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Successful adaptation to climate change - Book announcement

2013-05-12T12:20:41-07:00

Dear all -

Sorry for cross-posting, and feel free to share the information below on any other listserves or networks you belong to.

This is a bit of shameless (well, maybe a little...) self-promotion as we're now just days away from our new book being out in print. So: It's our great pleasure to announce this edited a volume entitled "*Successful Adaptation to Climate Change: Linking Science and Policy in a Rapidly Changing World*" (Routledge, May 2013, eds. Susanne C. Moser and Maxwell T. Boykoff). [...]

Sustainable Intensificaition Conference Edinburgh

2013-05-01T04:16:04-04:00

Dear Subscribers

Note we are holding an international conference in Edinburgh in September to discuss different dimensions of Sustainable Intensification. This is both related to the scientific constraints but also the human dimensions and welcomes abstracts from a range of disciplines: Please see below for details

http://www.sruc.ac.uk/homepage/403/carbon_management_centre_internation al_conference

Best wishes Andrew Barnes SRUC Carbon Management Centre [...]

FW: land developability

2013-04-30T19:00:19-04:00

For information.

From: Guangqing Chi [mailto:guangqing.chi@ssrc.msstate.edu] Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 3:22 PM To: pernadmin@populationenvironmentresearch.org Subject: land developability

Land Developability

Does your research have a component of land use and development? If so, you may want to take a look at a land developability index that has been recently developed by Dr. Guangqing Chi and his research team at Mississippi State University. [...]

FW: Invitation to North American consultation for Future Earth, May 2, 2013 (fwd)

2013-04-26T14:24:01-04:00

For information...

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:42:13 -0400 From: BISO To: BISO Subject: Invitation to North American consultation for Future Earth, May 2, 2013

Dear colleague,

Because of your background and interest, we want to cordially invite you to participate in the North American Regional Consultation for Future Earth via a webinar to be held on May 2, 2013 at 1 pm EDT. Please feel free to pass this invitation along to others that might be interested in participating. [...]

Bayer-Tongji Chair Professor for Sustainable Development - Beijing

2013-04-26T10:11:37-04:00

Please see the announcement here

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob= &jobId=5184373

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Global particulate matter grids - beta release

2013-04-22T11:23:46-04:00

Dear Colleagues,

SEDAC is pleased to announce the beta release of a new global data set, Global Annual Average PM2.5 Grids from MODIS and MISR Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD), v1 (2001 – 2010). The data, documentation and a map gallery are available at http://beta.sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/sdei-global-annual-avg-pm2-5-2001-2010. The data sets are potentially valuable for a variety of human health and human-environment research purposes. [...]

ISSRM Early Bird Registration Deadline Tomorrow

2013-04-15T15:45:55+00:00

Early Bird Registration Deadline Tomorrow International Symposium on Society & Resource Management

Estes Park, Colorado, USA June 4-8, 2013

A Time for Integration The International Symposium on Society and Resource Management (ISSRM) is the premier scientific meeting for academic and government researchers, students, agency scientists, land managers, NGO representatives, and other individuals who are broadly interested in the human dimensions of natural resource management issues. We welcome participation from around the world. In addition to a diverse array of paper, panel, and poster sessions, the program includes the 6th Annual Student Forum on June 4th and fantastic keynote and featured [...]

AidData Research Consortium positions available

2013-04-15T10:09:25-04:00

For information:

AidData Research Consortium (ARC) is currently seeking seven talented research coordinators who are interested in taking on the role of ARC Team Leaders. ARC Teams will be organized around USAID's seven strategic focus areas of food security, conflict mitigation, global health, democratic governance, climate change, economic growth, and humanitarian and disaster relief. Team Leaders will guide ARC interactions with USAID by helping to establish research priorities, allocating resources to support those priorities, facilitating contact between ARC members and USAID personnel, and communicating new data, tools, methodologies, and findings to USAID bureaus and missions. The positions will be demanding [...]

New Release

2013-04-12T16:49:49-04:00

A new report produced by CIESIN and Yale University,/Indicators in Practice: How Environmental Indicators Are Being Used in Policy and Management/, examines the role of indicators in environmental policy making, and quantifies measurable impacts.

Lead author Alex de Sherbinin, senior research associate at CIESIN, discusses the findings in a video interview on the Yale Web site , where you can also download the report and read a blog discussion. [...]

ICCB Reminder: Early Bird Registration Closes Monday

2013-04-11T19:13:08+00:00

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11 April 2013

International Congress for Conservation Biology Connecting Systems, Disciplines and Stakeholders

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21-25 July 2013 Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Early Bird Registration Closes this Monday! (click to register)

Don't forget to register for SCB's International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) by Monday 15 April to save up to $50 on your registration.

