Final call for abstracts for the 2016 FLARE Meeting in Edinburgh! FLARE (Forests and Livelihoods: Assessment, Research, and Engagement) <http://www.forestlivelihoods.org/> aims (1) to advance cutting-edge knowledge and practices regarding forest-based livelihoods, governance, biodiversity, and climate change; (2) increase dialogue and interactions between practitioners and researchers/scholars; and (3) create a global community of practice on forest-livelihood interactions. The second annual meeting will focus on the approaches, methods, tools, and indicators to assess how, where, and why governing forest and forest mosaics for improving livelihoods works, and how it can be strengthened. Submit your abstract for a paper, panel session, lightning talk, poster, or workshop before July 10th. Don't miss your chance to be considered for one of three cash prizes for the best paper submitted and presented! Visit our meeting webpage at: <http://www.forestlivelihoods.org/flare-meeting-2016> http://www.forestlivelihoods.org/flare-meeting-2016 -- Cristy Watkins PhD Research Manager <http://www.ifriresearch.net/about-us/collaborating-research-centers/michigan/> International Forestry Resources and Institutions FLARE Network Secretariat, www.forestslivelihoods.org School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan Editorial Assistant, <http://www.journals.elsevier.com/world-development/> World Development Journal https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristywatkins Skype:critkins