Department of Ecosystems and Conservation of Sokoine University of Agriculture is offering Forest Botany and Fundamental of Ecology courses among others. Forest Botany and Fundamental of Ecolog are offered under BSc Forestry and BSc Wildlife Management. From 19th to 24th June 2023, Students undertaking BSc Wildlife Management Year 1 conducted field practicals at Mikumi National Park, Morogoro. Upon successful completion of the...Read More
In today’s world, the cry for renewable energy sources grows louder every day, and bamboo is heeding that call. A new study by the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Science is shining a beacon of hope by highlighting the potential of bamboo in revolutionizing the renewable energy sector. This remarkable research delves deep into the often-overlooked...Read More
Job description Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment, and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data, and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public...Read More
Job description Stellenbosch University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Department of Global Health Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Department of Global Health Ref. TGB16/115/0423 Stellenbosch University is an inclusive, innovative and future focused institution, a place of discovery and excellence where both staff and students are thought leaders in advancing knowledge...Read More
Job description University of California Agriculture and Natural ResourcesCounty Locations: Marin County, Mendocino County, Napa County, Sonoma County Location: UC ANR – DavisClosing Date: July 25, 2023Job Description: Download Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area Water and Soil...Read More
Description The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is seeking for an innovative Spatial Data Scientist to join its office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Spatial Data Scientist under supervision of Country Representative – Ethiopia shall support research in the area of collection, compilation, processing, evaluation, interpretation, generation, maintenance and distribution of spatial information (including remotely...Read More
In 2015, African countries launched the African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100), committing to restore 100 million hectares (250 million acres) of degraded forests and landscapes by 2030. A June 2022 progress report on the initiative showed that nations had put 917,014 hectares (2.27 million acres) under restoration between 2016 and 2021, 63% of that...Read More
The official release of forest and land restoration plans is a significant milestone in promoting forest and landscape restoration in the country. Forest land restoration plan investigation in Bijie, which experts are discussing based on map cartography. Photo: Lishulei, TRI China PMO The TRI China project has developed three forest and land restoration plans for pilot areas,...Read More
Many people point to forest restoration as a way to curb climate change, where replanted forests sequester carbon in trees and soils. But emerging evidence shows that restoration can provide non-carbon climate benefits, too — in particular, reducing heat and regulating rainfall. Here’s what we know, why it matters, and several opportunities on the horizon to expand our knowledge...Read More
Among the many ways that Len Betley, who passed away late last year, made a difference in Indiana was through his drive to conserve our natural areas. In addition to directly participating in the purchase and protection of some of Indiana’s most stunning landscapes, he led initiatives that support ongoing conservation projects and strengthened preservation organizations. For example, it...Read More
