From brianczech at juno.com Mon Jan 4 10:26:56 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 18:26:56 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Highly recommended conference Message-ID: <20100104.132656.20360.0@webmail03.dca.untd.com> I highly recommend this year's NCSE conference: http://ncseonline.org/conference/greeneconomy/ There will be numerous talks, symposia, sessions, workshops on ecological economics and sustainability science. Cheers, Brian Brian Czech, Ph.D., President Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy The CASSE position on economic growth may be e-signed at www.steadystate.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The internship program allows graduate students to discover first-hand the real world issues confronting the environmental community and explore avenues for their future research and professional development. NGOs benefit from the expertise of the interns? training in economics and gain greater appreciation for the role economics can play in supporting environmental protection. Recent interns have been placed with the National Research Defense Council, Union of Concerned Scientists, International Rivers Network, Conservation Strategy Fund, Marine Conservation Biology Institute, Clean Air-Cool Planet, Forest Guild, Stockholm Environment Institute, The New Voice for Business, Global Development and Environment Institute, and The Trust for Public Land. You can learn more about our past interns and their research at www.e3network.org. E3 interns will be placed with an environmental organization for 8 weeks and will be paid a stipend of $5000. E3 prioritizes graduate students who are dedicated to applied economics research and who support E3?s commitment to social justice. The deadline for applications for summer 2010 is March 1. To apply, please email the following information by the March 1 deadline to director at e3network.org: Curriculum vita One letter of reference A three-page statement of your research interests and how they reflect a commitment to social justice For more information, please visit our website at: www.e3network.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Here is an example of a question that I think is conducive to working group goals: ?Using native species richness as an indicator of biodiversity, and gross domestic product (GDP) as a metric of economic scale, what formulas or models may be used to estimate the loss of biodiversity in the United States as a function of economic growth?? Full info... ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Help Select America's Top 40 Research Priorities for Conservation Policy As a follow up to its participation in the NCSE 9th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment: Biodiversity in a Rapidly Changing World, the US National Committee for DIVERSITAS is involved in a collaboration to develop "America's Top 40 Priorities of Policymakers for Conservation Science???. Please help us by participating in a web-based solicitation of research questions that, if answered, would increase the effectiveness of policies related to conservation and resource management. Please forward the link below to colleagues and encourage them to submit their questions also. www.NCSEonline.org/Top40 In most cases, the submission will require no more than 10 minutes to complete. A FAQ about the workshop and solicitation is available on the website (see the footer fine print). All responses to the solicitation will be strictly confidential. Providing a name and contact information is optional. In the aggregate, we seek input from policymakers and their advisors in the governmental sector, policy specialists in the nongovernmental and private sectors, researchers in the natural and social sciences, and the philanthropic community. We welcome input from colleagues around the world, but please note that our focus is the U.S. We will be holding an invitation-only workshop for leaders in federal agencies and other key stakeholder groups who will reduce the pool of submitted questions to the top 40. A key outcome of the solicitation and workshop will be a set of 40 research questions, ???America's Top 40,??? that collectively will constitute an agenda for scientific inquiry that serves the needs of decision makers. We will disseminate these research priorities to policymakers, funders of research, and the scientific community. If you have any questions about the solicitation or development of America's Top 40, please contact either Murray Rudd (mr642 at york.ac.uk) or Erica Fleishman (fleishman at bren.ucsb.edu, 805-893-7352). Thanks very much for your assistance, and I apologize for cross-postings. 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Additional funding will be provided to pay travel expenses for the recipient to work with staff members of The Wilderness Society on this project. The Society wishes to encourage the publication of this work in an academic journal or other appropriate medium and has additional funds to help cover expenses of publishing and publicizing the final paper. Applicants must (1) be enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in North America, (2) have strong academic qualifications and (3) have academic and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in North America. Graduate students in natural resources management, law or policy programs are strongly encouraged to apply. All students applying for the scholarship must submit the following: (1) a 2 page double-spaced cover letter; (2) a 3-5 page double-spaced research proposal. It should address an aspect of the establishment, protection, management of wilderness or discuss a subject relevant to current programs of The Wilderness Society. It may apply to a particular landscape or it may address issues broadly. The proposal must include a description of the proposed work and a timeline for completion of a paper within 24 months. The 5-page proposal limit does not include your list of references/citations; (3) a current r?sum? or curriculum vitae; (4) Two letters of recommendation describing the applicant?s ability to meet the objectives of the scholarship and proposed work; and (5) undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official or unofficial). Deadline: March 31, 2010 For more information, please visit http://wilderness.org/content/gloria-barron-scholarship -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From luisgutierrez at peoplepc.com Thu Jan 14 14:14:45 2010 From: luisgutierrez at peoplepc.com (Luis Gutierrez) Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:14:45 -0500 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Pelican Journal of Sustainable Development - January 2010 Message-ID: <4B4F9755.6060306@peoplepc.com> Happy new year and happy new decade! Pelican Journal of Sustainable Development - January 2010 http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n01page1.html This issue is a directory of selected online resources on sustainable development and related issues. The directory is minimally annotated and compiles links to research and data resources under the following categories: 1. Population and Human Development 2. Cultural, Social, and Security Issues 3. Financial, Economic, and Political Issues 4. Ecological Resources and Ecosystem Services 5. Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy 6. Pollution, Climate Change, and Environmental Management 7. Land, Agriculture, Food Supply, and Water Supply 8. Current State of the Planet and Human Civilization 9. Transition from Consumerism to Sustainability This issue also includes a supplement: http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n01supplement.html 1. Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action 2. Recent News, Publications, and Tools 3. Climate Interactive Scoreboard (Courtesy of the Climate Institute) 4. Carbon Dioxide Calculator (Courtesy of Carbonify and Michael Bloch) 5. Education for Sustainable Development 2009 Surveys 6. Catherine of Siena Virtual College (Winter Courses) 7. Open Source Framework for Sustainability 8. International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (WCC 2011) 9. The Lord's Prayer in Aramaic (Courtesy of Spirit Quest) Invited papers this month: Institutional Trappings, by Alan Fox http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n01page2alanfox.html Durable Economics, by Barry Brooks http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n01page3barrybrooks.html Bridging the Gulf: Education as Implementation, by Catherine King http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n01page4catherineking.html It Is Time for the Churches to Declare Jubilee, by Britt Johnston http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n01page5brittjohnston.html Sincerely, Luis Luis T. Gutierrez, Ph.D. The Pelican Web Editor, PelicanWeb Journal of Sustainable Development From brianczech at juno.com Thu Jan 14 14:43:46 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:43:46 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: PhD for those interested in electricity policy, renewable energy, or other areas of ecological economics Message-ID: <20100114.174346.8367.0@webmail19.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Please consider forwarding this message to students or to others who may be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. related to electricity policy, sustainable energy, or other areas of ecological economics. As a result of new, additional funding for research on accommodating renewable energy on the electric power grid, the Department of Economics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has extended the deadline for applications to its Ph.D. program until January 31, 2010. For more information about the program, which focuses on ecological economics and some overlapping topics (including electricity policy and renewable energy), see http://www.economics.rpi.edu/files/1734. To apply, go to http://www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/graduate/apply_now.html. For Ph.D. program applicants interested specifically in the electricity policy and renewable energy research, prior training or experience related to electric power systems and/or economics is ideal, as the new grant-funded Ph.D. student(s) will be involved in the research from the beginning of their time here. On a related note, New York State has selected a fifteen-university team led by Stony Brook University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Syracuse University to establish the New York Energy Policy Institute (NYEPI). The state intends to hire academic researchers through NYEPI to assist in state policymaking, and NYEPI will also welcome other clients. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will be NYEPI?s capital-region hub. Those considering applying are welcome to email or call if they need more information. -- Daniel L. Shawhan Assistant professor of economics Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110 8th St Troy NY 12180 Tel: (518) 276-3242 Email: shawhd(at)rpi.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tatjana.good at jcu.edu.au Thu Jan 14 21:37:44 2010 From: tatjana.good at jcu.edu.au (Tatjana Good) Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:37:44 +1000 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] please post Message-ID: <1e0494ab1001142137l3a254c89m943a15460ab64ff4@mail.gmail.com> Hello not sure if this is the way to post something on the eess digest, but please foward any way possible. Thanks and have a great weekend! tatjana On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 6:40 AM, Courtney Lewis Cheng wrote: Dear Colleagues, We received the below job announcement and thought it may be of interest to you, or know someone who may be interested. Hope you are well. --------------------------------------------------------------------- UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME Environment for Development www.unep.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- Please find below the latest vacancy posted on the UNEP website: POSITION: Chief, Ecosystems Services Economics Unit, P-5 DIVISION/OFFICE/SECRETARIAT: Division of Environmental Policy Implementation DUTY STATION: Nairobi DEADLINE TO APPLY: 20 February 2010 To know more about this vacancy, please visit: www.unep.org/vacancies Courtney Lewis Cheng Administrative Assistant Conservation Strategy Fund 103 Morris Street, Suite S Sebastopol, CA 95472 707.829.1802 www.conservation-strategy.org -- Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail Tatjana Good, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Fellow Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies James Cook University Townsville QLD 4811 Australia phone: +61 7 4781 4170 fax: +61 7 4781 6722 email: tatjana.good at jcu.edu.au http://www.coralcoe.org.au/research/tatjanagood.html From Barb.Robinson at fo.ualberta.ca Mon Jan 18 13:11:21 2010 From: Barb.Robinson at fo.ualberta.ca (Robinson, Barb) Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:11:21 -0700 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] January 2010 ICCB newsletter Message-ID: <11D3E1FE171C3B458065FF966CD45BE0680D8C@fo-is01-ex01.fo.ualberta.ca> Welcome to the January 2010 issue of the ICCB 2010 newsletter, the newsletter of the Society for Conservation Biology's global conservation congress. 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The award will be presented by NCSE Board member, H. Jeffrey Leonard, an economist who heads the Global Environment Fund. Herman Daly began researching the fusion of economics and ecology in the 1970s as a professor at Louisiana State University, after receiving his doctorate in Economics from Vanderbilt University in 1967. His research highlighted the necessity to consider the laws of nature when structuring an economic system. His work supports the idea that for the human economy to subsist, it must function at a steady state within the productive and assimilative capacity of the Earth?s ecosystems. In 1988, Dr. Daly changed gears and worked as Senior Economist in the Environment Department of the World Bank where he helped design the Bank?s guidelines for sustainable development. In 1994 he resigned, choosing to return to the world of academia, but not before giving his well-known farewell speech offering ?prescriptions? for the World Bank and their efforts for sustainable development (full speech found at http://www.whirledbank.org/ourwords/daly.html). Since then, he has been a professor at the School of Public Policy of University of Maryland at College Park. Dr. Daly published several articles that contradicted much of the neoclassical economic ?general knowledge?. He co-founded The Journal of Ecological Economics in 1989. Other publications include For the Common Good (co-authored with John B. Cobb, Jr., 1989), Steady-State Economics (1977), and Beyond Growth (1996) (For a full list of publications visit: http://ecoethics.net/bib/1997/ensh-006.htm). In 1996, Daly received the Heineken Prize for Environmental Science awarded by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Right Livelihood Award, Sweden's alternative to the Nobel Prize. In 1999 he was awarded the Sophie Prize (Norway) for contributions in the area of Environment and Development; in 2001 the Leontief Prize for contributions to economic thought, and in 2002 the Medal of the Presidency of the Italian Republic for his work in steady-state economics. Dr. Daly will be providing brief remarks following his Award. The award ceremony is open to the public. The full conference will take place from January 20-22 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. Program and registration information is available at www.ncseonline.org/conference/greeneconomy Previous NCSE Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients 2002 Maurice Strong, Senior Advisor to the United Nations Secretary General 2003 Gaylord Nelson, Former Governor of Wisconsin, Retired U.S. Senator, Founder of Earth Day, Counselor of the Wilderness Society 2004 Gordon (Reds) Wolman, B. Howell Jr. Professor of Geography & International Affairs, John Hopkins University; Ruth Patrick, Francis Boyer Chair of Limnology at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania 2005 William Ruckelshaus, First & Fifth Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2006 Russell E. Train, Former Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Chairman Emeritus, World Wildlife Fund 2007 Dr. Theo Colborn, Professor at the University of Florida, Gainesville and President of TEDX (The Endocrine Disruption Exchange); Dr. Herbert Needleman, Professor of child psychiatry and pediatrics at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine 2008 Robert Corell, Global Change Program Director, H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics & the Environment, Senior Policy Fellow, Policy Program of the American Meteorological Society 2009 George Rabb, President Emeritus, Chicago Zoological Society; E.O. 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NCEE is EPA?s center of expertise for cutting-edge research and analysis in environmental economics (see www.epa.gov/economics). Positions are located in Washington, DC. The position involves conducting original research on economic and related analytic methods; providing technical advice and assistance to EPA offices and other parties on such methods; leading production of cross-Agency economic reports; and promoting consistency in the preparation and presentation of economic information in the Agency. We particularly welcome individuals with experience in: behavioral economic methods; integrating engineering and economic analysis methods; computable general equilibrium modeling; and valuation of the economic benefits of protecting human health and ecological services. Specific research projects will be designed as appropriate to the selected candidate's expertise and interests, and the needs of OPEI/NCEE. Excellent Federal Employee Benefits: Salary range of $62,467- $97,333 Up to 4 years appointment duration Paid relocation to EPA work location Vacation and sick leave Federal health benefits, life insurance and retirement program Travel to professional economics meetings Easy Application Process- Submit the Following: Up-to-date Current Curriculum Vitae Two letters of recommendation from your research advisors or comparable officials Cover letter indicating position(s) of interest, your email address, U.S. citizenship status, and how you learned of this program. DD-214 (if claiming veteran?s preference) Email your application to BJobsRTP at epa.gov: Include ?NCEE Economics Post-Doctoral Program? in the email subject line. NOTE: Applications sent via email must be submitted in a format readable by this office, such as MS Word, PDF, RTF, or plain text. Use of a format we cannot read may invalidate your application. Note- online applications from journal websites will not be accepted. 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Our social scientists and economists are working on the major national and global sustainability challenges, including: adaptation to climate change, agricultural sustainability, water policy and management, coastal and marine management, mining and regional development and international development. The Program is seeking motivated economists to fill the following key roles: Science Leader: Natural Resource Economics ? $137K ? $172K Aus plus superannuation, Canberra ? Position reference 2010/16 This new position is responsible for the scientific leadership in the area of natural resource economics and will preferably have particular skills and interests in the economics of climate adaptation and/or managing net greenhouse gas emissions. The successful applicant will provide direction for individual researchers and the Group, and will influence the scientific direction of the Program, Division and CSIRO. The position has critical roles in mentoring and developing the careers of researchers in the Program and, working with CSIRO Flagships and other clients, developing opportunities to progress economic theory in support of national priorities. Senior Economist: Agricultural Adaptation ? $95K - $127K Aus plus superannuation, Canberra ? Position reference 2010/17 The economist we are seeking will lead and contribute to research projects within CSIRO?s Climate Adaptation Flagship and within the Sustainable Agriculture Flagship that are concerned with the critical challenges that Australian agriculture faces in the decades ahead, including the need to reduce agriculture?s carbon footprint and adapt to the expected damaging effects of climate change. This position will provide an economic research capability that integrates science addressing changes in environmental quality, agricultural production, and climate change. The research will investigate policies and strategies to manage the impact of climate change in Australian agriculture, as well as assess the opportunities that may arise from this challenge. Agricultural Economist ? $70K - $80K Aus plus superannuation, Adelaide ? Position reference 2010/18 The economist we are seeking will contribute to research projects within CSIRO?s Sustainable Agriculture Flagship to address the critical challenges that Australian agriculture faces in the decades ahead such as: the need to reduce agriculture?s carbon footprint, the need to improve productivity to ensure prosperous rural industries and, on the global stage, to ensure food security, the need for long-term maintenance of healthy soils and ecosystems, making the best use of water, nutrient and energy resources, developing complementary land use options for agriculture, forestry and natural ecosystems. The appointee will have well-developed skills in quantitative economics with an emphasis on agricultural and natural resource economics and management. The successful applicant must be able to think and work independently, write quickly and clearly, work to deadlines, be a strong communicator and thrive in a team environment. For selection documentation and details on how to apply visit www.csiro.au/careers *#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#Stuart Whitten CSIRO Sustainable EcosystemsGPO Box 284, Canberra, ACT 2601, AustraliaPh: 02 6242 1683, Fax: 02 6242 1705, Mob: 0409 688073Email: stuart.whitten at csiro.auWeb: www.csiro.au/people/stuart.whitten.html www.csiro.au/science/Markets.html*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*# -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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To apply, please visit the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov/. The vacancy announcement is # NMFS-PIC-2010-0008. The Department of Commerce is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Department of Commerce does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. For questions about this job: Barb Schloetter, Phone: (206) 841-4927, Email: barbara.w.schloetter at noaa.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Mike Larson Grand Rapids, MN USA ** Economic growth 'cannot continue' ** Continuing global economic growth "is not possible" if nations are to tackle climate change, a report warns. < http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/science/nature/8478770.stm > On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 9:01 AM, brianczech at juno.com wrote: > ?As the UK is expected to emerge from recession, the New Economics > Foundation says endless growth is pushing the planet's biosphere 'beyond its > safe limits'.? > > > > > http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/jan/25/world-economic-growth-climate-change > > > > > Cheers, Brian > > Brian Czech, Ph.D., President > Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy > The CASSE position on economic growth may be e-signed at > www.steadystate.org. > > ______________________________________________ > 3-7 July 2010, join us at the 24th SCB International Congress for > Conservation Biology (ICCB) in Edmonton, Canada > More information at: www.conbio.org/2010 > > More information at: www.conbio.org/2009 > *Do you like what you have seen on this listserv? Join the global > community by becoming a member of the Society for Conservation Biology > today! www.conbio.org/join > __________________________________ > EESS mailing list > EESS at list.conbio.org > http://list.conbio.org/mailman/listinfo/eess > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From chuckw at coastrange.org Mon Jan 25 13:45:21 2010 From: chuckw at coastrange.org (Chuck Willer) Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:45:21 -0800 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] World economic growth at odds with climate targets In-Reply-To: <53dd27b61001251310r69b8726cx68ede839cb8c8781@mail.gmail.co m> References: <20100125.100111.8569.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com> <53dd27b61001251310r69b8726cx68ede839cb8c8781@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <20100125214523.9BEE2C8C1@mailman.intermedia.net> Economists love metaphors. What's the counter metaphor? Communities and people with deep roots don't rise, they drown under the onslaught of growth. See Avatar. Chuck At 01:10 PM 1/25/2010, Mike Larson wrote: >Unfortunately, the BBC News' article on this story (link below) >ended with scathing quotations from the executive director of the >Adam Smith Institute, a free-market think-thank, who referred to the >idea that a 'rising tide [of economic growth] will lift all boats,' >including "environmental standards." What is a naive reader to >conclude from this? > >Mike Larson >Grand Rapids, MN USA > > >** Economic growth 'cannot continue' ** >Continuing global economic growth "is not possible" if nations are >to tackle climate change, a report warns. >< >http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/science/nature/8478770.stm > > > > > >On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 9:01 AM, >brianczech at juno.com ><brianczech at juno.com> wrote: > >"As the UK is expected to emerge from recession, the New Economics >Foundation says endless growth is pushing the planet's biosphere >'beyond its safe limits'." > > > >http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/jan/25/world-economic-growth-climate-change > > > > > >Cheers, Brian > >Brian Czech, Ph.D., President >Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy >The CASSE position on economic growth may be e-signed at >www.steadystate.org. > >______________________________________________ >3-7 July 2010, join us at the 24th SCB International Congress for >Conservation Biology (ICCB) in Edmonton, Canada >More information at: www.conbio.org/2010 > >More information at: www.conbio.org/2009 >*Do you like what you have seen on this listserv? 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From: EAERE Subject: [RESECON] Call for Applications - 2010 EAERE-FEEM-VIU European Summer School in Resource and Environmental Economics, July 4-10, Venice, Italy Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:40:26 +0100 Size: 98324 URL: From brianczech at juno.com Tue Jan 26 13:08:30 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:08:30 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Post-doctoral Research Position: Water Resources and Climate Chang e Message-ID: <20100126.160830.29975.0@webmail19.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- The Department of Economics at Boise State University is currently seeking a postdoctoral research associate to investigate issues pertaining to water and climate change in the western United States. The position is funded by the Idaho NSF EPSCoR program, ?Water Resources in a Changing Climate.? The successful candidate will be expected to work with an interdisciplinary research team which may include hydrologists, engineers, geographers, and biologists, among other disciplines. The position requires a strong background in economic theory, econometric/quantitative analysis, and the ability to synthesize and work with data, as well as proficiency with GIS software. The position is for three years, with reappointment in years two and three contingent upon a successful performance review. The expected start date is June 1, 2010 or earlier if possible. The responsibilities of the postdoctoral research associate could include: -Collaborate with project faculty on policy-relevant research questions pertaining to water resources/land use and climate change in the U.S. Intermountain West, with a particular focus on Idaho. -Compile and synthesize data produced by multiple disciplines at disparate spatial and temporal scales. -Disseminate findings via conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications. Qualifications: -Ph.D. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, or a similar field by beginning of appointment. -Research experience in water policy issues or water rights institutions in the western United States. -A high level of familiarity with GIS software. -Strong analytical skills and proficiency with econometric software (e.g. STATA, SAS). -Effective written and oral communication skills. -Ability to work with researchers from other disciplines and backgrounds. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. A letter of professional interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation required. All materials must be received by March 15th, 2010, and should be submitted to: Department of Economics Attn: Post-doctoral Research Associate Search Committee Boise State University 1910 University Drive Boise, ID 83725-1620 Boise State University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups. EEO/AA Employer, Veterans Preference. Applicants must have or be eligible for the right to work in the United States. For more information, please contact Dr. Kelly Cobourn (kellycobourn at boisestate.edu) or Dr. Scott Lowe (scottlowe at boisestate.edu) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Communities > and people with deep roots don't rise, they drown under the onslaught > of growth. See Avatar. > Chuck > > > > At 01:10 PM 1/25/2010, Mike Larson wrote: >>Unfortunately, the BBC News' article on this story (link below) >>ended with scathing quotations from the executive director of the >>Adam Smith Institute, a free-market think-thank, who referred to the >>idea that a 'rising tide [of economic growth] will lift all boats,' >>including "environmental standards." What is a naive reader to >>conclude from this? >> >>Mike Larson >>Grand Rapids, MN USA >> >> >>** Economic growth 'cannot continue' ** >>Continuing global economic growth "is not possible" if nations are >>to tackle climate change, a report warns. >>< >>http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/science/nature/8478770.stm >> > >> >> >> >>On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 9:01 AM, >>brianczech at juno.com >><brianczech at juno.com> wrote: >> >>"As the UK is expected to emerge from recession, the New Economics >>Foundation says endless growth is pushing the planet's biosphere >>'beyond its safe limits'." >> >> >> >>http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/jan/25/world-economic-growth-climate-change >> >> >> >> >> >>Cheers, Brian >> >>Brian Czech, Ph.D., President >>Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy >>The CASSE position on economic growth may be e-signed at >>www.steadystate.org. >> >>______________________________________________ >>3-7 July 2010, join us at the 24th SCB International Congress for >>Conservation Biology (ICCB) in Edmonton, Canada >>More information at: www.conbio.org/2010 >> >>More information at: www.conbio.org/2009 >>*Do you like what you have seen on this listserv? 