Registration includes admission to the opening ceremony, break-time refreshments, lunchtime workshops, and the closing reception at Power Plant Live, Baltimore's premier entertainment venue! [...]

Funded PhD position: Green Grid – Time Use Study

2013-04-05T03:27:36+00:00

Apologies for cross posting.

Centre for Sustainability, University of Otago, New Zealand Funded PhD position: Green Grid – Time Use Study A funded PhD position has become available within the Green Grid project based at the Centre for Sustainability, University of Otago (www.csafe.org.nz), New Zealand. Green Grid is an externally funded research project that will use modelling of future trends in renewable electricity generation and household demand, together with in depth knowledge of electricity networks and power management, to ensure that New Zealanders have access to reliable, safe, and affordable renewable energy. The Otago team is multidisciplinary and is seeking [...]

Beta release: gROADS v1

2013-04-02T16:39:31-04:00

Dear Colleagues,

The Global Roads Open Access Data Set (gROADS), v1 data set has been released in beta. See http:// beta.sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/groads-global-roads-open-access-v1.

Note that for those who have already downloaded and worked with the data, you may be interested in the documentation (see Documentation tab) a detailed methods paper, a final data documentation PDF, and an Excel sheet with sources by country. There is also a map gallery under the Maps tab. [...]

change in registration url--Sustainable Development for Human Security Working Group Meeting April 18

2013-04-02T16:10:47-04:00

Please note the change in registration url for the Sustainable Development for Human Security Working Group Meeting, to take place at Lamont April 18:

To register, go to

https://calendar.columbia.edu/sundial/webapi/register.php?eventID=64899

Attendance is limited and registration is required.

*SEE ATTACHED FOR EVENT DETAILS.*

Sustainable Development for Human Security--Register for Working Group Meeting April 18

2013-03-27T10:48:32-04:00

The World-Wide Human Geography Data Working Group and The Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) will host an all-day working group meeting, Sustainable Development for Human Security, to be held at the Columbia University Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, New York April 18.

The meeting is open to academic researchers and students. [...]

Postdoc oppportunity

2013-03-26T11:50:39-04:00

Please see below...

-----Original Message----- From: Paty Romero-Lankao [mailto:prlankao@ucar.edu] Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 6:16 PM To: Alex de Sherbinin Subject: Please use this

Dear colleagues,

We are hiring a Postgraduate Scientist who will assist with the development of an NSF international research, education and outreach program, developing tools, methods and templates to assist in the development of low-carbon, resource-efficient and healthy cities in the US, China and India. [...]

UCL - 2 PhD studentships available; measuring rebound + visualising home energy use

2013-03-21T14:10:37+00:00

***Apologies for multiple postings***

Apply now for two fully funded PhD studentships in energy related projects

The UCL Energy Institute has two fully funded PhD studentships available for the next academic year (September 2013 start) for the following exciting energy related projects. Work alongside experienced researchers in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment and become one of the energy pioneers of tomorrow. [...]

listserv planned outage - 21 March

2013-03-19T16:05:04-04:00

Please be advised that HDGEC and YHDR lists will be down on Thursday, March 21 from 8am US Eastern Daylight Time until the end of the day for scheduled maintenance. Any messages sent to the list will be queued for delivery. You may get an bounce back message if you try to send to the list during this period. [...]

FW: Assistant Professor position

2013-03-18T13:04:57-04:00

See position for ASSISTANT PROFESSOR REMOTE SENSING FOR QUANTIFYING NATURAL RESOURCES through link below.

From: a.k.skidmore@utwente.nl [mailto:a.k.skidmore@utwente.nl] Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 9:20 AM To: a.k.skidmore@utwente.nl Subject: Assistant Professor

An Assistant Professor position is now open see: http://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en/ . Please circulate through your network.

Regards,

Andrew Skidmore

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ICCB 2013 Early Registration Now Open!

2013-03-10T21:05:47+00:00

International Congress for Conservation Biology Connecting Systems, Disciplines and Stakeholders 21-25 July 2013 Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Registration Now Open! (click to register)

We're excited to announce the start of the early bird registration period for the 2013 International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB)!

Register during the early bird period (1 March - 15 April) and save up to $50! [...]

FW: [Int-Law] Call for Papers: Multi-disciplinary perspectives on climate ethics - Extended deadline (fwd)

2013-02-07T09:48:15-05:00

For information... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2013 12:21:08 +0100 From: ezra markowitz Reply-To: "International Law Librarians List (Int-Law)" To: Int-Law@ciesin.columbia.edu Subject: [Int-Law] Call for Papers: Multi-disciplinary perspectives on climate ethics - Extended deadline

*Workshop and special issue on*

*'Multi-disciplinary perspectives on climate ethics'*

*26-27th September, 2013*

*Villa del Grumello, Lake Como, **Italy* [...]

