Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Biological Invasions

IUFRO World Congress 2024 – Call for SAP Opens on 15 September

emmlsosu — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 05:36:39 +0000

IUFRO World Congress 2024 – Call for SAP Opens on 15 September

IUFRO’s Scientist Assistance Programme (SAP https://www.iufro.org/science/special/spdc/i-scientist-assistance-progr…) aims to provide forest scientists from economically disadvantaged countries with financial assistance to participate in the XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024, taking place in Stockholm, Sweden from 23 to 29 June 2024. The Scientist Assistance Programme is implemented by IUFRO’s Special Programme for Development of Capacities (IUFRO-SPDC: https://www.iufro.org/science/special/spdc/).

Timeline for the SAP call:

15 Sep to 15 Nov 2023 – Call for SAP applications open

15 Dec 2023 – SAP acceptance decisions

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Contact info

For details, please visit: https://iufro2024.com/scientist-assistance-programme/

or go to: https://www.iufro.org/science/special/spdc/sap/sapwc24/

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https://www.iufro.org/science/special/spdc/i-scientist-assistance-programme/

IUFRO Management Committee meets CSIR-FORIG Research Scientists

emmlsosu — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:11:10 +0000

IUFRO Management Committee meets CSIR-FORIG Research Scientists

The President of IUFRO, Dr. John A. Parrotta and the Director of CSIR-FORIG Plants a Tree to commemorate the Visit of the IUFRO Delegation to Ghana and CSIR-FORIG

CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana-Fumesua came alive on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, as the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) management committee embarked on a significant working visit led by the esteemed President of the organization, Dr. John A. Parrotta. This visit was a testament to the thriving collaboration between global forest research leaders and Ghana's distinguished Institute CSIR-FORIG.
With a warm embrace, the Director of CSIR-FORIG, Prof. Daniel A. Ofori, welcomed the IUFRO delegation.
Prof. Ofori expressed delight at hosting their distinguished guests, emphasizing the enduring bond between the two institutions.
He took the opportunity to introduce CSIR-FORIG once more, showcasing its remarkable evolution and commitment to becoming a Centre of excellence in forestry research excellence in the humid tropics.
During the enlightening presentation, Prof. Ofori provided a glimpse into the institute's history and the diverse research divisions working tirelessly towards their respective goal. He indicated that each division focused on a specific research domain, all contributing to CSIR-FORIG's overarching mission and that the research programmes of the institute are in synchrony with the
IUFRO themes and Divisions.
Dr. Parrotta, the President of IUFRO, reciprocated with an overview of IUFRO's mission and operations highlighting the organization's commitment to being the global voice of forest science for a more sustainable future. This vision, he noted, is closely aligned with CSIR-FORIG's mission.
Dr. Parrotta explained that their mission thrived on research excellence and knowledge dissemination to find science-based solutions to global forest challenges, echoing the commendable work being done by CSIR-FORIG and expressed their intent to replicate this commitment in other countries.
In a moment of pride, Dr. Parrotta revealed that Ghana play a significant role within IUFRO, with Prof. Daniel A. Ofori representing the nation as the country's representative on the international council.
He also lauded the presence of five IUFRO member organizations in Ghana, with CSIR-FORIG leading the way.
As the meeting progressed, researchers shared heartwarming experiences with IUFRO, from sponsorship to conferences, underscoring the impactful partnerships fostered by the organizations.
Dr. Parrotta concluded by extending an open invitation for members to reach out for any needed information and expressed gratitude to the Director Prof. Ofori for his warm hospitality.
To commemorate the visit, he presented the Director of CSIR-FORIG with an iconic IUFRO cap and a symbolic mapping bird, while recognizing the outstanding contributions of select members with tokens of appreciation. To crown it all, the President who led the delegation planted an endangered species of Aubergrinia taiensis. “Great Tiger-nut tree” at the Rawlings Park of CSIR-FORIG.
This harmonious interaction between the IUFRO Management Committee and CSIR-FORIG was a testament to the power of international collaboration in advancing forest research for a sustainable future.

emmlsosu Mon, 09/25/2023 - 01:11

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The President of IUFRO, Dr. John A. Parrotta and the Director of CSIR-FORIG Plants a Tree to commemorate the Visit of the IUFRO Delegation to Ghana and CSIR-FORIG

Contact info

CSIR-FORIG
Fumesua
csir-forig.org.gh

Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Biological Invasions / Forests and Climate Change / Forests and Forest-based Products for a Greener Future / Forests and People / Forests, Soil and Water Interactions / Other Information Ghana Visit / Delegation / IUFRO / CSIR-FORIG

IUFRO Management Committee meets CSIR-FORIG Research Scientists

emmlsosu — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:48:01 +0000

IUFRO Management Committee meets CSIR-FORIG Research Scientists emmlsosu Mon, 09/25/2023 - 00:48

Location

CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana.
Kumasi Fumesua
csir-forig.org.gh

The President of IUFRO, Dr. John A. Parrotta, and the Director of CSIR-FORIG Plants a Tree to commemorate the Visit of the IUFRO Delegation to Ghana and CSIR-FORIG

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IUFRO Short Scientific Visits (SSV)

emmlsosu — Wed, 17 May 2023 14:29:27 +0000

IUFRO Short Scientific Visits (SSV)

In 2023, IUFRO’s Special Programme for Development of Capacities will offer grants of up to €5,000 for Short Scientific Visits for early career scientists affiliated with IUFRO member organisations. These visits will provide a unique opportunity for young scientists from Africa, Asia and Latin America to visit a forest research organisation overseas and conduct international scientific collaboration.

