The Economics of Land Degradation Initiative (ELD) secretariat, in cooperation with the the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), are looking for an Environmental Economist to join their team and Working Group as an Integrated Expert at the ICRAF headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. This vacancy entails working at ICRAF supporting ELD processes and facilitating synergies between the ELD and ICRAF agendas. For further details please refer to this link.
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Events for GeoNight2024 on scientific publishing held by the BGS and YESS
Two events on scientific publishing were jointly organised by the Bulgarian Geographical Society (BGS) and Young ES Specialists (YESS), during this year’s edition of GeoNight2024 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The first was a workshop on Best practices in publication process, and the second was an event for early career researchers titled Tips and tricks for newcomers to the publishing process. [Read more…] about Events for GeoNight2024 on scientific publishing held by the BGS and YESS
The Nature Tech Nexus: Bridging biodiversity and business
Nature^Squared, in collaboration with the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), have recently published a report “The Nature Tech Nexus: Bridging biodiversity and business” on strengthening biodiversity solutions through mobile and digital technologies. The report is readily accessible via this link.
Webinar: ESVD Update 2024 and paving the way towards COP16
The Ecosystem Services Valuation Database (ESVD) team recently completed the third project for the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV), reached the 10.000 values and published a 10 year jubilee paper. In their upcoming webinar set to take place on 24 April 2024, 14:00 CET they will give a brief overview of the new data and functionalities as part of the LNV project, showcase policy applications of the ESVD and give insight in future plans in the context of the increasing demand for open-source and robust data on the economic value of nature at all levels of decision-making. [Read more…] about Webinar: ESVD Update 2024 and paving the way towards COP16
Erasmus course on ecosystem services (in Dutch)
The Erasmus+ course ‘Nature Benefits: From Theory to Practice’ (Natuurvoordelen: Van Theorie naar Praktijk) aims to help Dutch and Flemish professionals in the field of nature management and conservation communicate the value of nature areas. The course is co-organised by various ESP partners, and it consists of three modules, taking place between June and November 2024. Find more information in the course flyer (in Dutch). Registration opens 2 April 2024.