ISSRM Abstract Deadline 5 Days Away

2013-01-30T21:43:09+00:00

Abstract Deadline Just 5 Days Away International Symposium on Society & Resource Management

Estes Park, Colorado, USA June 4-8, 2013

A Time for Integration We invite you to submit abstracts for the upcoming International Symposium on Society and Resource Management in Estes Park, Colorado, USA , June 4-8, 2013. ISSRM is the premier scientific meeting for academic and government researchers, students, agency scientists, land managers, NGO representatives, and others who are broadly interested in the human dimensions of natural resource management issues. We welcome participation from around the world. In addition to a diverse array of paper, panel, and poster [...]

FW: Call for Papers: Third Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Workshop in Sustainable Development, Columbia University.

2013-01-29T22:05:00-05:00

For information…

From: Denyse S. Dookie [mailto:dsd2123@columbia.edu] Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 2:15 PM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: Call for Papers: Third Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Workshop in Sustainable Development, Columbia University.

Dear Colleagues,

I hope this message meets you all well. Kindly note the call for papers below by the Planning Committee of the Third Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Workshop in Sustainable Development, with an extended deadline of Friday February 15th 2013. We would be happy if you may be able to share this information with PhD students within your networks. [...]

Permaculture Course Scholarships

2013-01-27T18:29:03-08:00

[We have a limited number of scholarships available for February and April Permaculture Trainings - Contact Us for Details!]

Hello friends,

Many people think of permaculture as gardening, but that's a lot like thinking of math as being only good for building bridges. Permaculture is a sustainable design science rooted in observation of nature and providing solutions to some of our most pressing problems. The same branching pattern that's found in tree is also found in a river, in your heart, and numerous other places. That pattern maximizes edge (surface area for exchanging information or nutrients), increases diversity and serves [...]

ICCB 2013: Deadline Extended to Feb 6

2013-01-23T20:47:50+00:00

The deadline for submission of abstracts for the next Society for Conservation Biology conference (ICCB 2013) in Baltimore has been extended - see below for more information.

Tara

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International Congress for Conservation Biology Connecting Systems, Disciplines and Stakeholders

21-25 July 2013 Baltimore, Maryland, USA

ICCB Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended!

The deadline to submit your abstracts for contributed oral, speed with poster, poster, and student award presentations for ICCB 2013 has been extended by one week. [...]

ISSRM Abstract Deadline Reminder: February 4th

2013-01-23T20:27:08+00:00

Abstract Deadline Just 2 Weeks Away International Symposium on Society & Resource Management

Estes Park, Colorado, USA June 4-8, 2013

A Time for Integration We invite you to submit abstracts for the upcoming International Symposium on Society and Resource Management in Estes Park, Colorado, USA , June 4-8, 2013. ISSRM is the premier scientific meeting for academic and government researchers, students, agency scientists, land managers, NGO representatives, and others who are broadly interested in the human dimensions of natural resource management issues. We welcome participation from around the world. In addition to a diverse array of paper, panel, and poster [...]

UCL Energy Institute/UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources - up to 15 fully funded PhD studentships in energy available for 2013/14

2013-01-23T13:55:45+00:00

***Apologies for multiple postings***

Dear colleagues,

Please see below for information regarding six PhD studentships in energy demand that we are recruiting for now at the UCL Energy Institute. Our partner institute, the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources also has nine fully funded studentships available.

Please kindly circulate this to any contacts, colleagues, students or friends who might be interested. [...]

Completely FREE Permaculture Design Courses? YES!

2013-01-19T15:55:03-08:00

Hello friends,

I want to personally invite you to literally change the world. We are making the 72-hour permaculture design course available online completely without charge (this is normally $2000+ course!) and we need your support. Make no mistake - what we are about to do is absolutely unprecedented. Read more @ http://indiegogo.com/online-permaculture [...]

FW: [YHDR] Two research positions with focus on global social-ecological dynamics

2013-01-17T11:34:38-05:00

For information.

From: Young Human Dimensions Researchers List [mailto:YHDR@listserver.ciesin.columbia.edu] On Behalf Of Marta Berbes Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 9:50 AM To: YHDR@listserver.ciesin.columbia.edu Subject: [YHDR] Two research positions with focus on global social-ecological dynamics

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is pleased to announce two positions as Early Career Academy Researcher, one for a scholar with a documented background in economics and one for a scholar with a documented background in research on social-ecological interactions. The positions will be part of the Family Erling Persson's Academy Program on The Ecological Economics of Global Change, lead by Prof. Carl Folke. [...]

spatial vulnerability assessment literature

2013-01-16T23:22:40-08:00

Much depends on how� quantitative you wish the work to be, but our� list of publications on� SIDS and climate change (including� the Caribbean) is at http://www.islandvulnerability.org/docs/islandsclimatechange.pdf� Let me know if you need any PDFs. � Best wishes, � Ilan >________________________________ > From: Alex de Sherbinin >To: HDGEC@listserver.ciesin.columbia.edu >Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 10:09 PM >Subject: [HDGEC] spatial vulnerability assessment literature > > >CIESIN is building a bibliography of spatial vulnerability assessments in the context of climate variability and change. We’re particularly interested in vulnerability mapping efforts in African, Latin American and Caribbean contexts, but work focused on other [...]