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Join the global >>community by becoming a member of the Society for Conservation >>Biology today! www.conbio.org/join >>__________________________________ >>EESS mailing list >>EESS at list.conbio.org >>http://list.conbio.org/mailman/listinfo/eess > > ______________________________________________ > 3-7 July 2010, join us at the 24th SCB International Congress for > Conservation Biology (ICCB) in Edmonton, Canada > More information at: www.conbio.org/2010 > > More information at: www.conbio.org/2009 > *Do you like what you have seen on this listserv? Join the global > community by becoming a member of the Society for Conservation Biology > today! www.conbio.org/join > __________________________________ > EESS mailing list > EESS at list.conbio.org > http://list.conbio.org/mailman/listinfo/eess From luisgutierrez at peoplepc.com Fri Feb 5 14:22:58 2010 From: luisgutierrez at peoplepc.com (Luis Gutierrez) Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:22:58 -0500 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Pelican Journal of Sustainable Development Message-ID: <4B6C9A42.8030406@peoplepc.com> The February 2010 issue has been posted: http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n02page1.html Page 1 is a book review of State of the World 2010: Transforming Cultures from Consumerism to Sustainability By Erik Assadourian & Staff, Worldwatch Institute, 2010 and three invited articles: Truth and Consequences on the Last Frontier by Richard Steiner, University of Alaska-Anchorage, USA http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n02page2ricksteiner.html Woman as "Other" in Monotheistic Religious Discourse by Zilka Spahic-?iljak, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n02page3zilkaspahicsiljak.html A Path to Sustainable Energy by 2030 by Mark Jacobson & Mark Delucchi, Stanford University, USA http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n02page4jacobsondelucchi.html Sincerely, Luis Luis T. Gutierrez, Ph.D. The Pelican Web Editor, PelicanWeb Journal of Sustainable Development http://www.pelicanweb.org From brianczech at juno.com Tue Feb 16 08:02:14 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:02:14 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Fishery Economist Positions with NMFS in Miami, FL Message-ID: <20100216.110214.4176.2@webmail02.dca.untd.com> ---------------------- The National Marine Fisheries Service has two positions for marine resource economists with the Social Science Research Group at the Southeast Fisheries Science Center in Miami, FL. The Southeast Fisheries Science Center conducts basic and applied research to support management of living marine resources in federal waters off southeastern coastal waters of the U.S. from North Carolina through Texas, and in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. We are looking for economists with research interest in the fields of natural resources and policy analysis to further develop an economics research program in support of the management of living marine resources in the southeastern U.S. Duties and responsibilities include: the development of economic models and analyses with which to estimate the economic effects of proposed fishery management actions; the design and supervision of economic data collections; and the presentation of research results in the form of scientific papers, reports and oral presentations. The position involves participation on various committees to provide scientific information and expertise to fishery managers. Position Title: Industry Economist, ZP-0110-III (Equivalent to GS-11/12), Salary: $60,742 ? $94,645. Application Instructions: All candidates must apply online through USAJOBS at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/. The vacancy announcement will be posted on USAJOBS when the positions are open for applications, which is expected to be on or about February 16, 2010. Search for position NMFS-SEFSC-2010-0012. Applications will be accepted through March 12, 2010. The Department of Commerce is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. U.S. citizenship is required. For additional general information, go to the NOAA Job Applicant Website at: http://www.wfm.noaa.gov/pdfs/Job_Applicant_Info.pdf, or contact Marina.Derksema at noaa.gov. Please contact Jim.Waters at noaa.gov for additional details about the duties and responsibilities of the position. We look forward to your application, or please forward this message to anyone who may be interested. -- Jim WatersSocial Science Research GroupNOAA National Marine Fisheries ServiceBeaufort Laboratory101 Pivers Island RoadBeaufort NC 28516Telephone: 252-728-8710E-mail: Jim.Waters at noaa.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Tue Feb 16 11:15:01 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:15:01 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: ENRE job -- Open Rank -- U of CT Message-ID: <20100216.141501.29431.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- We?ve just gotten permission to search for a new tenure-track position in environmental and natural resource economics in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics here at UConn. It is open rank. Please see the details in the job ad below. I?d be happy to answer any questions, and encourage all interested people to apply. Kathy Segerson Kathleen Segerson Philip E. Austin Professor of Economics Department of Economics University of Connecticut 341 Mansfield Road Monteith Building, Room 314 Box U-63 Storrs, CT 06269-1063 USA kathleen.segerson at uconn.edu Phone: 860-486-4567 (office) 860-486-3022 (department) Fax: 860-486-4463 Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Environmental and Resource Economics Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics University of Connecticut The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Connecticut (www.are.uconn.edu) is seeking applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position (50% Research & 50% Teaching) at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor beginning August 2010. Responsibilities include developing and/or maintaining a strong research program in the field of environmental and natural resource economics, teaching and advising graduate and undergraduate students, actively engaging in grantsmanship, and participating in multidisciplinary environmental initiatives. Required qualifications include: a Ph.D. in Agricultural, Applied, Resource or Environmental Economics, or Economics, excellent training in economic theory, quantitative methods, and environmental and resource economics, and excellent communication skills. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable. Desired qualifications include demonstrated experience and success in teaching, research, and granstmanship. Position rank will be commensurate with the successful candidate?s qualifications and experience. At the full professor rank, this is a joint position with the Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering, with collaborative and multidisciplinary research responsibilities to the Center. Applications: To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by April 1, 2010. E-mail a single pdf that includes a letter of application (include Search #2010247), a curriculum vita, graduate transcripts (not necessarily official copies), sample of publications or dissertation abstract, and names, addresses, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three references to: ENRE Search Committee at AREsearch at uconn.edu, subject: Search# 2010247. Our mailing address is: Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Connecticut, 1376 Storrs Road, Unit 4021, Room 319, Storrs, CT 06269-4021. For inquiries, call 860-486-2836. (Search# 2010247) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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From: real-world economics review Subject: real-world economics review - Dynamite Prize in Economics: voting closes soon Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:54:13 -0500 Size: 9630 URL: From brianczech at juno.com Mon Feb 22 09:33:44 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:33:44 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] FW: PhD Fellowships on sustainability, conservation, and natural resou rces in Hawaii Message-ID: <20100222.123344.3774.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Ph.D. Fellowship Opportunities Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management University of Hawai??i at M??noa The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) at the University of Hawai??i at M??noa (UHM) is seeking applications from outstanding students interested in pursuing a doctorate in sustainability, conservation, and natural resources. We will be selecting two Ph.D. fellows, fully funded by a recently awarded USDA Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate Fellowship (NNF) grant. Fellows will be generously supported for up to four years (three years as a fellow and one as a Teaching Assistant) at $24,500/year, with additional funds available for research. In addition, selected students will receive complete tuition remission. The overall goal of the project is to create an interdisciplinary cohort of graduate fellows to work in the interrelated areas of: (i) ecosystem services, (ii) sustainable ecosystem management, (iii) community watershed management, and (iv) environmental valuation and policy, using the Hawai??i 2050 Sustainability Plan (http://www.hawaii2050.org/ ) as an overarching framework. This Fellowship program will be a model of interdisciplinary research and analysis of sustainable sciences for students and faculty in NREM, and to similar programs worldwide. We are particularly interested in students who have interdisciplinary skills and interests. In addition, students who have statistical training, are computer literate, team players, self?\motivated, and have had success in publishing and presenting are highly desired. Finally, as the selected fellows will work together with several faculty members (Drs. Catherine Chan?\Halbrendt, Carl Evensen, Christopher Lepcyzk and Creighton M. Litton), it is critical that they have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Students must have a M.S. degree prior to enrolling in the program, and be citizens of the United States. Reviewing of applications will begin on April 1, 2010 and remain open until the positions are filled. We anticipate that students will begin as early as August 2010. For detailed information on submitting an application to our graduate program, visit: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/nrem/students/grad?\e_komo_mai.html#admit. Please indicate in your application materials, specifically in the objective statement, that you are applying for the NNF Fellowship. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented groups and women. If you have any questions, you can contact the faculty members listed above by calling 808?\956?\7530, or emailing nrem at ctahr.hawaii.edu with ??NNF Ph.D. Fellowship?? in the subject line. Support for this student training project is provided by USDA National Needs Graduate Fellowship Competitive Grant No. 2010?\38420?\20381 from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Christopher A. Lepczyk Assistant Professor Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management University of Hawaii at Manoa lepczyk at hawaii.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The prize was developed by the Real World Economics Review Blog in response to attempts by economists to evade responsibility for the crisis by calling it an unpredictable, ?Black Swan? event. In reality, the public perception that economic theories and policies helped cause the crisis is correct. The prize winners were determined by a poll in which over 7,500 people voted?most of whom were economists themselves from the 11,000 subscribers to the real-world economics review . Each voter could vote for a maximum of three economists. In total 18,531 votes were cast. Fullbrook cautioned that not all economics and economists were bad. ?Only ?neoclassical? economists caused the GFC. There are other approaches to economics that are more realistic?or at least less delusional?but these have been suppressed in universities and excluded from government policy making.? ?Some of these rebels also did what neoclassical economists falsely claimed was impossible: they foresaw the Global Financial Crisis and warned the public of its approach. In their honour, I now call for nominations for the inaugural Revere Award in Economics, named in honour of Paul Revere and his famous ride. It will be awarded to the 3 economists who saw the GFC coming, and whose work is most likely to prevent another GFC in the future.? Dynamite Prize Citations Alan Greenspan (5,061 votes): As Chairman of the Federal Reserve System from 1987 to 2006, Alan Greenspan both led the over expansion of money and credit that created the bubble that burst and aggressively promoted the view that financial markets are naturally efficient and in no need of regulation. Milton Friedman (3,349 votes): Friedman propagated the delusion, through his misunderstanding of the scientific method, that an economy can be accurately modeled using counterfactual propositions about its nature. This, together with his simplistic model of money, encouraged the development of fantasy-based theories of economics and finance that facilitated the Global Financial Collapse. Larry Summers (3,023 votes): As US Secretary of the Treasury (formerly an economist at Harvard and the World Bank), Summers worked successfully for the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act, which since the Great Crash of 1929 had kept deposit banking separate from casino banking. He also helped Greenspan and Wall Street torpedo efforts to regulate derivatives. In total 18,531 votes were cast. The vote totals for the other finalists were: Fischer Black and Myron Scholes 2,016 Eugene Fama 1,668 Paul Samuelson 1,291 Robert Lucas 912 Richard Portes 433 Edward Prescott and Finn E. 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Links to the notice in OJEU as follows:UK-Swindon: business and management consultancy services or http://ted.europa.eu/Exec;jsessionid=B898F791AA10BE711940BE510F1BD04F.instance_2?DataFlow= N_one_doc_access.dfl&Template=TED/N_one_result_detail_curr.htm&docnumber=34602-201 0&docId=34602-2010&StatLang=ENA direct link to the ESPA Directorate TORs is http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/programmes/espa/events/ao5.asp which contain more information about functions of the Directorate. Deadline for submission of pre qualification questionnaires is 9th March. Regards Izabella Izabella Koziell,Adviser - Climate Change and Environment,DFID Research,DFID, 1 Palace Street, SW1E 5HE.Tel: 0207 023 0485 (dir); 07824 864507 (mob); Fax: 0207 023 0105. DFID, the Department for International Development: leading the UK Government's fight against world poverty. Find out more at http://www.dfid.gov.uk. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In addition to Professor Daly, the core rotation of authors at /The Daly News/ includes Brian Czech (wildlife biologist, ecological economist, and author of /Shoveling Fuel for a Runaway Train/), Brent Blackwelder (former president of Friends of the Earth and founder of American Rivers), and Rob Dietz (environmental scientist and executive director of CASSE). You can access the blog on CASSE's website or via RSS feed: http://steadystate.org/learn/blog/ http://steadystate.org/feed/ Second, CASSE has an entertaining animated short called Add It Up that tells the truth about pursuing perpetual economic growth. The animation, produced by film students at the University of Southern California, is available on CASSE's website and YouTube: http://steadystate.org/discover/video-audio-and-presentations/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qriegoXcbQ Third, the new version of steadystate.org is here! CASSE has an improved website with up-to-date material, revamped graphics, and user-friendly navigation. For more information about these resources and other news about the steady state economy, please read the most recent edition of /The Steady Stater/ newsletter: http://steadystate.org/wp-content/uploads/SteadyStater_vol3_iss1.pdf Thanks, Rob -- Robert Dietz, executive director Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy www.steadystate.org +1 541-602-3097 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lwalko at conbio.org Thu Mar 4 08:52:11 2010 From: lwalko at conbio.org (Laura Walko) Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 08:52:11 -0800 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Registration for ICCB 2010 is open! And, visit with Ed Monton Message-ID: <569984C3FC629E4DB22AFA468621699A57C60E43A8@EXVMBX015-3.exch015.msoutlookonline.net> [cid:image002.jpg at 01CABB8F.3D0537B0]24th International Congress for Conservation Biology in Edmonton, Alberta Canada Registration is open - log in soon to receive the discounted early bird price! For more information, please visit: www.conbio.org/2010 And, have you met Ed Monton yet? Ed is the official mascot of the 2010 ICCB - and he's on Facebook! Find out more about the meeting in Edmonton, see pictures of where Ed's been, and connect with colleagues at www.conbio.org/2010/FacebookFan. About Ed Ed Monton is the official mascot of the 2010 International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB). As the largest meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB), the ICCB will bring more than 1,500 of the top thinkers and visionaries in conservation to Edmonton, Canada this July. Ed will be there - will you? [cid:image004.jpg at 01CABB8F.3D0537B0] Ed travels the world as an ambassador for SCB and the thousands of members whose mission is to advance the science and practice of conserving the Earth's biological diversity. Originally from the beautiful province of Alberta, Canada, Ed made his debut at the 2009 ICCB, where he toasted the meeting's success with his friends in Beijing and promised warm hospitality and an exciting scientific program at next year's meeting in his hometown. Ed is making his way back to Edmonton, but first he's visiting members and learning about diverse conservation efforts in our global society! Where will Ed turn up next? 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There are five invited articles: Glass ceiling remains unbreakable by all but a few by Lindsey Nefesh-Clarke, Women?s Worldwide Web http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n03page2lindseynefeshclarke.html The New Economy Challenge: Implications for Higher Education by David Korten, Yes! Magazine http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n03page3davidkorten.html Building Cultures of Peace by Riane Eisler, Center for Partnership Studies http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n03page4rianeeisler.html The MDGs and Beyond: Pro-Poor Policy in a Changing World by Andy Sumner & Claire Melamed, Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n03page5sumnermelamed.html Business Responds to Climate Change by Carol Seagle, University of North Carolina http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n03page6carolseagle.html This issue also includes two supplements: Supplement 1: Advances in Sustainable Development http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n03page1supp1.html Supplement 2: Directory of Sustainable Development Resources http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n03page1supp2.html Feedback is appreciated. Sincerely, Luis Luis T. Gutierrez, Ph.D. The Pelican Web Editor, PelicanWeb Journal of Sustainable Development http://www.pelicanweb.org/ A monthly, CC license, free subscription, open access e-journal From rob_dietz at steadystate.org Tue Mar 9 11:10:59 2010 From: rob_dietz at steadystate.org (Rob Dietz) Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:10:59 -0800 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Brownward Spiral Message-ID: <4B969D43.4050600@steadystate.org> Dear EESSers, From green growth to brown bloating, Brian Czech's colorful essay on consumption, technological progress, and economic realities informs and entertains at the same time. Many conservation biologists and ecologists understand that attempts to achieve perpetual economic growth are undermining the life-support systems of the planet, but it appears that an increasing number of economists are "getting it" too. Read it on The Daly News at: http://steadystate.org/learn/blog/ And if you missed the opening feature from Herman Daly last week, please be sure to take a look at that as well. You can subscribe to an RSS feed of The Daly News here: http://steadystate.org/feed/ Thanks, Rob Dietz Executive Director Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy www.steadystate.org From brianczech at juno.com Tue Mar 9 15:21:11 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:21:11 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Applications - Environmental Accounting Summer School, July 11-17, Venice, Italy Message-ID: <20100309.182111.16144.1@webmail02.dca.untd.com> Please note: forwarded message attached -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded message was scrubbed... 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Experience with the design and implementation of machine learning and/or multi-agent systems and some knowledge of economics, anthropology or marine ecology is desirable but not necessary. The post-doc or Ph.D. student will work on a project funded by the Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems Program within NSF. For additional information about the project see the website of the Coupled Natural and Human Systems program in NSF and/or read ?Wilson, Yan and Wilson. 2007. The precursors of governance in the Maine lobster fishery. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA 104:15212-15217.? The duration of the appointment will be two and one-half to three years, with a start time of June 1, 2010 if possible. If you are interested contact James Wilson, Professor of Marine Sciences and Economics, University of Maine, jwilson at Maine.edu. 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July 02, 2010, CEECEC will be piloting an online course on ecological economics, free of cost. This is based on case studies written by environmental NGOs in different countries. A selected number of students from around the globe, preferably from NGOs but also from public administration, universities, or any other profession will have the opportunity to participate. In total a commitment of 12 hours per week for 12 weeks is required to complete the course. To read more look here . 2. New Case Studies Online! Three new case studies are online from: Endemit (Serbia) on Djerdap National Park; A Sud (Italy) on the Campania waste crisis; and from ICTA-UAB (Spain) on bio-fuel production in the Tana Delta, Kenya. The CEECEC project now has a total of 12 case studies online! Endemit produced Local Communities and Management of Protected Areas in Serbia to help foster community participation in decision making around the management of Djerdap National Park. A Sud wrote a case study on the Waste Crisis in Campania, Italy, detailing the role of what is termed the ?ecomafia? in the dumping of toxic waste in one of Italy?s poorest regions. The third case study from the ICTA-UAB deals with issues of land grabbing for bio-fuels and export crops in the Tana Delta in Kenya. 3. Success at London Degrowth Event, Jan 12 2009 Rethinking Economic Growth: Toward an International Degrowth Network On January 12 2010, the King?s Cross Hub in London was packed to capacity with a crowd that braved some of the UK?s worst winter weather to attend Degrowth in London: Toward an International Degrowth Network. Find the link to the full article, presentations and related blogs here . 4. TAV case study (A Sud) update: Italian police brutally beat peaceful demonstrators CEECEC partner A Sud reports that on the 16th and 17th of February, Italian police attacked unarmed people, seriously injuring protestors demonstrating against the first drillings for a third tunnel through the Susa Valley, West of Turin. This is a conflict in which local and national civil society organisations are united with scientists and religious leaders in one of Italy?s largest and longest running social movements (see A Sud?s case study on the TAV here). When the machines for the first test drills arrived on the 16th under massive police protection, people mobilised and started demonstrating. 'We said we wanted to go ahead peacefully toward the drilling site?, says Lele Rizzo, but instead the police started hitting demonstrators, injuring and hospitalising a boy in a wheelchair. According to the No TAV Committee, hundreds of armoured police and their vehicles escorted a new drilling machine into the area at 2 AM in the morning. The Committee calculated the costs for the state to deploy massive police forces for every drill, coming up with a very cautious figure of 3.84 million ? to protect each drill in Susa for a period of 3? weeks. The budget for protection is 6 million, but there are 91 drills planned. Locals are understandably asking themselves how much they should pay for the militarisation of their valley. 5. REDD case study (REBRAF) update: REDD at COP15 In mid-December, 2009 at the Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Change agreements (COP15) in Copenhagen, in the presence of a host of state officials and involved CSOs including CEECEC collaborators (see REBRAF's REDD case study online), the REDD+ program in Mato Grosso was granted state program status, the announcement serving as a platform for the state Governor?s presentation. Despite minimal advances at COP15 on other issues, efforts to develop a mix of instruments including payments for ecosystem services to avoid further tropical deforestation as part of the post-2012 climate arrangements continue to gain force. Mato Grosso as the largest global contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation, land use change, and burning stands to gain considerable attention and resources as a result. A global comparative study by the Center for International Forest Research (CIFOR - http://www.forestsclimatechange.org/ ) of the efficiency, efficacy, equity and other co-benefits of REDD+ initiatives in nine countries will include at least one Mato Grosso site. 6. Joan Martinez Alier presents CEECEC at the American Association for the Advancement of Science in San Diego CEECEC?s Joan Martinez Alier presented the CEECEC project at an event organised by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (the AAAS, the world?s largest scientific society) in San Diego on Friday, February 19 at the San Diego Convention Center. The event entitled ?Science Meets Society: Walking the Talk? was attended by a diverse array of leading scientists, engineers, educators, and policy-makers. To learn more about the event, click here . You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or attended one of our events Unsubscribe brianczech at juno.com from this list. Our mailing address is: CEECEC projectEdifici C Campus de la UABBellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vall??s), Barcelona 08193 Add us to your address book Copyright (C) 2009 CEECEC project All rights reserved. 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Responsibilities include development of materials for, coordination of, and teaching lecture and seminar courses in Conservation Biology; advising undergraduates and CONS graduate students; and assistance with administration of the CONS program. Salary is expected within the range of $48K - $55K, commensurate with experience. Send a PDF document which contains a letter of application, a statement of instructional philosophy and experience, a C.V., and the names and contact information of three references to Biology1 at umd.edu by 10 April 2010. Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT LECTURER TITLE: Lecturer (non-tenure track) CATEGORY: Faculty, full-time, 9 month appointment (renewable annually) RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate, develop materials for, and teach lectures and seminars in Conservation Biology; advise undergraduates and CONS graduate students; and assist with administration of the CONS program. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph. D. in Biological Sciences, knowledge of ecology and conservation biology, and excellent teaching, writing, laboratory, organizational, and communication skills. Teaching experience at the college-level preferred. SALARY: Commensurate with experience, but expected within the range of $48,000-55,000. POSITION AVAILABLE: 15 August 2010 TO APPLY: For fullest consideration, applications including a statement of instructional philosophy and experience, curriculum vitae and a list of the names and contact information for three individuals who are willing to write a letter of reference should be received by 10 April 2010. 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Since its founding in 2003, the SSWG has grown to nearly 700 members in 70 countries. The SSWG is home to a diverse array of social scientists, natural scientists, and conservation practitioners. The SSWG Board has been active in developing and coordinating initiatives that best accomplish the mission of the SSWG, which is to strengthen conservation social science and its application to conservation practice. We seek dedicated, creative, and enthusiastic individuals to provide leadership in the following positions: * Economics representative * Political science representative * Sociology representative * At-large representative * At-large (student) representative We welcome self-nominations and ask that you don't nominate someone without his/her permission. All nominees must be SCB and SSWG members in good standing. Two nominees will be selected to run for each position. Applicants for the disciplinary seats should be able to demonstrate appropriate disciplinary training to represent that field. All candidates should possess: 1) demonstrated commitment to SSWG and SCB (both the missions and the organizations); 2) sufficient time/capacity to provide leadership; 3) relevant research and/or practitioner experience. Board members are expected to serve as the Chair of a standing SSWG Committee, implement the SSWG 2009-2014 strategy and annual work plans, and support the SSWG's goals in the following five areas: 1. Science. Advance scientific understanding of conservation as a social process. 2. Policy. Inform conservation decision-making through scientific dialogue and stakeholder engagement. 3. Capacity-building. Enhance the ability of scholars and practitioners to understand and address the social dimensions of biodiversity conservation. 4. Membership. Expand, diversify, and engage the SSWG membership. 5. Organizational development. Increase the capacity of the SSWG to achieve its mission. More information about the SSWG (including strategic plan, work plan, and annual report) are available at http://www.conservationbiology.org/sswg. Candidates may not hold, or run for, other SCB leadership positions such as Working Group, Section, or Chapter seats. Nominees should send a CV and a 1-paragraph statement of interest (250 words maximum) to Mike Mascia (SSWG Nominations Committee Chair and elected Social Science representative to the SCB Board of Governors; michael.mascia at wwfus.org) by March 31, 2010. Elections will follow in April. Please direct questions to Mike. The SSWG Board includes members representing each of six social science disciplines (anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, sociology), four at-large seats, and the social science representative to the SCB Board of Governors. Thank you for your consideration. Mike Mascia SSWG Nominations Committee Chair, on behalf of the SSWG Board: Tara Teel President, Psychology Representative Colorado State University Richard Wallace Vice President, Program Committee Chair, At-Large Representative Ursinus College Daniel Miller Secretary, Communications Committee Chair, Political Science Representative University of Michigan Mike Mascia Treasurer, Nominations Committee Chair, Social Science rep. to the SCB Board of Governors World Wildlife Fund Solange Bandiaky Audit Committee Chair, At-Large Representative Rights and Resources Initiative, USA and Senegal Ashwini Chhatre Policy Committee Chair, At-large representative University of Illinois Annie Claus Student Affairs Committee Chair, At-Large Representative (student rep.) Yale University David Hoffman Education Committee Chair, Anthropology Representative Mississippi State University Robin Roth Membership Committee Chair, Geography Representative York University (Canada) Murray Rudd Conservation Committee Chair, Economics Representative University of York (UK) Michael B. Mascia, Ph.D. SSWG Treasurer and Nominations Committee Chair Senior Social Scientist | Conservation Science Program | World Wildlife Fund 1250 24th Street NW | Washington, DC 20037 USA | +1.202.495.4532 | Fax: +1.202.293.9211 michael.mascia at wwfus.org | www.worldwildlife.org/science -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Wed Mar 17 14:27:31 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:27:31 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Economist Position: Ecologic Institut Berlin Message-ID: <20100317.172731.20009.2@webmail08.