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IFSA’s Web Commission is happy to announce that the new website for IFSA has been published!The story of this new website started during Interim 2019 when we realised that we needed more features on our website. So, we did a brainstorming workshop to get ideas and drafted a website plan [...]
International Forestry Students Association delegation to the APCW 2019 As we continue to grow our network and enhance our impact as youth in the academia holding a vision of “a world that appreciates forests’’, we are pleased to share with you the successful presence of our delegation at the Asia-Pacific [...]
[Freiburg, Germany, August 29th, 2019] – Several representatives of the International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA) were invited by the United Nations to join the first ever UN Youth Climate Action Summit in New York City on Saturday, September 21st. As a matter of fact, 6 outstanding IFSA members were chosen [...]
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Peatlands are one of the most valuable wetland ecosystems on Earth, critical from the point of view of climate change. They provide a wide range of ecosystem services ranging from safe drinking water, protection from flood risks and global biodiversity conservation. Covering nearly 3% of the global land surface and [...]
What makes a difference in each individual’s life? - Purpose and Impact. Be inspired with the story of a forestry student who had his first international travel experience at age 16 and has traveled to 20 countries in less than 4 years. Alex Onatunji (North African Regional representative) conducted this [...]
On the 8th of April 2019, I appeared at US consulate General in Chengdu China for visa interview with much pressure as it was quite challenging to get an US visa. However, I crossed the milestone with good news and was on my way already. I was super excited to [...]
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The seventh session of the Intergovernmental Science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem services (IPBES 7); was the first Science-policy interface conference I ever attended! I was one of International Forestry Student Association delegation. It is my most memorable experience! IPBES aims to assess the state of biodiversity and of the [...]
Being an observer at the Intergovernmental Plenary session on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES7) was an awesome experience. It was a great privilege to learn and meet a network of equally passionate scholars, researchers and environmental enthusiasts. In addition, this experience was the closest I have been to a science [...]
Dear IFSA World! Have you been waiting for your day to contribute in IFSA? If it’s a yes, then we have good news for you! Showcase your passion and dedication at IFSS by being a “Record Keeper” or “Helping with external communication” at IFSS 2019 Key duties and responsibilities: “Keeping [...]
Are you interested in peatlands? You are based in the Asia-Pacific Region? You would like to work with expert scientists on an interesting and important issue? Then take the chance and apply for one of the 2 spots available! This interdisciplinary workshop is held by the Global Peatland Initiative within [...]
The 25th IUFRO World Congress will be held in Curitiba, Brazil from September 29 to October 5, 2019, with the theme of ‘Forest Research and Cooperation for Sustainable Development’. This event is the largest international forest science congress, and will bring together thousands of scientists working across a diversity of [...]
The IUFRO World Congress is a pinnacle forestry event in 2019 and gathers together hundreds of scientists, policy makers and civil society organizations to discuss major topics on the international forestry agenda. The congress also attracts a large following of young scientists, professionals and forestry students who represent new and [...]
Description: Young people from around the world are encouraged to submit videos for the 2019 Global Youth Video Competition showcasing positive solutions on three themes: Nature-based Solutions for Food and Human Health; Cities and Local Action to Combat Climate Change; and Nature-Based Solutions to balance the use of land for [...]
