The annual International Forum for Geoinformatics GI_Salzburg23, 4-6 July, Salzburg, Austria, is currently calling for papers. The contribution possibilities range from scientific full papers to application-oriented technical presentations. The deadline for submission is 1 February 2023 for Full Papers & Short Paper contributions and 26 February 2023 to submit for workshops & product presentations & Industry Innovation. Posters can be submitted until 1 May 2023.
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Research fellow: Developing ES based economic opportunities for Indigenous communities in northern Australia
The Research Institute for the Environment Livelihoods and (RIEL), Charles Darwin University is starting work on a Discovery Project “Developing ecosystem services based economic opportunities for Indigenous communities in northern Australia” funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC). The project aims to advance economic opportunities for Indigenous communities across Northern Australia by developing culturally appropriate ES economies.
As a Research Fellow, you will conduct and coordinate research activities under the supervision of the project leader and in collaboration with our research partners. You’ll contribute to the development of the project research plan, organise and conduct workshops, analyse data, ensure stakeholder engagement, write scientific reports and publications, and report back to the project stakeholders.
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Deadline: 15 November 2022
What is needed to prevent the degradation of the Ural river ecosystem?
In his recent work, Dr Bulat Yessekin outlines the problems facing the ecosystems of the Ural, the required changes and possible solutions for the sustainable management of the basin ecosystem, as the basis for well-being in this region. Find the full text here.
How Does Nature Measure Up? Innovative Examples of Cost-Benefit Analysis of Nature-Based Solutions
This webinar will highlight innovative case studies that assess the costs and benefits of NbS, and how we might use that cost-benefit information to help scale these approaches. Join to hear from Mike Beck (UC Santa Cruz) on the cost effectiveness of nature-based coastal adaptation in the Gulf of Mexico, Anna Bettis (The Nature Conservancy) on a cost-benefit analysis of installing tree canopies to address extreme heat in Phoenix, and from Gregg Brill (The Pacific Institute, CEO Water Mandate) and Ivan Paspaldzhiev (Denkstatt) on benefit accounting and valuation of NbS for watersheds. [Read more…] about How Does Nature Measure Up? Innovative Examples of Cost-Benefit Analysis of Nature-Based Solutions
Urban Forests and Green Areas as Nature-Based Solutions for Brownfield Redevelopment: A Case Study from Brescia Municipal Area (Italy)
In recent years, cities are undergoing major changes and facing major challenges in terms of sustainability. To promote the green transition, today many urban centres are planning to regenerate disused brownfield areas. In this context, Nature-Based Solutions (NBSs) are often considered an effective tool to promote the green transition and the sustainable development of cities, especially thanks to the numerous ecosystem services they can provide. With the aim to effectively assess the benefits provided by NBSs, this study analyses two alternative NBS-based intervention scenarios for the redevelopment of an urban brownfield area within the municipality of Brescia (Italy). Read the full article here.