Fwd: biodiversity-l digest: May 09, 2014

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Subject: biodiversity-l digest: May 09, 2014
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BIODIVERSITY-L Digest for Friday, May 09, 2014.

1. "CORRECTION": Masters in Global Change Ecology-Elite Network of Bavaria _Deadline July 15 2014
2. UNDP GEF vacancy announcement - International consultant
3. Biodiversity Update - 9 May 2014 - Biodiversity Policy & Practice

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From: "GCE" <gce@uni-bayreuth.de>
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Date: Fri, 09 May 2014 02:38:20 -0500
Subject: "CORRECTION": Masters in Global Change Ecology-Elite Network of Bavaria _Deadline July 15 2014
To those in search of an interdisciplinary master program,

Global Change Ecology is devoted to studying, researching and understanding the most important and consequential environmental concern of the 21st century; Global Change and its ecological and societal consequences.
We focus on educating and training highly qualified leaders for science, environmental protection, political or economic decision making.

The elite study program is unique in Germany and at the forefront with respect to international efforts.
In this graduate program, courses are taught exclusively in English, encouraging internationalization amongst students and lecturers. It is a part of the Elite Network of Bavaria, an initiative of the Bavarian Ministry of the Sciences, research and the arts. Furthermore, Global Change Ecology combines the expertise of the Universities of Bayreuth, Augsburg and Würzburg, with that of Bavarian and international research institutions, as well as economic, administrative and international organizations.
Courses within Global Change Ecology are combined in modules on topics of "Environmental Change", "Ecological Change" and "Societal Change". Mandatory Internships and Science Schools compliment the curriculum alongside Method-base courses that support the three main fields of Global Change Ecology. Finally, a Master Thesis (duration 6 months) is to be completed on a topic of interest, related to Global Change Ecology. The completion of the Master of Science (M.Sc.) will take 2 years or 4 semesters.

Please find a brochure with further information under the following link: http://www.global-change-ecology.de. Interested students can contact us (e-mail addresses below) if they need further information about the study program, enrolment and visa issues or scholarships. Details are also available on our website: http://www.global-change-ecology.de, or follow us on twitter (@gcebayreuth).

If you are interested in this field of research, or know someone who may be, and holds at least a Bachelor degree in a field related to "Global Change Ecology", we hope you or they will take a closer look at the above links.

The application deadline for next winter term will be on July 15th, 2014.

For further inquiries please feel free to contact us gce@uni-bayreuth.de, we are looking forward to your application!

Best regards,

Global Change Ecology Coordinators
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Coordination Global Change Ecology
University of Bayreuth, Department of Biogeography
Universitätsstr. 30, D-95440 Bayreuth, Germany
Tel. ++49-(0)921-55-2306
Fax ++49-(0)921-55-2315
gce@uni-bayreuth.de
www.global-change-ecology.de


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From: lucia.hagerova@undp.org
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Date: Fri, 09 May 2014 05:26:48 -0500
Subject: UNDP GEF vacancy announcement - International consultant
UNDP GEF is looking for a Project Coordinator and National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans Forum Website Moderator, home based with mission travel. The duration of initial contract is for 1 year. Language requirements – English. A full description of the post can be found at:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=46153

The deadline for applications is May 21, 2014.

Lucia Hagerova
UNDP GEF


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Date: Fri, 09 May 2014 12:19:23 -0500
Subject: Biodiversity Update - 9 May 2014 - Biodiversity Policy & Practice

