WG: CIF Calls for Nominations of Experts to Forest Investment Program
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CIF Calls for Nominations of Experts to Forest Investment Program
11 November 2009: The Climate Investment Fund (CIF) has called for
nominations of
experts to serve on the Expert Group for the Forest Investment Program
(FIP), to
work on the selection of country or regional pilots for the FIP.
The deadline for nominations is 27 November 2009.
Call for nominations:
<http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTCC/Resources/407863-1232054799960/fip
_call_for_expert_nominations_letter_111109.pdf?resourceurlname=fip_call_for_
expert_nominations_letter_111109.pdf>
http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTCC/Resources/407863-1232054799960/fip_
call_for_expert_nominations_letter_111109.pdf?resourceurlname=fip_call_for_e
xpert_nominations_letter_111109.pdf
Criteria for Selecting Expert Group Members:
<http://www.iufro.org/download/file/4517/95/nb-09-11-17_fip_1_4_1criteria_fo
r_selecting_expert_group_revised.pdf/>
http://www.iufro.org/download/file/4517/95/nb-09-11-17_fip_1_4_1criteria_for
_selecting_expert_group_revised.pdf/
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Dear Colleagues,
As you see from below, the CIF/Forest Investment Program is now establishing
its
operational structures.
A key step is the selection of experts who will advise the FIP sub-Committee
on
choosing pilot countries. As you see from the documents below about 6-8
experts
with a diverse range of skills and knowledge are to be selected.
It is extremely important for achieving FIP goals that experts with proven
global
expertise and experience in forestry, climate change and development are
nominated.
We count on you in helping out in this important matter.
You are kindly requested to spread the information and/or nominate qualified
experts (including yourself) for this assignment.
Many thanks for you cooperation
Gerhard
Forests Advisor
Agriculture & Rural Development
The World Bank
Tel: +1-202-458 7334; Fax: +1-202-614-1402;
E-Mail: GDieterle(a)worldbank.org, Room MC5-795
www.worldbank.org/forests
www.profor.info <http://www.profor.info/>
www.forest-alliance.org <http://www.forest-alliance.org/>
www.worldbank.org/enafleg
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Profiles
a) Forest Specialist (Co-chair). This expert should have a broad general
forestry background as well as specific knowledge of, and experience with,
biodiversity conservation, sustainable management of forests, forest ecology
and forest dynamics, agro-forestry, reforestation, non-timber forest
products,
landscape restoration, desertification resulting from forest degradation and
forest ecosystem services, including biotic and abiotic risks to forest
ecosystems.
b) Climate Specialist (Co-chair) . This expert should have knowledge of, and
experience in, climate change mitigation and adaptation related to forests,
at
sub-national, national and international levels. The expert should be
knowledgeable about national strategies for addressing climate change that
involve forests, the role of forests in addressing the challenges of climate
change, and REDD+ (including avoided deforestation and forest degradation,
forest conservation, sustainable forest management and enhancement of
carbon sinks).
c) Forest Finance Specialist and Development Economist.. This expert should
be knowledgeable about the role of forests in economic development and
planning, poverty alleviation and how to enhance the contribution of forests
to improving rural livelihoods, and valuation systems of alternative land
uses.
The expert should be well-versed in how to enhance local communities
income and benefits from forests through improved access to markets,
employment creation, and forest product processing.
d) Agricultural Specialist. This expert should be familiar with sustainable
rural
agricultural production systems, and the state of research on food producing
systems. The expert should be knowledgeable about large agribusinesses and
their potential impact on other land uses, as well shifting cultivation and
their
impacts on natural resources. This expert should be able to clearly
articulate
cross-sectoral linkages and impacts between agriculture and forest sectors.
e) Forest Industry and SME Investment Specialist. This expert should be
knowledgeable about the private sector and sustainable management of
forests, forest industry value chain, forest products trade, internationally
recognized independent forest certification systems and standards and
corporate social responsibility standards, community-company partnerships,
and investment opportunities in diverse countries.
f) Governance, Policy and Institutional Specialist. This expert should be
familiar with forest and land institutions, land management and
administration, land tenure, environmental, forest and other land use
policies,
legislation and enforcement, transparency, political economy of forests and
land.
g) Indigenous Peoples Specialist. This expert should be familiar with
indigenous peoples and forest-dependent communities issues and rights,
including land tenure issues.
