Dear colleagues,
Forest Policy and Economics (2018 IF 3.099; highly ranked in Forestry, Economics, Environm. Studies) is happy to announce a competition for eliciting the best proposal for a special issue (SI) to be published by the journal in the fields of Forest Policy/Governance as well as Forest Economics, respectively (see https://www.journals.elsevier.com/forest-policy-and-economics/news/award-fo… ). Any group or individual, including young scholars, who has a substantial track record in a field of research relevant to the journal and whose networks reach out to potential authors in that field, is invited to submit a proposal and serve as its Guest Editor(s). Proposals should be concise (max 3 pages), provide Guest Editors' name(s), the study background and justification, the joint SI objectives, as well as the contributions' titles and author names already confirmed or likely being contributed to the SI (the number of contributions is not limited to upper or lower bounds). Abstracts of such contributions are strongly encouraged being annexed to the 3 pages. The winners of the competition will be awarded promotional open access for all contributions to the SI for a fixed term of 6 months. Proposals will be assessed based on (i) the originality and timeliness of the topic, (ii) their internal coherence, as well as (iii) the quality of the envisaged contributions. Proposals should be addressed to Lukas.Giessen(a)efi.int<mailto:Lukas.Giessen@efi.int> until May 31st 2020.
Please feel free to distribute this call to colleagues.
With best regards,
Lukas Giessen
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PD Lukas Giessen, PhD
- Principal Scientist "Forest Governance"
European Forest Institute (EFI), Bonn Office
- Adjunct Professor, IPB Indonesia
- Editor in Chief, Forest Policy and Economics (Elsevier): http://www.journals.elsevier.com/forest-policy-and-economics/
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.de/citations?hl=en&user=voULQt4AAAAJ&view_op=list_wo…
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lukas_Giessen
26-28 February 2020; Bonn, Germany
Forests are among our planet's most important human life-supporting
ecosystems, and there are many expectations with regards to the ecosystem
services they provide. But: how do major global challenges such as climate
change and biodiversity loss affect forests globally, and what can forest
governance and management do? How can rising and changing demands for forest
products and ecosystem services due to global population and economic
growth, and urbanization be dealt with? How can forest policy navigate
between demands originating from other policy sectors, such as agriculture,
environment, energy, and rural development?
These and more questions will be discussed in the framework of the
international conference "Governing and managing forests for multiple
ecosystem services across the globe", taking place on 26-28 February 2020 in
Bonn, Germany.
The conference, which is organized by several international organizations,
is supported by IUFRO Division 9 - Forest Policy and Economics
<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-9/90000/> and IUFRO
Working Party 9.05.07 - Science policy interactions
<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-9/90000/90500/90507/> . It
will bring together ca. 200 international policymakers, practitioners and
researchers from different fields, promoting interdisciplinary and
inter-generational dialogues.
Special Event
On Thursday, 27 February 2020, 7:30 to 9:15 pm, there will be an open panel
discussion on "The future of forests managed for multiple services in Europe
- where are we heading towards and what can we expect from the "European
Green Deal"?"
Registration is not required. Admission is free.
The conference will be livestreamed via
https://www.youtube.com/user/EuropeanForest/live, and contributions to the
discussions via Twitter using the hashtag #4estEcoServices
<https://twitter.com/hashtag/4estEcoServices> are welcome.
Dear colleagues,
Forest Policy and Economics (2018 IF 3.099; highly ranked in Forestry, Economics, Environm. Studies) is happy to announce a competition for eliciting the best proposal for a special issue (SI) to be published by the journal in the fields of Forest Policy/Governance as well as Forest Economics, respectively (see https://www.journals.elsevier.com/forest-policy-and-economics/news/award-fo… ). Any group or individual, including young scholars, who has a substantial track record in a field of research relevant to the journal and whose networks reach out to potential authors in that field, is invited to submit a proposal and serve as its Guest Editor(s). Proposals should be concise (max 3 pages), provide Guest Editors' name(s), the study background and justification, the joint SI objectives, as well as the contributions' titles and author names already confirmed or likely being contributed to the SI (the number of contributions is not limited to upper or lower bounds). Abstracts of such contributions are strongly encouraged being annexed to the 3 pages. The winners of the competition will be awarded promotional open access for all contributions to the SI for a fixed term of 6 months. Proposals will be assessed based on (i) the originality and timeliness of the topic, (ii) their internal coherence, as well as (iii) the quality of the envisaged contributions. Proposals should be addressed to Lukas.Giessen(a)efi.int<mailto:Lukas.Giessen@efi.int> until May 31st 2020.
