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EFI - additional engagement with Forest Governance research

by Giessen, Lukas

Dear colleagues, As of 1st August, the European Forest Institute (EFI) will employ a new Principal Scientist for Forest Governance. The main responsibility assigned to this post will be to develop EFI research activities on Forest Governance as reflected in the new EFI Strategy (http://www.efi.int/portal/about_efi/efi_strategy_2025/ ). Furthermore, it will contribute to creating stronger synergies between the EFI FLEGT-REDD Unit and other relevant EFI research units, projects and associate members. As of August 2017 I will fill this post and will work for EFI where I am leading this specific task of developing the EFI Forest Governance Programme. In order to do so I will quit working for the renowned Chair of Forest and Nature Conservation Policy of Göttingen University/Germany, where I spent a number of scientifically highly fruitful and instructive years. I am much looking forward to be in fruitful contact with you and other IUFRO Units and colleagues, e.g. through email: Lukas.Giessen(a)efi.int<mailto:Lukas.Giessen@efi.int> With best regards, Lukas Giessen Lukas Giessen Senior Researcher and Head of Working Group International Forest Policy Chair Group of Forest and Nature Conservation Policy, University of Goettingen Buesgenweg 3 37077 Goettingen / Germany Tel. +49 551 39 33726 http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/135009.html Editor in Chief, Forest Policy and Economics (Elsevier) http://www.journals.elsevier.com/forest-policy-and-economics/ Google Scholar link: https://scholar.google.de/citations?hl=en&user=voULQt4AAAAJ&view_op=list_wo…

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IUFRO Anniversary Congress Spotlight #47: Remote forest-dependent communities can benefit through social innovation

by IUFRO Headquarters

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IUFRO Anniversary Congress Spotlight #46: Getting a handle on future needs of forestland owners

by IUFRO Headquarters

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IUFRO Press Release: Mondi and IUFRO collaborate on sustainable business strategies

by IUFRO Headquarters

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WG: New positions at EFI Bonn

by Giessen, Lukas

Dear Colleagues, Please find below links to two new positions at the European Forest Institute's new office in Bonn - it would be great if you could distribute them via the relevant IUFRO, CIFOR and IUCN mailing lists (and of course into your networks!) Many thanks and best regards Researcher on Urban Forestry at the EFI Bonn Office, Germany: http://www.efi.int/portal/careers/open_jobs/?bid=2838 Senior Researcher on Social Science Analysis of Natural Resource Management at the EFI Bonn Office, Germany http://www.efi.int/portal/careers/open_jobs/?bid=2837 Lukas Giessen Senior Researcher and Head of Working Group International Forest Policy Chair Group of Forest and Nature Conservation Policy, University of Goettingen Buesgenweg 3 37077 Goettingen / Germany Tel. +49 551 39 33726 http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/135009.html Editor in Chief, Forest Policy and Economics (Elsevier) http://www.journals.elsevier.com/forest-policy-and-economics/ Google Scholar link: https://scholar.google.de/citations?hl=en&user=voULQt4AAAAJ&view_op=list_wo…

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IUFRO NEWS 5&6, 2017

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New publication: ETFRN News 58 Zero deforestation: a commitment to change

