The Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is seeking suitably qualified candidates with an interest in environmental science and policy to contribute to the work of the Panel, through a 6 months internship in Washington, DC. Responsibilities include assisting with [...]
Joshua Elukut Amaitum from Uganda is currently serving as IFSA’s Head of UN Environment Sub-Commission under the International Processes Commission. He has been doing a consistently exceptional job in connecting IFSA and our members to UN Environment processes, especially through his ongoing efforts within the UNEP Major Group Children and [...]
It is very rarely do we derive the opportunity to learn about the biodiversity and culture of two areas very distinctly. The month of November 2020, however, showed us a glimpse of that when two local Committees of the two megadiverse countries, India and Mexico, [...]
In the age where we are faced with immense biodiversity loss and climate change, over 350 people have gathered at the conference: “Balancing forestry and biodiversity” to learn more about integrated forest management and how it can be implemented. The conference, held on November 9th-11th, [...]
The Forests Dialogue invites you to join their 20th anniversary celebration on December 1 at 8-10 AM EST (1PM - 3PM UTC). There will be a launch of the book, "If Tree's Could Talk: 20 Years of The Forests Dialogue"! The virtual event will feature a panel [...]
The Global Access and Benefit-sharing Virtual Conference 2020 takes place on 11th, 18th, 25th November. (UTC-4) Learn more about the experiences of the indigenous people, local communities, governments and stakeholders! Background The Global Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) Virtual Conference 2020 will focus on the exchange of experiences [...]
50 IFSA students have the opportunity to join the Online Tutored Course - Forests and transparency under the Paris Agreement, from 30 November to 11 December 2020. Background The importance of forest conservation in the global efforts to fight climate change is recognized by Article 5 of [...]
Event Date: 9-10th November 2020 (CET) This virtual conference is organised in the framework of the European Policy Network INTEGRATE and was jointly organised by the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape research (WSL), the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), the European Forest Institute [...]
November has begun with two amazing Officials of the Month! Cristina and Isabelle are the current Heads of Design and Social Media Sub-Commission respectively. During their serving time they have done remarkable efforts in designing and publishing material specially for Sustainability Day aiming to inform IFSA members, in an interactive [...]
“Let’s tune in.. with nature! Cultures around the world connecting back to their roots” IFSA event in the GLF Biodiversity Online Conference. Global Landscapes Forum brought people all around the globe together for a cause : One World One health. Our natural ecosystems [...]
New opportunity for students to learn more about the Paris Agreements. A key pillar of the Paris Agreement is the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), which aims to raise ambitions for climate action through transparent country reporting. The development of National Forest Monitoring Systems (NFMS) with open and [...]
Applications are now open for the e-learning course “Community Forestry 101” offered by RECOFTC! Backgrounds RECOFTC, The Center for People and Forests, is an NPO which focuses on community forestry in Asia-Pacific region, envisioning a future where the people in the region live equitably and sustainably in [...]
The GLF Biodiversity Digital Conference will bring together stakeholders from a range of sectors and backgrounds to collectively share solutions to ongoing global issues related to biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and public health. The event will showcase unique perspectives from scientists, environmental practitioners, policymakers, banks, private corporations, Indigenous [...]