Please feel free to distribute this call to colleagues.
With best regards,
Lukas Giessen
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PD Lukas Giessen, PhD
- Principal Scientist "Forest Governance"
European Forest Institute (EFI), Bonn Office
- Adjunct Professor, IPB Indonesia
- Editor in Chief, Forest Policy and Economics (Elsevier): http://www.journals.elsevier.com/forest-policy-and-economics/
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.de/citations?hl=en&user=voULQt4AAAAJ&view_op=list_wo…
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lukas_Giessen
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From: "Terris, Eli" <eli.terris(a)yale.edu>
To: "div8(a)lists.iufro.org" <div8(a)lists.iufro.org>
Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2020 14:58:15 +0000
Subject: Apply now! Yale online program on Tropical Forest Landscapes
Priority applications for Yale University’s Tropical Forest Landscapes: Conservation, Restoration & Sustainable Use online certificate program are open through February 23, 2020.
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. No matter where you are in your career, this program will allow you to build key skills, enhance your knowledge, and develop the networks you need to succeed.
Interested? Learn more about the program at <https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/> tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu or join us for a <https://yale.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z9quCQgTTvmHZjHmoiw-Tg> program preview on February 5, 2020 and a <https://yale.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L1JfofhRQGCV1AkMN1dxpg> program information session on February 12, 2020.
The priority admissions deadline is February 23, 2020 and the final chance to apply is March 20, 2020 (applications are accepted on a rolling basis).
Apply today: <https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/admissions> https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/admissions
Tropical Forest Landscapes online certificate program
Environmental Leadership & Training Initiative
Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
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Environmental Leadership & Training Initiative
Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
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Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to share with you (please see the link below) the updated
announcement of the second AFORPOLIS conference that will take place in
Accra, Ghana from the 14th to the 17th of September 2020.
The new information provided by this announcement are:
1) The names and affiliations of the conference *Keynote speakers*
2) *Deadline extension*: because of the significant number of participants
who have not been able to submit their proposals on time and considering
the related requests received by the organizing committee, the new deadline
for abstracts submission is *12 February 2020*.
3) detailed information about the registration fees
4) Information about limited IUFRO participation grants for students and
early career researchers based (and with academic affiliations) in African
countries.
Please click on the following link to download the updated announcement:
https://aforpolis.org/international-aforpolis-conference-2020/
Kind regards,
Ameni Hasnaoui
Deputy coordinator
Working party 9.05.09
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From: "Nieto Jimenez, Jorge" < <mailto:jorge.nietojimenez@yale.edu> jorge.nietojimenez(a)yale.edu>
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:06:30 +0000
Subject: Yale Chapter of International Society of Tropical Foresters 2020 Conference
(Apologies for cross-posting)
Hello everyone,
We would like to invite you to the Yale International Society of Tropical Foresters’ 26 <https://istf.yale.edu/2020-conference> th Annual Conference. We believe this event may be of interest to you and your colleagues (or students) and we hope you might consider attending and participating.
The 2020 ISTF Conference theme is “Restoration for What and for Whom? Shifting the Paradigm in Tropical Forest Management.” The conference will take place January 30-February 1, 2020 in New Haven, CT. <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/istf-26th-annual-conference-2020-registration-…> Registration for the conference is still open and you can find more information on our <https://istf.yale.edu/2020-conference> website.
The ISTF Conference will bring together academics, practitioners, policy-makers, forest-dwelling people, activists, and journalists to explore equitable and effective approaches to restoration at this critical moment for tropical forests and their inhabitants. We are delighted to announce this year’s two keynote speakers:
<https://www.fs.fed.us/research/people/profile.php?alias=alugo> Ariel Lugo - Director, International Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA Forest Service (Puerto Rico)
<http://www.worldagroforestry.org/staff/susan-chomba> Susan Chomba - Project Manager, Regreening Africa, ICRAF (Kenya)
For a full list of panel speakers, which include renowned ecologists and critical geographers, grassroots restoration practitioners, and award-winning journalists and artists, please see our website: https://istf.yale.edu/2020-conference/panelists
We would be very grateful if you could share this with your contacts that might be interested. We hope to see you at the conference!
Follow ISTF on Facebook @yalefesistf, and Twitter and Instagram @YaleISTF for updates as more conference details unfold!
With our best regards,
Yale ISTF 2020 Team