Social Development and Gender Specialist. This expert should be
familiar with poverty alleviation, social, community and gender issues,
particularly as they relate to forest management
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Coordinator, IUFRO Division 5 (Forest Products)
Scion (Trading name of Forest Research Institute Ltd.)
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Coordinator, IUFRO Division 5 (Forest Products)
Scion (Trading name of Forest Research Institute Ltd.)
Private Bag 3020
49 Sala St. Rotorua
New Zealand
Ph: +64 7343 5525
Mobile: 021 187 4022
Fx: +64 7343 5507
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IAWA, IAWS and IUFRO Conference
by Dave.Cown＠scionresearch.com
IAWA, IAWS and IUFRO Conference
23-26 June 2010, MADISON, WISCONSIN, USA
The Pan-American Regional Group of IAWA, the International Academy of Wood
Science (IAWS) and Division 5 of IUFRO are organizing a joint meeting in
Madison, Wisconsin, USA for June 23 - 26, 2010. This joint conference will
serve as an international forum for the exchange of knowledge and
experience in a wide variety of fields including tree biology, systematic
wood anatomy and wood identification, paleobotany, ecophysiology, wood
formation and cambial activity, and wood quality research. New developments
in the areas of ultrastructure and lignin chemistry and the use of various
new technologies including near infrared spectroscopy and recent advances
in microscopy and molecular biology are pushing the frontiers of wood
anatomy to new heights. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss
their recent research progress, exchange information and develop
collaborations.
LOCATION:
The IAWA/IAWS Conference will be held in the Memorial Union at 800 Langdon
St. located on the shores of Lake Mendota on the campus of the University
of Wisconsin - Madison (https://www.union.wisc.edu/index.asp and map
https://www..union.wisc.edu/directions/).
REGISTRATION: see attached form
Registration is US$150 payable via check or money order in US dollars.
Student registration is $100. You can pay via PayPal on the IAWS website (
http://www.iaws-web.org). Click on DONATION and at the top under
description enter “IAWA, IAWS, and IUFRO Conference”. Complete the form and
submit. You do not need a PayPal account. Your registration fee includes
the banquet on Friday night. For updates check the website at IAWA, (
http://www.iawa-website.org/ or
http://bio.kuleuven.be/sys/iawa/meetings.html), IAWS (
http://www.iaws-web.org) or IUFRO (.
http://www.iufro.org/events/calendar/current/). Deadline for registering
without a late fee is May 1, 2010.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
You must make your own reservations. When making them, mention the IAWA,
IAWS, and IUFRO Conference at the Memorial Union. For accommodations
associated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, go to
http://www.vip.wisc.edu/lodging.html. Most of these accommodations are
within walking distance of the Memorial Union.
University Housing: Summer Housing for Groups
Through University Housing, we have arranged for rooms all with single/twin
beds at Smith Hall (35 N. Park St.), a student housing facility. For photos
and information on Smith Hall go to
http://www.housing.wisc.edu/Summer_Conferences/reshalls.html#L. The cost of
single and double occupancy including breakfast has not been set for 2010,
but an estimate is $60/night for single occupancy and $40/night/person for
double occupancy. Complete information will be available when on-line
reservations are opened after January 1, 2010. We will need a minimum of 20
person/night to have this facility available. If our minimum is not reached
45 days before the meeting, we will have to cancel. (Go to:
http://www.housing.wisc.edu/summer_conferences select “On-Line Reservations
”)
For questions, email conferenceservices(a)housing.wisc.edu..
For more accommodations choices, check the website
http://www.visitmadison.com/visitors/stay/. We have blocked rooms at two
hotels close to the Memorial Union as follows:
Campus Inn and Chancellor’s Club
601 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53703, USA
Phone: 608-257-4391 or tollfree 800-589-6285 — FAX: 608-257-2832.
Please refer to “IAWA & IAWS Conference” group reservation #92482.
