IRES Newsletter: January 8, 2024 | Irus Braverman will discuss her latest book, Settling Nature: The Conservation Regime in Palestine-Israel (2023, University of Minnesota Press). Drawing on more than seventy interviews with Israel's nature officials and on observations of their work, this book explores the widespread ecological warfare practiced by the state of Israel. Register | Masters of Geomatics for Environmental Management invites you to a panel discussion followed by small-group conversations. Hear directly from GIS professionals as they share advice on building a career in Geomatics. Then, meet and chat with the experts about career-building, networking, and the geomatics working world. All graduate students are welcome. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided. February 5, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (Doors open at 9:10 am) RSVP before Jan 19th | Join Jimmy Zammar, Jessica Woolliams, and Jason Hsieh from the local policy sector as they discuss current policy priorities in Vancouver and BC, research needs, and perspectives on how research can inform policy. Zoom link | Our students Alberto Alves Campos and Kushank Bajaj are giving talks next Thursday - join us! Topics: Deep rewilding and transboundary climate risks. Zoom link | Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Issues & Environmental Justice in Black and Latinx/e Communities - San Francisco State University (SFSU Deadline: January 17, 2024 Research Scientist in Responsible Deployment of Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies Deadline: January 28, 2024, 11:00 PM AEDT Associate Senior Lecturer | Lund University | Different Themes - Climate Change, Sustainable Retailing, and more Deadline: February 15, 2024 Associate Professor Human Geography and Development Studies | Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington Deadline: January 15, 2024 Lecturer Human Geography and Development Studies | Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington Deadline: January 15, 2024 Assistant/Associate PROFESSOR - Environmental Justice | The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) in Syracuse, NY Deadline: January 5, 2024 Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences | University of South Alabama Rolling Deadline Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science | Dickinson College Rolling Deadline Assistant Professor Geography | Durham University, UK Deadline: January 14, 2024 Sustainability Policy Postdoc for Canadians and PRs | Kyoto University, Japan Deadline: February 1, 2024 Non-tenure line Open Rank Teaching Professor in Global Environmental Science | Earth Commons and the Science, Technology, and International Affairs Program Deadline: December 30, 2023 Rising Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Anthropology | University of Virginia Deadline: January 15, 2024 Hydro Nation Scholars Programme 2024 - Nature-based solutions for water resilience: enabling improved water management in Scotland's rural communities Deadline: January 10, 2024 Social Science Specialist (USGCRP) | University of Washington | Sciences at ICF Rolling Deadline PostDoc Positions: Social science approaches to rapid decarbonisation | University of Queensland | Brisbane, Australia Deadline: December 20, 2023 Transforming Food Systems Fellowships | Cornell Public Health Deadline: February 1, 2024 Tenure Track Position in Ethics, Technology, Development | Cornell University - Global Development Deadline: January 1, 2024 Two Teaching Assistant Professor Positions at UNC-Chapel Hill Deadline: January 15, 2024 Open Rank Professor of Environment and Sustainability, Specialization: Environmental Policy and Behavior | University of Michigan Rolling Deadline PhD studentship | Ecologies of Labour | NTU and University of Bologna Deadline: January 12, 2024 Two PhD Assistantships | Open-rank Professor in Biodiversity & Society | Boston, MA Rolling Deadline Assistant Professor of Human Rights and Environmental Justice in Latin America Rolling Deadline Climate Change and Health Assistant Professor Job | Penn State Anthropology Rolling Deadline Climate Action Nonprofit | Elevate Senior Data Analyst on Research & Innovation Team Rolling Deadline See All Job Postings | January Webinar Series - CPPCL Hundreds of nations have recognized that sustainable pathways toward conservation goals (e.g., 30x30 goals) entail fundamental, system-wide reorganization across technological, economic and social factors – or 'transformative change'. Meanwhile, North American deathcare practices appear to be far out of sync with current issues such as habitat loss, pollution, and global climate change. Join us to hear from a team of researchers, students, and practitioners who aim to identify pathways for transforming the death care industry toward one that normalizes practices aligned with sustainability goals and the conservation of biodiversity, and understanding the way land is used for death care and could support the complex relationships people have with life, death, and nature. January 11, 2024 1 - 2 pm EST Register | | Call for Applications—Sustainability Scholars paid summer internships The UBC Sustainability Hub is pleased to offer UBC graduate students the opportunity to work on funded sustainability internship projects. They are accepting applications for over 60 internships that will commence May 1, 2024. Current UBC graduate students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to confirm the eligibility requirements and apply. Successful candidates work under the guidance of a mentor at one of our partner organizations, and are immersed in real world learning where they can apply their research skills and contribute to advancing sustainability and climate action across the region. Each Scholar receives $27.50 per hour to complete 250 hours of work. January 28, 2024 Learn More | | Call