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Dear All, The Ecologic Institute, a non for profit think-tank with offices in Berlin, Brussels, Vienna and Washington, is looking for an Economist with experience in sustainable development and environmental policy analysis. Please refer to the contact details in the add below for further information. Kind Regards Manuel Lago ************************************************************** The *Ecologic Institute *is a private not-for-profit think tank for applied environmental research, policy analysis and consultancy with offices in Berlin, Brussels, Vienna, and Washington DC. An independent, non-partisan body, the Ecologic Institute is dedicated to bringing fresh ideas to environmental policies and sustainable development. The Ecologic Institute's work programme focuses on obtaining practical results. It covers the entire spectrum of environmental issues, including the integration of environmental concerns into other policy fields. Founded in 1995, the Ecologic Institute is a partner in the network of Institutes for European Environmental Policy and currently has an interdisciplinary team of 80 people. For our *office in Berlin*, we are currently looking to hire an* * ECONOMIST* http://ecologic.eu/3248 * *Responsibilities*: ** * Lead research projects on the economic dimension of environmental policies, including sustainable welfare indicators and long-term structural change (e.g. green growth, transformation to a low-carbon economy) * Acquire, manage and control research and consultancy projects * Provide expert advice to decision makers and contribute to policy debates at the national, European and international level * Represent the Ecologic Institute at international conferences and workshops, high-level meetings and before professional bodies * Help to develop the Ecologic Institute?s profile, research and outreach activities in the field of economic analysis *Profile:* * Solid scientific training (PhD level preferred) in economics or comparable education with an economic focus * Strong analytical skills and practical experience with quantitative economic methods and data analysis * Work experience directly related to sustainable development and environmental policy * Knowledge of relevant national, European and international policy processes is an advantage, especially in the areas of international trade, climate and energy * Experience acquiring and managing research projects at European and national level * Comfortable engaging with senior-level policy makers and academics; able to contribute to policy discussions at a senior level * Business fluency in English (proficiency in German is desirable) * Strong interest and ability in interdisciplinary work *Contact:* Please send your comprehensive application electronically (jobs at ecologic.eu ) or by post to arrive by Tuesday, *6 April 2010*, including two professional writing samples (one in English, and, if possible, one in German, max. 20 pages each), your availability, your salary requirements and two references with the subject of *2010/3-1* to the attention of Ms. Heike Hildebrand at: *Ecologic Institute * *Pfalzburger Str. 43/44* *10717 Berlin* If sending your application by post, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Climate change is one of the newest and most exciting applications of economic analysis and decision science. In this project, we will develop the theory and practice of climate-change decision-making, with a particular focus on two questions: first, what is the optimal strategy for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions? Second, how should we make investment decisions (e.g. building sea defences) to adapt to climate change? Answering these questions requires us to grapple with fundamental issues in decision-making under uncertainty, and in the treatment of ethical issues and equity. Thus the project will blend topics from decision theory/analysis with public/welfare economics. Established in May 2008, the Grantham Research Institute is the new home to research and teaching on climate change at the LSE, providing a focal point for analysis from across the social sciences. Together with the Department of Geography and Environment, the Institute contains one of the largest groupings of environmental and natural resource economists in Europe. Chaired by Nicholas Stern, the Institute has a notably strong profile outside academia, influencing national and international policy debates. Candidates should have a PhD (or expect to submit a thesis for PhD before October 2010) in Environmental/Natural Resource Economics, Economics, Decision Sciences, or a related field. The appointee will be expected to play an active intellectual role in the life of the Grantham Research Institute and Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy, including collaborating with other research programmes. Further information about the Institute and its related centres/programmes can be found at: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/granthaminstitute/ To apply for this post please go to www.lse.ac.uk/JobsatLSE and select "Visit the ONLINE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM web page". If you have any queries about applying on the online system, please call 020 7955 7859 or email hr.recruit.res at lse.ac.uk quoting reference Res/09/25. -------------------------------------------- Dr Simon Dietz Deputy Director, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, and Lecturer in Environmental Policy, Department of Geography and Environment, LSE Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE, UK Tel: +44 (0) 207 955 7589 Fax: +44 (0) 207 106 1241 Web: personal.lse.ac.uk/dietzs -------------------------------------------- Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic communications disclaimer: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/planningAndCorporatePolicy/legalandComplianceTeam/legal/disclaimer.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Fri Mar 19 13:08:13 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:08:13 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Call for papers - Biodiversity and poverty alleviation Message-ID: <20100319.160813.20021.1@webmail21.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Please circulate this widely through your list servs - call for papers (pasted below). Thanks in advance for your assistance in getting this out to those doing research on this important topic. Sincerely Stephen Aitken ************* Managing Editor Biodiversity Tropical Conservancy 94 Four Seasons Drive Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2E 7S1 aitken at tc-biodiversity.org www.tc-biodiversity.org BIODIVERSITY AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION CALL FOR PAPERS Many of the world?s poorest people depend on biological resources for food, shelter, medicines and their livelihood. The loss of ecosystems, species and genetic resources profoundly threatens not only their well-being but their very survival. Those who live in poverty may utilize biological resources in an unsustainable manner, threatening the very species they depend on. Furthermore, the forces that contribute to poverty, such as climate change and overpopulation, also result in the loss of biodiversity. These linkages between poverty and biodiversity are often complex and difficult to articulate. Researchers have pointed to the need to assemble evidence upon which appropriate interventions can be made to ensure that development and biological conservation are complimentary. Biodiversity is a peer-reviewed, international journal that seeks to contribute to the understanding, protection and restoration of the diversity of living things. We are pleased to announce a call for papers for a special issue entitled ?Biodiversity and Poverty Alleviation.? Possible topics include but are not limited to: 1) Identifying and quantifying the links between biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services and poverty alleviation (PA); 2) Case studies using biodiversity resources in PA (e.g. resources found in forest and marine ecosystems, farming of much needed wild resources and selected components of biodiversity); 3) Integrating biodiversity conservation into development processes at national, regional and international levels; 4) Importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services in community livelihood and wealth including how community based natural resource management strategies can strengthen communities; 5) Biodiversity for sustainable development, ecosystem and environmental management and PA; 6) Ecosystem and environmental management for PA; 7) Technological innovations and their impacts on biodiversity and PA in rural populations; 8) The role of gender equality and empowerment of women in preserving biodiversity and sustaining economic well-being; 9) How biodiversity loss affects the population health of the world?s poor; 10) How communities are responding to biodiversity loss and change through adaptation strategies and traditional knowledge; 11) Moving forward on international goals (Millennium Development Goals, the Convention on Biological Diversity) to conserve biodiversity and alleviate poverty; 12) How trade patterns and controls affect biodiversity and poverty; 13) The economic valuation of biodiversity loss and conservation for poverty alleviation; 14) Effective governance for biodiversity conservation at the international, regional, national and local levels. Submissions from all countries are encouraged. This journal receives partial support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the International Development Research Centre and other partner organizations. Proposals for papers should be submitted in the form of an abstract (250-300 words) that provides relevant background information, an outline of content and main discussion points. ? Please submit your abstracts by 16 April 2010 to the Managing Editor, Stephen Aitken at aitken at tc-biodiversity.org. ? A Special Board of Editors will review abstracts and select papers for the issue. ? Abstract authors will be notified of their status by April 30. ? Final drafts of selected papers are to be submitted by 25 June. ? The issue scheduled for publication in August of 2010. The Biodiversity team looks forward to working with you on this important issue in 2010, the International year of Biodiversity. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Venice, Italy September 27th-28th, 2010 hosted by Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) in association with Conservation International (CI) and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) The Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei, in association with Conservation International and the United Nations Environment Programme, announces the Twelfth International BIOECON Conference ?From the Wealth of Nations to the Wealth of Nature: Rethinking Economic Growth?. The Conference will be held at the Centro Culturale Don Orione Artigianelli, Venice, Italy, on September 27th-28th, 2010. The Conference targets researchers, environmental professionals, international organizations and policy-makers who are interested in working towards a better, more effective stewardship of natural capital. The central theme will focus on the identification of the most effective and efficient instruments for biodiversity conservation, such as auctions of biodiversity conservation contracts, payment?for?services contracts, taxes, tradable permits, voluntary mechanisms and straightforward command and control measures. Special attention will be given to the role of public bodies/NGOs in the creation of innovative mechanisms for the delivery of ecosystem benefits and in promoting the participation of a wider range of economic agents (business/families/local communities) in biodiversity conservation. We will also focus on policy reforms in specific sectors, including agriculture, urban planning and green buildings, fisheries, forests, industry, renewable energy, waste management and water, tourism and transport, focusing on the roles of each in green economic development. In addition, particular attention will paid to analyses of the impacts and dependencies of different businesses on biodiversity and ecosystems, and the potential contributions of corporations to a more resource-efficient economy. The role of biodiversity as an employment generator will also be addressed. Finally, we will take a close look the beneficiaries of biodiversity and ecosystem services, exploring the potential use of these resources for poverty alleviation, and with examples of successful policies to this end. We invite submission of papers particularly addressing the following themes: 1) assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of biodiversity conservation instruments, taking into account spatial considerations and/or governance settings; 2) the development of new, incentive-based instruments to conserve biodiversity and ecosystem services; 3) the determination of ecosystem services opportunities for business and management, with particular emphasis on the potential for minimizing corporate risk with respect to these services; 4) the potential contribution of businesses to the implementation of more ecosystem services-based economic development; 5) application of ecosystem services assessment and valuation methodologies in the public, private and non-governmental settings; 6) innovative, participatory, economic valuation methods of biodiversity and their social implications; 7) assessment and valuation of marine and coastal ecosystems and their contribution to human livelihoods; 8) the role of property rights in the provision of ecosystem services and employment opportunities for local communities; 9) the role of local community members in the creation and enforcement of norms and regulations that lead to successful and sustainable economic governance models; 10) the role of forestry in poverty alleviation and in supporting human livelihoods in developing countries; and 11) macroeconomic indicators/national accounting systems adjusted to include the values of provision, flows and benefits of ecosystem services, and ultimately human well-being (i.e. Genuine Progress Indicator, Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare, GDP of the poor, etc.). We are particularly interested in papers documenting practical applications, experiences and case studies in the above themes. Theoretical contributions are, of course, welcome, but priority will be given to more applied work: in particular, papers that emerge from partnerships between civil society and research organizations, with a view to the identification and analysis of locally owned and locally developed solutions that can prevent and/or resolve tensions arising from existing and new methods of natural resource use. Similarly, papers that present policies described above that have been successfully implemented in national or sub-national contexts and that show results are encouraged. We also welcome empirical research in the emerging fields of economic valuation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage benefits, and the role of intercultural dialogue in the promotion of regional sustainable development. The Conference will cover two days. Leading international environmental economists will present their latest research in two plenary sessions. Two specially-focused round table panel discussions are also scheduled: Bringing science to action: insights from conservation practitioners, chaired by Conservation International Innovative participatory methods on valuation: a social take on biodiversity values, chaired by the United Nations Environmental Programme. The Conference will open with an evening reception at the Centro Culturale Don Orione Artigianelli on September 26th. Conference sessions will commence on the morning of September 27th and end on the afternoon of September 28th. A Conference dinner will be organised on the evening of September 27th. Lunches and refreshments will also be provided. Paper submissions Papers submitted for presentation will be evaluated by the Conference Programme Committee. Electronic copies (in WORD or PDF format) should be sent to Silvia Bertolin (silvia.bertolin at feem.it) no later than May 28, 2010. Acceptance of papers will be provided via email in late June 2010. Scholarships The Conference Programme Committee will provide 10 grants to researchers coming from developing countries to participate in the conference. Grants will include accommodation, round-trip airfare, and the full-conference registration fee. These grants are available through the generosity of the Conference Partners. To be considered for a Conference scholarship, applicants must submit a paper and attach a letter from their institution or supervisor that establishes financial need, and send it to Silvia Bertolin (silvia.bertolin at feem.it) by May 28, 2010. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance prior to the Conference. Registration The registration fee for conference auditors is ?198. This fee includes the cocktail reception, the social dinner, four coffee breaks and two lunches. The registration fee for those presenting papers is ?130, with the exception of BIOECON Partners. Travel and accommodation expenses remain the responsibility of all the participants. Conference updates will be posted on BIOECON web-site at http://www.bioecon.ucl.ac.uk/. * Please accept our apologies for any crossed e-mails. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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D. in Economics, Applied Economics, or Agricultural Economics, a strong academic record, outstanding oral and written communication skills, and self-motivation. The successful applicant will be expected to 1) design and implement major research projects, 2) use econometric software, and 3) draft reports and produce publication-quality papers. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Applications will be received until April 23, 2010, or until a suitable candidate is found. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. (www.jobs.msstate.edu search PARF#5024) Email inquiries to petrolia at agecon.msstate.edu. More information about the Department of Agricultural Economics at Mississippi State is available on our web site http://www.agecon.msstate.edu/. Postdoctoral associate appointments are normally for a period not to exceed three years. Position is contingent on availability of funding. Mississippi State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Daniel R. 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The individual should have experience collaborating with researchers from disciplines other than economics. This position is located in the Sustainable Technology Division, Sustainable Environments Branch, in Cincinnati, OH. For more information about NRMRL, please visit http://www.epa.gov/nrmrl. U.S. citizenship is required. USEPA is an equal opportunity employer. Follow the link below for information on benefits, qualifications, and the application process. Be sure to choose the appropriate announcement based on Area of Consideration. The following vacancy announcements have been posted to USAJOBS. They will be available for application at www.usajobs.gov. Vacancy Announcement #: RTP-MP-2010-0544 Title: Economist Series & Grades Announced: GS-0110-13 Full Performance Level: GS-13 SF-52 #: NRMRL-10-091 Location of Position: ORD/NRMRL/STD/SEB, Cincinnati, OH Area of Consideration: government-wide Position Type: permanent Opening Date: 04/01/10 Closing Date: 04/21/10 Vacancy Announcement #: RTP-DE-2010-0221 Title: Economist Series & Grades Announced: GS-0110-13 Full Performance Level: GS-13 SF-52 #: NRMRL-10-091 Location of Position: ORD/NRMRL/STD/SEB, Cincinnati, OH Area of Consideration: any US citizen Position Type: permanent Opening Date: 04/01/10 Closing Date: 04/21/10 Thanks, Matt Matthew T. Heberling, Ph.D. US EPA/ORD National Risk Management Research Laboratory 26 W. M. L. King Dr. (MS 498) Cincinnati, OH 45268 (513) 569-7917 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Tue Apr 6 08:40:19 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 15:40:19 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Sustainable Development Internship in the Rainforst of Ecuador Message-ID: <20100406.114019.13154.3@webmail19.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- We are building a sustainable research center in the rainforest of Ecuador and we need help. In 2007 a few of us ? ecology, economics, and business graduates, from both Ecuador and the United States ? founded a nonprofit organization called Third Millennium Alliance. We raised some money and bought a lot of land in a critically-endangered rainforest and established an ecological reserve. There was a small patch of previously-degraded land right in the middle, where we have built an innovative and surprisingly comfortable research station out of bamboo, by hand. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture). Our goal is 100% food self-sufficiency within 10 years. So far, we?re maybe 15% of the way there. This is also a testing ground for appropriate technology, such as off-the-grid renewable energy, water treatment and management, organic pesticide production, etc. With the nearby community, we are experimenting with reforestation of ex-cattle pasture and eco-tourism alternatives. SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: Help from interns has been a big part of our success so far, but there is a lot more work to be done. Although our internship program is open year-round, this year we are putting together a special 2-month summer program. The first month will be spent familiarizing yourself with the tropical climate, the Bamboo House research station, the production system, the forest, and the community. An introductory course to permaculture and tropical agroforestry will be given by a trio of instructors ? American, Ecuadorian, and Cuban. You will also get your hands dirty right away ? harvesting semi-wild oranges and bananas in the cloudforest, tending to the seedlings in the nursery, preparing soil, building a clay oven as a group, producing chocolate from home-grown cacao, harvesting and processing coffee by hand, etc. Once you have a feel for the system, you will need to choose your Primary Project, which is akin to a ?thesis,? but of a practical nature. For your Primary Project, you will design something, construct it, and write an operating manual for it. Or, if it is a forestry or biology project, you will design the protocol and find and record the data and publish a report. Past projects include a slow sand water filtration system, butterfly inventory, rocket stove, tree nursery, renewable energy feasibility analysis, worm compost system, terraced ornamental garden, and a short film documentary, among others. We are mostly looking for undergraduate and graduate students. To learn more, please visit our website at www.3malliance.org. From the homepage, you can download a full program description. And if you are interested, please email us at jerry at 3malliance.org; there are only a total of 4 positions available. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From lwalko at conbio.org Tue Apr 6 14:27:51 2010 From: lwalko at conbio.org (Laura Walko) Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 14:27:51 -0700 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fulbright Scholar Announcement Request Message-ID: <569984C3FC629E4DB22AFA468621699A57C8363E18@EXVMBX015-3.exch015.msoutlookonline.net> From: SCHOLARS [mailto:SCHOLARS at iie.org] Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 2:28 PM To: Subject: Fulbright Scholar Announcement Request Dear SCB, I am writing on behalf of the Fulbright Scholar Program and the Institute of International Education in Washington, DC. We are contacting academic and professional organizations in an effort to provide additional information about grant opportunities available to your members through the Fulbright Scholar Program. Please consider posting the following information on your website, subscription newsletter or email to your members announcing grant opportunities: The Core Fulbright Scholar competition for 2011-2012 is now open. Over 800 grants are available for teaching, conducting research, or combining both in more than 125 countries around the globe. The deadline is August 2. For information on Fulbright Scholar Awards, consult our website at www.iie.org/cies. If you are interested in requesting information, please write to scholars at iie.org. We appreciate your consideration and assistance in sharing this information. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at anytime. 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This represents a huge portion of the economy for the many regions of The Bahamas, emphasizing the need for responsible conservation and management of this valuable resource. The Bahamas is known as one of the world?s premier flats fishing destinations. Anglers travel from around the globe to hunt the crystal clear shallows of The Bahamas seeking the elusive bonefish, known as the ?Grey Ghost of the Flats.? Even in a time when global recession has caused fishing-related tourism to drop 11.6% from 2008, the fishery continues to provide considerable economic value to this region. Expenditures by anglers were not just for guides and accommodations, but also for meals, transportation, and other goods and services that benefitted the economies of the many islands of The Bahamas. Anglers spent approximately 27% more than general visitors per visit, further emphasizing the importance of recreational flats anglers to the economy of The Bahamas. The islands with the greatest economic benefit from flats fishing were Andros and Abaco, however all islands benefitted from flats anglers ? direct expenditures on the Family Islands ranged from $3 million to more than $18 million. This study shows recreational flats fishing in The Bahamas plays a large and important role in the economy of The Bahamas. This fishery and its associated economy can be maintained through good conservation of coastal habitats, water quality, and protection of fish populations. With responsible conservation and management, this fishery can continue to be an important economic engine for The Bahamas, especially on the Family Islands, where the bonefish fishery is both economically and culturally important. About the Study The study ?The Economic Impact of Flats Fishing in The Bahamas? was funded by the Bahamas Flats Fishing Alliance ? a partnership of the Bahamas National Trust, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, and the Fisheries Conservation Foundation. The BFFA commissioned the study as an important first step in demonstrating to local communities and resource management agencies the need to protect the flats ecosystems that support an important part of the Bahamian economy. About The Bahamas National Trust The Bahamas National Trust was established by an Act of Parliament in 1959 and is mandated with the conservation of natural and historic resources of The Bahamas. The BNT is the only known non-governmental organization in the world with the mandate to manage a country's entire national park system. For more information, contact (242) 393-1317, visit the BNT Website at www.bnt.bs, or email bnt at bnt.bs. About Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Bonefish & Tarpon Trust is a non-profit, science-based conservation organization dedicated to ensuring that bonefish, tarpon, and permit populations, and the fisheries they support, remain healthy and helping to restore the fisheries that have declined. BTT accomplishes this mission by funding conservation-focused research; working with local, national, and regional resource management agencies to improve regulations to protect these fisheries; and funding and conducting education of anglers and the public. BTT uses scientific findings to advocate for fisheries conservation and works to ensure coastal habitats used by bonefish, tarpon, and permit are protected. For more information, contact (239) 283-1622, visit the BNT Website at www.tarbone.org, or email aadams at mote.org. About The Fisheries Conservation Foundation The Fisheries Conservation Foundation, founded in 2004, works to ensure that objective, peer-reviewed scientific information about fisheries and aquatic resources reaches policy-makers and the public, so that decisions concerning our aquatic resources are logical, informed, and based on the principles of sustainability. To accomplish that mission, FCF partners with anglers, NGOs, and governmental agencies to advance fisheries conservation efforts and protect aquatic and coastal habitats worldwide. For more information, contact (217) 531-9499, visit our Website at www.fishconserve.org, or email jastein at fishconserve.org. Inquiries for this report should be made to: David P. Philipp Fisheries Conservation Foundation (217) 369-2952 dpphilipp at fishconserve.org www.fishconserve.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Wed Apr 7 07:30:18 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 14:30:18 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Visiting Instructor Position in Environmental Economics and Policy Message-ID: <20100407.103018.15178.0@webmail21.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Visiting Instructor Position in Environmental Economics and Policy The Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University is looking for a candidate who can teach courses in environmental economics and environmental policy for masters? students completing professional degrees in Environmental Management or Forestry. The candidate should be able to teach a master's level environmental and resource economics course and an undergraduate or master's level environmental policy course. Preference will be given to candidates who can also teach more advanced environmental economics courses, particularly with a focus on valuation methods or energy economics. Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or expected) in Public Policy or Environmental Studies with significant training and experience in economics or in Agricultural/Resource Economics or Economics with significant training and experience in environmental policy. The Instructor Position is for 2 years with the possibility of a 1-year extension. Please send CV and statement of interest to Laura Turcotte at: ljturco at duke.edu For more information on the Nicholas School, see: http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/ For more information on the Masters of Environmental Management, see http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/programs/professional/ -- Martin D. Smith Associate Professor of Environmental Economics Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University Box 90328 Durham, NC 27708 ph: (919) 613-8028 fax: (919) 684-8741 http://www.env.duke.edu/people/faculty/smith2.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From luisgutierrez at peoplepc.com Sun Apr 11 18:13:08 2010 From: luisgutierrez at peoplepc.com (Luis Gutierrez) Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:13:08 -0400 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Sustainable Development Message-ID: <4BC273A4.5010204@peoplepc.com> The April 2010 issue reviews a "National Sustainable Development Framework" and how national strategies can contribute, but not replace, a global strategy. It includes 2 supplements (Advances in Sustainable Development and Directory of Online Resources on Sustainable Development) and 5 invited articles. Page 1 has navigation links to all pages of the current issue as well as other Pelican Web content. http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n04page1.html Sincerely, Luis Luis T. Gutierrez, Ph.D. The Pelican Web Editor, PelicanWeb Journal of Sustainable Development http://www.pelicanweb.org/ A monthly, CC license, free subscription, open access e-journal From rob_dietz at steadystate.org Mon Apr 19 12:37:02 2010 From: rob_dietz at steadystate.org (Rob Dietz) Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:37:02 -0700 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Understanding Money for a Sustainable Economy Message-ID: <4BCCB0DE.3040903@steadystate.org> Dear EESSers, I just posted an article in /The Daly News/ about the true nature of money, and how a better understanding of that nature can change the world. It includes the surprising and encouraging origins of some incredible quotes about economic growth. Please read it at the following link: http://steadystate.org/money-is-a-cow/ Thanks, Rob -- Robert Dietz, executive director Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy www.steadystate.org +1 541-602-3097 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Wed Apr 21 06:30:01 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:30:01 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Research Economist, US Forest Service, permanent position Message-ID: <20100421.093001.5538.1@webmail10.