EcosystemEvaluation carries out economic impact assessment as well as ecosystem serrvices analysis of theLIFE LOGOS 4 WATER project. This project aims to improve water management practices of Hungarian local governments with natural water retention solutions, thus reducing the negative water balance, increasing the prevalence of water retention solutions and adapting to the adverse effects of a climate crisis. In addition to a number of awareness-raising and capacity-building activities, the project aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of natural water retention solutions in two river basin districts through the coordinated work of the municipalities in the concerned areas. [Read more…] about Improving water retention capacities of local governments in Hungary
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Researcher on Urban Forestry and Biocities
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)
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
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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Vacancy: Agro-economist/ Agroecology expert
ARS Progetti SPA is looking for an agro-economist/ agroecology expert for a landscape restoration project in Kenya.
Desired professional experience in:
- Participatory projects with local farmers;
- Development of support programs for start-ups, micro-enterprises, access to credit;
- Consolidation and marketing of green products and products’ value addition;
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