for Proposals for Keynote Speakers | 2024 Salish Sea Symposium The 2024 Salish Sea Symposium will be held virtually and in-person with the theme of “building on our past, advancing our future." More information to come on how to attend. They are accepting proposals for key-note speeches, panels, sessions and information booths for the Symposium. Interested presenters may reach out to the OPP Salish Sea Strategy Team at PACSalishSeaStrategy-strategieDeLaMerDesSalish@tc.gc.ca. January 23-24, 2024 | Vancouver Convention Centre | Virtual and in person Learn More | | Call for Papers for the annual Congress of the Humanities| ESAC This year, the Congress will be held at McGill University under the overarching theme of Sustaining Shared Futures.We welcome submissions related to the Congress Theme and/or environmental studies.Please share this call for papers with your network! You can submit your proposal on our Abstract Submission Portal at esac.ca.In addition to our 2024 Conference, we welcome nominations for our annual ECO-Award. Deadline: January 12, 2024 Learn More | | Applications open for 2024 Climate Justice Fellows Program | CEEJH Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health (CEEJH) is excited to open applications for our 2024 Climate Justice Fellows Program, designed specifically for individuals with beginner to intermediate levels of climate and environmental justice knowledge! This comprehensive 23-week program (requiring just 4-7 hours per week) has been carefully curated to provide a strong foundation in the essential principles of Environmental Justice (EJ) and Climate Justice (CJ).Our program is uniquely structured to accommodate a diverse range of candidates from EJ communities. Through this transformative opportunity, participants will not only deepen their understanding of environmental and climate issues but will also develop practical skills to empower their communities. Rolling Deadline Register Here | | CCEL Community Grants Available for Students Do you know of any students who are interested in tackling social or environmental issues in their community? We are calling for committed and passionate undergraduate and masters students who have projects they want to implement in their communities to apply for CCEL’s Community Grants (up to $10,000 awards per project). Please help us spread the word. Deadline to apply is Sunday, Feb 4, 2023. Connect to Community Grant ($200-$1500 awards) Chapman and Innovation Grant ($1,500 - $10,000 awards) Deadline: February 4, 2024 Register Here | | Invitation to join the Organizing Committee for Water & Environment Student Talks Conference (WEST-Con) 2024 WEST-Con is an interdisciplinary conference organized by students for students working within the fields of water and environment. In the past two years, WEST-Con was held in a virtual/hybrid format to facilitate student participation nationally and internationally. This format has seen over 300 participants from 16 countries, creating a global community among student researchers. WEST- Con invites students from all faculties to join the multi-disciplinary Organizing Committee for WEST-Con 2024. Subcommittees include: Finance, Communications, Publicity, Logistics, and Content. A brief overview of the roles and responsibilities for each subcommittee can be found in the linked form shared below. Rolling Deadline Register Here | | Call for Applications - Project Funding Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund The Learning and Knowledge Hubs (LKH) for Natural Climate Solutions’ intake is for research organizations aiming to support Western and Indigenous research initiatives to increase foundational knowledge and capacity to implement natural climate solutions in Canada. This funding may allocate up to $20 million to fund multiple LKHs for up to five years in duration (i.e., 2024-2029). One LKH per targeted ecosystem (i.e., forests, grasslands, wetlands, peatlands) as well as an Indigenous-led LKH may be funded, for a total of up to five LKHs. Deadline: January 10, 2024 Learn More | | Model WTO Conference 2024 in St. Gallen & Geneva The Model WTO 2024 will take place from the 20th to the 27th of March 2024 in St. Gallen and in Geneva, at the WTO Headquarters. The conference aims at bringing together 72 bright students from all over the world who will represent 12 countries in 6 committees and debate on a specific topic (to be announced) with the goal of reaching a resolution. Furthermore, all participants will have the chance to visit the diplomatic missions and the WTO headquarters as well as the possibility to network with like-minded students, prominent WTO officials, experts, and diplomats. Deadline: December 16, 2023 Learn More | | UBC Library Research Commons Newsletter Check out the latest UBC Library Research Commons Newsletter for events, workshops, and more! Learn More | UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Update Newsletter Check out the latest "GradUpdate" - a weekly snapshot of workshops and opportunities available to UBC graduate students. Read the Newsletter | | Chignell, S. M., & Satterfield, T. (2023). Seeing beyond the frames we inherit: A challenge to tenacious conservation narratives. People and Nature, 00, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1002/pan3.10550 Schaeffer, Andreas; Groh, Ksenia; Sigmund, Gabriel; …; Öberg, Gunilla; … (2023) Conflicts of Interest in the Assessment of Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Environmental Science & Technology Benessaiah, K., & Chan, K. M. (2023). Why reconnect to nature in times of crisis? Ecosystem contributions to the resilience and well-being of people going back to the land in Greece. People and Nature, 00, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1002/pan3.10546 | Have news to share or want to unsubscribe? Email us at:
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