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- ________________________________________ From: Tom Brown [tcbrown at lamar.colostate.edu] Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:36 PM Subject: new research position Hello. We here at the Rocky Mountain Research Station are excited to announce that we will be filling a permanent position for a research economist. The job announcement has just been posted on the web and will remain open until May 3. This position will focus on demand for and supply of ecosystem services with some emphasis on water resources. The position is in Fort Collins at our lab on the edge of the Colorado State University campus. The person will work with economists Tom Brown, Patty Champ, and Dan McCollum as well as other scientists at the lab. Please consider applying or passing this notice on to promising candidates. The announcement can be found at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ Type in "Fort Collins CO" and then find the "research economist" announcement in the list. If you have any questions, please give Patty (970-295-5967) or me a call. Thanks for your help. Thomas C. Brown, Rocky Mountain Research Station, 970-295-5968 http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/value/ From brianczech at juno.com Thu Apr 22 09:16:32 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:16:32 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Position at Lund University Message-ID: <20100422.121632.16531.0@webmail12.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Lund University are advertising a position in sustainable development and energy. You need to be less than 5 years post-PhD except in attenuating circumstances. You need to be able to teach in English. The emphasis is on the research side. For more info download the ad here: http://www.sterndavidi.com/Lund.pdf Or contact Astrid Kander astrid.kander at circle.lu.se who is director of the platform for economic energy research at Lund. David Stern _____________________________________________ David I. 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Gregory Dr., Urbana, IL 61801 amyando at illinois.edu From: Little, Kendra L ERDC-CP-IL [mailto:Kendra.Little at us.army.mil] Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 3:24 PM To: Ando, Amy Subject: <> Kendra Little Human Resources Specialist Civilian Personnel Advisory Center 217-373-5874 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We expect you will have expertise in quantitative research and in particular in economic modelling. This exciting post will strengthen our innovative research and teaching programmes relating to ecological economics, environment and sustainability. With over 30 staff and 45 PhD students, the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) is a thriving research institute situated in one of the strongest Schools of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Research within the SRI spans environmental social sciences and combines social and natural sciences in leading-edge, interdisciplinary research. As well as being a centre of excellence for inter-disciplinary research, SRI runs a range of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes on different dimensions of sustainability. You should have a strong publications record in Ecological Economics or related topics and relevant teaching experience. Applications from early career academics are also welcome. Salary: Grade 8 (?36,715 - ?43,840 p.a.) or Grade 9 (?45,155 - ?52,347 p.a.) or Lecturer Grade 7 (?32,620 - ?35,646 p.a.) Apply using: Application form, CV and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form Download an application form: (pdf version) | (Word version) Informal enquiries: Professor Jouni Paavola, Director of SRI email j.paavola at leeds.ac.uk or tel +44 (0)113 343 6787 Send completed applications to: Mrs Patricia Shepherd, emial to p.shepherd at see.leeds.ac.uk, or post to: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rob_dietz at steadystate.org Thu Apr 29 09:04:48 2010 From: rob_dietz at steadystate.org (Rob Dietz) Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:04:48 -0700 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Triple Crisis and The Daly News Message-ID: <4BD9AE20.5010307@steadystate.org> The Global Development and Environment Institute (GDAE) released the following message: The Triple Crisis Blog and The Daly News blog are engaged in an interesting discussion of how the field of Ecological Economics treats money. Alejandro Nadal, in his piece on Triple Crisis, "Money Matters, Mr. Daly," claims there are fundamental limitations in the theory and concludes: "By emphasizing the role of physical flows, Daly and the school of ecological economics leave aside the social relations that underlie economics and look at the question of sustainability from a very simplistic angle, namely, the logic of carrying capacity and limits to growth. Physical or materials' flows can be very useful but they cannot reveal the nature of the economic forces behind environmental destruction." Herman Daly, in his recent post "Money and the Steady State Economy," retraces the history of money and recommends a policy change: "... move from fractional reserve banking to a system of 100% reserve requirements. The change need not be drastic--we could gradually raise the reserve requirement to 100%. This would put control of the money supply and all seigniorage in hands of the government rather than private banks, which would no longer be able to live the alchemist's dream of creating money out of nothing and lending it at interest." Nadal, author of a forthcoming volume from Zed Books on the m/acroeconomics of sustainability, responds , applauding the attention to monetary policy but calling for a deeper rethinking of economic theory, from international macroeconomics to microeconomic foundations. Thanks, Rob / -- Robert Dietz, executive director Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy www.steadystate.org +1 541-602-3097 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lwalko at conbio.org Mon May 3 10:18:53 2010 From: lwalko at conbio.org (Laura Walko) Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 10:18:53 -0700 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Enter for the chance to win FREE registration to the 2010 ICCB - and host Ed Monton! Message-ID: <569984C3FC629E4DB22AFA468621699A5824647E65@EXVMBX015-3.exch015.msoutlookonline.net> Are you an EdHead? Have you already become an Ed fan on Facebook and registered early for the 2010 ICCB in Edmonton for the chance to meet him? Ed wants to meet you, and tell the society about your conservation work! Host Ed in your hometown! Ed is on the move again, and he's traveling around the world to discover more about vital conservation that SCB members are achieving in our global community. Have a great success story about conservation, want to talk about the important work you and your peers are doing, excited about the activities in your regional section or local chapter, or just interested in meeting the well-traveled Ed? Here's your chance to share your story with your professional society! In addition to some great Ed photo ops and a feature on the SCB home page, one lucky finalist will win a free registration to the ICCB in Edmonton! To enter for the chance to host Ed, please send an email to ed at conbio.org with the following information: * Name * Location * Short description of your conservation work * The top reason(s) Ed should visit Deadline is 28 May, 2010. For more information about the ICCB, please visit: www.conbio.org/2010 Remember, registration for the 2010 ICCB is now open! 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Previous experience in economic and ecological theoretical and simulation-based modeling is essential. In addition, some knowledge of ecology and the ability to articulate economic concepts and information to ecologist and policy makers are highly desired. The ideal candidate should be interested in interdisciplinary research, developing new collaborations, and working with stakeholders. This postdoctoral researcher will also have the opportunity to interact with ecologists, sociologists, engineers, economists, and others involved in the new program in sustainability science at Dartmouth (http://www.dartmouth.edu/~sustain/). The target start date is Fall 2010. The position is for one year with an opportunity to write grants for further funding. Interested applicants should send (as a single pdf) the following: a complete CV, contact information for references, and a brief statement of research interests (2 pages or less) to Dr. Brad Taylor (Brad.Taylor at Dartmouth.edu). 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Message-ID: G'day all! see attached papers and link: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/enveco/studies.htm Greetings Tatjana -- Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail Tatjana Good, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Fellow Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies James Cook University Townsville QLD 4811 Australia phone: +61 7 4781 4170 fax: +61 7 4781 6722 email: tatjana.good at jcu.edu.au http://www.coralcoe.org.au/research/tatjanagood.html Oceania Representative, Working Group for Ecological Economics and Sustainability Science (WGEESS) Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Market based instruments and habitat banking.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 849014 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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There is widespread interest in minimizing pollution and resource degradation by insuring that economic agents face the full costs of their activities. Research topics that apply the tools of economics in the analysis of policy-relevant environmental challenges are invited from EEPSEA member countries. Researchers from Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam are invited to submit proposals. The deadline for new proposal for the November 2010 competition is July 1, 2010. Please visit EEPSEA website at www.eepsea.org on the guidelines for research proposals or go to the following URL: http://www.idrc.ca/eepsea/ev-7721-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html Proposals should be sent in MS Word format via email attachment to eepsea at idrc.org.sg. The file name for the attachment should be in the following format: Last Name Submission Date (e.g. Clinton 1June2010). Proposals should be received on or before July 1, 2010. TIMELINES July 1, 2010: Deadline for proposals to be received September 15, 2010: Notification of proposals acceptance for presentation at EEPSEA Conference November 2010: Presentation of the proposals at the November 2010 EEPSEA Conference "SET RESECON ACK NOREPRO" -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Fri May 7 11:43:22 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 18:43:22 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: 12th International conference on environmental economics Message-ID: <20100507.144322.22459.0@webmail10.dca.untd.com> Please note: forwarded message attached Please find enclosed the call for abstract for our 12th International conference on environmental economics, policy and international relations: young scholars perspective. with regards Petr Sauer (See attached file: call_abstracts_2010_1.doc) Doc.Ing. Petr SAUER, CSc. 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Economists are encouraged to apply for the coupled natural-human systems modeling position. Deadline is May 15, 2010. I am happy to answer questions about these positions. Best, Kathleen Kathleen P. Bell Associate Professor School of Economics 5782 Winslow Hall, Room 200 University of Maine Orono, ME 04469-5782 (207) 581-3156 (Phone) (207) 581-4278 (Facsimile) kathleen.p.bell at umit.maine.edu *************** Two Postdoctoral Fellows: Coupled Natural-Human Systems Modeling and Climate/Environmental System Modeling The University of Maine is launching an international search for two Sustainability Science Postdoctoral Fellows: one in the area of Coupled Natural-Human Systems Modeling and one in Climate/Environmental System Modeling. The successful candidates will join a new Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI) funded by a 5-year, $20 million NSF EPSCoR grant. SSI includes a team of 30+ faculty from a range of disciplines and multiple academic institutions statewide. SSI's transformative research program integrates coupled natural and human systems modeling, stakeholder engagement, and solutions-oriented research activities. Organized under a theme of landscape change, SSI supports multiple research projects focused on urbanization, forest ecosystem management, and climate change. Currently, more than 10 different SSI-funded research projects are exploring various sustainability science challenges, presenting a unique opportunity to advance this emerging field. A major thrust of SSI is to produce a new generation of scientists who are equipped to work across disciplinary boundaries and adept at collaborative, problem-solving work that spans research and practice. The successful candidate will join an outstanding cohort of incoming researchers, including 4 new faculty, 3 other postdoctoral fellows, and 20+ doctoral students. SSI is recruiting for this Postdoctoral Fellow position with tentative start dates beginning as early as July-August, 2010. The initial appointment will be for a one-year duration with an opportunity for fixed-length renewal. Position #1: Coupled Natural-Human Systems Modeling Responsibilities: The postdoctoral fellow will become an active member of the SSI research team with a major role in research design; data collection, analysis, and, especially, modeling; and publishing. By participating in ongoing team projects and SSI-wide research activities, this Fellow will be expected to develop an active modeling research program that serves an integrative role, advances science, and strengthens collaborations among SSI faculty. Core research responsibilities will include planning and completion of modeling research projects, preparation of manuscripts for publication in collaboration with SSI researchers, presentation of research findings at public and professional meetings, and working with SSI researcher to pursue additional research funding. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of SSI curricula and mentoring programs for graduate and undergraduate students. Qualifications: A Ph.D. with specialization in modeling or computer science is required by the time of appointment. The following experience and skills will be given preference: coupled natural-human systems research experience; expertise in modeling approaches appropriate to coupled systems (e.g., artificial intelligence, systems, agent-based, spatial); data management and programming expertise; and experience developing models of land use change, climate change or forest ecosystems. Position #2: Climate/Environmental System Modeling Responsibilities:~ We seek a postdoctoral fellow with core competencies in the following areas: linking terrestrial environmental process models (for example, surface hydrologic processes, water quality, groundwater flow, regional climate), sensitivity and uncertainty analyses, downscaling climate projections to local and regional scales, risk analyses to support planning and multi-criteria decision-making. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to participate in ongoing team projects and SSI-wide research activities, such as statewide sustainability problem assessments within the areas of urbanization, forest ecosystem management, climate change, and stakeholder engagement. Core research responsibilities will include planning and completion of research projects, preparation of manuscripts for publication in collaboration with SSI researchers, and presentation of research findings at public and professional meetings, and working with SSI researchers to pursue additional research funding. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of SSI curricula and mentoring programs for graduate and undergraduate students. Qualifications:~A Ph.D. with specialization in earth science, environmental sciences, civil and environmental engineering, systems engineering or a closely related technical or scientific discipline is required by the time of appointment. Experience working on interdisciplinary research teams is preferred. Applications for both positions: Candidates must demonstrate the capacity to support their research programs, produce high-quality scholarship and publications, and advance the SSI research program.~ Applications must include all of the following materials for consideration: (1) A letter of interest (2-3 pages) that summarizes the candidate's: research program, qualifications for the position, interests in sustainability science, and plans for addressing the Fellowship responsibilities. When describing your qualifications, please provide a summary of your modeling skills and your long term scientific interests, including discussion of modeling, data management and programming expertise;~(2) curriculum vitae;~(3) undergraduate and graduate transcripts; (4) a sample of research (e.g., peer-reviewed publication); and (5) names and contact information of three professional references. Please send materials in PDF form to [ mailto:hallsworth at maine.edu ]hallsworth at maine.edu or in hard copy form to: Ruth Hallsworth Senator George J. Mitchell Center 5710 Norman Smith Hall University of Maine Orono, ME 04469-5710 Review of applications will begin May 15, 2010. The University of Maine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to maintaining an intellectually and culturally diverse faculty and staff. Details about the SSI research project and program can be found at: http://www.umaine.edu/sustainabilitysolutions/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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BR-MP-2010-164, Economist, GS-110-12 Interested applicants can view the announcement through USAJOBS at the following link: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=88036829&JobTitle=Economist%2c+GS-0110-12+(MPP-LL)&q=br-MP-2010-164&where=Sacramento%2c+CA&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=53&y=19&AVSDM=2010-05-11+11%3a49%3a00 First time applicants must register with USAJOBS at http://www.usajobs.gov/firsttimers.asp to create an account. For additional information regarding this vacancy, please call Lisa Lewis at 916-978-5475 or email lglewis at usbr.gov. -- Cindy Thomson Economics Team Leader NOAA Fisheries Service Southwest Fisheries Science Center 110 Shaffer Road Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-420-3911 voice 831-420-3977 fax -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Complementary interests in climate change, land use, and energy issues would be helpful. Expectations include teaching and research to serve AEDE?s mission, and collaboration with colleagues in the CWC initiative. Faculty members are expected to achieve national scholarly recognition, and to contribute to outreach and public engagement. The appointee will have an academic year (9 month) appointment with competitive salary and benefits package. The Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics includes 23 faculty members who maintain nationally and internationally recognized research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and outreach programs in agricultural, environmental and development economics. The Ohio State University is one of the largest and most comprehensive research universities in the world. It is located in Columbus, a major metropolitan area of nearly two million people that offers many cultural, educational, employment and recreational opportunities. Qualifications: PhD in applied economics, economics, or related field. We encourage applications from candidates with established records of post-PhD research productivity. Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2010 or until the position is filled. Nominations of qualified individuals are invited and will be most helpful if submitted to the search committee by August 15, 2010. Department representatives will attend the AAEA meetings in Denver in July 2010 and the World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economists (WCERE) in Montreal in June 2010. Applicants should send a statement of interest and qualifications, a current resume, and the names of three references to: Mark Partridge, Chair of Faculty Search Committee, Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics The Ohio State University, 2120 Fyffe Road Columbus, OH 43210-1067 Phone: 614.688.4907 Fax: 614.292.4749 E-mail: partridge.27 at osu.edu AEDE: http://aede.osu.edu/ CWC Initiative: http://cwc.osu.edu/ To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans and women. EEO/AA employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Fri May 21 09:09:58 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 16:09:58 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Irish Environmental Economics Network (IEEN) conference Message-ID: <20100521.120958.13411.1@webmail11.dca.untd.com> Please note: forwarded message attached Dear All, I am pleased to announce that the Irish Environmental Economics Network (IEEN) is to hold its 1st conference on the 2nd of September 2010 hosted by the Teagasc Rural Economy Research Centre in Athenry Co. Galway. See attached document for further information. The key note address will be delivered by Dr Brett Day of the University of East Anglia. CALL FOR PAPERS: please send abstracts to Ursula Colohan (ursula.colohan at teagasc.ie) by 5.00pm on the 11th of June 2010. The scientific committee is comprised of: Cathal O'Donoghue (Teagasc) Danny Campell (QUB) Diane Burgess (AFBI) Finbarr Breton (UCD) George Hutchinson (QUB) Richard Tol (ESRI) Stefanie O'Gorman (Jacobs) Tom Van Rensburg (NUIG) 2) IEEN now has a Facebook page - please click here to be taken straight to the IEEN facebook page (or search for Irish Environmental Economics Network and join the group). This provides a means with which events, working papers etc can be advertised across the membership. Any member of the Network, who joins the Facebook group, is able to post items, write on the wall, start discussions etc. However, to protect privacy, it has been set up as a closed group which means that people have to request to join the group. Only the information page is visible and searchable to non-members. I would recommend that members have the settings on their own personal profiles to "only friends" which means that the only access other network members have to individual members is their name and profile photo (if they chose to add one) ? unless they have chosen to become facebook friends. Kind regards, Stefanie Stefanie O'Gorman | Jacobs | Technical Director - Environmental Economics | +44 (0)131.659.1592 | +44 (1) 131.228.6177 fax | stefanie.o'gorman at jacobs.com | www.jacobs.com Environmental Economics Team intranet site: Sustainability /Environmental Economics Please be Green by example and only print this email if you really need to. "Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little" -Edmund Burke. NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. 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For those of you not familiar with my project, it is something that I started in the summer of 2006. Since that time, I have been conducting a short survey regarding personal views of the environment and nature. To date I have gotten back more than 700 responses from around the globe, which I am posting at the blog I created for the project, http://earthsurvey.blogspot.com At some point in the future I hope to turn this into some sort of book or other printed publication, possibly a more detailed website, or perhaps even a documentary. For now, I continue to accept and post responses as they come in. Anyone who has not taken part and would like to can access the survey online at http://tinyurl.com/nx4ng7 Please share this with your other contacts/colleagues, as I am looking for as wide a range of responses as I can get for this project. So far I have gotten responses back from scientists, environmentalists, religious leaders, school children, villagers in Nairobi, a few world leaders and many more. The greater an audience I can reach the better, so again, please share this as widely as you are able to! I am particularly interested in personal views of nature and the environment, and in the intersections between religion, culture, society, and nature/the environment. Please feel free to contact me off-list if you have any questions or comments about this, and I welcome your participation in my project should you choose! Regards, Jeremy ______________________________________________ "We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors; we borrow it from our Children." ~Native American proverb Answer my Earth Survey questionnaire at http://tinyurl.com/nx4ng7 Earth Survey Project http://earthsurvey.blogspot.com Project Facebook group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=34705684632 Jeremy's website http://jeremyjtaylor.tripod.com Jeremy - Facebook http://www.facebook.com/jeremyjtaylor Jeremy's Photography http://jeremyjtaylor.shutterfly.com/ From rob_dietz at steadystate.org Mon May 31 20:58:22 2010 From: rob_dietz at steadystate.org (Rob Dietz) Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 20:58:22 -0700 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] BP: Beyond Probability Message-ID: <4C04855E.2080600@steadystate.org> Please check out the latest edition of /The Daly News/, in which Brian Czech elaborates on the inevitability of environmental calamities as long as economic growth is the goal. 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Planned Agenda for the MDG Summit Meeting I think this will be an important meeting for the future of sustainable development worldwide. Sincerely, Luis Luis T. Gutierrez, Ph.D. The Pelican Web (http://pelicanweb.org) Editor, PelicanWeb's Journal of Sustainable Development A monthly, CC license, free subscription, open access e-journal From brianczech at juno.com Wed Jun 9 10:11:28 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 17:11:28 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: EUROPEAN JOB MARKET during WCERE2010 (28 June - 2 July 2010, Montr eal, Canada) Message-ID: <20100609.131128.19526.0@webmail10.dca.untd.com> Please note: forwarded message attached Cheers, Brian Brian Czech, Ph.D., President Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy The CASSE position on economic growth may be e-signed at www.steadystate.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Research Postdoctoral Fellow in Economics - Mellon Energy Team The Environmental Science, Policy, and Engineering Program (ESPE) and the Department of Economics invite applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellow position, beginning Fall 2010. The successful applicant will join a Mellon Foundation-funded multidisciplinary team that is investigating the economic, ecological, and engineering issues surrounding the development of alternative energies in New York State. A PhD (completed by September 2010 or, possibly, by May 2011) in either Economics or in Environmental Studies with a focus on Economics is required. Union College is a highly selective liberal-arts college in upstate New York. Its proximity to likely sources of alternative energies including forest biofuels and large-scale wind generation projects, major energy users in the Northeast, and such leading centers of energy research as General Electric make Union College ideally located to investigate such questions as the role of energy markets, the potential for rural redevelopment, and valuation of land and other resources as alternative energies develop. The Fellow will be expected to design and complete economics research specifically related to the focus of the team. During the two-year position, the Fellow will also co-teach one Introduction to Environmental Studies course and one Senior Environmental Studies Seminar and teach one course in his/her specialty. Interested candidates should submit Research and Teaching Statements, a current CV, and the names of three people willing to offer a recommendation to Professor Jeffrey Corbin, Search Chair, at econpostdoc at union.edu. Review of applications will begin July 23 and continue until the position is filled. For more details, visit http://minerva.union.edu/schmidsj/job.html. Union College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. Women and members of other under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. *************************** Jeffrey D. Corbin Department of Biological Sciences Union College Schenectady, NY 12308 (518) 377-3058 *************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Wed Jun 16 09:13:29 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:13:29 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: FAO aquaculture econ job--circulate Message-ID: <20100616.121329.26618.1@webmail13.dca.untd.com> Please note: forwarded message attached FYI, please feel free to circulate. Troy W. 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Applications Close:4 Jul 2010 Job Category: Environment Scientific Research Jump To Section Advertisement Position Description Selection Criteria More Information Apply Now! Advertisement We have an exciting opportunity for a resource/ecological economist in the area of integrated socio-economic and biophysical modelling, policy design and analysis for natural resource management. A particular emphasis of the position will be on water scarcity and water resource management in the face of future climate uncertainty. To be successful in this position you must have: Well-developed skills in quantitative economics with an emphasis on environmental or natural resource economics and management. We are particularly interested in people with strong environmental economics background, participation in quantitative operations research, and modelling skills. A working knowledge or experience in statistics, spatial analysis and GIS, regional or development economics, and familiarity with biophysical science relevant to resource and environmental issues. The ability to think and work independently, write quickly and clearly, work to deadlines, be a strong communicator and thrive in a team environment. CSIRO is strongly committed to Diversity and offers Flexible Working Arrangements and enhanced leave entitlements. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply for all CSIRO positions. back to top Position Description CSIRO CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world. By igniting the creative spirit of our people we deliver great science and innovative solutions for industry, society and the environment. CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems (CSE) World leaders in economic, environmental and social sustainability research. CSE - Social & Economic Sciences Over 80 scientists are currently engaged in CSIRO?s Social and Economic Sciences Research Program, making it one of the largest social science research programs in the world focused on natural resource management and sustainability challenges. CSIRO's Social and Economic Sciences research program aims to deliver social, behavioural, economic and institutional research that informs natural resource management policy and the design of sustainable solutions to environmental problems. Our scientists work with governments, communities, industries, land managers and Indigenous Australians to assist in understanding complex issues and decision-making about natural resource management. 