers in both terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems through Earth Observation technologies.
At the foreground of the project’s vision is to facilitate action on biodiversity change by integrating Earth Observation methods, in-situ data, ecological models, and uncertainty estimations, thereby fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. As such, OBSGESSION will strive to advance the understanding of direct and indirect drivers of biodiversity change through cutting-edge data integration and modeling. Moreover, the project is to address science-policy gaps, support conservation planning, and share knowledge for effective engagement of international and EU stakeholders in ecosystem and biodiversity management. [Read more…] about OBSGESSION Project – Observation of Ecosystem Changes for Action
Urban Forest Ecosystem Services Postdoctoral Fellowship
Research Project: The US Forest Service (USFS) Pacific Southwest Research Station in Riverside California, USA is seeking a Post Doc Research Fellow to explore how urban forests and their ecosystem services and disservices affect human wellbeing, particularly in disadvantaged communities. To do this, the research fellow will use quantitative geospatial, statistical, or econometric techniques to analyze diverse environmental, economic, and socio-ecological data sets. This Fellow will be part of a transdisciplinary team of USFS researchers, environmental-based organizations, and local universities and governments from the Greater Los Angeles, CA area.
Closing Date: May 24, 2024 [Read more…] about Urban Forest Ecosystem Services Postdoctoral Fellowship