ISSRM: Call for Abstracts and Student Paper Competition (Feb 4 Deadline Reminder)

2013-01-16T21:39:31+00:00

Abstract Deadline Reminder International Symposium on Society & Resource Management

Estes Park, Colorado, USA June 4-8, 2013

A Time for Integration We invite you to submit abstracts for the upcoming International Symposium on Society and Resource Management in Estes Park, Colorado, USA , June 4-8, 2013. ISSRM is the premier scientific meeting for academic and government researchers, students, agency scientists, land managers, NGO representatives, and others who are broadly interested in the human dimensions of natural resource management issues. We welcome participation from around the world. In addition to a diverse array of paper, panel, and poster sessions, the program [...]

spatial vulnerability assessment literature

2013-01-16T16:09:06-05:00

CIESIN is building a bibliography of spatial vulnerability assessments in the context of climate variability and change. We're particularly interested in vulnerability mapping efforts in African, Latin American and Caribbean contexts, but work focused on other regions are of interest as well. I think we've been able to track down most of the published literature, but a lot of this work is conducted by consulting groups or researchers under contract, and many times this never makes it into the peer reviewed literature. [...]

discussion list outages this weekend

2013-01-16T13:59:20-05:00

Dear All,

The HDGEC, YHDR, ROADSDATA, and INDICATOR discussion lists and associated archives will be shut down starting this Friday at 11:00am US EST (16:00 GMT) due to a planned upgrade of the electrical system for the Geoscience Building, where CIESIN is located. The power shutdown is expected to last until Sunday, January 20. The lists are expected to return to operation late Monday, 21 January, which is the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday in the US. We will send an announcement to the list when it returns to service. [...]

ICCB 2013 in Baltimore: Reminder of Jan 30 Abstract Deadline

2013-01-15T23:55:44+00:00

See below for a reminder about the call for abstracts for the next Society for Conservation Biology conference (ICCB 2013) in Baltimore.

Tara

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International Congress for Conservation Biology Connecting Systems, Disciplines and Stakeholders

21-25 July 2013 Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Call for Abstracts for Contributed Oral, Speed with Poster, Poster, and Student Award Presentations

The Society for Conservation Biology announces the Call for Abstracts for the 2013 International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB), to be held 21-25 July in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. [...]

Let's Make a FREE Permaculture Design Course

2013-01-14T19:33:02-08:00

Hello friends,

The Regenerative Leadership Institute is thrilled to make an absolutely unprecedented ground-breaking announcement. We are making the FULL 72+ hour permaculture design course available online completely FREE. You're welcome.

You read that right. The whole course is going online FREE, but only if you help make it happen by supporting the crowdfunding campaign for the cost of filming, editing, developing and promoting the program. [...]

[Be the Change] Sustainability, Permaculture and Leadership

2013-01-09T16:20:04-08:00

Hello friends,

Many people think of permaculture as gardening, but that's a lot like thinking of math as being only good for building bridges. Permaculture is a sustainable design science rooted in observation of nature and providing solutions to some of our most pressing problems. The same branching pattern that's found in tree is also found in a river, in your heart, and numerous other places. That pattern maximizes edge (surface area for exchanging information or nutrients), increases diversity and serves a whole range of other functions. [...]

DISCCRS VIII Climate Change Research Symposium

2013-01-09T10:40:23-08:00

*** *please distribute* ***

*DISCCRS VIII* *Interdisciplinary Climate Change Research Symposium** *http://disccrs.org/disccrsposter.pdf October 12-19, 2013 La Foret Conference and Retreat Center (Colorado)

*Application Deadline: **February 28, 2013* Participation limited to 30 early-career Ph.D. scholars Airfare and on-site expenses are supported through grants from NSF and NASA http://disccrs.org

**

The DISsertations initiative for the advancement of Climate Change ReSearch (DISCCRS, pronounced *discourse*) hosts symposia for early-career climate change researchers. Our goal is to catalyze international, interdisciplinary collegial networks and foster collaborative interdisciplinary research and dynamic interactions between science and society to enable us to better understand and respond to the myriad [...]