by Brigitte Burger

Von: bounce-1747864-283483(a)lists.iisd.ca [mailto:bounce-1747864-283483@lists.iisd.ca] Im Auftrag von Herman Savenije Betreff: New publication: ETFRN News 58 Zero deforestation: a commitment to change Just Published! ETFRN News 58 Zero deforestation: a commitment to change Several hundred companies, governments, and civil society and non-governmental organizations have committed to zero deforestation initiatives. However, all may not have fully realized the enormousness and complexity of the challenge in committing to zero deforestation, and it appears that some did not know exactly what they stepped into. What is clear though, is that this endeavour is very much at the initial stage of development, and early work and experimentation is showing the way to putting in place what is needed. This silver anniversary edition of ETFRN News brings together 40 contributions from 100 experts and practitioners. They share their experiences, and suggest ways to improve the effectiveness of zero deforestation commitments through public-private collaboration and other models. ETFRN News 58 presents different views across a range of commodity value chains, including how companies and smallholders are working together to build deforestation free supply chains. It reviews publicly announced commitments and on-the-ground impacts, and how implementation challenges are overcome. It looks at how socio-economic and environmental impacts and trade-offs are addressed, links between private commitments and government policy and regulations, and how transnational and civil-society initiatives help or hinder them. >From the different contributions in this book, common threads are drawn, woven into the following eight key issues, that if implemented, can enhance the implementation, effectiveness and impact of pledges, and increase the likelihood of existing and future zero deforestation commitments being met. 1. Agree on clear definitions and standards – what is a forest, and deforestation, and, what are acceptable credible and coherent standards for use across different commodities? 2. National and local governments to become more involved – as failure to address broader governance challenges may reduce the positive impact of private sector zero-deforestation initiatives. 3. More corporate transparency and accountability – must become the norm for monitoring and reporting progress, and not just regarding zero deforestation commitments. 4. Support for smallholder empowerment – through capacity building and technical assistance, so millions of small producers can become effective players. 5. Civil society to continue to advocate for change – as consumers and global citizens, for corporations to take effective action. 6. Advocate for jurisdictional action in support of national goals – required to complement corporate supply chain initiatives, and helps to fulfil more inclusive, sustainable development criteria. 7. Include alternative business and financing models – that better take into account existing realities, and local systems of governance and tenure. 8. Invite broad stakeholder involvement – in the inclusive platforms that are clearly needed for progress, as no single solution can achieve the desired impact. <http://www.etfrn.org/publications/zero+deforestation:+a+commitment+to+change> Downloaded here the ETFRN news <http://www.etfrn.org/index.php?id=49> Downloaded here individual articles This edition of ETFRN News is produced on behalf of ETFRN by Tropenbos International, in partnership with the European Forestry Institute’s EU FLEGT and REDD facilities, GIZ – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH, CIFOR – the Center for International Forestry Research, Tropical Forest Alliance - TFA2020, and the Government of the Netherlands, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Economic Affairs. This publication was produced with the financial assistance of the European Forest Institute’s EU FLEGT and REDD facilities, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Government of the Netherlands. Contact: Herman Savenije Programme Coordinator Tropenbos International POB 232 6700 AE Wageningen the Netherlands tel: +31 317 702024 e-mail: <mailto:herman.savenije@tropenbos.org> herman.savenije(a)tropenbos.org skype: herman.savenije1 web: <http://www.tropenbos.org/> www.tropenbos.org Working on: Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday morning and Thursday Beschreibung: Beschreibung: TropenbosInternationaal_RGB Making knowledge work for forests and people

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International Conference

by mirela niculescu

Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the organizing committee it is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the 13-th "DURABLE AGRICULTURE – AGRICULTURE OF THE FUTURE" Annual Meeting to be held in Craiova, Romania, at the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Craiova. Particular focus of the conference: "ADVANCED METHODS FOR A SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, SILVICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCE."See you in CRAIOVA in NOVEMBER 2017 ! Prof.assoc. M. NICULESCU, PhD.Vice-DeanFaculty of AgronomyUniversity of CraiovaDepartament of Botany19 Libertatii street, 200583Craiova Romania00 40 251 41847500 40 730 447200

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Reminder: Early Bird for IUFRO Anniversary Congress 2017

by IUFRO Anniversary Congress 2017

Dear colleague, The deadline for Early Bird registration is approaching! This offer ends 1st June. Don't forget to register in time at http://iufro2017.com/registration/ Kind regards, The IUFRO Congress Organizing Team FVA Baden-Württemberg | Wonnhaldestr. 4 | D-79100 Freiburg iufro2017(a)forst.bwl.de

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Reactivation of the International Society of Tropical Foresters

by Brigitte Burger

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sheila Ward < <mailto:mahoganyforthefuture@gmail.com> mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com> Date: 2017-05-21 16:45 GMT+02:00 Reactivation of the International Society of Tropical Foresters Dear International Foresters: We are reactivating the International Society of Tropical Foresters which has been dormant for the last five years. The first step is to rebuild the list of people interested in ISTF. If you would like to connect with us, please send the following information to Teija Reyes reyesteija(a)gmail.com or Sheila Ward mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com: First and last name Title Email address Web page (if any) Country of origin Country of residence Organization or institution Languages Short description of areas of expertise (25 words or less) Countries of professional experience At present, we have three sources of information for International Tropical Foresters. 1) Blair Orr at Michigan Technical University has kindly continued the ISTF newsletter as a newsletter for the Society of American Foresters International Forestry Working Group, and is still sending it to the old ISTF mailing list. This newsletter can be downloaded at: http://www.orrforest.net/saf/ If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter, please send your email address to Teija Reyes reyesteija(a)gmail.com or Sheila Ward mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com and they will send it on to Blair. 2) The old ISTF web page can be still be found at http://www.istf-bethesda.org/ 3) You can join the ISTF facebook group page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2262122534/ We hope to have your participation in the new ISTF! Please forward this to others. Teija Reyes and Sheila Ward

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