may2017
May 10, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The British Council supports research workshops under the programs Researcher Links and the Newton Fund to assist early-career researchers from the UK and partner countries to interact and explore research collaborations. Current opportunities that have one or more environmental themes include: (1) communications technologies for disaster management, UK and Turkey, with application deadline on 26 […]
Tags: biology, energy, Eurasia/Central Asia, july2017, june2017, may2017, natural disasters, research, workshops/conferences
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May 10, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Energy, Climate Change
The Young Peace Builders for Climate Action is seeking thirty youth leaders from across Southeast Asia to participate in an accelerator workshop to be held in July (Quezon City, Philippines) on reducing disaster risks, adapting to climate change, and promoting peace building in conflict areas of the ASEAN countries. Eligibility extends to persons ages 18 […]
Tags: climate, may2017, natural disasters, social enterprise, training/education, workshops/conferences
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May 10, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Energy, Climate Change
The APEC Climate Center (APCC) is hosting a training program on user-oriented statistical downscaling of climate information in agriculture and water resources. The one-week training program in August 2017 (Busan, South Korea) aims to provide an introduction to statistical downscaling for climate change scenarios and seasonal prediction, and to guide participants in applying the data […]
Tags: agriculture, climate, may2017, training/education, water
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May 10, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Energy, Climate Change
The Best Climate Practices contest for 2017 focuses on building local resilience to climate disaster risk. The contest is open to individuals, teams, or organizations regardless of nationality, age, or qualifications. The contest winner will be awarded €3 thousand. The deadline for submissions is 31 May 2017. Link
Tags: awards/prizes, climate, may2017, natural disasters
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May 2, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Energy, Climate Change
The Energy Innovation Challenge welcomes ideas for social enterprises powered by off-grid energy in East Africa. Top applications will win the opportunity to develop their idea into a full business model and pitch for seed funding at the Dare to Change Dar conference in September. The closing date to apply is 08 May 2017. Link
Tags: Africa, energy, may2017, social enterprise
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May 2, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Arab Council for the Social Sciences announces its fourth cycle of postdoctoral fellowships for junior Arab scholars. The program is open to individuals who completed their PhD within the past three years, and who are nationals or residents of countries in the League of Arab States. The fellowship provides for full costs over nine […]
Tags: fellowships/scholarships, may2017, MENA, travel/mobility
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May 2, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) for small and medium enterprises is co-sponsored by the GEF, UNIDO, and national institutions in the participating countries. The GCIP aims to spur local innovations in energy efficiency, green buildings, renewable energy, waste management, and water efficiency. Each country manages a competition to identify promising entrepreneurs and a business […]
Tags: Asia-Pacific, business/enterprise, energy, Eurasia/Central Asia, june2017, may2017, pollution, social enterprise, South Asia, water
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May 2, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The United Nations Educational, Social, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) invites applications for the 2017 Juan Bosch Prize. The Prize aims to reward the best social science thesis of young researchers who are making significant research contributions to social development policies in Latin America and the Caribbean. Past awards have included thesis topics on policies for […]
Tags: awards/prizes, LAC, may2017, research
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May 2, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Pan African University (PAU) seeks to develop institutions of excellence in science, technology, innovation, social sciences, and governance in Africa. The African Union offers the Pan African University Scholarship for masters and PhD degree programs at four PAU Institutes (in Algeria, Cameroon, Kenya, and Nigeria). Subject areas for the postgraduate educational programs include agriculture, […]
Tags: Africa, agriculture, conservation, energy, fellowships/scholarships, may2017, MENA, training/education, water
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April 20, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
The Capacity Building Workshop on Nature-Culture Linkages in Asia and the Pacific, scheduled for September 2017 at the Tsukuba university campus in Japan, will develop new approaches towards integrated conservation of cultural and natural heritage. The theme is “sacred landscapes.” The workshop is open to a maximum of 15 young professionals from Asia and the […]
Tags: conservation, may2017, training/education, workshops/conferences
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