Key information This new position is with the National Forest Inventory (NFI) Department, which is a unit within NIBIO’s Division of Forestry and Forest Resources. Mapping and monitoring of forest resources is a main activity for the departement. Wind and snow damage in forests is an important long-term focus area for the department, and we...Read More
Key Information The Postdoc will participate in the development of a forest simulation system and make use of the system to forecast forest development and the development of associated ecosystem services (e.g. climate mitigation, production of timber and biofuel raw materials, biodiversity) under different management and policy scenarios. The position runs for a period...Read More
Are you interested in integration of risk factors into forest management? PhD scholarship in Forest Sciences and Climate change About the position Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA), at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant 3-year PhD–position in Forest Sciences – forest management under climate change induced natural disturbances....Read More
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint cooperation agency of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations (UN) for trade-related technical assistance. Its primary objective is to assist developing countries and economies in transition to enhance their international competitiveness while taking advantage of market opportunities and increasing their exports. ITC is implementing...Read More
The Scope Coordinates FSC’s day-to-day work in the Congo Basin. Acts as an ambassador for FSC and assumes a leading role in engaging all relevant stakeholders for FSC. Leads FSC’s engagement with all Francophone stakeholders in Africa, particularly in Cameroon, the Republic of Congo and Gabon; with a particular focus on Gabon where FSC has...Read More
The University of East Anglia (UAE) offers a 5 week free online course on environmental justice and environmental problems featuring topics like deforestation, biodiversity loss, climate change and other environmental issues. The course is designed for people who are already working on environmental problems and seeks to address environmentalists from all around the world. The...Read More
Overview Are you ready to make your impact on biodiversity? The University of Leeds has twice been recognised by the European Union as a “centre of excellence” for biodiversity and conservation training. We believe biodiversity can only be managed and conserved when it can be measured and interpreted properly. Our leading researchers are making an impact through their dedicated...Read More
Information for applicants Who should apply Courses are designed for early career scientists, with teaching pitched at post-graduate level. Applicants must hold a biological degree by the course start date – or have completed at least 3 years of a biological degree course. Fees and scholarships African and South East Asian applicants A limited number...Read More
Overview The School of Natural Sciences offers a postgraduate distance-learning programme in Tropical Forestry available to mature students from across the globe. It is also available to international students who have been awarded a scholarship by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC). We have secured CSC scholarships for 2020 entry. Up to 10 scholarships are available...Read More
WWF International decided to put the PBS scheme temporarily on hold. Therefore, please note that we do not accept any applications for the year of 2019. How does this scheme work? The WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships (PBS) are awarded to individuals from developing/emerging economies (East and South) who wish to pursue formal studies or mid-career...Read More