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You are required to include two (2) documents "Statement of Claims Addressing the Selection Criteria" and a "Resume or CV" including the names of at least two (2) referees. If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 301 509 for assistance. Outside business hours please email csiro-careers at csiro.au If you are unable to lodge your application online you can send your completed application and copies of any supporting documentation quoting reference number 2010/245 to: CSIRO Careers Online PO Box 225 Dickson ACT 2602 Contact: Should you require more information on this position please contact Jeff Connor via email Jeff.Connor at csiro.au. Please do not email your application directly to Jeff. 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The latest essay on /The Daly News/ is definitely worth a look: http://steadystate.org/what-do-we-do-with-gdp/ Thanks, Rob -- Robert Dietz, executive director Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy www.steadystate.org +1 541-602-3097 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Conference provides a forum for dissemination of modern research in economic growth and development economics, both theoretical and empirical. Papers with an India focus are especially welcome. Please send your research paper with an abstract (in a separate page) of at most 150 words by e-mail to the undersigned no later than 30 September 2010. Authors of accepted papers will be informed by 15 October 2010. All papers will be refereed. Limited accommodation facility and domestic travel support will be provided to the outstation participants as per the rules of the institute. To get an idea about recent conferences, visit the conference website: http://www.isid.ac.in/~pu/dec_10_conf.html E-mail Address for Submission: isid_dev at isid.ac.in With best regards, Tridip Ray Chairperson, Organizing Committee P.S.: Please forward this announcement to colleagues and students who may be interested. -- ********************************************************** 6th Annual Conference on Economic Growth and Development Planning Unit Indian Statistical Institute 7, Shahid Jeet Singh Sansanwal Marg Qutab Institutional Area New Delhi 110 016 India Phone: +91-11-4149-3941 Fax: +91-11-4149-3981 E-Mail: isid_dev at isid.ac.in Webpage: http://www.isid.ac.in/~pu/dec_10_conf.html *********************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. -- **************************************************** Ashokankur Datta Graduate Student, Indian Statistical Institute (Planning Unit) 7 Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg New Delhi 110016 INDIA Ph:0-9911045563 ***************************************************** ***************************************************"** "To love. To be loved. To never forget your own insignificance. To never get used to the unspeakable violence and the vulgar disparity of life around you. To seek joy in the saddest places. To pursue beauty to its lair. To never simplify what is complicated or complicate what is simple. To respect strength, never power. Above all, to watch. To try and understand. To never look away. And never, never, to forget." ? Arundhati Roy ****************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kylegracey at gmail.com Thu Jul 1 08:42:37 2010 From: kylegracey at gmail.com (Kyle Gracey) Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 11:42:37 -0400 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Student Members Going to Edmonton? Message-ID: Hi Student WGEESS members! I'm Kyle, you're Student Board Member. Hopefully, everyone who's going to Edmonton has their travel plans worked out (or is already there!). If you are a WGEESS member and a student, please email me. I would like to find some time for all of us to meet up, get to know each other, and find out from you how I can best contribute to student needs within WGEESS. At the minimum, I hope to see you all at the WGEESS Meeting on Tuesday from 12:30-2:00 in Salon 4. Thanks! Kyle Gracey University of Chicago -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jacques.pollini at gmail.com Wed Jul 7 11:21:04 2010 From: jacques.pollini at gmail.com (Jacques Pollini) Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2010 12:21:04 -0600 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Questions from a new comer in the group Message-ID: Dear all, I am new in this group and just attended its first meeting yesterday. That was a nice experience, followed by great discussions. As I mentionned during the meeting, I do not believe that "there is a fundamental conflict between conservation and economic growth", which puts me at odd with ecological economics although I am very sympathetic to this discipline for many other aspects. I know that this topic has been widely discussed in the group, and that you reach already a consensus, as shown by the agenda of the group which is to get SCB to agree with the statement that such a conflict exists. But after the exchanges we had during the meeting, we agreed that discussion on this topic is still worth to have, as it can give an opportunity to share up to date information, and it can help skeptical people like me to strengthen their understanding of the issue. So I explain below the reasons of my skepticism, hoping to receive references to key publications that give answers to these issues. Note that my comments concern indeed two aspects: whether this fundamental conflict exists or not; and whether solving it is a realistic strategy to achieve conservation. 1. My first comment is quite theoretical and concerns the idea of living within limits. Behind the transformation of matters, there is always a source of energy. The amount of energy the earth receives every year is limited, but the energy we use every year is very far below this limit. So if we used proper energy (solar captured in desert, where it mostly produces enthropy by heating sand and rocks) and had proper industrial designs that would recycle 99,9% of the material used, wouldn't there be much room for growth? I other words, refering to Georgescu-Rogen hourglass metaphor, if we tapped into the sand falling down instead of the oil stuck on the glass, wouldn't we shift from a system where the economy increases enthopy to a system where it reduces it (in comparison with the natural baseline where much solar energy just produces heat in deserts) ? Plus, beyond solar energy, matter is also energy if nuclear fusion can be controlled, which phisicists expect to be possible in about one century. Energy supply would then be basically unlimited. I am not sharing the technological optimism of prometheans like Simmons or Lomborg, but I think this argument needs consideration in our debate nevertheless. I would be glad to read key publications that refuted these arguments or tried to do so. 2. My second argument is more practical. Global GDP is 61 trillion$. With 6 billion people, that makes about 10,000$ per capita per year. Unless we denied the rights of other people to reach the same economic level as we have, that means that steady state economy would lead to living with 10,000$ a year. Who is ready to do that? One could reply that this is an oversimplication and that what matters is what we can have for 10,000$, and that it can be much if we use proper industrial processes, and focussed on quality and beauty instead of quantity and use. But precisely, I agree with that comments. But if we push this logic, it means that the issue is not how much GDP we have, but what process we use to produce industrial output and what kind of goods or services we produce. So, again, if we produced zero waste, used 100% renewable energy, and shifted our consumption modes from many cheap short lived stuff to a few expansive and lasting ones, what would be the obstacle to economic growth? Is was shown that the same industrial output could be achieved with one fifth of the resources and energy we use (factor five), if we just used the already available technology. What is the answer of ecological economists to this stance taken by this other important trend in environmentalism, to which you can guess I am quite symtapthetic: ecological modernization? With ecological modernization, I guess that stuff would become more expensive, because we would pay the price of dismantling them in addition to the price of making them. This additional added value, which would be the direct consequence of internalizing the costs that where hitherto born by the environment, would be economic growth indeed ! So unless we bought less than what we can currently buy with 10,000$, I do not see how we can reconcile ecological modernization with a zero growth model, unless we all accept to live with less than what 10,000 $ enables us to buy or don't give rights to people in developing countries to buy the goods we enjoy. Again, are there articles addressing specifically this issue? 3. My third argument is also practical: zero growth, if not accompanied with a complete restructuring of the industry, cannot suffice, because 6 billion people and 61 trillion $ of industrial system is already too much with such a wasteful system. So we will have to do ecological modernization anyway. Some people call this process the Green New Deal, which assumes that it will be an engine to economic growth. My question, then, is how can we do ecological modernization without growth? To give just an example, massive investments are required to build an energy systems that will replace the obsolete one we have. German companies (Desertec Consortium) are trying to gather 550 billion euros to build the largest solar power plant ever, capable of producing 10% of european electricity. Unless we slashed massively world population and industrial output, how can we proceed to such changes at global scale without provoquing economic growth? And why would such a green growth be bad? 4. My fourth argument is also prtactical. A complete rethinking of world governance is also inescapable. We live in a state of anarchy (we have global institutions and a few environmental treaties, but no system to enforce these laws because states do not want to abandon their sovereignty). National government tend not to have decent public policies anymore, because elections and government bodies are controlled by lobbies that defend private interests. We need to convince the largest number of nations and the largest share of the public to go green to have enough weight against these lobbies. An approach that says no to what brought a material prosperity to rich nations will not be supported by poor nations; an approach that gives a sense of guilt to our behavior, to what is the base of people proudness (who is not proud of material prosperity, except us academic who get prestige by other means like having great ideas) will not receive a general support from the public. Imagine you were ruling a municipality or a country right now. Seriously, why decisions would you take? Limit how many miles people can drive or fly, or detax electric car and tax oil; Lmnit salaries and how many goods one can buy, or create laws that force to the 100% recycling of all goods, which would create a whole new industrial sector? Put quota on how much electricity one can use, or build a solar plant in the closest desert and ship the electricity to your town? 5. Of course, that does not mean that I see no potential in doing something about growth. If we find ways to slow down growth, that can help us to buy some time. I indeed have in mind a measure which I think government should take to make us enter in a world where we would not be so dependent on growth. We are trapped within the need of growth because we do not want to loose our acquired advantages. Growth may be the only way to give jobs to everybody when those who have a piece of the cake do not want to loose or reduce that piece. If, now, we agreed to share our cake whatever its size, then we would not need growth, I guess. If there are too many people with a PhD, let's just reduce the working load of faculty, as well as their salary, and hire more people for the same overall working load. When the products of a plant have less demand, let's reduce the working load so that nobody will loss his job. Such a society would be more flexible, easier to manage, and the risk of recession would be reduced. Income would fluctuate along time, depending on economic conjoncture. I would be in favor of such a society, even if I think it would meet great opositions. But even if adopted, it would not change one simple fundamental fact: human being, along their history, managed to increase the amount of energy they can capture per capita, and I do not see how this is going to stop, and I do not see how to force them to stop that, like I do not see how to stop them of going to the moon if they can afford it. Capturing more energy means producing more goods, which may be the explanation why economic growth is such a fundemental feature of human societies. Certainly this leads us to face the limit of our environment, but until now, we managed to push the limits further, at every agricultural revolution since the invention of agriculture for instance. Don't you think that this is just human history? And do you think we can stop this history? And do you think that dreaming of a world where we have zero waste, 100% renewable energy, and say 50% of land masses dedicated to conservation (I do not see why this would not be technically feasible; most land on this planet is currently neither conserved nor used, but is just wasted) would be less realistic than expeting humans would stop their history? Jacques Pollini Post-Doctoral Fellow Department of Politics and International Relations Hendrix College, Arkansas pollini at hendrix.edu (1) 501 505 15 64 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dewinslow at stgregorys.edu Wed Jul 7 20:01:16 2010 From: dewinslow at stgregorys.edu (Donald Edward Winslow) Date: Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:01:16 -0500 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Questions from a new comer in the group In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1278558076.2410.50.camel@Zonotrichia.localdomain> Although I have not been involved in these discussions, I would point out that to say that there is a fundamental conflict between economic growth and conservation does not mean that the conflict cannot be resolved. To say there is a fundamental conflict is to say there is a conflict in principle. This is a trivial conclusion if economic growth is equivalent to an increase in consumption and conservation means limiting consumption. (Perhaps "conservation" refers to biodiversity conservation, but because biological populations are limited by resources that are depleted or degraded by human consumption the conflict can be extended to biodiversity conservation also.) However trivial this conflict by definition may seem to some of us, it is not obvious to everyone when the public is bombarded with messages about the desirability or inevitability of global economic growth. This is precisely the reason that theorists need to point out the fundamental conflict--not to show that it cannot be solved, but to emphasize that we must acknowledge and understand the conflict in order to address the challenges we face. Jacques proposes that the global economy may continue to grow by harnessing new energy sources. Although this may allow human civilization to put off the issue of sustainability for a long time, it still does not solve the underlying conflict between consumption and conservation. Furthermore, empowering human civilization with an expanded energy supply would surely lead to more habitat being converted to buildings and parking lots and highways and dumps, to more ATVs driving around the forests, not to mention all those solar panels blanketing the deserts. So increasing humanity's energy supply will tend to work against biodiversity conservation. As Jacques suggests, perhaps there are ways of living we could develop that would allow us to grow with minimal impact. But if humanity is successful in doing that, it is despite the fundamental conflict. Perhaps the only way that we could develop sustainability is, indeed, to recognize the fundamental conflict in order to overcome it. Also, I would point out that there are a great many people in the world who would be very happy to live on $10000 a year! GDP is largely a measure of consumption (economic production is ecological consumption), and one way to counter the claim of a fundamental conflict is to propose alternate measures of economic growth. There have been many attempts to do this; see for instance www.redefiningprogress.org. To produce economic goods and services more responsibly, as Jacques suggests, would increase prices. This could lead to economic growth if there are sufficient consumers to pay those prices. If there are more jobs that result from stimulation of these industries, maybe a larger portion of the population could afford the increased prices. But how far can such economic bootstrapping go? Jacques is quite right that zero growth and economic redistribution would lead to a lower standard of living (in GDP terms) for those of us who are fortunate enough to be having this conversation. Jacques brings up many good points about the futility of asking people to do with less. I don't know the answer, but I don't think it's productive to sweep the fundamental conflict under the rug. I'll let others on the list cite their papers. Have fun in Edmonton! Donald Winslow Shawnee, Oklahoma USA On Wed, 2010-07-07 at 12:21 -0600, Jacques Pollini wrote: > Dear all, > > I am new in this group and just attended its first meeting yesterday. > That was a nice experience, followed by great discussions. > > As I mentionned during the meeting, I do not believe that "there is a > fundamental conflict between conservation and economic growth", which > puts me at odd with ecological economics although I am very > sympathetic to this discipline for many other aspects. I know that > this topic has been widely discussed in the group, and that you reach > already a consensus, as shown by the agenda of the group which is to > get SCB to agree with the statement that such a conflict exists. But > after the exchanges we had during the meeting, we agreed that > discussion on this topic is still worth to have, as it can give an > opportunity to share up to date information, and it can help skeptical > people like me to strengthen their understanding of the issue. So I > explain below the reasons of my skepticism, hoping to receive > references to key publications that give answers to these issues. Note > that my comments concern indeed two aspects: whether this fundamental > conflict exists or not; and whether solving it is a realistic strategy > to achieve conservation. > > 1. My first comment is quite theoretical and concerns the idea of > living within limits. Behind the transformation of matters, there is > always a source of energy. The amount of energy the earth receives > every year is limited, but the energy we use every year is very far > below this limit. So if we used proper energy (solar captured in > desert, where it mostly produces enthropy by heating sand and rocks) > and had proper industrial designs that would recycle 99,9% of the > material used, wouldn't there be much room for growth? I other words, > refering to Georgescu-Rogen hourglass metaphor, if we tapped into the > sand falling down instead of the oil stuck on the glass, wouldn't we > shift from a system where the economy increases enthopy to a system > where it reduces it (in comparison with the natural baseline where > much solar energy just produces heat in deserts) ? Plus, beyond solar > energy, matter is also energy if nuclear fusion can be controlled, > which phisicists expect to be possible in about one century. Energy > supply would then be basically unlimited. I am not sharing the > technological optimism of prometheans like Simmons or Lomborg, but I > think this argument needs consideration in our debate nevertheless. I > would be glad to read key publications that refuted these arguments or > tried to do so. > > 2. My second argument is more practical. Global GDP is 61 trillion$. > With 6 billion people, that makes about 10,000$ per capita per year. > Unless we denied the rights of other people to reach the same economic > level as we have, that means that steady state economy would lead to > living with 10,000$ a year. Who is ready to do that? One could reply > that this is an oversimplication and that what matters is what we can > have for 10,000$, and that it can be much if we use proper industrial > processes, and focussed on quality and beauty instead of quantity and > use. But precisely, I agree with that comments. But if we push this > logic, it means that the issue is not how much GDP we have, but what > process we use to produce industrial output and what kind of goods or > services we produce. So, again, if we produced zero waste, used 100% > renewable energy, and shifted our consumption modes from many cheap > short lived stuff to a few expansive and lasting ones, what would be > the obstacle to economic growth? Is was shown that the same industrial > output could be achieved with one fifth of the resources and energy we > use (factor five), if we just used the already available technology. > What is the answer of ecological economists to this stance taken by > this other important trend in environmentalism, to which you can guess > I am quite symtapthetic: ecological modernization? With ecological > modernization, I guess that stuff would become more expensive, because > we would pay the price of dismantling them in addition to the price of > making them. This additional added value, which would be the direct > consequence of internalizing the costs that where hitherto born by the > environment, would be economic growth indeed ! So unless we bought > less than what we can currently buy with 10,000$, I do not see how we > can reconcile ecological modernization with a zero growth model, > unless we all accept to live with less than what 10,000 $ enables us > to buy or don't give rights to people in developing countries to buy > the goods we enjoy. Again, are there articles addressing specifically > this issue? > > 3. My third argument is also practical: zero growth, if not > accompanied with a complete restructuring of the industry, cannot > suffice, because 6 billion people and 61 trillion $ of industrial > system is already too much with such a wasteful system. So we will > have to do ecological modernization anyway. Some people call this > process the Green New Deal, which assumes that it will be an engine to > economic growth. My question, then, is how can we do ecological > modernization without growth? To give just an example, massive > investments are required to build an energy systems that will replace > the obsolete one we have. German companies (Desertec Consortium) are > trying to gather 550 billion euros to build the largest solar power > plant ever, capable of producing 10% of european electricity. Unless > we slashed massively world population and industrial output, how can > we proceed to such changes at global scale without provoquing economic > growth? And why would such a green growth be bad? > > 4. My fourth argument is also prtactical. A complete rethinking of > world governance is also inescapable. We live in a state of anarchy > (we have global institutions and a few environmental treaties, but no > system to enforce these laws because states do not want to abandon > their sovereignty). National government tend not to have decent public > policies anymore, because elections and government bodies are > controlled by lobbies that defend private interests. We need to > convince the largest number of nations and the largest share of the > public to go green to have enough weight against these lobbies. An > approach that says no to what brought a material prosperity to rich > nations will not be supported by poor nations; an approach that gives > a sense of guilt to our behavior, to what is the base of people > proudness (who is not proud of material prosperity, except us academic > who get prestige by other means like having great ideas) will not > receive a general support from the public. Imagine you were ruling a > municipality or a country right now. Seriously, why decisions would > you take? Limit how many miles people can drive or fly, or detax > electric car and tax oil; Lmnit salaries and how many goods one can > buy, or create laws that force to the 100% recycling of all goods, > which would create a whole new industrial sector? Put quota on how > much electricity one can use, or build a solar plant in the closest > desert and ship the electricity to your town? > > 5. Of course, that does not mean that I see no potential in doing > something about growth. If we find ways to slow down growth, that can > help us to buy some time. I indeed have in mind a measure which I > think government should take to make us enter in a world where we > would not be so dependent on growth. We are trapped within the need of > growth because we do not want to loose our acquired advantages. Growth > may be the only way to give jobs to everybody when those who have a > piece of the cake do not want to loose or reduce that piece. If, now, > we agreed to share our cake whatever its size, then we would not need > growth, I guess. If there are too many people with a PhD, let's just > reduce the working load of faculty, as well as their salary, and hire > more people for the same overall working load. When the products of a > plant have less demand, let's reduce the working load so that nobody > will loss his job. Such a society would be more flexible, easier to > manage, and the risk of recession would be reduced. Income would > fluctuate along time, depending on economic conjoncture. I would be in > favor of such a society, even if I think it would meet great > opositions. But even if adopted, it would not change one simple > fundamental fact: human being, along their history, managed to > increase the amount of energy they can capture per capita, and I do > not see how this is going to stop, and I do not see how to force them > to stop that, like I do not see how to stop them of going to the moon > if they can afford it. Capturing more energy means producing more > goods, which may be the explanation why economic growth is such a > fundemental feature of human societies. Certainly this leads us to > face the limit of our environment, but until now, we managed to push > the limits further, at every agricultural revolution since the > invention of agriculture for instance. Don't you think that this is > just human history? And do you think we can stop this history? And do > you think that dreaming of a world where we have zero waste, 100% > renewable energy, and say 50% of land masses dedicated to conservation > (I do not see why this would not be technically feasible; most land on > this planet is currently neither conserved nor used, but is just > wasted) would be less realistic than expeting humans would stop their > history? > > Jacques Pollini > Post-Doctoral Fellow > Department of Politcs and International Relations > Hendrix College, Arkansas > pollini at hendrix.edu > (1) 501 505 15 64 > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, email: eess-leave at list.conbio.org > > > 3-7 July 2010, join us at the 24th SCB International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) in Edmonton, Canada > More information at: www.conbio.org/2010 > > More information at: www.conbio.org/2009 > *Do you like what you have seen on this listserv? 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While our symposium was focused on ecological macroeconomics, several other symposia dealt with microeconomics; for example, valuation of ecosystem services, willingness to pay, REDD, etc. However, topics such as limits to growth, the trade-off between growth and conservation, and the international distribution of wealth were mentioned in some of those talks, too. These topics were also prominent in the discussion periods. As a result of the WGEESS symposium and the WGEESS annual business meeting, many conferees indicated they would join the WGEESS upon returning from the conference. (If you?re one of them, this friendly reminder helps you remember!) WGEESS efforts have also borne fruit in the movement toward an SCB position on economic growth. We have successfully addressed various concerns over the years. Whereas talk of an SCB position on economic growth was limited to very small circles 10 years ago, it now receives widespread support among SCB members. This year, we brought our ?science-only? option (attached) to circulate among the Board of Governors and other SCB members. This option addresses the opinion held by some board members that SCB should not take a position on anything except simply to clarify scientific matters with policy relevance. Concurrently, we brought Full Version 6 (also attached), which had been worked out over the years with a tremendous level of international participation, within and from outside the working group. Both versions accomplish the key objective of clarifying for the public and policy maker that, contrary to the ?win-win? political rhetoric, society faces a trade-off between a growing human economy and conserving biodiversity. This top priority of the WGEESS was advanced in many other venues at the conference. For example, keynote speaker Shane Mahoney, in a clarion call for unifying conservation efforts, stated that SCB should take a position on economic growth. Another plenary talk by Dave Schindler was essentially a walk-through of the various economic sectors threatening Canadian and planetary biodiversity. Both Shane and Dave are signatories of the CASSE position on economic growth (www.steadystate.org) , which I described as a catalyst for professional society position statements during my talk. Speaking of the CASSE position, and despite the lack of a booth, approximately 100 new signatures were obtained at the conference, including approximately 50 immediately following our symposium on economic growth. The list of ?Notable Signatures? is also being updated. For example, Mike Dombeck (Chief of the U.S. Forest Service under President Clinton; Executive Director of the Smith Fellows Program today) is among the new signatories. Until the SCB takes a position on economic growth, the CASSE position is one of the only outlets for conservation biologists (and other conservationists) to assist in refuting the dangerous and fallacious political rhetoric that ?there is no conflict between growing the economy and protecting the environment.? If you haven?t signed it yet, why not now: http://www.steadystate.org/CASSEPositionOnEG.html Finally, it was also noted in several venues that that WGEESS is the largest of SCB working groups, with over 700 members. This is a noteworthy statistic for various reasons, not the least of which is that the working group was disbanded only 2 years ago, and had to spend a year getting reinstated. The rapid rebuilding of working group membership helps demonstrate the groundswell of support for an SCB position on economic growth. As your working group president, who ran on the platform of advancing an SCB position on economic growth, I am encouraged by the display of support from SCB members who have joined the working group! Cheers, Brian Brian Czech, Ph.D., President Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy The CASSE position on economic growth may be e-signed at www.steadystate.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bogus@does.not.exist.com Mon Jul 19 08:15:11 2010 From: bogus@does.not.exist.com () Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:15:11 -0000 Subject: No subject Message-ID: "Times New Roman">While our symposium was focused on ecological macroeco= nomics, several other symposia dealt with microeconomics; for example, v= aluation of ecosystem services, willingness to pay, REDD, etc.  However, topics such as limits to = growth, the trade-off between growth and conservation, and the internati= onal distribution of wealth were mentioned in some of those talks, too.<= SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">  These topics were also pr= ominent in the discussion periods.

