Big Deforestation Drivers -- New Book with Infographics

From: ifsaworld@yahoogroups.com

The Global Canopy Programme is pleased to announce the release of The Little Book of Big Deforestation Drivers.

 

Over the last decade the demand for agricultural products for food, feed and fuel and the production of globally traded forest risk commodities (palm oil, beef, soya, and timber) have been responsible for driving the majority of tropical deforestation and forest degradation, which has major impacts on climate change, the provision of ecosystem services, and the sustainability of long term economic development.

 

The Little Book of Big Deforestation Drivers outlines the global context to the drivers of deforestation, provides a detailed overview of the most critical forest risk commodity supply chains, and presents a clear and realistic framework of 24 regulatory, market and supply chain catalysts that can act to reduce deforestation caused by these commodities.

 

The book is available to download in English, Bahasa Indonesia, French and Spanish from the GCP website at www.globalcanopy.org/LittleBookofDrivers.

 

The book makes use of infographics to illustrate the global production and consumption of key forest risk commodities and the complexity of global commodity supply chains. For example:

This hypothetical supply chain of a burger illustrates the complexity of global supply chains and the numerous actors and stages involved in the production and trade of a product from the forest to the end consumer.

The Landscapes Game: App Developer is Needed!!

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) advances human well-being, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to help shape policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

CIFOR is looking for a App Developer 

Overview 
Drawing on concepts of Monopoly, SimCity, American Farmer and Snakes and Ladders, CIFOR scientists have developed a board game called the Landscapes Game that requires players to invest in different land uses or commodities to maximize their revenues while at the same time taking care of ecological and social conditions (see the player manual here).

Playing the Landscapes Game/@GlobalLF

The game has been played with communities across the world and has helped scientists better understand the dynamics of land competition, policy measures and sustainability of many different kinds of land uses.

We are now looking to engage a consultant or game development agency ahead of the Global Landscapes Forum on 16-17 November to bring this board game to the online world by creating a mobile phone app for Android and iOS.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

1. Use relevant programming languages to design, develop and implement a mobile game version of the Landscapes Game; 
2. Liaise with scientific project team and collect application development requirements; 
3. Manage changes, bugs, and enhancements for the application; modify the application where necessary; and test its applicability to ensure it conforms to the specifications; 
4. Conduct user acceptance testing and report results; 
5. Provide end-user support; 
6. Perform other related duties as required. 

Expressions of interest should be sent to Bruno Vander Velde b.vandervelde@cgiar.org and Sandra Caya s.caya@cgiar.org by 14 October 2013 and should include a portfolio of previous app/game development. Shortlisted applicants will be sent a more detailed brief in late October and asked to submit a proposal and budget for consideration.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

JOB : GIS & Forest Planning Officer

We are a Non-Government Organization part of global network, which is one of the largest conservation organizations. Currently we are looking for the following position for East Borneo office : GIS & Forest Planning Officer, code: GIS

With requirement:

• S1 Geography, forestry, biology, environment
• 2 years of experiences
• Excellent English skill
• Computer literate
• Familiar with GIS software
• GIS/Database training
  

Responsibilities such as:

1. To ensure thework plans process, evaluation and monitoring and reporting of the spatial planning
2. Coordinate and exchange of data into another room with an outside party
3. Working in the field for data retrieval is equipped with a compass, GPS, PDA, camera and binocular.
   

Interested candidates are encouraged to send application letter not later than 2 (two) weeks after this advertisement to: vacancy.wwf@gmail.com. Please put the vacancy code as subject and only shortlisted will be proceed.

Source: Mailist - April 27, 2011

International Graduate Conference on Climate Change and People

International Graduate Conference on Climate Change and People

15-19 November 2010, Kathmandu, NEPAL

The projected impacts of climate change - many of which are potentially irreversible - will affect everyone on the Earth. The deterioration of the earth’s ecosystems will jeopardize human health; precipitation patterns; water and food supplies; energy supplies; and the integrity of natural systems. Calling for unified global action against climate change, The Small Earth Nepal and the Consortium for Capacity Building (University of Colorado) are organizing a regionally-focused International Graduate Conference on Climate Change and People. The event is set in collaboration with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Government of Nepal; the Centre of Research for Environment Energy and Water (Nepal), the Asian Institute of Technology (Thailand) and the International Research Center for River Basin Environment, University of Yamanashi (Japan). The goal of the conference is to bring together various scholars, graduate students and climate change practitioners to equip and mobilize Young Minds on climate change and related societal issues. The conference is supported by Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) under the CAPaBLE Program. The conference is also co-sponsored by UNESCO. Additional sponsors are welcome to join.

The conference is mainly focused on the multidisciplinary capacity building of graduate students and scientists in various disciplines. The event will feature the sharing of knowledge and experience by experts and participants on “Climate Affairs”, from climate-related science to impacts to policy & economics to ethics & equity. Climate Affairs is a concept which aims to enhance the “eco-generation” of climate leaders and climate agents in their respective academic and practical areas of concern.

The Conference activities concentrate to provide the following:

• To build the awareness and scientific capacity of young students from multiple disciplines while fostering and enhancing networks for sustainable development options in the region.
• To equip graduate students with usable knowledge on the importance of multidisciplinary activities in addressing climate change, regardless of their home academic discipline.
• To enable participants to formulate a multinational networking group to develop baseline skills needed to understand climate change mitigation, adaptation and prevention measures.
• To create awareness among community and social leaders for identifying their roles in effective ways to combat the influences of a changing climate.