Direct URL with no login needed use the following:
https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=391073&hot…
For information about the hotel use: http://www.thecampusinn.com/
University Inn
441 N. Frances St.
Madison, WI 53703, USA
Phone: 608-257-4881 or tollfree 800-279-4881 — FAX: 608-285-8051.
Please refer to “IAWA/IAWS Conference Block”. You must call to receive
discounted rates.
For information abut the hotel use: http://www.universityinn.org/
SOCIAL EVENTS: On Friday evening, June 25, we will have a banquet and
business meeting at the Memorial Union. The cost of the banquet is included
in your registration fee.
LOCAL INFORMATION: For information about the local area check the websites
of Madison at http://www.cityofmadison.com/; the University of
Wisconsin-Madison at http://www.wisc.edu/ and the Memorial Union at
https://www.union.wisc.edu/index.asp.
CONTACT:
Dr. Regis B. Miller, Executive Secretary of IAWA
USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory
One Gifford Pinchot Drive
Madison, WI 53726-2398, USA
Phone: 608-231-9341 — FAX: 608-231-9508 — Email: rmiller1(a)wisc.edu
ABSTRACTS FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS:
Please send an electronic copy of your Abstract following the models shown
below. Use 2 cm margins on all four sides with single-spaced lines and
Times New Roman typeface with a 12-point pitch. Make the text left aligned
only (not justified or right aligned) and use no tabs, tables, figures,
pictures or references. Please do not divide words. The body of the
Abstract should contain no more than 2000 characters, including the spaces
between the words. Immediately after the title, indicate if the Abstract is
a paper or a poster.
Send the Abstract to Dr. Regis B. Miller at rmiller1(a)wisc.edu. If email is
not possible, send your Abstract on a CD together with a hard copy printout
to Dr. Miller.
The deadline for submission of Abstracts is May 1, 2010.
Oral presentations:
Each delegate will be allowed one oral presentation of 15 or 20 minutes
including time for questions and discussion. PowerPoint presentations are
required. No slide projectors will be available. PC’s and data projectors
will be used for PowerPoint presentations. If other audio-visual aids are
needed, please contact Regis Miller.
Posters:
A display panel with dimensions 3’8” (1.1 meters) high by 5’7” (1.7 meters)
wide will be provided. Pushpins to facilitate display will be provided. We
are asking poster presenters to prepare a 3-minute mini-PowerPoint to
present their poster. Information about times for displaying and removing
posters will be available in the final program.
Models of Abstracts:
Pieter Baas1, Steven Jansen2 & Elisabeth Wheeler3: 1Nationaal Herbarium
Nederland, P.O. Box 9514, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands; 2Instituut voor
Plantkunde en Microbiologie, Laboratorium voor Systematiek, K.U. Leuven,
Kasteelpark Arenberg 31, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium; 3North Carolina State
University, Department of Wood and Paper Science, P.O. Box 8005, Raleigh,
NC 27695-8005, USA. — Ecological adaptations in wood microstructure and
angiosperm phylogeny. — (Paper)
Ecological adaptations in xylem anatomy are relatively well understood in
terms of their functional significance and general validity. This makes them
suspect candidates for relating adaptive change with deep phylogenetic
splits in woody plant phylogenies because their very functionality… Etc.
Etc.
Ayami Akimatsu, Seiichi Yasuda & Kazuhiko Fukushima: Graduate School of
Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan. —
Stable carbon isotope compositions of cell wall components of woody plants.
— (Poster)
Analysis of stable carbon isotope composition of bulk organic
material has been applied to numerous ecological and physiological studies.
Nevertheless, the isotopic composition of bulk plant material represents
only the average of the isotopic composition of all chemical compounds in a
certain tissue… E
Dave Cown,
Senior Scientist, Wood Quality
Coordinator, IUFRO Division 5 (Forest Products)
Scion (Trading name of Forest Research Institute Ltd.)
Private Bag 3020
49 Sala St. Rotorua
New Zealand
Ph: +64 7343 5525
Mobile: 021 187 4022
Fx: +64 7343 5507
www.scionresearch.com
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