 

As a result of the WGEESS symposium and the WGEESS ann= ual business meeting, many conferees indicated they would join the WGEES= S upon returning from the conference.&= nbsp; (If you=92re one of them, this friendly reminder helps you = remember!)

 

WGEESS  = efforts have also borne fruit in the movement toward an SCB position on = economic growth.  We have = successfully addressed various concerns over the years.  Whereas talk of an SCB position on econom= ic growth was limited to very small circles 10 years ago, it now receive= s widespread support among SCB members.

 

This year, we brought our =93science-only=94 op= tion (attached) to circulate among the Board of Governors and other SCB = members.  This option addr= esses the opinion held by some board members that SCB should not take a = position on anything except simply to clarify scientific matters with po= licy relevance.  Concurren= tly, we brought Full Version 6 (also attached), which had been worked ou= t over the years with a tremendous level of international participation,= within and from outside the working group.  Both versions accomplish the key objective of clarify= ing for the public and policy maker that, contrary to the =93win-win=94 = political rhetoric, society faces a trade-off between a growing human ec= onomy and conserving biodiversity.&nbs= p;

 

This top priority of the WGEESS was advanced in many o= ther venues at the conference.  <= /SPAN>For example, keynote speaker Shane Mahoney, in a clarion call for = unifying conservation efforts, stated that SCB should take a position on= economic growth.  Another= plenary talk by Dave Schindler was essentially a walk-through of the va= rious economic sectors threatening Canadian and planetary biodiversity.<= SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">  Both Shane and Dave are s= ignatories of the CASSE position on economic growth (www.= steadystate.org) , wh= ich I described as a catalyst for professional society position statemen= ts during my talk.

 

Speaking of the CASSE position, and despite the= lack of a booth, approximately 100 new signatures were obtained at the = conference, including approximately 50 immediately following our symposi= um on economic growth.  Th= e list of =93Notable Signatures=94 is also being updated.  For example, Mike Dombeck (Chief of the= U.S. Forest Service under President Clinton; Executive Director = of the Smith Fellows Program today) is among the new signatories. 

 

Until the SCB takes a position on economic grow= th, the CASSE position is one of the only outlets for conservation biolo= gists (and other conservationists) to assist in refuting the dangerous a= nd fallacious political rhetoric that =93there is no conflict between gr= owing the economy and protecting the environment.=94  If you haven=92t signed it yet, why not now:=  

 

http://www.steadystate.org/CASSEPositionOnEG.html

 

Finally, it was also noted in several venues that that= WGEESS is the largest of SCB working groups, with over 700 members.  This is a noteworthy statist= ic for various reasons, not the least of which is that the working group= was disbanded only 2 years ago, and had to spend a year getting reinsta= ted.  The rapid rebuilding= of working group membership helps demonstrate the groundswell of suppor= t for an SCB position on economic growth.  As your working group president, who ran on the platfor= m of advancing an SCB position on economic growth, I am encouraged by th= e display of support from SCB members who have joined the working group!=

 



Cheers, Brian

Brian Czech, Ph.D., President
Center for the = Advancement of the Steady State Economy
The CASSE position on economi= c growth may be e-signed at www.= steadystate.org.

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You can be a member of the Working Group without being on the listserv, and vice versa. Working Group membership is restricted to SCB members only (voting in elections, serving on the Board, etc.). The listservs, however, are not restricted to SCB members, thus offering a way to reach out to and recruit potential members. To join a Working Group, log in at www.conbio.org and click on "My Section and Working Group Affiliations" under Society Involvement. To join the listserv - or to unsubscribe from the listserv - go to http://list.conbio.org/mailman/listinfo/rcb and sign up or unsubscribe. Cheers,Laura _______________________________________________________ Laura Walko, Membership Coordinator | lwalko at conbio.org Visit us online at www.conbio.org to: - Attend our 25th Congress in Christchurch, New Zealand! www.conbio.org/2011 - Connect with your local chapter on Facebook www.conbio.org/facebook -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, email: rcb-leave at list.conbio.org 3-7 July 2010, join us at the 24th SCB International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) in Edmonton, Canada More information at: www.conbio.org/2010 Do you like what you have seen on this listserv? Join the global community by becoming a member of the Society for Conservation Biology today! www.conbio.org/join RCB mailing list RCB at list.conbio.org http://list.conbio.org/mailman/listinfo/rcb From folababs2000 at yahoo.com Tue Jul 20 08:28:22 2010 From: folababs2000 at yahoo.com (Fola Babalola) Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:28:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] WGEESS Success in Edmonton In-Reply-To: <20100719.150736.20190.0@webmail11.dca.untd.com> References: <20100719.150736.20190.0@webmail11.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <722598.45833.qm@web31406.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear All, I am very happy for the?WGEESS?achievements at?Edmonton. Kudos to you Brian! Implication of econimc?growth on biodiversity conservation is taking a new dimension in Africa. Can you believe that professional?staff working with Nature Kenya and Birdlife International, journalists and rangers?narrowly escaped death?because of Jatropha curcas plant? Please read detail by clicking?the link: http://www.birdlife.org/community/2010/07/a-narrow-escape-for-nature-kenya-staff/ Regards.? ________________________ Babalola, Fola. D.? Forest Economics and Management? University of Ibadan, Nigeria? Phone: +2348025487802 Skype: folababs2000 ................................................... African Representative, Working Group for Ecological Economics and Sustainability Science (WGEESS) Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) ................................................... Director of African Operations, Center for the Advancement of Steady State Economy (CASSE), USA http://steadystate.org/meet/our-staff/? Sign?CASSE position: http://www.steadystate.org/CASSEPositionOnEG.html ? ________________________________ From: "brianczech at juno.com" To: Eess at list.conbio.org Sent: Mon, July 19, 2010 8:07:36 PM Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] WGEESS Success in Edmonton The 2010 SCB conference was a great success for the Working Group for Ecological Economics and Sustainability Science.? Our symposium was well-attended and resulted in substantial discussion throughout the remainder of the conference.?? Our symposium was titled, "Economic Growth and Biodiversity Conservation: From Theory to the Policy Arena." ? While our symposium was focused on ecological macroeconomics, several other symposia dealt with microeconomics; for example, valuation of ecosystem services, willingness to pay, REDD, etc.? However, topics such as limits to growth, the trade-off between growth and conservation, and the international distribution of wealth were mentioned in some of those talks, too.? These topics were also prominent in the discussion periods. ? As a result of the WGEESS symposium and the WGEESS annual business meeting, many conferees indicated they would join the WGEESS upon returning from the conference.? (If you?re one of them, this friendly reminder helps you remember!) ? WGEESS? efforts have also borne fruit in the movement toward an SCB position on economic growth.? We have successfully addressed various concerns over the years.? Whereas talk of an SCB position on economic growth was limited to very small circles 10 years ago, it now receives widespread support among SCB members. ? This year, we brought our ?science-only? option (attached) to circulate among the Board of Governors and other SCB members.? This option addresses the opinion held by some board members that SCB should not take a position on anything except simply to clarify scientific matters with policy relevance.? Concurrently, we brought Full Version 6 (also attached), which had been worked out over the years with a tremendous level of international participation, within and from outside the working group.? Both versions accomplish the key objective of clarifying for the public and policy maker that, contrary to the ?win-win? political rhetoric, society faces a trade-off between a growing human economy and conserving biodiversity.? ? This top priority of the WGEESS was advanced in many other venues at the conference.? For example, keynote speaker Shane Mahoney, in a clarion call for unifying conservation efforts, stated that SCB should take a position on economic growth.? Another plenary talk by Dave Schindler was essentially a walk-through of the various economic sectors threatening Canadian and planetary biodiversity.? Both Shane and Dave are signatories of the CASSE position on economic growth (www.steadystate.org) , which I described as a catalyst for professional society position statements during my talk. ? Speaking of the CASSE position, and despite the lack of a booth, approximately 100 new signatures were obtained at the conference, including approximately 50 immediately following our symposium on economic growth.? The list of ?Notable Signatures? is also being updated.? For example, Mike Dombeck (Chief of the U.S. Forest Service under President Clinton ; Executive Director of the Smith Fellows Program today) is among the new signatories.? ? Until the SCB takes a position on economic growth, the CASSE position is one of the only outlets for conservation biologists (and other conservationists) to assist in refuting the dangerous and fallacious political rhetoric that ?there is no conflict between growing the economy and protecting the environment.?? If you haven?t signed it yet, why not now:? ? http://www.steadystate.org/CASSEPositionOnEG.html ? Finally, it was also noted in several venues that that WGEESS is the largest of SCB working groups, with over 700 members.? This is a noteworthy statistic for various reasons, not the least of which is that the working group was disbanded only 2 years ago, and had to spend a year getting reinstated.? The rapid rebuilding of working group membership helps demonstrate the groundswell of support for an SCB position on economic growth.? As your working group president, who ran on the platform of advancing an SCB position on economic growth, I am encouraged by the display of support from SCB members who have joined the working group! ? Cheers, Brian Brian Czech, Ph.D., President Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy The CASSE position on economic growth may be e-signed at www.steadystate.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The listservs, however, are not > restricted to SCB members, thus offering a way to reach out to and recruit > potential members. > > > > To join a Working Group, log in at www.conbio.org and click on "My Section > and Working Group Affiliations" under Society Involvement. > > To join the listserv - or to unsubscribe from the listserv - go to > http://list.conbio.org/mailman/listinfo/rcb and sign up or unsubscribe. > > Cheers, > > Laura > > > > _______________________________________________________ > > Laura Walko, Membership Coordinator | lwalko at conbio.org > > > > Visit us online at www.conbio.org to: > > - Attend our 25th Congress in Christchurch, New Zealand! > www.conbio.org/2011 > > - Connect with your local chapter on Facebook www.conbio.org/facebook > > > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, email: rcb-leave at list.conbio.org > > 3-7 July 2010, join us at the 24th SCB International Congress for > Conservation Biology (ICCB) in Edmonton, Canada > More information at: www.conbio.org/2010 > > Do you like what you have seen on this listserv? 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One of the most interesting questions in this context is therefore, why environmentally and economically efficient and effective water management policies are designed, but rarely introduced in practice. In a comparative case study focusing on Switzerland and 1-2 neighboring countries, the aim of this research project is to identify driving forces and barriers to the promotion of economic instruments in integrated water management. Using social-network analysis (among other methodologies) governance structures including actors from different decision-making levels and with diverse national background are investigated. Your background: We are looking for a candidate who holds an MA/MSc in political science, political economy and/or environmental sciences (including a major/minor in social sciences). Ideally, applicants should have knowledge in social network analysis or other relevant methodological and statistical approaches. They should have a keen interest in environmental problems and in policy analysis questions, good knowledge of governance approaches and a strong command of German and English. Knowledge of water policy in the EU and/or Switzerland is a plus. Your application: Please submit a full application that includes a motivation letter, a CV, two letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (e.g, a chapter from your MA/MSc thesis, a seminar paper, a published article) by August 30 to Anita Sch?rer (aschaerer at ethz.ch). Anita Sch?rer PEPE-Institute for Environmental Decisions ETH Z?rich Universit?tsstr. 22 CHN K 75.2 CH-8092 Z?rich Phone +41 44 633 92 07 Fax +41 44 632 11 10 aschaerer at ethz.ch Dr. Karin M. Ingold Senior researcher and lecturer Institute for environmental decisions ETH Zurich CHN K78 Universit?tsstr. 22 CH-8092 Z?rich +41 44 632 41 27 +41 78 716 38 74 kingold at ethz.ch www.pepe.ethz.ch -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Although all manuscripts relevant to the topic will be considered, priority will be given to studies that advance theory or methods, or have broad policy relevance. Motivation: Forest ecosystems are among the most important in the world, both from an economic development and environmental perspective. Forest products are important to the everyday well being of people in developing and developed countries. For example, timber products are used as fuels and in the chemical, paper and construction industries, while non-timber products include various plants and animals that are used for food, medicinal and other purposes. In this regard, forests are part of the broader agricultural system and are intimately connected to agriculture in many places. Forests also constitute a major carbon sink for mitigating climate change, provide habitat for wildlife, store and regulate water flows, absorb and neutralize waste from human activities, and provide recreational, cultural and other values. It is possible that the non-market, non-timber values of forest ecosystems exceed their commercial value, but the two types of values need not be in conflict. Forests are also affected by random natural events, such as wildfire or disease and pests, whose functions are not well understood. This reality generates serious challenges for sound management and economic analysis. Finally, forests provide employment and economic wealth/surplus that can drive economic development. The complexity of forest ecosystems, its many values and the large variety of forest activities pose challenges for establishing sound forest policy. In recognition of these challenges and the important role of forests in society, a special issue of the Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics will be devoted to forest management and economics. Authors wishing to submit manuscripts for the special issue should inform the managing editor of the CJAE (cjae at uvic.ca) regarding their intentions by submitting an abstract on or before 30 September 2010. Abstracts will be reviewed and notification requests for full manuscripts will be sent by 15 October 2010. Full manuscripts are due in the CJAE editorial office by 31 March 2011. They will then undergo peer review, with initial decisions regarding which manuscripts will appear in the special issue to be made by 31 July 2011. Edits and revisions are required by 31 October, 2011. Final decisions will be made by 30 November 2011, with final edits due 31 January, 2012. Please note that all published papers appearing in the CJAE are levied a publication charge of $75 per page. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Duties will include performing ecology/conservation meta-analyses, ecological modeling, and analyses of radio-tracking and mark-recapture data, with the possibility to participate in related field research. The post-doc will analyze large datasets on the ecology and life history of the birds of the world and will help develop new long-term projects on bird ecology and conservation. The research will focus on the population dynamics of native species? and determinants of their survival and extinction in response to global change, particularly in human-dominated landscapes. See papers below for examples of the type of research conducted in the Sekercioglu lab (e.g. PNAS 2002, 2004; Conservation Biology 2007, 2008; Ecology 2008): http://www.stanford.edu/~cagan/abstracts.html We are looking for candidates who fulfill at least two of the following criteria: -Strong programming skills, especially in R -Good publication record in ecological modeling, especially in relation to global change -Good publication record in mark-recapture analyses and in using the program MARK -Extensive experience with GIS/ArcView Other desirable skills include: -Proficiency in database construction and management -Field experience in ornithological/ecological research -A bird banding (ringing) license -Experience in radio/satellite tracking and data analysis -Fluency in Spanish -Grant-writing and fundraising skills Intent of initial appointment is for two years, with reappointment after one year contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Application deadline is October 1, 2010. Applicants will be notified by early November. Position begins in January 2011. Applicants should send a CV, a statement of research plans, and contact e-mails for three references to Cagan Sekercioglu (cagan at stanford.edu, cagan1 at gmail.com>). Please include ?Postdoctoral position in conservation ecology? in the subject line. University of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. -- Do?. Dr. Cagan H. Sekercioglu Senior research scientist Stanford University Center for Conservation Biology Department of Biology 371 Serra Mall Stanford CA 94305-5020 USA www.sekercioglu.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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For appointment as a Professor or Associate Professor, a strong record of publication and external funding, and evidence of collaborative skill and effective college teaching is required. Familiarity with Geographical Information Systems and prior professional planning practice will be considered a plus for the position, as will AICP certification. Principal duties include teaching, research and program development. Teaching would be based around candidate's area of expertise, but should include the development of interdisciplinary courses in Sustainability Studies, along with associated advisement. The candidate is expected to maintain a vibrant research agenda based on his/her area of expertise. Program development will include working with the National Center for Suburban Studies to assist in the creation and management of a research institute with a specific focus on suburban sustainability issues. Candidates would be expected to also work closely with other campus organizations, especially the Department of Biology's Urban Ecology program. Preference will be given to candidates with an active research agenda and significant success raising external funds, experience in interdisciplinary programs, and demonstrated commitment to community engagement. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Interested individuals should: (1) submit a curriculum vitae, (2) statement of research interests, (3) statement of teaching experience, interests and philosophy, and (4) have letters from three references sent to: Faculty Search, Department of Global Studies and Geography, 130 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1140, or email application documents (in PDF format) to Grant.R.Saff at hofstra.edu. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Additional information about the Department of Global Studies and Geography can be found at: www.hofstra.edu/geography, and additional information about the Center for Suburban Studies can be found at: http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/CSS/index.html. Hofstra University is a private university located in Long Island, 20 miles east of Manhattan. Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Message-ID: <20100813.125332.25770.3@webmail12.dca.untd.com> http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0010440 Brian Czech, Ph.D., President Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy The CASSE position on economic growth may be e-signed at www.steadystate.org. Brian Czech, Visiting Professor Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University National Capital Region, Northern Virginia Center 7054 Haycock Road, Room 411 Falls Church, Virginia 22043 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Tue Aug 17 07:17:38 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:17:38 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: postdoc position at UC Berkeley Message-ID: <20100817.101738.11472.3@webmail11.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- U.C. Berkeley has a post-doctoral research position available to examine the long-term costs of ongoing urban development on fire-prone landscapes. The over-arching goal is to elucidate the links between fire ecology, land use patterns, and climate change on Californians, with a special focus on the economic cost of protecting human health and safety. This position is funded through a collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, and there is support for both original research and the organization of a working group on this topic. The post-doc will work closely with Dr. Max Moritz (Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Department), as well as Dr. David Ganz and Dr. Rebecca Shaw (The Nature Conservancy) Title: Post-doctoral Researcher Description: Post-doctoral position in economics related to land use planning and urban development on fire-prone landscapes of California. Responsibilities include cost-benefit analysis of land development patterns, urban growth projections, fire suppression, fire hazard mitigation, home losses, habitat degradation and restoration, ecosystem services, and other issues related to the expanding wildland-urban interface (WUI) and a changing climate; publishing research results in peer-reviewed journal articles is expected, as is organizing working group participants for this project. Some technical assistance is available (e.g., spatial data processing), but strong quantitative skills will be employed on regular basis. This is a full time position within the College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley; there will also be very close interaction with The Nature Conservancy???s California Program. Appointment October 2010 to March 2012, with possible extension. Salary $45K - $50K annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The position includes health and vacation benefits. Some travel is required. Qualifications: A completed Ph.D. in environmental economics, natural resource economics, or related field (e.g., ecology, natural resource management, or public policy, but with economic training). Strong quantitative and computer skills required; excellent written and verbal communications skills required. Training and experience in geographic information systems, fire modeling, urban planning, and/or policy analysis is desirable. Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team. To apply: Send electronic copies of (1) curriculum vitae; (2) names and contact information (phone, email, address) for three to five references; and (3) reprints of up to three publications to: Dr. Max Moritz, Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, 137 Mulford Hall MC 3114, Berkeley, CA 94720-3114, mmoritz at berkeley.edu (please cc dganz at tnc.org). 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This region is a mosaic of public lands, private ranches, agricultural parcels, and areas experiencing rapid urban and recreational development. The social and ecological components, structures and processes within this ecosystem are rapidly changing as a result of population growth, economic opportunities, policy changes, land conversion, climate change, invasive species and shifts in disturbance regimes. To capture the range of variation in the system and determine thresholds for resilience, the student and faculty team will evaluate the characteristics and impacts of these drivers in study areas across a climate gradient that include minimally altered to highly impacted rangelands. With funding from the National Science Foundation?s Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program (IGERT), the students will pursue interlinked dissertation projects important for the overall theme, and work together to identify and address interdisciplinary issues critical for development of effective planning and policy for future resilience of this threatened system. The team will interact with members of five other IGERT-sponsored student/faculty teams pursuing similar objectives in other ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest and Costa Rica. This opportunity is especially appropriate for students seeking to develop skills for interdisciplinary collaboration and team- based research that addresses complex problems involving interacting human and natural systems. PhD Assistantship in Plant Ecology We seek a highly motivated PhD student to participate in a project focusing on plant community responses to environmental changes in sagebrush ecosystems, which include fire, climate, invasive species, and land conversion. The student will identify plant community factors and/or processes affecting ecosystem resiliency in response to changing disturbance regimes. Topics may include plant community composition, habitat types, and species interactions that identify a gradient of resiliency. Species interactions beyond plant-plant interactions may further affect resiliency and include plant-insect, animal and microbial interactions. Many opportunities exist to integrate these research topics with other sagebrush steppe team members focused on biogeochemical cycling, ecohydrology, wildlife ecology, and rural social systems across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. Contact Beth Newingham (beth at uidaho.edu), Lee Vierling (leev at uidaho.edu) and Dave Tank (dtank at uidaho.edu) for more information. PhD Assistantship in Ecohydrology We seek a highly motivated PhD student to participate in a project focusing on the interactions between ecological and hydrological patterns and processes in sagebrush ecosystems undergoing changing disturbance regimes and anthropogenic influences, including climate change, invasive species, and land conversion. Resiliency to these drivers of change can be assessed by examining changes in water status and flux in the soil and plant environment, which may be mediated by soil-plant-microbial interactions. The sagebrush steppe team seeks a student interested in topics such as 1) effects of changing climate regimes (snow to rain-dominated) and/or 2) the effects of plant community structure changes on water dynamics and feedbacks on vegetation. These spatiotemporal dynamics include changes in snow redistribution, interception, evaporation, transpiration, sublimation, and soil water content and fluxes. Many opportunities exist to integrate these research topics with other sagebrush steppe team members focused on biogeochemical cycling, plant ecology, wildlife ecology, and rural social systems across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. Contact Beth Newingham (beth at uidaho.edu), Tim Link (tlink at uidaho.edu), and Lee Vierling (leev at uidaho.edu) for more information. PhD Assistantship in Biogeochemical Cycling We seek a highly motivated PhD student to participate in a project focusing on biogeochemical responses to changes in the structure and function of sagebrush ecosystems, resulting from urban sprawl, climate change, invasive species and shifts in disturbance regimes. Quantifying changes in biogeochemical cycling is fundamental to understanding the resilience of sagebrush ecosystems as they respond to these drivers of change across spatial and temporal scales. We seek a student with keen interest in studying biogeochemical pools and fluxes of C, N and/or other nutrients in the context of developing indices for quantifying ecosystem resilience under a rapidly changing environment. Projects are encouraged that incorporate soil, plant, atmospheric, and/or microbial interactions. Many opportunities exist to integrate these research topics with other team members focused on ecohydrology, plant ecology, wildlife ecology, and rural social systems across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. Contact Contact Jodi Johnson-Maynard (jmaynard at uidaho.edu), Lee Vierling (leev at uidaho.edu) or Beth Newingham (beth at uidaho.edu) for more information. PhD Assistantship in Animal Ecology We seek a highly motivated and qualified PhD student to evaluate the resiliency of animal populations and communities occupying sagebrush steppe systems. This research project will focus upon species-specific and community-level assessments of animals across major environmental gradients within sagebrush steppe. The focus of the project will include: 1) examining how different focal taxa (e.g. reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and/or birds) respond to key environmental and landuse gradients in sagebrush steppe, 2) determining the relationship between environmental gradients and community group composition/function, and 3) modeling how climatic and/or landuse changes will affect the resilience of these species and communities. Many opportunities exist to integrate these research topics with other team members focused on ecohydrology, plant ecology, biogeochemical cycling, and rural social systems across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. Contact Janet Rachlow (jrachlow at uidaho.edu), Kerri Vierling (kerriv at uidaho.edu) and Lisette Waits (lwaits at uidaho.edu) for more information. PhD assistantship in Rural Social Systems We seek a highly motivated and qualified PhD student to pursue analyses of differences in human communities with respect to their impact on and openness to protection and restoration of sagebrush habitat. Applicants with a strong background in sociology are preferred, but students with significant and relevant backgrounds in social sciences will be considered as well. The research project will focus on social factors affecting ecological degradation including: 1) introduction of invasive species, 2) exurban and other development patterns, 3) grazing and off- road recreation, 4) fire suppression and 5) carbon-based climate change. Characteristics of interest include the degree to which institutions (e.g., education, tourist economy, state and regional governments) and nonprofit organizations support or resist restoration and contribute to or work against degradation, the presence or absence of social or creative capital, the impact of social class and varying levels of access to political and economic power (local, state and national), and the impact of tax policies and decision-making for diminishing oversight and regulation of public lands. Many opportunities exist to integrate these research topics with other team members focused on ecohydrology, plant ecology, biogeochemical cycling, and wildlife ecology. Contact Patrick Gillham (gillham at uidaho.edu), Leontina Hormel (lhormel at uidaho.edu), and J.D. Wulfhorst (jd at uidaho.edu) for more information. This unique graduate education program will provide students: ? Team-based interdisciplinary education ? International perspective ? Broad geographic and ecological exposure ? Participation in integrated interdisciplinary teams ? Cross-cultural experience ? Mentoring by faculty from multiple disciplines and institutions Requirements: Applicants must be American citizens or permanent residents of the USA. Successful applicants must have obtained a research-based M.S. degree in a discipline of relevance to the project or equivalent experience during or after a B.S. degree, and demonstrate interest and/or experience in team-based projects. Students will join the program to begin course work at the end of July 2011. Review of applications will begin November 1st 2010. Earlier applications are highly encouraged. Interviews of top applicants will be conducted at the University of Idaho campus in early February 2011. 