How to Apply? Apply by email with letter of interest and detailed CV. Interested undergraduates may also inquire about the conference by email.

Deadline: The Submission of Application is due on 15 September 2010.

Selection of Participants: Expression Email or Letter of Interest and Commitment Level.

Registration Fees: US$ 100 for SAARC Country citizens and participants from other developing countries from Greater South Asia (e.g., Central and Southwest Asia to Myanmar). For participants from developed countries in Asia-Pacific and beyond, the fee is US$ 150.

Funding: Partial or full funding may be available to the selected participants from developing countries.

Further details, please contact:            

Michael Glantz at michael.glantz@colorado.edu

Dhiraj Pradhananga at smallearth@wlink.com.np

via environment-professionals.googlegroups.com 

How to Manage Forest under Robust and Fragile Environments?

International Forestry Conference and Opportunities for REDD+ Developers

Source: Mailist – July 15th, 2010

International Conference on Managing Forest Resources for Multiple Ecosystem Services under Robust and Fragile Environments http://www.ai.u-hyogo.ac.jp/~nophea/khconference/index.html

Date: 9-10 August 2010
Venue: Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh
Fieldwork: 11-12 August 2010

Main Organizers

Risk Analysis Research Center (RARC), the Institute of Statistical Mathematics (ISM)
Graduate School of Applied Informatics (GSAI), University of Hyogo
FORMATH Research Group

Co-Organizers

Forestry Administration (FA), Cambodia
Ecosystem Adaptability Global COE, Tohoku University
Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP)

Keynote Speakers:

H.E. TY Sokhun, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)
H.E. Dr. CHHENG Kimsun, Director General of Forestry Administration
H.E. Prof. LAV Chhiv Eav, RUPP Rector

Number of participants: 100 people MAXIMUM. Priority is given to participants based in Cambodia or in its neighboring countries. You will be acknowledged whether or not you are accepted for the conference.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT: NO financial support is provided. Inquiries about financial support will not be answered.
Link to conference website and registration http://www.ai.u-hyogo.ac.jp/~nophea/khconference/index.html

International Environmental Employment Opportunities

Volunteer in Japan - Culture and Conservation in the Japanese Alps

Conservation Volunteers - World Conservation Programs - International | Volunteer | due by 31/07/2010

Volunteer in the English countryside!

Conservation Volunteers - World Conservation Programs - International | Volunteer | due by 31/07/2010

Environmental Volunteer opportunity in California

Conservation Volunteers - World Conservation Programs - International | Volunteer | due by 31/07/2010

Teaching Assistants – Volunteer Opportunity in Rural Ecuador

Andean Bear Foundation - International | Voluntary post. | due by 31/07/2010 

Volunteer Conservation and Community Development Expeditions 

Global Vision International - Australia | International | Volunteer | due by 31/12/2011 

Long-term International Internships with Global Vision International 

Global Vision International - Australia | International | Volunteer | due by 31/12/2011 

Short-term International Internships with Global Vision International  

Global Vision International - Australia | International | Volunteer | due by 31/12/2011

Teach English Overseas - Global Vision International

Global Vision International - International | Volunteer | due by 31/12/2011

Mammal Monitoring – Spectacled Bears, Ecuador

Andean Bear Foundation - International | None - volunteer position | due by 31/07/2010

World Cup 2010 Carbon Footprint Will Be Whopping 6x That of Last Event

by Yuka Yoneda, 06/11/10

According to a startling infographic made for EU Infrastructure and a report by the Norwegian Embassy, the carbon footprint of this year’s World Cup in South Africa will be a whopping 6 times that of the last competition that took place in Germany 4 years ago. Many factors come into play – construction, travel, energy efficiency and existing infrastructure. Read on to see how each one adds to the 2,753,251 tons of CO2 (the equivalent of yearly emissions of over a million cars) that the event is projected to generate, what steps are being taken to possibly offset some of the ungreenness and how some of what is contributing to the massive footprint could actually be a good thing for South Africa.

Construction makes up a decent portion of the footprint contributing 15,359 tons of CO2 to the total. To be fair, it’s important to point out that unlike past host locations, South Africa didn’t have many existing stadiums and needed to build new ones. As you may know, cement production releases carbon at a ratio of one ton of carbon for each ton of cement, and the amount of the material needed to construct the 10 main venues for games was substantial.

Another major factor will be international travel. Since many, if not the majority, of fans will be making the trek from Europe, the fact that the games will be located in South Africa ups the amount of carbon from travel quite a bit from past competitions held in European countries to 1,856,589 tons. In addition to how the fans are getting to the games, their energy consumption while they stay at hotels and other accommodations is projected to release 340,128 tons of carbon into the atmosphere largely due to the poor energy efficiency of South Africa’s buildings.

So what’s the good news? Well, much of what has been built has incorporated sustainable features like solar panels and efficient lighting, and will hopefully be used for other events for years to come. In terms of travel within South Africa, the Gautrain, a high-speed rail network, has been constructed to transport fans around the country, and will also remain as an alternative to cars for residents.

And a plan to reduce the games’ carbon footprint is currently in progress. According to ENS Newswire, the Global Environment Facility, the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, and the South African Department of Environmental Affairs have partnered to secure $1 million in funding from the Global Environmental Facility Fund to install solar panels and efficient lights on the streets and promote low carbon participation by handing out informational packets to fans.

Via EU Infrastructure