[IUFRO Div 4] Announcement: Tropical Forest Landscapes online certificate program accepting applications

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Speth, Mk" <mk.speth@yale.edu<mailto:mk.speth@yale.edu>> To: <div4@lists.iufro.org<mailto:div4@lists.iufro.org>> Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:04:35 +0000 Subject: Announcement: Tropical Forest Landscapes online certificate program accepting applications Dear friends and colleagues, The Environmental Leadership & Training Initiative (ELTI) at Yale University has launched a call for applicants to the 2021-2022 offering of the Tropical Forest Landscapes: Conservation, Restoration and Sustainable Use<https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/> online certificate program. This program offers a unique opportunity for environmental professionals from around the world to connect with Yale to develop concrete skills and advance their careers. Please help us spread the word by: * Sharing the program announcement message below by email, listserv, Whatsapp, or webpage, with your colleagues and network * Following, liking, and sharing our posts on social media (Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/yaletropicalcertificate/>e/>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/yale-environmental-leadership…e/>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/yaletropicalcertificate/>e/>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/YaleTropicCert>) The priority admissions deadline is February 28, 2021 and the final chance to apply is March 28, 2021. (Applications are accepted on a rolling basis). The program will run from May 2021-April 2022. You can learn more at tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu<https://tropicalrestorationcerti… or view our program information session <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4x3KLTDIzA&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Yale-ELTI> from February 11th, 2021. Many thanks, MK Speth Apply now! Yale online program on Tropical Forest Landscapes Priority applications for Yale University’s Tropical Forest Landscapes: Conservation, Restoration & Sustainable Use <https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/> online certificate program are open through February 28, 2021. This interdisciplinary program explores tropical land use management through diverse perspectives in a dynamic online experience. Courses teach core concepts, highlight exciting global case studies, and illustrate practical tools to understand and manage complex social, ecological and economic aspects of effective conservation and restoration initiatives. Program benefits include: * Unparalleled access to a world-class institution * Connections with environmental professionals around the world * Dedicated mentors who provide one-on-one support * Flexible learning schedule * Practice using planning tools for a real-life project with individualized faculty feedback * Optional hands-on field experience in the tropics This program offers environmental professionals the chance to understand the broader context of their day-to-day work while developing concrete outputs for on-the-ground projects. Interested? Learn more about the program at tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu<https://tropicalrestorationcerti… or view our program information session <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4x3KLTDIzA&feature=youtu.be> from February 11th, 2021. The priority admissions deadline is February 28, 2021 and the final chance to apply is March 28, 2021 (applications are accepted on a rolling basis).