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A compilation of items recently posted to the Biodiversity Policy & Practice knowledgebase of international activities on biodiversity Latest News - 9 May 2014 Bioversity International Analyzes Agricultural Biodiversity in Zambia 8_May_2014: Farmers in Western Zambia are planting different crops as an adaptation strategy to unpredictable seasonal flooding, according to a working paper by Bioversity International, 'Assessment of agrobiodiversity resources in the Barotse floodplain, Zambia.' Bioversity International conducted the study as part of the CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS), which aims to improve the livelihoods of rural communities through participatory action research. continued...   Zayed International Prize for the Environment Awards Announced 7_May_2014: The Zayed International Prize for the Environment Award has been awarded to His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco in recognition of the efforts of the Prince Albert II Foundation to spur urgent action on climate change, biodiversity protection and water security. He received the Prize at a ceremony in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 7 May 2014. At the event, two additional Zayed Prizes were awarded in each of the '2nd Category for Scientific and or Technological Achievement in Environment,' and in the '3rd Category for Environmental Action Leading to Positive Change in Society.' continued...   CBD Launches Survey on Use of Biosafety Clearing House 6_May_2014: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is inviting Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, other governments and relevant organizations to complete a survey on existing capacity and feedback in using the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH). continued...   CBD Releases Results of Survey on Biosafety Protocol Implementation 6_May_2014: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has released the results and a preliminary analysis of a survey to assess the state of implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. continued...   ICARDA Newsletter Documents Partnerships in Ethiopia, Jordan and Sudan 8_May_2014: The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) April 2014 Newsletter describes new and ongoing activities in Ethiopia, Jordan and Sudan, as well as efforts to safeguard ICARDA's genebank, which has been under threat due to civil conflict in Syria. continued...   UNWTO Meeting Discusses Impacts of Poaching on Tourism 7_May_2014: At the 56th Meeting of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission for Africa, African member States highlighted the impacts of poaching on tourism and discussed a UNWTO study on the economic value of wildlife watching.  continued...   UNWTO Project Delivers Climate Adaptation, Mangrove Protection in Indonesia 6_May_2014: Participants at the Sustainable Tourism through Energy Efficiency with Adaptation and Mitigation Measures (STREAM) project conference recognized its contributions to climate change adaptation, energy efficiency and coral reef and mangrove protection in Pangandaran, West Java, Indonesia.  continued...   COMIFAC Progresses in Regional Coordination for Forests May_2014:_The Commission des Forets d'Afrique Centrale (COMIFAC) has reported on the finalization of the first draft of the revision of the sub-regional Convergence Plan adopted in 2005. The report was one part of the first quarterly update on the implementation of the 2014 annual work plan for the conservation and sustainable management of forests in Central Africa. continued...   CTI-CFF Agrees on Seascape Approach, Reviews MPA Nominations 28_April_2014: The Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF) has reported on progress with regard to regional cooperation on ecosystem-based management and the conservation of marine protected areas (MPAs) throughout April. CTI-CFF activities have included a regional workshop on seascapes and a review of MPAs nominated for admission to the Coral Triangle MPA System (CTMPAS), which aims to promote connected, resilient and sustainably financed MPAs that conserve biodiversity and generate food and income for coastal communities. continued...   PacMAB Commits to Revitalizing Pacific Isle Conservation 1_May_2014: Participants at the Fourth Pacific Man and Biosphere (PacMAB) meeting agreed on commitments to intensify efforts and activities in Pacific small island developing States (SIDS). The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Office for the Pacific States convened the regional meeting to re-energize the PacMAB network and its activities. continued...   Nagoya Protocol Reaches 34 Ratifications 1_May_2014: Guyana, Hungary, Kenya and Viet Nam ratified the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization (ABS) in April 2014, followed by Denmark, which ratified on 1 May 2014, bringing the total number ratifications to 34. continued...   Biodiversity Policy & Practice Calendar: Current & Upcoming Events CBD Online Forum on Public Participation Concerning Living Modified Organisms virtual 28 Apr - 9 May CBD Regional Workshop for African Countries on the Clearing-House Mechanism Buea, Cameroon 5 May - 9 May Eleventh Session of the Open Working Group on SDGs New York City, US 5 May - 9 May World Migratory Bird Day 2014 TBA 10 May - 11 May CBD Workshop for Eastern and Southern Africa on Ecosystem Conservation and Restoration Livingstone, Southern, Zambia 12 May - 16 May 13th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (PFII 13) New York City, US 12 May - 23 May WAVES Fourth Partnership Meeting Washington D.C., US 14 May - 15 May First Meeting of the ITPGR Working Group to Enhance the Functioning of the MLS Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland 14 May - 16 May Insects to Feed the World Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands 14 May - 17 May CBD Workshops for East, South and Southeast Asia on South-South Cooperation and for Cities and Biodiversity Qingdao, Province of Shandong, China 21 May - 24 May 2014 International Day for Biological Diversity worldwide 22 May 46th GEF Council Meeting and GEF Assembly Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico 25 May - 30 May CBD Workshop on Resource Mobilization for Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia Vilm (Isle of), Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany 26 May - 28 May Seventh GEOSS Asia-Pacific Symposium Tokyo, Japan 26 May - 28 May 15th Meeting of the Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea New York City, US 27 May - 30 May    Subscribe to our iCalendar and your computer will gain access to all the events listed in our  Biodiversity Policy & Practice  Calendar ( Learn More | Subscribe ) Please send suggestions for articles to Lauren Anderson at lauren@iisd.org Funding for Biodiversity Policy & Practice has been provided by the European Union (EU) and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)

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