FORESTS-L Digest for Monday, August 11, 2014.
1. Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy and Management Michigan State University
2. Response to FORCLIME article on UMD high-resolution global map of 21st-century forest cover change
3. Nominations open for Northern CSO Observer to FCPF
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From: Lauren Cooper <lauren.cooper@natureservicesperu.com>
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Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 08:05:09 -0500
Subject: Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy and Management Michigan State University
Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy and Management
Michigan State University
Entirely Online, 1-Year Professional Certificate
Openings Still Available for Fall Semester 2014
The Michigan State University Department of Forestry is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 offering of the Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy and Management.
The Certificate equips students with the interdisciplinary tools and conceptual background to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate forestry-based, climate-change mitigation projects. Further, the Certificate enhances professional profiles from all backgrounds, including those in business, law, forestry, natural resources, environmental consulting, and government. As professionals, Certification provides an edge in competing for opportunities in forest carbon project development, REDD+ policy, and carbon mitigation investments of corporations, governments, and non-governmental organizations.
Students in the Certificate program learn the scientific foundations of climate change and forest-climate interactions, how forest management affects forest carbon balance, the ins and outs of forest carbon markets, the social context of forest carbon sequestration, and the tools for measuring, monitoring, and accounting for forest carbon – including satellite imagery, remote sensing, and integrated carbon sequestration models.
The program is geared to fit the needs of working professionals and students by providing a highly practical program closely linked to the science, methodologies, and practices used in the field today. The program is delivered entirely online, with a high degree of flexibility to allow student participation from anywhere in the world. Upon completion, participants will be knowledgeable and confident forest carbon professionals, able to bridge multiple disciplines to reach the goals of forest carbon mitigation and management.
Applicants from a broad range of professional and disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Students in the Certificate Program must hold a Bachelor's Degree. The program is designed to accommodate a wide range of applicants, including current M.S. and Ph.D. students and working professionals. The Certification will appear on transcripts of MSU Graduate Students. All other participants will receive an MSU Certificate.
To earn the Certificate, students must complete four required on-line courses:
• Forest Biogeochemistry and Global Climate Change (FOR 831)
• Human Dimensions of Forest Carbon Management (FOR 833)
• Forest Carbon Policy, Economics, and Finance (FOR 835)
• Measurement and Monitoring of Forest Carbon (FOR 837)
FOR 831 and FOR 835 are offered during Fall Semester, and FOR 833 and FOR 837 are offered in Spring Semester. See MSU Schedule of Courses for more details.
Enrollment is now open for the Fall 2014 Semester. Applications received no later than 5 PM Eastern Time on 15 August will be given full consideration. We will do our best to review and process applications received between 16-23 August in time for the 27 August start of classes.
To apply, U.S. domestic students must complete the application and deliver transcripts; international students must complete the application, deliver transcripts, and submit TOEFL scores. Additionally, all students must pay the application fee.
To apply, visit http://admissions.msu.edu/apply.asp and complete the online application. Be sure to select "Graduate Certificate" from the first drop-down menu.
For more information, visit www.for.msu.edu/forestcarbon or contact Lauren Cooper at forestc@msu.edu.
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From: jlichtenstein@bicusa.org
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Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:28:34 -0500
Subject: Nominations open for Northern CSO Observer to FCPF
The nomination process for selecting four (4) Civil Society observers UNREDD (representing Asia, Africa, Latin America and developed countries) and three (3) CSO Observers to the FCPF (representing Asia, Africa, Latin America) has opened today. Information in English, Spanish and French attached, and can also be found here: http://www.bicusa.org/selection-process-for-un-redd-and-fcpf-observers/
Please help us get the word out and distribute this message widely. Please note that is a process for Civil Society Observers only, Indigenous Peoples Observers are selected through other means. Note also that that Northern CSO Observer to the FCPF was selected already, and so will not be included in this process.
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El proceso para la selección de observadores de la sociedad civil frente ONUREDD y el FCPF ha comenzado hoy, se puede encontrar información detallada en inglés, español y francés adjunto, y también aquí: http://www.bicusa.org/selection-process-for-un-redd-and-fcpf-observers/
Favor de ayúdanos distribuir este mensaje ampliamente. Favor de notar que este proceso solo aplica a organizaciones de la sociedad civil, los Observadores de Pueblos Indígenas tienen sus propios procesos. Nota también que el observador de los países del norte para el FCPF ya fue seleccionado, entonces no está incluido aquí.
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Salut à tous,
Le processus de mise en candidature pour la sélection des quatre (4) observateurs de la société civile UNREDD (représentant l'Asie, l'Afrique, l'Amérique latine et les pays développés) et trois (3) Les observateurs des OSC au FCPF (représentant l'Asie, l'Afrique, l'Amérique latine) a ouvert aujourd'hui. Information en anglais, en espagnol et en français attaché, et peut également être trouvé ici: http://www.bicusa.org/selection-process-for-un-redd-and-fcpf-observers/
S'il vous plaît aidez-nous à passer le mot et distribuons largement ce message. S'il vous plaît noter que c'est un processus pour les observateurs de la société civile que, peuples autochtones observateurs sont choisis par d'autres moyens. Notez également que ce Observateur OSC du Nord à la FCPF a déjà été sélectionné, et ne sera donc pas inclus dans ce processus.
Joshua Lichtenstein
Director of Campaigns
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1100 H St., NW, Suite 650
Washington DC 20005
Tel. (202) 624-0624
Mobile (202) 288-5548
Skype: joshua.b.lichtenstein
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