Official of the Month November 2020: Joshua Amaitum
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 [...]
We Are Animal Amigos – Reflection
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, [...]
Balancing Forestry and Biodiversity – Reflection
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, [...]
Announcement online IFSS 2021
Dear IFSA Family, We are saddened to announce that IFSS 2021 will take place online instead of the originally planned in-person event. During this year, we have had to get used to and adapt to the restrictions brought by the pandemic. Many of the restrictions have especially limited travelling and [...]
Open Call Head of Communication Commission 2020/21
Dear IFSA World, The Head of Communication Commission position is now vacant, hence we are making an open call to find a candidate. The Head of Communication Commission (CC) coordinates all the work that is happening in communication commission and its sub-commissions. The CC main tasks are management of [...]
Open call for Dare to Explore traineeships
Open call for Dare to Explore traineeships The European Forest Institute (EFI), the International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA) and the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) are collaborating in a joint capacity development project on global student networking and green jobs in the forest sector. The Dare to [...]