Dear colleagues,
[Ein Bild, das Diagramm enth?lt. Automatisch generierte Beschreibung]IUFRO, the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, is hiring a Project Manager to start on 1 July 2023. Candidates should ideally be early- to mid-career professionals holding a Master's degree (or higher) in forest sciences or related disciplines. They should be experienced in planning and implementing projects and have an interest in and knowledge of international forest-related political processes, as well as global sustainable development topics.
The tasks of the Project Manager encompass operational planning and implementation of projects within the Science-Policy Programme of IUFRO, as well as following up and contributing to different intergovernmental processes. This full time (40 hours/week) position in an international team requires skills in personal organisation, planning, priority setting, and managing multiple tasks and the ability to effectively and positively interact with people in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
Institution: IUFRO
Duty station: IUFRO Headquarters, Vienna, Austria
Working language: English (command of other UN languages and/or German is advantageous)
Closing date: 19 May 2023, 11:59 p.m. CEST
Details: https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/discover/gfep-vacancy-announcement…
Many thanks and best wishes,
Dr. Christoph Wildburger
Science-Policy Programme Coordinator
Find out more about the new IUFRO Science-Policy Programme at:
IUFRO: Science-Policy Programme / Science in IUFRO<https://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/>
Dear colleagues,
There is still time for nominations!
Remember to submit on line, following instructions bellow, but in order to
get the Division 8 endorsement, please let me or any of the Deputy
coordinators from the Division know
Looking forward for your nominations!
The deadline for submission of nomination materials for IUFRO awards is May
15, 2023. The specific awards are:
The Scientific Achievement Award: Up to ten awards. In recognition of
distinguished individual scientific achievements within the fields of
research covered by IUFRO.
Outstanding Doctoral Research Award: One per IUFRO Division. To recognize
path-breaking doctoral dissertations completed in the period 2018-2023
within the fields of research covered by IUFRO.
IUFRO Student Award for Excellence in Forest Science: One per IUFRO
Division. Recognizes outstanding individual achievements in forest science
made by Masters degree students (or equivalent) completed in the period
2018-2023, in order to encourage their further work within the fields of
research covered by IUFRO.
Best Poster Award: recognizes distinguished poster presentations during the
IUFRO World Congress by under-graduate students, graduate students, and
individuals who completed their graduate degrees up to 7 years prior to the
congress. For this award, the corresponding author of the poster indicates
consideration for the award during the abstract submission process.
Further information on the awards, who is eligible to prepare nominations
for consideration, and nomination forms can be found here:
https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/events/iwc24/iwc24-awards-call-for-
nominations-reminder.pdf
You are encouraged to consider nominating colleagues and the Honours and
Awards Committee looks forward to receiving the nomination materials.
Best,
Sandra
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Sandra LUQUE PhD, DR HDR
Director of Research
Chair IUFRO Division 8 - Forest Environment
Nominated Lead author for IPBES Nexus Report
CEOS Co-coordinator Task Force Ecosystem Extent
INRAE National Research Institute on Agriculture, Food & the Environment,
Unit TETIS Land, environment, remote sensing and spatial information
500 rue Jean-François Breton / 34093 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
Mob. +33 769150689 / Skype: sandra.luque2 <https://www.inrae.fr/en>
https://www.inrae.fr/en
Associate Editor Landscape Ecology (Europe)
https://www.springer.com/journal/10980/editors
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Text prepared in part by Tod Ramsfield, Division 7 Coordinator
Dear colleagues,
This is a great opportunity for young scientists to reinforce our network and add value preparing a common publication as an example
Make the most of it, applying to this visit program
Have a great day
Sandra
De : IUFRO Headquarters [mailto:office@iufro.org]
Envoyé : jeudi 27 avril 2023 15:54
À : Dear IUFRO Officeholder <sandra.luque(a)inrae.fr>
Objet : IUFRO Short Scientific Visits (SSV)
<https://www.iufro.org/>
International Union
of Forest Research
Organizations
IUFRO Short Scientific Visits (SSV)
In 2023, IUFRO’s Special Programme for Development of Capacities will offer grants of up to €5,000 for Short Scientific Visits for early career scientists affiliated with IUFRO member organisations. These visits will provide a unique opportunity for young scientists from Africa, Asia and Latin America to visit a forest research organisation overseas and conduct international scientific collaboration.
IUFRO is conscious of the importance of connecting the young forest science community to address challenges facing forests and forestry. Broadly, we strive to provide these future leaders with international experience to better equip them to address future global challenges and identify, create and fully utilise emerging opportunities.
