January 24, 2018
The 2018 World Social Science Forum will take place in Fukuoka, Japan, from 25 to 28 September 2018. The theme of WSSF 2018 is “Security and Equality for Sustainable Futures”. The WSSF 2018 now invites authors to submit individual abstracts…
January 23, 2018
Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) is calling for applications for the Young Scientists Programme, aimed at encouraging young scientists to undertake innovative and needs-based research which strengthens science-policy and science-practice linkages. Deadline: February 28, 2018 Eligibility criteria Age: Less than 40…
January 22, 2018
The Institute for Sustainability at Newcastle University will support four outstanding graduates wishing to undertake a PhD programme in research to policy and practice related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The studentships cover Band 2 tuition fees and a…
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January 20, 2018
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards up to 20 fellowships annually to prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany. Application requirements:…
January 18, 2018
Improve your climate change communication skills with this guide developed by Climate Outreach and partners. The guide includes information and practical exercises that will give you knowledge of the science of climate change communication, and the confidence to apply this knowledge in…
January 17, 2018
Swiss Re Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the “ReSource Award 2019”. The ReSource Award focuses on social entrepreneurial approaches implementing the principles of sustainability in water management. The prize builds on more than ten years of experience in…
January 12, 2018
Future Earth invites experts from across scientific disciplines, geographic borders and sectors of society to participate in a series of newly-launched collaborative research networks, the Knowledge-Action Networks. “The Knowledge-Action Network is trying to improve the way science is used by stakeholders, science…
January 12, 2018
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched a Call for Research Proposals of the Living Planet Fellowship 2018. The main objective of this initiative is to support young researchers who have a doctoral degree and who would like to initiate…
January 10, 2018
The African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) invites applications from doctoral graduates for a two-year research fellowship, based at the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa. The successful candidate will assist in research on the theme: Enhancing knowledge systems…
January 10, 2018
Deadline for abstract submission: January 15, 2018 Adaptation Futures 2018 takes place from 18-21 June 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. Adaptation Futures is the biennial conference of the Global Programme of Research on Climate Change Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation…