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

Coastal land-use in Southeast Asia: interactions between the environment, population, and institutions in the development of the shrimp aquaculture industry, Vietnam and Thailand

Forests to Food: Farmers and their Technology, University of Texas, United States

Governance, Environment and Development in the Niger Delta, Nigeria, Lancaster University, United Kingdom, and University of Uyo, Nigeria

Reforestation Program, Trees Water and People (TWP)

Affordable Drip Irrigation Technology Intervention Program ADITI, International Development Enterprises India IDEI

Local Responses to Socio-economic Change and Crisis: Migration Dynamics in Rural and Small Urban Areas of Argentina, Carolina Population Center - University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Sustainable Agriculture Project, World Neighbors

Community-based Natural Resource Management Program CBNRM, World Neighbors

EVENTS

International Symposium on Food and Water Sustainability in China 2007 (January 18, 2007 - Macau, China)

Biological Sciences for the 21st Century: Meeting the Challenges of Sustainable Development In an Era of Global Change (May 9, 2007 - Washington, DC)

Global Forum on Building Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity for Sustainable Growth and Poverty Reduction (February 13, 2007 - Washington, DC)

Lustrom Symposium (November 1, 2007 - The Netherlands)

Global Conference on Small-Scale Fisheries (October 13, 2008 - Bangkok, Thailand)

Meeting Global Challenges in Research Cooperation (May 27, 2008 - Uppsala, Sweden)

Disasters: Recipes and Remedies (November 1, 2007 - New York, NY)

MEMBERS
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Mohan Munasinghe, Chairman, Munasinghe Institute for Development (MIND), Sri Lanka

Mauri Ahlberg, Professor of Biology and Sustainability Education, Department of Applied Sciences of Education, University of Helsinki, Finland

Oyenike Arike Adeyemo, Biotechnologist, Africa Infrastructures Foundation, Nigeria

Dagmar Schroeter, Research fellow, Clark University

A. Badr, Professor Dr. of Pomology (tropical fruit research), Alexandria Horticulture Research Station, Egypt

Olusegun Oke, Professor, Science and Technology Development Foundation (STDF), Nigeria

Richard Bissell, Executive Director, Policy and Global Affairs, National Research Council (NRC), United States

Benjamin Zhan, Professor and Director, Texas Center for Geographic Information Science (TxGISci), Texas State University, United States

Juliana Enyinnaya Ukeje, Assistant Director (Climate Services), Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Nigeria

Hans Günter Brauch, Privatdozent, Free University of Berlin, and Chairman, AFES-PRESS, Free University of Berlin, Otto-Suhr-Institute on Political Science and Peace Research and European Security Studies (AFES-PRESS), Germany

PUBLICATIONS
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Sustainability Network Update #56 ( Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), 2006)

China's Forestry Reforms (Guangyu Wang, John L. Innes, Jiafu Lei, Shuanyou Dai, and Sara W. Wu , 2007)

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

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

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

Climate Change and Food Security Special Feature: Climate change and the adequacy of food and timber in the 21st century ( William E. Easterling , 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)

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

Coastal Ecosystem-Based Management with Nonlinear Ecological Functions and Values (Edward B. Barbier, Evamaria W. Koch, Brian R. Silliman, Sally D. Hacker, Eric Wolanski, Jurgenne Primavera, Elise F. Granek, Stephen Polasky, Shankar Aswani, Lori A. Cramer, David M. Stoms, Chris J. Kennedy, David Bael, Carrie V. Kappel, Gerardo M. E. Perillo, and Denise J. Reed , 2008)

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

PROGRAMS
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SNV Netherlands Development Organization

Water for People

International Development Enterprises India IDEI

Sustainable Energy and Economy Network at the Institute for Policy Studies

International Finance Corporation Sustainability

CSTEP Center for Study of Science Technology and Policy

Millennium Institute

PEMSEA Partnerships in Environmental Management for Seas of East Asia

Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods

Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)

SOLUTIONS

Ecosystem Restoration with Agroforestry and Community Forests in Thailand

OPPORTUNITIES
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PhD Fellowship on Rural Livelihoods and Natural Resources (A fully‐funded PhD fellowship opportunity is available to an outstanding individual interested in rural livelihoods, environment and human well‐being. The successful candidate will work with collaborators from the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences and MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt) of the University of the Witwatersrand, and the University of Colorado at Boulder.The PhD fellowship is nested in a multi‐disciplinary research project titled SUCSES: Sustainability in communal socio ecological systems. The project aims to better understand the dynamic interactions between humans and the environment in rural South Africa, and the consequences of these for ecological sustainability and rural communities. SUCSES consists of two components, one focused on the ecological context and the other on the social setting. The latter component examines livelihood strategies and outcomes as they relate to household reliance on ecosystem services. The PhD fellowship is associated with this portion of the broader study. SUCSES is nested within the Agincourt health and socio‐demographic surveillance system (AHDSS) in rural Mpumalanga Province,  South Africa.Objectives of PhD projectTo assist in: establishing a longitudinal household livelihoods monitoring system for collecting, analysing and archiving household livelihoods data for a cohort of households in the AHDSS analysing the drivers of household reliance on ecosystem services in the household cohort assessing the links between household livelihood strategies and human well‐being (e.g. food security), using a livelihood typology for the household cohort.CompetenciesThe successful candidate will preferably have a social science background and these competencies:· Experience using survey questionnaires, ideally in the context of livelihoods research· Interest in human‐environment interactions· Skills in quantitative statistical analysis, especially multivariate modeling· Be highly motivated and independent, but able to work well in a team· An international driver’s license, and able to drive a stick shift· Experience with GIS would be an added bonus, but not essentialResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be expected to:· Collaboratively develop a livelihoods survey questionnaire which will be used for their study and for monitoring livelihoods in a cohort of households in the future· Pilot and manage the implementation of the household livelihoods survey, including supervision of a small team of trained local fieldworkers· Liaise with the project PIs and work closely with the staff of the Agincourt Unit· Contribute to seminars at the Wits Rural Facility, Wits School of Public Health and Wits School of Animal, Plant and Environmental SciencesFellowship conditionsThe fellowship is for full‐time study towards a PhD degree at the University of the Witwatersrand, and covers all fees and includes a monthly stipend for living costs. Project expenses will be funded separately. The successful applicant must be prepared to live in a rural African setting for extended periods of time during fieldwork.Interested applicants should submit a CV (including names and contact details of 2 referees), academic transcripts, and a one‐page letter of motivation to:Dr Wayne Twine, e‐mail: rcrd@global.co.za, Tel: +27‐15‐793 7500ANDDr Kathleen Kahn, email: Kathleen.Kahn@wits.ac.za, Tel: +27‐11‐717 2617Deadline for applications: 15th June 2009 or until fellowship awarded to successful applicant.University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa)

Ford Foundation Climate Justice Post doc Fellow (The Climate Justice Research Project at Dartmouth College, supported in part by a grant from the Ford Foundation, seeks two post-doctoral fellows to advance the research on and teaching about climate change, development and the economy. As the vulnerability of poor and marginalized communities is often exacerbated by “market solutions” to climate change, the Climate Justice Research Project seeks to develop tools and analysis that will ensure climate change mitigation will occur in a just and equitable manner. The project draws a comprehensive picture of regulatory and economic development approaches to climate change, existing and planned; it will identify gaps in those resources and suggest new tools to steer change.Fellow: The project seeks two full-time post-doctoral research fellows to use current data to study the emergence of US carbon markets’ and their potential effects on low-income and marginalized communities; and to a lesser extent how US carbon markets are interlocked with existing international markets. The project is especially interested in the ways in which regulation, compliance and enforcement in emerging carbon trading markets shape chances for climate justice oriented policy making. Post-doctoral research fellows will analyze policies with a justice/equity focus towards understanding alternatives to market-only approaches which better facilitate carbon emissions reductions, green economy revenue generation, and confront a host of other institutional issues to avert worsening climate change impacts on vulnerable and marginalized people.Each grant-funded position involves a combination of research, co-teaching and fundraising. It requires a commitment to, as well as knowledge of and experience in, action research, multi-stakeholder processes, and participant observation. It also requires familiarity with and some experience in multilateral negotiations. Candidates must be available to take part in domestic and international travel to relevant and related climate meetings. The position starts July 1, 2009 (the start date has limited flexibility). It is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal, pending year-end review and further funding.Successful candidates would work under the direction of professor Michael K. Dorsey (Principal Investigator) and in association with the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding at Dartmouth College.Qualifications: Ph.D. (completed no later than start date) or equivalent in Environmental Policy, Geography, Policy Studies, Environmental Studies or Science with an emphasis on policy, political ecology, economics, environmental anthropology/ethnology, environmental sociology and/or regulatory concerns.Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience; benefits are included.The application should include a short introductory letter accompanied by 1) a two- to four-page statement of research goals and the relationship between the candidate's goals and this program of research; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) three letters of recommendation including at least one from a dissertation advisor; and 4) at least one sample publication. These should be mailed or emailed to (electronic submission is preferred): Dr. Michael K. Dorsey113 Steele HallEnvironmental Studies ProgramHB6182Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH 03755Michael.Dorsey@dartmouth.eduDartmouth College, New Hampshire, USA)

2009 World Habitat Awards (The World Habitat Awards were initiated in 1985 and seek to identify practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to current housing issues faced by countries of the Global South as well as the North, which are capable of being transferred or adapted for use elsewhere. The competition is open to all individuals and organisations, including central and local governments, NGOs, community-based groups, research organisations and the private sector.  Each year a panel of international judges assesses the projects entered for the competition and selects two winners. An award of £10,000 is presented to the winners at the annual United Nations global celebration of World Habitat Day.   Across Africa we have seen examples that include community-led savings groups working to secure affordable land and shelter for low-income urban households in Namibia, the development and adaptive re-use of inner-city buildings in Johannesburg, South Africa and the development of vault and dome roofed housing and livelihood opportunities across the Sahel. Each example puts forward practical, innovative and sustainable approaches with the potential for adaptation and transfer. Further details of these and many other projects can be found on the World Habitat Awards website at www.worldhabitatawards.org.Any)

Senior Researcher on Forests and Climate Change (The post holder will drive the development and implementation of a programme of research and partnership building in several countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, Vietnam and Brazil on forest-based climate strategies. In this, s/he will undertake work to better understand the impact of various possible REDD options on greenhouse gas emission reduction, poverty reduction and sustainable development. S/he will also participate in developing and running other initiatives aimed at better decision making for sustainable forest-linked local livelihoods. To meet the post’s needs, you have a strong combination of research, communication, fundraising, interpersonal, language and project management skills. You have a demonstrated ability to influence and achieve impact through your work dealing with different types of partners and audiences. Educated to a postgraduate level, you are aware of international policy frameworks and agreements affecting forestry, land use and climate change. You have relevant experience working with business, NGOs, government or research organisations. Relevant practical experience at country level in Africa, Asia or Latin America would be an asset. The job description contains the full list of responsibilities and requirements.International Institute for Environment and Development, London or Edinburgh, UK)

Global Search for Innovations in Farming and Rural Communities (Ashoka's Changemakers announces the launch of "Cultivating Innovation: Solutions for Rural Communities," a global, online competition to seek out the most innovative solutions in farming and rural communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, India, and around the world. The competition is funded as part of a grant awarded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Using the Changemakers' open-source online platform, the competition will be open to anyone striving to stimulate rural development and agriculture. Over the next two months, people from around the world will be nominating those who are making a difference in farming and rural communities, or submitting their own innovative projects. The Changemakers community will be continually commenting on the initiatives entered in the competition. Entrants and nominators will be able to network with media, academics, and thought leaders. A panel of judges—Roy Steiner, Senior Program Officer for Agricultural Development at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Gene Kahn, Global Sustainability Officer for General Mills; Beatrice Gakuba, CEO of Rwanda Flora; Suzana Padua, Founder of the Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas (Institute of Ecological Research); and Raj Patel, activist and author, Stuffed and Starved: Markets, Power and the Hidden Battle for the World Food System—will narrow the entry pool to 10 to 15 finalists. The global Changemakers community will then vote for three winners, who will each receive a USD $5000 award from Changemakers to fund their initiatives. The finalists and winners will receive media attention and are showcased on the Changemakers website. All entrants will gain increased access to a global network of innovators, supporters, and investors with the means to help them fund and/or scale their projects.Any developing country)

