Dear colleagues,
We would like to invite you again to join the upcoming GreenRisk4ALPs Mountain Forest Conference (https://cmi.eventsair.com/greenrisk4alps/) which will be held online on June 28 and 29, 2021.
The conference is promoting risk-based protective forest management as part of an integral and ecosystem-based natural hazard risk management in the Alpine Space. We will share new insights and developed decision support tools and discuss with representatives from organizations and networks such as the Alpine Convention, EUSALP, GLOMOS, IUCN, IUFRO, PLANALP, and the Interreg Alpine Space program.
This virtual conference will be held under the auspices of the IUFRO Division 8.03.00 - Natural Hazards and Risk Management, and the IUFRO Unit 8.03.02 - Snow and Avalanches, and is free of charge.
We are looking forward to seeing many of you online!
Best,
Michaela Teich & the Organizing Team:
Anne Hormes and Jan-Thomas Fischer, Austrian Research Centre for Forests (BFW)
Fred Berger, National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE)
Jean Pierre Fosson and Paolo Perret, Safe Mountain Foundation (FMS)
Kilian Heil, Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism (BMLRT)
Stefan Steger, EURAC Research
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Dr. Michaela Teich
Austrian Research Centre for Forests (BFW)
Department of Natural Hazards
Division of Snow and Avalanche
Hofburg | Rennweg 1 | A - 6020 Innsbruck
+43 664 885 082 87
www.bfw.gv.at<http://www.bfw.gv.at/>
Dear colleagues of Division 8,
I hope you and your family are fine even in the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Actually, in Japan, the situation is very uncertain, especially in Tokyo
and Osaka.
As for the captioned matter, it was decided that the ACID RAIN 2020
conference would be postponed to late 2021 or early 2022. Although the
actual new date is still under discussion, we have just updated HP to
inform potential participants of the current situation.
https://www.acidrain2020.org
The name of the conference "ACID RAIN 2020" will not be changed to
utilize the materials prepared so far (such as logo, HP, registration
system, etc.).
I will inform you when the new date is decided.
Thank you for your understanding on this matter.
Best regards,
Hiro
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Hiroyuki SASE, Ph.D.
Department Head
Ecological Impact Research Department
Asia Center for Air Pollution Research (ACAP)
Japan Environmental Sanitation Center (JESC)
Telephone: +81-25-263-0559 (direct)
Facsimile: +81-25-263-0567
Network Center for the Acid Deposition Monitoring Network in East Asia (EANET)
Visiting Professor
Atmospheric Environment Sciences in East Asia (Cooperation course)
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Niigata University
APN Project on Sulphur Dynamics: http://www.apn.acap.asia
ACID RAIN 2020: https://www.acidrain2020.org
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Betreff: [IUFRO RG 8.02.00] Internet consultation to gather information for IUFRO Unit 8.02.01 (Key factors, indicators and monitoring of forest biodiversity)
Dear Colleagues,
The IUFRO Unit 8.02.01 is sharing a form for collecting information from researchers interested in following/sharing topics and issues related to "Key factors for forest biodiversity". The Unit activities focus on 3 main subsequent thematic areas :
- Key Ecological Factors for Forest Biodiversity
- Forest Diversity Monitoring at Different Spatial Scales
- Forest Biodiversity Indicators
By compiling the short form at https://forms.gle/RT8ThFnC43P2o8Jt8, the Unit intention is to create an international research network on multi-taxon forest biodiversity monitoring and indicators and promote the widest knowledge sharing on forest biodiversity.
More information is available at: https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-8/80000/80200/80201/
Frédéric Gosselin, Sabina Burrascano, Francesco Chianucci, Marion Gosselin
Frédéric GOSSELIN
frederic.gosselin(a)inrae.fr<mailto:frederic.gosselin@inrae.fr>
Chef de département adjoint ECODIV [Écologie et biodiversité des milieux forestiers, prairiaux et aquatiques]
Ingénieur (ICPEF, HDR) en écologie forestière & biométrie au sein de l'UR EFNO
UR EFNO
Domaine des Barres
F-45290 Nogent-sur-Vernisson
Tél. : +33 2 38 95 03 58
www.inrae.fr<http://www.inrae.fr/>
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Education is a key lifeline for world's forests
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22 June 2021, Rome - Forest education at all levels – from primary schools to universities – is insufficient in many countries of the world, according to the results of a global survey led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Tropical Timber Organizations (ITTO) and the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) with the support of other international and regional partners.
According to the survey, more must be done to improve forest education in many parts of the world. While forest education has evolved and the number, diversity and qualifications of graduates have increased in most regions, forest education resources are insufficient or limited in large parts of the global South.
The survey also found that, in most regions, primary and secondary schools are not effectively educating students about forests and trees, or motivating them to pursue forest-related studies and careers. Graduates' understanding of cultural and social aspects of forest and tree management is often limited. Innovative teaching approaches, digital tools and online learning resources are not adequately employed in many regions, and forest education in entrepreneurship and for the preparation of students for the growing green jobs sector is not sufficient in most regions.
"The sustainable management of forests and trees is crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. We must reverse deforestation and forest degradation and manage forest resources sustainably," said FAO Deputy-Director General Maria-Helena Semedo in her opening speech at the event. "To do this, we need a well-trained cadre of forest managers, workers, policy makers, scientists and educators. We also need the rich and valuable forest knowledge and skills of local communities and Indigenous Peoples.
We urgently need to strengthen all levels of formal education - the forest workforce of the future."
International Conference on Forest Education
Key findings of the survey were unveiled at the International Conference on Forest Education, a three-day event running from 22 – 24 June to shine a light on the important role forest education plays in maximizing the contributions of forests and trees to the Sustainable Development Goals, and for overcoming the growing disconnect between people, nature and forests. The conference is organized by FAO, ITTO and IUFRO, and is supported by the Government of Germany.
During the event, participants<http://www.fao.org/3/cb4723en/cb4723en.pdf> discussed the current state of forest education, sharing their experiences and perspectives through discussions of key challenges, needs, opportunities and initiatives to strengthen forest education. It was agreed that robust forest education and training programmes are vital if we are to reduce the rate of deforestation and forest degradation, protect and restore ecosystems, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and realise the full contributions of forests and trees to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Participants took advantage of the event to endorse a global Call to Action on forest education. The aim is to raise awareness of the need to strengthen policies and strategies to improve forest learning at all levels of education, heighten awareness of the societal importance of careers in forestry, and improve understanding of traditional and indigenous forest-related knowledge.
Steve Johnson, ITTO's Officer-in-charge, endorsed the Call to Action saying that "forests are where most of us learn about the importance of nature in our lives."
"Education and training on forest management is also crucial to ensure forest sustainability and productivity into the future, as well as for developing an informed population that appreciates the many complexities of Sustainable Forest Management. ITTO will continue to contribute to forest education and training throughout the tropics, including through our ground-breaking fellowship program that commenced making awards nearly 30 years ago" he added.
IUFRO President John Parrotta also confirmed the need to strengthen forest education globally. "IUFRO seeks to advance updating of forestry related curriculums, promote innovative and improved teaching approaches and techniques, and help address key gaps in forest education worldwide," he said.
The Call to Action will be open online for a short period after the event to encourage other stakeholders and actors to endorse the message.
Launch of Forest Education Partnership
The three-day event concluded with the launch by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests<http://www.fao.org/policy-support/mechanisms/mechanisms-details/en/c/428692/> of a Joint Initiative on Forest Education<http://www.fao.org/forestry/forest-education/98724/en/>, which aims to catalyse action, generate increased awareness and support, and foster partnerships for forest education. In doing so, it plans to establish a Forest Education Partnership, launch an online platform to facilitate information dissemination and networking on forest education, work to improve forest education curricula and training systems and run a global communications campaign to encourage young people to pursue forest-related careers.
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News article by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/1413180/
Dear Participants,
We are delighted to invite you to the final day of the International Conference on Forest Education, beginning at 08.30AM Central European Summer Time (CEST) on Thursday 24 June.
For more information on the conference and to view the programme, head here<http://www.fao.org/forestry/forest-education/conference/en/>.
Zoom event link: https://fao.zoom.us/j/98324579662
Meeting ID: 983 2457 9662
Passcode: 26537142
We are also pleased to release the Call to Action on Forest Education<http://www.fao.org/forestry/forest-education/en/>.
It urges immediate action to strengthen forest education, capacity development and knowledge sharing worldwide.
It focuses on eight key actions that are needed to improve formal and informal forest education and training programmes around the world.
Endorse the Call to Action at the link here:
http://www.fao.org/forestry/forest-education/en/
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Please feel free to distribute this invitation to your wider networks.
We look forward to your participation at the conference tomorrow.
Kind regards,
Global Forest Education Project Secretariat
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Forest Education is crucial to the future of forests and our lives. Therefore, we must build a more holistic understanding of forests, inclusive of social dimensions.
Join us right now! The International Conference on Forest Education, co-organized by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) in collaboration with other members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), and with generous support from the government of Germany, is discussing ways forward for forest education. Discussions and recommendations will inform a strategic vision to enhance forest education and training methods globally.
Register for the Zoom meeting at: https://fao.zoom.us/j/98324579662 (Passcode: 26537142)
Furthermore, you are encouraged to endorse the Call to Action on Forest Education. The call is a collective appeal from stakeholders around the globe, urging immediate action to strengthen forest education, capacity development and knowledge sharing worldwide. It focuses on eight key actions that are needed to improve formal and informal forest education and training programmes around the world.
Read more about the Call at: http://www.fao.org/forestry/forest-education/en/
Endorse the Call at: https://forms.office.com/r/7afGz8SBpb
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Envoyé : mardi 22 juin 2021 15:40
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Objet : Webinar on Landscape Restoration 23 JUNE
Dear all,
Just a reminder for the Webinar on JUNE 23 on "La contribución de la restauración de paisajes a la adaptación a los efectos del Cambio Climático y su papel en los NDC's"
11 am (Washington DC) or 17 hs (CET). This is a joint organization of Initiative 20x20 (https://www.wri.org/initiatives/initiative-20x20) IUFRO Division 8 and FAO.
Register here to attend (or follow the link in the attached Agenda):
https://wri.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D97zf--OTLmMrxBMZp7CXQ
Hope to see you there.
Best regards.
Sandra Luque
Chair Division 8
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Dear friends of the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative:
This year's AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT in Vienna is coming closer and we are looking forward to an exciting event in the Spanish riding school on July 1st, 2021!
For all of you who can´t join us in person, but still want to be part of the action and the intensive networking going on all around the conference, we have added a new feature this year: A special online tool in which you can not only watch the Livestream of the AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT, but also connect with up to 1200 other participants from around the globe virtually.
You can chat with the other participants in an open chat forum about what is happening on stage or hold bilateral online meetings as well as group meetings. In the afternoon, there will also be a moderated discussion round via the chat.
If you would like to join us via this tool, please register here<http://hopin.com/events/austrian-world-summit-2021> until latest the 28th of June 2021!
For further information on the AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT´s program or speakers please go to www.austrianworldsummit.com<http://www.austrianworldsummit.com/>
