Vida Gas Project, Village Reach

Sustainable Agriculture Project, World Neighbors

Community-based Natural Resource Management Program CBNRM, World Neighbors

IFC Sustainability Business Innovation, International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Ecotipping Points Project

Formation of Climate Stressful Zones in Nigeria, Federal University of Technology, Chemical Engineering Department, P. M. B. 65, Minna, Nigeria

Biosphere Reserve for Development in Anglophone African Countries (BRAAF), United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme, Paris

Flora and Fauna of the Proposed National Park in Abuja, Nigeria

Development of African Scientific Network (ASN): A model to enhance scientific research in developing countries, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, United States

EVENTS

4th IGBP Congress (May 5, 2008 - Cape Town, South Africa)

International Conference on Research for Development (July 2, 2008 - Bern, Switzerland)

New Partnerships for Science in the Cradle of Humanity (February 14, 2009 - Chicago, IL, USA)

High-level Biofuels Seminar in Africa (July 30, 2007 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

The Role of Chemistry in Sustainable Agriculture and Human Well-being in Africa (December 2, 2007 - Western Cape Province, South Africa)

Abuja Regional Workshop on Sustainability Science (November 13, 2001 - Abuja, Nigeria)

Frontier Environmentally Sound Technologies for Africa’s Sustainable Development: The role of the Diaspora (April 27, 2006 - Accra, Ghana)

International Research Conference on Biodiversity and the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (July 23, 2007 - Kigali, Rwanda)

Lustrom Symposium (November 1, 2007 - The Netherlands)

International Conference on Engineering for Sustainable Energy in Developing Countries (August 15, 2007 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

MEMBERS
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Akin Mabogunje, Chairman (retired), Development Policy Centre

Mary Tiffen, Drylands Research, United Kingdom

John Thompson, Research Fellow - Knowledge, Technology & Society, Institute of Development Studies

Vasna Ramasar, Miss, Lund University Centre of Excellence for Integration of Social and Natural Dimensions of Sustainability (LUCID)

Mastewal Yami Degefa, Ms, Boku, university of natural resources and applied life sciences

Stephanie Domptail, MSc, Institute for Agriculture and Market Research

Susan Cozzens, Director, Georgia Institute of Technology

R. Warren Flint, Principal & Owner, Five E's Unlimited

Fred Carden, Director, International Development Research Centre (Canada)

Atanu Sarkar, Queen's University

PUBLICATIONS
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Reinventing African Economies: Technological Innovation and the Sustainability Transition (Calestous Juma , 2006)

Energy for Sustainable Development - Policy Options for Africa (UN-ENERGY/Africa  , 2007)

Allocating responsibilities in multi-level governance for sustainable development (Sylvia I. Karlsson , 2007)

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: Science and Technology for Sustainable Well-Being (John P. Holdren , 2008)

Mobilizing Science-Based Enterprises for Energy, Water, and Medicines in Nigeria ( Committee on Creation of Science-Based Industries in Developing Countries, National Research Council , 2007)

Proceedings from Science and Technology for Sustainable Development: The African Context (Sarah Banas, Danny Schaffer, Thomas Egwang, Martine Ngobo, Hans Herran, Alfred Watkins, Phillip Griffiths , 2008)

The poverty of forestry policy: double standards on an uneven playing field ( Anne M. Larson and Jesse C. Ribot , 2007)

Tackling the African "poverty trap": The Ijebu-Ode experiment (Akin L. Mabogunje , 2007)

New Architecture, Old Agendas: Perspectives on Social Research in Rural Communities Neighbouring the Kruger National Park (Barbara Tapela, Lamson Makuleke and Clapperton Mavhunga , 2007)

Complexity of Coupled Human and Natural Systems (Jianguo Liu, Thomas Dietz, Stephen R. Carpenter, Marina Alberti, Carl Folke, Emilio Moran, Alice N. Pell, Peter Deadman, Timothy Kratz, Jane Lubchenco, Elinor Ostrom, Zhiyun Ouyang, William Provencher, Charles L. Redman, Stephen H. Schneider, and William W. Taylor , 2007)

PROGRAMS
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Centre for the Environment Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development

Millennium Institute

Water for People

Village Reach

SNV Netherlands Development Organization

FARM Africa

Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods

African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)

Institut Malgache de Recherches Appliqués (IMRA)

CSIR Sustainability Science Research

SOLUTIONS

Biological Monitoring in Zimbabwe

OPPORTUNITIES
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Call for Papers: Science with Africa (The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and Intelligence in Science (ISC) are inviting submissions of papers for the conference “Science with Africa”. Part of the conference will focus on scientific themes which will be of particular interest in the development of a science base in Africa. The objective is to present the enormous potential of African institutions and to demonstrate that collaboration with African scientists presents added value in many types of research. The conference will revolve around the themes of: Energy, Transport and Infrastructure, Health, Life Sciences, Information and Communication Technologies, Water, and Agriculture and Food Security.Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

Regional Initiative in Science and Education (RISE) Network Grants (RISE will prepare PhD-level scientists and engineers in sub-Saharan Africa through university-based research and training networks in selected areas. Its primary goals are to prepare new faculty to teach in African universities and allow existing faculty to advance to the PhD level.  Research and training networks comprising universities in at least three different countries in sub-Saharan Africa are eligible to compete. Each RISE network will be expected to grant a minimum of 15 PhD and Masters degrees over 4-6 years. Preference will be given to networks in the following basic sciences: material science mathematics chemistry, including natural products and biochemistry  or in these problem-driven areas: information and communication technology, instrumentation, software engineering renewable energy water resources     Equal consideration will be given to proposals that combine basic and applied areas; for example a network concentrating on safe drinking water might include one node that focuses on chemistry. Creative approaches to interdisciplinary networks are encouraged. Interactions among RISE networks will be encouraged and facilitated as appropriate.sub-Saharan Africa)

Post Doctoral Research Position Climate Change Land Use and Biodiversity in South Africa (Human responses to climate change could affect biodiversity more severely than changes in climate variables per se. The Program in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University invites applications for a post-doctoral Research Associate to help examine the impacts of human adaptation to climate change on vulnerable ecosystems and species that may or may not themselves suffer direct climate change impacts. The successful candidate will work with Professors David Wilcove and Michael Oppenheimer, in collaboration with Conservation International, to model how changes in agricultural and ranching practices due to climate change will affect biodiversity in South Africa. Results of this study may inform land use policy in a region of extraordinary biodiversity facing substantial change in climate Applicants should have a strong background in modeling the responses of either flora and fauna or agriculture to climate change. In addition, they should be interested in attacking problems from a multidisciplinary perspective, working with a diverse team of scientists and practitioners, and exploring policy implications The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be based primarily at Princeton, but must be willing to travel to South Africa as needed. Applicants should send a CV and a cover letter describing their areas of expertise and interest via email to Charles Crosby at ccrosby@princeton.edu. The application deadline for these positions is April 10, 2008Princeton, New Jersey)

WARDA Social Scientist (The Africa Rice Center (WARDA) is looking for a highly qualified Social Scientist to join its Program for Partnerships, Learning & Innovation Systems. The focus of the research within this program is on scaling-up of farmer-education approaches, the strengthening of formal and informal seed systems, rice value chains and multi-stakeholder rice platforms, and questions related to social inclusion in rice R&D initiatives.The Social Scientist will be stationed at WARDA's temporary headquarters in Cotonou, Benin and will work under the supervision of WARDA's Program 3 Leader for Partnerships, Learning & Innovation Systems. He/she will assist in developing and implementing a research programme focused around social, cultural and institutional dimensions of rice sector development and farmer livelihoods, supervise MSc and PhD students, and be responsible to write-up donor reports and publications in international refereed journals. The scientist is also expected to contribute to the development of an analytical framework to assess rice seed systems in the region in close collaboration with NARES and advanced research institutes. Apart from managing an IFAD-funded project in West and Central Africa, he or she will take the initiative to develop new project proposal.Cotonou, Benin)

Robert Bosch Junior Professorship Research into the Sustainable Use of Renewable Natural Resources (We are looking for an outstanding young scientist whose research areas concern the sustainable use of renewable natural resources as it relates to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, use of biodiversity (animal and plant genomic resources) and water. Research approaches may be based in the natural sciences as well as in the social, economic and political sciences. The research should focus on developing and emerging countries.We welcome applications from all areas of research. For this year's call for applications, we would especially like to encourage applications in the following two areas of research:Competing Claims on Land Usee. g. issues emerging from the conflict between cultivating bioenergy crops and nutrition crops and its impact on food security, soil degradation and biodiversityAgriculture and Healthe. g. issues relating to undernutrition, food- and water-borne diseases, illnesses from lifestock such as avian flu, but also the effects of occupational health risks and HIV/AIDS on agriculture The successful applicant can expect to receive a grant worth up to 1 million euros, for a period of five years. It is expected that the candidate will assemble a research group. The funds can be allocated flexibly towards covering the candidate's and personnel salaries as well as towards meeting research costs (working lab space, access to resources, equipment, travelling, consumables). If the successful applicant is interested in a tenure track position, the host institution is expected to guarantee the post. This means that it assumes the obligation to install a regular professorship ad personam after expiry of the grant and after a successful evaluation of the performance of the Junior Professor.Germany)

EPFL PhD candidate, in the field of Information Technology / Environmental Engineering (The PhD candidate will be engaged for three years, based in Ouagadougou, making frequent journeys in the project area. S/he will spend one third of his time in Switzerland. The candidate will implement instruments for natural resources sustainable management, at a watershed scale, using the potential of information and communication technologies to improve data and communication among local, regional, and national decision-makers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a Master degree, DEA or equivalent from a renown academic institution in the field of Information technologies or/and environmental engineering. He or she should have advanced skills in computer science and programming, have skills in hydrology and watershed management, be open to interdisciplinary and participatory approaches, be able to work and write in French and English, and be citizen of an African country.Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)

CitizenScience Paper Competition (If you’re between the ages of 13 and 26, study or work in science, and care passionately about addressing the world’s toughest challenges, we encourage you to submit your science!CitizenScience of SustainUS is a nationwide youth-led nonprofit organization committed to providing a platform for young people to engage in policy discourse and share scientific knowledge as it relates to sustainable development.  CitizenScience holds an annual paper competition based upon the discussion topics of the upcoming UN Commission on Sustainable Development (UNCSD). The purpose of the competition is to make technical aspects of those topics relevant and understandable to the general public and influence sound public policy. The annual competition winners have their work published in the online journal CITIZEN SCIENTIST, and are given the opportunity to present at the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development to be held May 5-16, 2008 in New York City. This year’s UNCSD discussion and CitizenScience paper topics are: Africa, Agriculture, Desertification, Drought, Land, and Rural Development. This is the first year the UNCSD will discuss these topics, therefore, background research will be a priority, making our work timely and important.The SustainUS Citizen Science Technical Board, a select group of rising scientists, is accepting and will judge the papers/review articles.  Papers will be accepted on a rolling basis until January 1, 2008. Please send all paper submissions and questions about the competition to CitizenScience@SustainUS.org. For more information, competition entry rules, and winning papers from prior years, please visit www.sustainus.org/citizenscience.UN Commission on Sustainable Development, New York City)

Visiting Professor of International Forest Policy at Seoul National University (The Department of Forest Sciences at Seoul National University in Korea invites applications for a non-tenure track appointment (nine month appointment) in Ecological Economics or International Forestry at the assistant/associate/full professor level beginning fall 2007 or Early 2008. The contract is initially for 3 years, but can be extendable for 3 years more if the incumbent is productive in research.The Department of Forest Sciences is focused on the stewardship of natural and managed environments and the sustainable use of products and services, and we seek a broadly trained scientist with a Ph.D. in forest science resource management international environmental policy or related areas. Candidates with research interests and expertise, as well as teaching and other work experiences, in any area of forest resource policy, international forestry or environmental management are invited to apply. We encourage the application of those interested in the issues of international forest policy such as land use patterns and land cover changes, CDM forestry; environmental impact assessment, and environmental management. The incumbent should be able to organize international workshops or seminars on international forest policy such as climate change, environmental governance, and Clean Development Mechanism for participants from developing countries. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and research methodology skills and is expected to: (1) develop an internationally recognized research program in the area of specialization, (2) teach classes in both the Department's undergraduate and graduate programs; (3) advise graduate and undergraduate students interested in forest sciences, and (4) develop a master degree program of international forestry. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. by the start of the appointment. Application Procedure: Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of interest (including a statement of teaching experience and research interests), 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a writing sample or representative publication, and 4) three letters of reference. Electronic submissions are encouraged and should be sent to youn@snu.ac.kr. Review of applications will begin April 20, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to: Professor YOUN Yeo-Changyoun@snu.ac.kr.  Chair Visting Professor Faculty Search Committee Tel: (+82-2) 880-4754 FAX: (+82-2) 873-3560Seoul, Korea)

Call for Proposals on Ecosystem Services, Poverty Alleviation (The Natural Environment Research Council, Economic and Social Research Council and Department for International Development invite applications to perform situation analyses of the challenges to ecosystem services most important to the well being of the poor, and the information required by policy makers to address them, in the following four regions: Amazonia/Andes Semi-arid Africa India and the Hindu Khush China The teams will have expertise in environmental science and appropriate social science disciplines. The consortia are likely to include scientists from the region, the UK and elsewhere and will be led by researchers from the region. This call is open to researchers based in recognised higher education institutions, research organisations or organisations with a credible research capacity.)

UNESCO Mondialogo Engineering Award (Daimler and UNESCO invite student engineers from universities around the world to apply for the largest international engineering competition - the Mondialogo Engineering Award. Registration is open until 31 October 2008 at www.mondialogo.org. The award carries prize money totalling € 300,000. It is intended that these awards be used as seed funding to help develop and initiate the proposed projects. In the Mondialogo Engineering Award, student engineers from developing and developed countries are challenged to form International Project Teams to develop ideas and design project proposals for sustainable solutions to problems in developing countries. The focus is on the design of innovative technologies to reduce poverty, promote sustainable development and address other United Nations Millennium Development Goals, in such fields as environmental protection, energy, water supply and sanitation, waste management, use of natural resources, medical care, nutrition, housing, hygiene, disaster protection, mobility, communication and climate change - a key concern of the Mondialogo Engineering Award.International Project Teams eligible to apply for the Mondialogo Engineering Award should consist of two student groups from two higher education establishments, with one group from a developing country and the other from a developed country. The Mondialogo Internet Portal www.mondialogo.org acts as a contact centre for groups to meet each other, and will later function as a virtual office for inter-group communications. Teams will have time until April 2009 to develop and design their project proposals. An international jury will then assess the entries and decide on the awarding, which will be part of a festive ceremony in later 2009. Key factors in the assessment are sustainability, technical quality, feasibility of the project proposals and the quality of the intercultural cooperation between the teams. Through the competition Daimler and UNESCO aim to promote international cooperation, intercultural dialogue and the exchange of knowledge among student engineers, universities and higher education establishments. The Mondialogo Engineering Award is part of the Mondialogo project initiated and launched by Daimler and UNESCO in 2003. The Mondialogo Initiative also consists of the Mondialogo School Contest and the multilingual Mondialogo Internet Portal. The aim of the Mondialogo project is to encourage cooperation and dialogue between people from different countries and cultures, working together across continents on a joint project activity. This cooperation is intended to develop understanding, tolerance and friendship between people with different cultural, religious and linguistic backgrounds. Any)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Technology and Sustainable Development - Innovative and integrated approaches in emerging countries (Madras, India)

International Field Workshop on “Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development in Africa” (Mauritius)