Endowed Professorship in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (College of the Atlantic (COA) is seeking a full-time faculty member to fill the newly created Chair in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. COA's approach to food systems will engage students in examining the myriad and far-reaching social, cultural, political, ecological, and economic implications of the ways our food is perceived, produced, distributed and consumed. This is a full-time faculty position with teaching responsibilities in both general interdisciplinary and specialized courses, and program development. The Chair will offer courses that help students gain awareness of, understand, analyze, and address a range of questions and problems concerning food systems. Areas of expertise and background may include, but are not limited to agrarian studies, nutrition and public health, rural-urban food connections, community food security, farm and food policy, local and global systems of food production and distribution, as well as food businesses. In addition to teaching, the Chair is expected to lead the shared work of developing a cohesive, innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum in sustainable food systems. The college seeks to develop a program that will offer students multiple points of entry into agriculture and food systems studies, particularly through agricultural production, science, policy, and business or non-profit work, and build on current assets including the college's farm, dining hall, and faculty in the environmental sciences, human studies, arts, and education. The Chair will also engage students in projects that extend beyond the COA campus, which may include policy advocacy, on-farm work, research, activism, and publication. The Chair will advise students, direct senior projects and independent studies, and forge connections and collaborations with other agriculture and food systems organizations and businesses. In addition, the Chair will provide leadership and management of the Trans-Atlantic Partnership between COA, University of Kassel in Germany, and the Organic Research Centre in the UK. The successful candidate must have excellent teaching skills, the ability to teach across multiple disciplines, and experience working in cross-cultural contexts. Ideal candidates will also have significant professional experience and/or a terminal degree, and demonstrated success in program development. Experience with grant management, project management and farming is also desirable. COA is particularly interested in a candidate who is committed to collaborating with colleagues across the college and in designing a program that contributes to the core curriculum in human ecology.College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Maine, USA)

Nominations open for World Food Prize (The World Food Prize is the foremost international award recognizing the accomplishments of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world. Nominations are sought of an individual or individuals having demonstrated exceptional achievement in any field involved in enhancing food production and distribution and increasing food availability and accessibility to those most in need. Any academic or research institution, private or public organization, corporate entity, or governmental unit may submit a nomination for The World Food Prize.Any)

Faculty Position in Agriculture, Food and the Environment (The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, a graduate school at Tufts University (Boston, Massachusetts) seeks a faculty member to join the Agriculture, Food and Environment (AFE) Program.The Agriculture, Food and Environment Program fuses the disciplines of nutrition, agricultural science, environmental studies and public policy, and interacts closely with other science and policy teaching and research programs at the school. Students in AFE’s M.S. and Ph.D. programs learn to evaluate the ecological, political, economic, nutritional, and social aspects of food production and distribution in domestic and international contexts.Tufts University, Boston, MA)

Call for Abstracts: World Water Week 2008 (The annual World Water Week in Stockholm promotes the exchange of views and experiences between the scientific, business, policy and civil society communities, thereby advancing the water, sanitation, environment, health, climate adaptation, poverty reduction, human development and related agendas. "Progress and Prospects on Water: For a Clean and Healthy World", including a Special Focus on Sanitation, is the theme for 2008, and the First Announcement, including a call for papers and posters, is now available. The deadline for proposals is February 1, 2008. Submit yours using the online form!Stockholm, Sweden)

ICRAF Climate Change Leader (The World Agroforestry Centre seeks to recruit a world-class researcher to lead its Global Research Project (GRP) on Climate Change.   Agricultural systems most vulnerable to climate change are those already affected by unsustainable management, and land and resource degradation. Trees have an important role in reducing vulnerability, increasing the stability of farming systems, and buffering households against climate-related risks. Moreover, whole-landscape carbon accounting (combining REDD, A/R CDM and the gaps in between) may provide a basis fore investment in trees managed by farmers and rural communities.   The objective of the Global Research Project on Climate Change is to improve the stability of farming systems and livelihood strategies of smallholder farmers in the face of current climate variability as well as long-term climate change, through the increased use of trees for intensification, diversification and buffering of farming systems. The GRP focuses on four areas: vulnerability assessments, impact of climate change on agroforestry systems; adaptation to climate change; and synergies in agroforestry systems between climate change adaptation and mitigation.Nairobi, Kenya)