The desired outcome is to provide both the grantee and their affiliated organisation with the opportunity to build research collaboration and capacity and to provide opportunities extending beyond the initial scientific exchange. The goals for the grantee are broad and could include for example, skills development, establishing productive relationships with scientific peers in the host country, using the visit to benefit their own research and, if possible, publishing of scientific material.
HOW TO APPLY? - BY 31 JULY 2023
Potential applicants are required to contact the potential host organisation prior to applying for a grant. Together they shall develop and agree on essential elements for the short scientific visit grant application including a project proposal and work plan, timing and duration of the proposed visit, and a mentor in the host country.
Candidates interested in applying for a short scientific visit grant should complete the online application form <https://forms.office.com/e/ucSqLcBgme> and submit their complete application documents in one PDF including all required application documents (work plan, endorsement letter by host and applicant’s Head of Department, and CV of applicant and mentor) by 31 July 2023. The PDF document should be uploaded with a filename following the format “SSV_FirstnameLastnameCountry.pdf” to this link <https://iufroorg-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/grecu_iufro_org/Ethk61-DD…> . Only complete applications will be considered.
For more information, please visit this web page <https://www.iufro.org/science/special/spdc/sap/ssvgr23/> .
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The applicants will be selected on a competitive basis in accordance with the following criteria
* Originality and relevance of the research topic
* Applicant’s previous experience and work on the proposed research topic
* Overall quality of the work plan
* Feasibility of the work planned at the host institution
* Geographic and gender balance
Applicants that have not previously been awarded a grant for a short scientific visit have preference.
FUNDING
The grant supporting the scientific visits will be a lump sum payment of up to €5,000 that will be paid once the grantee has acknowledged that the application has been successful and upon signing of the grant acceptance agreement.
The funding should cover travel and subsistence costs for the period of the grant.
HOST INSTITUTION
The applicant will be responsible for obtaining the agreement of the host institution before submitting the application. While the applicant needs to be affiliated with a member organisation of IUFRO, the host institution need not necessarily be a member institution. If you are interested in hosting an SSV, we encourage you to share this application with potential candidates.
CONTACT
Please see the relevant documents and information on the web page <https://www.iufro.org/science/special/spdc/sap/ssvgr23/> .
Should you have any questions regarding the grant application, please contact Mr Daniel Boehnke (boehnke(a)iufro.org <mailto:boehnke@iufro.org> ).
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Dear all,
Do not forget to register and send your abstracts!
The ALL Division 8 Conference: FORESTED LANDSCAPES in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework: mitigation options towards implementation of the SDGs https://iufro2023.uevora.pt/conference/
The deadline for abstracts, round tables, world Cafés was extended to 31/04 – few days to send your abstracts
Looking forward to see you in Evora this year in this IUFRO conference.
Students: Please note IUFRO Div8 2023 congress will support the accommodation for 10 students based on their commitment to the advancement of landscape ecology in regards to forest management
Sandra
<https://iufro2023.uevora.pt/call-for-abstracts/> https://iufro2023.uevora.pt/call-for-abstracts/
FORESTED LANDSCAPES in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework: mitigation options towards implementation of the SDGs
SEMINARIO VIRTUAL: Utilizando la plataforma Restor para su proyecto de restauración 10 de abril 2022
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SEMINARIO VIRTUAL: Utilizando la plataforma Restor para su proyecto de restauración 10 de abril 2022
Corra la voz sobre su proyecto de restauración para conectarse con colaboradores, financiadores e información geo-relevante. La plataforma Restor (https://restor.eco/) puede ayudarlo con las tres funciones. Al incluir sus proyectos de restauración en esta plataforma, los miembros de la Sociedad Internacional de Forestales Tropicales (ISTF por sus siglas en inglés) y otros ganarán visibilidad de posibles colaboradores, así como de financiadores. Podrán explorar datos ecológicos específicos del sitio para la planificación y el monitoreo de sus proyectos. Restor, ISTF y Terraformation se están uniendo para ofrecer un webinar de capacitación (mismo contenido) en 4 ocasiones para diferentes regiones sobre cómo cargar su proyecto de restauración en la plataforma Restor.
Lunes 10 de abr de 2023 - America Latina (español) 23:00 GMT, 19:00 Puerto Rico, 20:00 este de Brasil, 16:00 oeste de México. Registrase en https://terraformation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__3IKzxDQRPW7WRZSjn2TWQ
Para mas informacion: https://tropicalforesters.org/blog/2023/03/28/webinars-on-using-the-restor-…
Saludo cordial,
Sheila Ward
Oficial Ejecutiva
Sociedad Internacional de Silvicultores (Forestales) Tropicales
tropicalforesters(a)gmail.com<mailto:tropicalforesters@gmail.com>
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Calling all those involved in forests, energy and livelihoods!
A new multi-agency issue brief highlights the links between these sectors and the leap forward that could come from them working more closely together.
Do you work in forests, energy or livelihoods? Are you searching for ways to boost progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals?
If so, take a moment to look at this new FAO/IUFRO/UNDP/UNFF issue brief, Forests, Energy and Livelihoods<https://www.un.org/esa/forests/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ISSUE-BRIEF-Fores…>, which neatly sums up the current state of play in these sectors and why they are inextricably linked. It explains why managing forests more sustainably brings huge benefits to all those who depend on wood for fuel or forest products for a livelihood. And calls for more joined up thinking across these sectors to accelerate progress towards SDGs on poverty, hunger and clean energy.
Now is the time to put heads together on this!
Join the global event on April 4 (10.00-13.00 EDT) on UN Web TV<https://media.un.org/en/webtv> and follow the discussion about integrated approaches across these sectors ahead of the 2023 SDG Summit at the UN General Assembly high-level week in September.
Make sure you are part of this. Read the issue brief<https://www.un.org/esa/forests/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ISSUE-BRIEF-Fores…> and join the event<https://www.un.org/esa/forests/events/unff18-bureau-event-forests-energy-li…>.
See you there!
Related links
Building on the nexus of forests, energy and livelihoods to accelerate achievement of the SDGs - An event organized by the UNFF18 Bureau<https://www.un.org/esa/forests/events/unff18-bureau-event-forests-energy-li…>
Issue brief: Forests, energy and livelihoods<https://www.un.org/esa/forests/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ISSUE-BRIEF-Fores…>
More information on forests and energy<https://www.fao.org/forestry/communication-toolkit/76374/en/>
Dear IUFRO Units:
I am hoping that you can approve the announcement below for your IUFRO unit
about webinars on how to use the Restor Platform for restoration projects.
Please note that the webinar for Africa/Europe is set for 3 April 2023.
Thank you,
Sheila Ward
Executive Officer
International Society of Tropical Foresters-Global
tropicalforesters(a)gmail.com
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WEBINARS on using the Restor platform for your restoration project
You need to get the word out on your restoration project to connect with
collaborators, funders, and geo-relevant information. The Restor platform
can help you with all three functions. By listing their restoration
projects on the platform, ISTF members will gain visibility to both
potential collaborators and funders. They will be able to explore
site-specific ecological data for planning and monitoring of their
projects. Restor, the International Society of Tropical Foresters, and
Terraformation are teaming up to offer a training webinar (same content) on
4 occasions for different regions on how to load your restoration project
on the Restor platform. Dates and times (find your time zone at
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html)
Sessions:
• Monday 3 Apr 2023 - Africa / Europe: 16:00 GMT, 12:00 Puerto Rico, 16:00
Senegal, 17:00 London, 19:00 Ethiopia REGISTER AT
https://terraformation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dhFyVujzRqOxQypBZTAQpQ
• Lunes 10 de abr de 2023 - America Latina (español) 23:00 GMT, 19:00
Puerto Rico, 20:00 este de Brasil, 16:00 oeste de México. Registrase en
https://terraformation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__3IKzxDQRPW7WRZSjn2TWQ
• Monday 17 Apr 2023 - North America: 23:00 GMT, 19:00 Puerto Rico, 19:00
New York, 16:00 Seattle, 13:00 Hawaii REGISTER AT
https://terraformation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SSLHbvZCRfylb4ZMROI-Hw
• Monday 24 Apr 2023 - Asia-Pacific: 08:00 GMT, 04:00 Puerto Rico, 13:00
Pakistan, 15:00 Jakarta, 20:00 Fiji REGISTER AT
https://terraformation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BZ7tAXSGR-mA0FgIwl9AQA
You can register for any session, regardless of your region.
To do ahead:
We ask all those who register to participate, to visit the RESTOR platform
at Restor.eco and create an account at https://restor.eco/login/ BEFORE the
session you will attend. Also familiarize yourselves with the website. This
will allow us to devote the maximum time to helping you put your
restoration project on the platform.
NOTE: Please have a mouse available to use for the webinar practice
session. It is much easier to navigate the Restor platform with a mouse.
More information at
https://tropicalforesters.org/blog/2023/03/28/webinars-on-using-the-restor-…
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Executive Officer
International Society of Tropical Foresters-Global
tropicalforesters(a)gmail.com
