Environment

The degradation of the world's ecosystem and consequences for human welfare are 21st century challenges that transcend traditional research disciplines and agendas, as well at national borders.

Poor people in low income countries are the most likely to be affected by environmental change. Global action is needed to reduce harmful impacts.


Publications
ICSU-UNESCO Regional Science and Technology workshops Five regional science and technology workshops (Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, the Arab States, and Europe) were organised in 2011. This report gives their overarching regional recommendations for Rio+20. more
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News
Launch  of UK Low Carbon Energy for Development Network Launched on 13 January 2012, the UK Low Carbon Energy for Development Network will harness UK research expertise towards a sustainable, low-carbon future in the developing world. more
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Jobs
Closing date: 6 February 2012
Forests Programme Manager, Amazon and Colombia You’ll take direct responsibility for programme management of work in several Amazon countries, including the development and implementation of grant agreements. more
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Funding
Closing date: 20 April 2012
African Union Research Grant Programme The African Union Commission is seeking proposals for research focusing on the following thematic priorities: Post-harvest and Agriculture; Renewable and Sustainable Energy; and Water and Sanitation in Africa. more
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Funding
Closing date: 21 February 2012
Mid-career researchers from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan working on any aspect of climate change research are invited to participate in a fellowship and writing workshop programme. more
7 February 2012
Join leading academics to discuss how evidence can help the development of policies to help us move towards more sustainable lifestyles. more
8 February 2012
Seminars include two 20-minute presentations from Oxford water researchers in different disciplines. The presentations will be followed by a moderated panel discussion to stimulate discussion across the disciplines and engage audience members from academia, government and industry. more





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