IUFRO is conscious of the importance of connecting the young forest science community to address challenges facing forests and forestry. Broadly, we strive to provide these future leaders with international experience to better equip them to address future global challenges and identify, create and fully utilise emerging opportunities.

The desired outcome is to provide both the grantee and their affiliated organisation with the opportunity to build research collaboration and capacity and to provide opportunities extending beyond the initial scientific exchange. The goals for the grantee are broad and could include for example, skills development, establishing productive relationships with scientific peers in the host country, using the visit to benefit their own research and, if possible, publishing of scientific material.

HOW TO APPLY? - BY 31 JULY 2023

Potential applicants are required to contact the potential host organisation prior to applying for a grant. Together they shall develop and agree on essential elements for the short scientific visit grant application including a project proposal and work plan, timing and duration of the proposed visit, and a mentor in the host country.

Candidates interested in applying for a short scientific visit grant should complete the online application form and submit their complete application documents in one PDF including all required application documents (work plan, endorsement letter by host and applicant’s Head of Department, and CV of applicant and mentor) by 31 July 2023. The PDF document should be uploaded with a filename following the format “SSV_FirstnameLastnameCountry.pdf” to this link. Only complete applications will be considered.

For more information, please visit this web page.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The applicants will be selected on a competitive basis in accordance with the following criteria

Originality and relevance of the research topic
Applicant’s previous experience and work on the proposed research topic
Overall quality of the work plan
Feasibility of the work planned at the host institution
Geographic and gender balance
Applicants that have not previously been awarded a grant for a short scientific visit have preference.

FUNDING

The grant supporting the scientific visits will be a lump sum payment of up to €5,000 that will be paid once the grantee has acknowledged that the application has been successful and upon signing of the grant acceptance agreement.

The funding should cover travel and subsistence costs for the period of the grant.

HOST INSTITUTION

The applicant will be responsible for obtaining the agreement of the host institution before submitting the application. While the applicant needs to be affiliated with a member organisation of IUFRO, the host institution need not necessarily be a member institution. If you are interested in hosting an SSV, we encourage you to share this application with potential candidates.

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Contact info

Please see the relevant documents and information on the web page.

Should you have any questions regarding the grant application, please contact Mr Daniel Boehnke (boehnke@iufro.org).

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: IUFRO 2024_Technical Session

emmlsosu — Wed, 17 May 2023 14:22:40 +0000

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: IUFRO 2024_Technical Session

We are pleased to inform you that the Forestry Research Network for Sub-Saharan Africa (FORNESSA) will organize a technical session on the theme "Restoring degraded riparian ecosystems: Context matters" during the IUFRO World Congress on 23-29 of June 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden. The rationale and goal of the session is attached for your perusal.

We, therefore, invite you to submit your abstract to our session through the congress website (https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/), which is open until 2 June, 2023, 23:59 p.m CEST. Kindly search for the session on the aforementioned website under Technical Theme 1: Strengthening forest resilience and adaptation to stress.

emmlsosu Wed, 05/17/2023 - 09:22

Contact info

Please for further clarification on the session, please contact Dr. Shalom D. Addo-Danso (via this email address or shalomdanso@gmail.com) or Dr. Ernest G. Foli through efoli@hotmail.com. We look forward to receiving your abstracts. Thank you!

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Call for Abstracts: Forests & Society Towards 2050 - IUFRO World Congress 2024

emmlsosu — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:05:25 +0000

Call for Abstracts: Forests & Society Towards 2050 - IUFRO World Congress 2024 emmlsosu Fri, 02/24/2023 - 08:05

The 26th IUFRO World Congress on 23-29 June 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden, will focus on Forests & Society Towards 2050. The Congress offers a collaborative global platform with great opportunities for knowledge sharing and getting access to the latest forest-related science and research. The Congress Scientific Committee welcomes submissions of abstracts for presentations in sub-plenary, technical and poster sessions. Please observe the 2 June 2023 deadline!

Link to Call: https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/

Associated resources

https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/

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https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/

XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024: FORESTS AND SOCIETY TOWARDS 2050

emmlsosu — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:11:01 +0000

XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024: FORESTS AND SOCIETY TOWARDS 2050 Date: Sun, 2024-06-23 - Sat, 2024-06-29 emmlsosu Tue, 01/17/2023 - 07:11

Location

Stockholm, Sweden; 23-29 June 2024

Congress website: https://iufro2024.com/

WELCOME!

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the City of Stockholm in close collaboration with the Nordic and Baltic partners welcome delegates from all over the world to the 26th IUFRO World Congress 2024. The IUFRO World Congress is one of the largest global forest events held every five years since 1893! The Congress gives a unique opportunity to gather and meet worldwide leading scientists and top leaders to contribute to and co-create a sustainable future in line with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW!

The program preparation is in full swing and a call for abstracts will be published soon at: https://iufro2024.com/

Find out more about the themes of the Congress at: FORESTS AND SOCIETY TOWARDS 2050 | IUFRO Stockholm 2024

Learn more about the International Union of Forest Research Organizations: IUFRO: IUFRO – Interconnecting Forests, Science and People

Contact info

Associated resources

Transformational Labs - Sustainable Development

emmlsosu — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:25:58 +0000

Transformational Labs - Sustainable Development Date: Fri, 2022-12-16 emmlsosu Fri, 12/16/2022 - 09:25

The University of Copenhagen in collaboration with Future Earth invite researchers and practitioners to participate in the process Transformation Labs, Researching Pathways towards Sustainable Development – A laboratory for testing ideas, problems, and proposals that can fast-track research for sustainable development.

The process
1 KICK-OFF DAY - 17 FEB | 22 FEB

3 ROUNDS OF GUIDED DISCUSSIONS - 3 MAR | 13 APR | 25 MAY

1 GLOBAL CATALOGUE OF IDEAS - AUTUMN 2023

Associated resources

Event Poster

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Kenya Commercial Forestry Investment Conference and Expo

abladesteven — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:09:27 +0000

Kenya Commercial Forestry Investment Conference and Expo Date: Tue, 2021-11-23 - Fri, 2021-11-26 abladesteven Mon, 11/22/2021 - 13:09

Location

KEFRI Headquaters, Mugaga

The Conference and Expo is an opportunity for stakeholders in the commercial forestry sector in Kenya and the region, to showcase and exhibit commercial forestry technologies and opportunities that investors can tap into. The forum will bring together professionals, researchers, wood processors, investors, and other key players in the sector to take stock of the status of the industry, challenges, and opportunities available. It will also provide a platform that will act as a springboard for the future development and financing of commercial forestry in the country and region.

The conference and Expo is being organized by a multi-institutional team from both private and public sectors that encompasses Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF), Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), Kenya Forest Service (KFS), Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO), United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Base Titanium Ltd, GATSBY Africa, Family Bank, Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC), Cooperative Bank, INBAR, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), National Research Fund (NRF), We-Effect-Global, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), Ukulima Sacco, Asili Sacco, Better Globe Ltd, Komaza Ltd, Kakuzi Ltd, One Acre Fund, Forest Society of Kenya (FSK) and the Council of Governors (COG).

Contact info

Commercial Forestry Conference and Expo Secretariat,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)
P.O. Box 20412-00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: commercialconference2020@kefri.org
Website: www.kefri.org
Tel. :+25472014897

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Funding bodies

KEFRI

Website

https://www.kefri.org/components/conference/conference.html

IUFRO WORLD DAY - Digital Forest Science Forum 2021

abladesteven — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 01:04:39 +0000

IUFRO WORLD DAY - Digital Forest Science Forum 2021 Date: Tue, 2021-09-28 - Wed, 2021-09-29 abladesteven Fri, 09/24/2021 - 20:04

IUFRO WORLD DAY - Digital Forest Science Forum 2021! It takes place online, in three time zones around the world with 24 hours of forest-related research topics, networking and emerging issues of relevancy for global policy makers. We thought you might be interested in this unique opportunity to meet, interact, share, and strengthen global research cooperation.

Within this event, IUFRO-SPDC is organizing three sessions (one in each time zone) to inform about what IUFRO-SPDC has to offer, what the benefits are for participants, and to collect input from the relevant regions on changing priorities, expanding skills, knowledge and capacities needed by forest scientists. Two sessions will be held in English and one in Spanish.

The title of the session is “Capacities for forest science: Shape your professional future” and will take place on the following dates:

Tuesday, 28 September, 13:30 – 15:00 UTC (English)
Tuesday, 28 September, 15:30 – 17:00 GMT-6 (Spanish)
Wednesday, 29 September, 08:30 – 10:00 UTC (English)

You can read a comprehensive overview on the event’s website https://www.iufroworldday.org/. The Pdf attached contains the detailed description of the three sessions.

ACTION: We would appreciate your support in spreading the word about this event throughout your relevant networks by forwarding the attached session cards and the registration link: https://www.iufroworldday.org/participation!

Mark your calendar: IUFRO World Day on 28 and 29 September - Home | IUFRO World Day

Register now for our upcoming global event! https://www.iufroworldday.org/signup

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Funding bodies

IUFRO

Website

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