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Please visit http://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-at-ucs.html to find the complete job descriptions and instructions for applying. Feel free to pass this information along to any appropriate colleagues, students, friends, etc, who might be interested. The application deadline for all three positions is August 25th. Thanks, and best wishes for a great summer! Take care, Ada _________________________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pjnyhus at colby.edu Fri Aug 20 12:28:42 2010 From: pjnyhus at colby.edu (Philip J. Nyhus) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:28:42 -0400 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies (International Environmental Policy) Message-ID: <004801cb409d$e705ef00$b511cd00$@edu> Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies (International Environmental Policy) Colby College - Waterville, ME Colby College and the Environmental Studies Program invite applications for a tenure-track position in International Environmental Policy at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2011. Candidates should be broadly trained in environmental studies with expertise in international environmental issues. Applicants with experience and expertise in areas such as international environmental politics, environmental justice, climate change, or sustainability are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Teaching responsibilities will include a course in international environmental policy/law, a senior capstone course in international environmental studies, intermediate-level courses in the candidate's area of specialty, and participation in the team-taught introductory ES course in some years. Courses appropriate for cross-listing with the International Studies Program or other departments are encouraged. An active research program and supervision of undergraduate research will be expected. An attractive start-up package is available. Familiarity with liberal arts colleges, teaching experience, and postdoctoral experience are desirable. The Environmental Studies Program is a strategic priority of the College and understanding global perspectives and issues is important to the College and the Environmental Studies Program. This position is one of three tenure-track searches we are conducting in 2010-11 as part of an exciting expansion of the Colby Environmental Studies Program. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a sample of current scholarship including recent publications and current working papers to: Philip Nyhus, Chair, International Environmental Policy Search Committee, Environmental Studies Program, Colby College, 5300 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901 (Telephone: 207-859-5300, e-mail: internationalpolicy at colby.edu). Electronic submission of applications is strongly encouraged, and receipt will be confirmed. Application review will begin October 8, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. 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Applicants with interdisciplinary interests and expertise in human dimensions of oceans or coastal zone management, policy, climate change, or conservation, with strong science backgrounds, are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a strong commitment to undergraduate research and education. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in marine conservation, marine environmental policy, an advanced course in the area of the candidate's expertise, and in some years, the team-taught introductory environmental studies course or an introductory environmental policy course. An attractive start-up package is available. Familiarity with liberal arts colleges, teaching experience, and postdoctoral experience are desirable. Maine is internationally recognized for its marine resources. The state has more than 3,500 miles of coastline, vibrant fisheries and off-shore energy industries, and is home to nationally and internationally recognized marine science and policy institutes. Colby recently joined into a strategic partnership with Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences to work together to shape ocean science education. The Environmental Studies Program is a strategic priority of the College. This position is one of three tenure-track searches we are conducting in 2010-11 as part of an exciting expansion of the Environmental Studies Program. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a sample of current scholarship including recent publications and current working papers to: Russell Cole, Chair, Marine Conservation and Policy Search Committee, Environmental Studies Program, Colby College, 5300 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901 (Telephone: 207-859-5300, e-mail: marineconservation at colby.edu). Electronic submission of applications is strongly encouraged, and receipt will be confirmed. 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All areas of climate science will be considered, ranging from the most biological to the most physical. The new hire will be an integral participant in the Mellon Foundation-funded Claremont Colleges Intercollegiate Environmental Analysis Program, which also includes faculty from Harvey Mudd and Pomona Colleges. Many Joint Science faculty actively participate in collaborative research projects with research groups at nearby colleges and universities, and such collaborations are welcomed for this position. The teaching opportunities will include introductory courses in a core discipline (biology, chemistry, or physics) and in environmental science, as well as both upper-division electives and courses for non-science majors in climate science. A Ph.D. and a record of scholarly publication are required. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Please apply online at https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/home.php. Upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a description of your proposed research, a statement of your proposed approach to teaching science in a liberal arts setting, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references. Inquiries regarding the position may be e-mailed to Professor Donald McFarlane at dmcfarlane at jsd.claremont.edu. Additional information about the department may be found at www.jsd.claremont.edu. Review of applications will begin October 29, 2010, and the position will remain open until filled. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, The Claremont Colleges actively encourage applications from women and members of historically under-represented social groups in higher education. The Claremont Colleges are an equal opportunity employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture). Our goal is 100% food self-sufficiency within 10 years. So far, we?re maybe 15% of the way there. This is also a testing ground for appropriate technology, such as off-the-grid renewable energy, water treatment and management, organic pesticide production, etc. With the nearby community, we are experimenting with reforestation of ex-cattle pasture, eco-tourism alternatives, and ecological education for children. To learn more, please visit www.3malliance.org. On our homepage you can download a PDF file which explains the program in greater depth. AFTER reading this document, if you are interested in applying, please email jerry at 3malliance.org as soon as possible. There are only two more positions available. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It focuses on the economic and legal dimensions of public policies related to maritime activities and marine and coastal areas.The Department of Marine Economics at Ifremer located in Brest (France) wishes to appoint a Natural Resource Economist to contribute to the several collaborative research projects on the development of an ecosystem based approach to fishery management. The candidate will also be involved in the establishment of sustainability indicators for fishing activities, including the interaction with other marine activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the "Economic data" action of the project "SIH Usages" (Marine Information System). It will be expected of the successful candidate to organise, implement and follow up the economic data collection programme for inclusion into the Ifremer database and to produce summary management indicators in relation to the Data Collection Framework and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Participation in national and European working groups in relation to these actions will also be expected. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to the scenario-based bio-economic modelling and integrated impact evaluation of marine activities and the marine environment (biodiversity). The candidate will be involved in national and European research projects and will be expected to promote the project findings by publishing in peer-reviewed journals and participating in conferences and workshops. Academic background : - PhD or post doctoral position in Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, applied and quantitative economics Specific skills : - Statistics and econometrics, Fluent French and English, Knowledge of R, SAS software, Fishing sector knowledge, Professional experience : - Work in a national or international research institute or organisation. Involved in research projects involving sector data analyses. Participation to multi-disciplinary working groups, preferably including non-academic professionals and institutional representatives * Personal skills : - Organised and with leadership qualities, Able to work collaboratively, Marine Economics Department web site : http://wwz.ifremer.fr/economie_maritime UMR AMURE web site : http://www.umr-amure.fr/index2.php Application should be sent to the following address : joelle.mehur at ifremer.fr Economic Modelling Specialist (study leave cover). Deadline for application (03/09/2010) postponed to 20/09/2010 Ifremer is the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea, of outstanding national and international reputation. The Department of Marine Economics is part of the UMR AMURE (Research Unit Centre for Law and Economics of the Sea), in association with the University of Western Brittany. The Department of Marine Economics at Ifremer Brest wishes to appoint an Economic Modelling Specialist (study leave cover). The successful candidate will be involved in the department research projects in production economics applied to the sustainable use of natural resources and the marine environment. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to: i) fishing fleet micro-economic models development and parameterisation, in relation to the increasing regulatory constraints imposed on the fishing sector (individual limits on harvest and effort, possibly tradable) ii) the integration of these numerical and statistical models in fishery management scenariobased bioeconomic models. The successful applicant is also expected to help develop socio-economic methodologies to evaluate the impact of public policies for marine-use management, as part of European and national projects (Seventh Framework Programme, French National Research Agency). The successful applicant will contribute to expert studies at the national, European or regional levels. We are ideally looking for a Research Fellow holding a PhD or with post PhD experience, or a Masters in Applied Microeconomics. He/she will be proficient in linear and non-linear programming (GAMS or equivalent) or applied econometrics to analyse production behaviours. This position runs from September 2010 to November 2012. Professional experience : - PhD in applied economics, micro-economics or Masters degree and relevant experience Specific skills : - Strong knowledge of linear and non-linear programs (GAMS or equivalent), Behavioural econometrics, Fluent French and English, Strong knowledge of programming in R, SAS - Experience of the fishing sector, Professional experience : - Involved in research projects involving sector data analyses Personal skills : - Organisation and leadership qualities, Able to work collaboratively, Good communication skills Marine Economics Department web site : http://wwz.ifremer.fr/economie_maritime UMR AMURE web site : http://www.umr-amure.fr/index2.php Application should be sent to the following address: joelle.mehur at ifremer.fr -- Olivier GUYADER Resp. du D?partement d'Economie Maritime Dir. adjoint UMR AMURE IFREMER Centre de Brest - BP 70 29 280 PLOUZANE - (FRANCE) Tel: 33 (0)2 98 22 43 93 Fax: 33 (0)2 98 22 47 76 email: oguyader at ifremer.fr http://wwz.ifremer.fr/economie_maritime http://www.umr-amure.fr -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pjnyhus at colby.edu Thu Aug 26 12:27:13 2010 From: pjnyhus at colby.edu (Philip J. Nyhus) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:27:13 -0400 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies (Aquatic Ecology) Colby College Message-ID: <008101cb4554$b253d900$16fb8b00$@edu> Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies (Aquatic Ecology) Colby College - Waterville, ME Colby College is seeking an Aquatic Ecologist to fill a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies to begin September 1, 2011. The successful candidate will have a specialization in the ecology of freshwater ecosystems along with an interest in the application of ecological principles to the solution of environmental problems. Applicants with experience and expertise in areas such as limnology, fish community ecology, or the effects of humans or climate change on aquatic habitats and species are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Teaching responsibilities will include a capstone course in environmental science, an intermediate-level course in the candidate's area of specialty, and participation in an introductory course on biodiversity and in the team-taught introductory environmental studies course in alternate years. An active research program, including supervision of undergraduate research, will be expected. An attractive startup package is available. Familiarity with liberal arts colleges, teaching experience, and postdoctoral experience are desirable. Maine is home to thousands of lakes, and Colby faculty use local lakes for teaching and research. An interdisciplinary group of Colby faculty members are participating in a long-term study of the Belgrade Lakes region, and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to this research program. The Environmental Studies Program is a strategic priority of the College. This position is one of three tenure-track searches we are conducting in 2010-11 as part of an exciting expansion of the Colby Environmental Studies Program. Women candidates will be considered for a Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professorship, which includes dedicated annual research funds and salaries for undergraduate research assistants. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a sample of current scholarship including recent publications and current working papers to: Russell Cole, Chair, Aquatic Ecologist Search Committee, Environmental Studies Program, Colby College, 5300 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901 (Telephone: 207-859-5300, e-mail: aquaticecology at colby.edu). Electronic submission of applications is strongly encouraged, and receipt will be confirmed. Application review will begin October 1, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. For more information about the College, please visit the Colby web site: www.colby.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From luisgutierrez at peoplepc.com Wed Sep 1 19:28:01 2010 From: luisgutierrez at peoplepc.com (Luis Gutierrez) Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:28:01 -0400 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Mother Pelican ~ Vol 6 No 9 September 2010 Message-ID: <4C7F0BB1.9070503@peoplepc.com> The PelicanWeb's Journal of Sustainable Development has been renamed *Mother Pelican* in honor of the Human Being she represents. The September 2010 issue has been posted, and this is the link to the front page: http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n09page1.html *The UN MDG Review Summit* 1. The UN MDG Review Summit 2. Review of the "Keeping the Promise" Report 3. Opportunities for Collaboration/Participation 4. Key References and Workings Documents 5. Planned MDG Summit Meeting Agenda The main focus of the September issue is an analysis of the main obstacles to sustainable development with specific focus on MDG3 (gender equality) and MDG8 (partnerships for development). Supplements (September Updates): Supplement 1: Advances in Sustainable Development Supplement 2: Directory of Sustainable Development Resources Supplement 3: Sustainable Development Simulation (SDSIM) The basic objective of this web-based simulation model is to stimulate discussion on policy priorities. Specifically, what is the top priority .... economic development or human development? In other words, what are the trade-offs between pursuing further economic growth and investing in human well-being? Articles: Declaration of Independence from Wall Street, by David Korten Seizing the Moment for Clean Energy, by Ann Florini Towards a New Economy and a New Politics, by Gus Speth Feedback to the editor is always welcome! Sincerely, Luis Luis T. Gutierrez, Ph.D. The Pelican Web (http://pelicanweb.org) Editor, PelicanWeb's Journal of Sustainable Development A monthly, CC license, free subscription, open access e-journal From brianczech at juno.com Thu Sep 2 13:31:59 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 20:31:59 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Excellent Postdoc Opportunity for WGEESS Members Message-ID: <20100902.163159.25587.0@webmail12.dca.untd.com> I strongly encourage WGEESS postdocs (or near postdocs) to submit proposals for investigating the linkage between biodiversity conservation and macroeconomic stabilization. (I am available for some amount of consultation pertaining to this prospect.) Following is the generic announcement: "The Smith Fellows Program is requesting research proposals that link conservation science and theory with pressing policy and management applications for its Class of 2011. Smith Fellowships provide two years of postdoctoral support, including salary, benefits, research and travel funds. Proposal guidelines can be found at http://www.conbio.org/smithfellows/apply/. Please note that although US citizenship is not a requirement for eligibility, the Fellow?s funding must be processed at an institution in the US with which the Fellow will be partnered. The deadline for receipt of proposal materials is Friday, 24 September 2010. "Please contact Shonda Foster, Program Coordinator, with any questions: sfoster at conbio.org." Cheers, Brian Brian Czech, Ph.D., President Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy The CASSE position on economic growth may be e-signed at www.steadystate.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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More information, including statements from the Frankfurt Zoological Society and other organizations can be found here: http://www.savetheserengeti.org/?p=1 There is a need to bring development to western Tanzania, but no need to sacrifice a great World Heritage Site in doing so. An alternative route has been suggested that would actually serve many times more people. http://www.savetheserengeti.org/?p=227 Despite warnings about the impact on the entire ecosystem, along with the loss of tourism revenue, the government of Tanzania has vowed to go ahead. Scientists around the world are speaking out. We urge you to do so as well. Your support on the petition will be important. And if you feel qualified to answer a few questions about specific impacts on the Serengeti, please do so. The results will be sent in a press release to media outlets and will be used by NGO?s and others as evidence of the highway?s impact. *To help stop the highway, go to * http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/impacts-SCB Thank you for your support. David Blanton SaveTheSerengeti.org info at savetheserengeti.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tvburkey at alumni.princeton.edu Fri Sep 10 04:22:41 2010 From: tvburkey at alumni.princeton.edu (Tormod V Burkey) Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:22:41 +0200 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Degrowth Message-ID: <8AE2C603-CCF0-4041-AEA1-40305CFFD147@alumni.princeton.edu> Hi, everyone. New member on the list... Dunno what took me so long... Just to let you know, Oslo University College and Aalborg University will be organizing a Ph.D. level course Oct. 27-29, 2010, in scenic Oslo, entitled: "Green Growth, De-growth and Sustainability". 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Please forward this announcement to any institutions or individuals you think might be interested, and feel free to contact me if you require any additional information. For more practical information, visit the following link: http://www.ifremer.fr/ds/animation_scientifique/bourses/postdoctorales/appel/appel_ca.htm Best regards, Remi _______________________________ R?mi Mongruel UMR M101 AMURE D?partement d'Economie Maritime Marine Economics Department IFREMER Centre de Brest BP70 F-29280 Plouzan? T?l : +33 (2) 98 22 49 31 Fax : +33 (2) 98 22 47 76 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The work will focus on the case of the mixed fisheries in the bay of Biscay and will be based on bio-economic modelling of these fisheries. Could you please forward this announcement to any institutions or individuals you think might be interested, and feel free to contact us if you require any additional information. For more practical information, visit the following link: http://www.ifremer.fr/ds/animation_scientifique/bourses/postdoctorales/appel/appel_ca.htm Olivier -- Olivier GUYADER Resp. du D?partement d'Economie Maritime Dir. adjoint UMR AMURE IFREMER Centre de Brest - BP 70 29 280 PLOUZANE - (FRANCE) Tel: 33 (0)2 98 22 43 93 Fax: 33 (0)2 98 22 47 76 email: oguyader at ifremer.fr http://wwz.ifremer.fr/economie_maritime http://www.umr-amure.fr -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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She/he will get the opportunity to build up a research group, to lead research projects and to get involved in high-ranking international reseach networks. More informations can be found here. -- Dr. Bernd KlauerAbteilung ?konomie Department of EconomicsHelmholtz-Zentrum f?r Umweltforschung GmbH - UFZHelmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ Permoserstrasse 15D-04318 LeipzigTel: +49 341 235-1702 / Fax: +49 341 235-1836WWW: http://www.ufz.de/index.php?de=1653Sitz der Gesellschaft: LeipzigRegistergericht: Amtsgericht LeipzigHandelsregister Nr. B 4703Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Hartmut F. Gr?belWissenschaftlicher Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Georg TeutschAdministrativer Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Dr. Andreas Schmidt -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Degrowth today: news and developments* On September 29, the European Trade Union Confederation is promoting a large demo in the Brussels' European Quarter, with Spain and other countries holding general strikes. Different collectives, as for example Precarious United, as well as Growth Objectors share the unions' refusal of austerity policies meted out on Greece and soon to all European countries, but do not believe that "growth and jobs" are a viable prospect, either ecologically or politically. They demand an ecosocial future based on environmental remediation and a new, European welfare system, empowering the precarious generation that has been crushed by the Great Recession. For more information: http://www.precarious-united.eu *A new journal on degrowth in French *(Limite) has been launched Visit: http://www.limites.eu/ *Other french journals focussed on degrowth * http://www.entropia-la-revue.org/ http://www.ladecroissance.net/ but also http://www.revuesilence.net/ http://www.ecologiste.org/ http://www.lagedefaire.org/ As Herv?? Kempf, a journalist in Le Monde says, the radicalism of ecology is being revived by growth objectors : http://www.entropia-la-revue.org/spip.php?breve114 *2. Articles, reports and publications* *Sustainable de-growth: Mapping the context, criticisms and future prospects of an emergent paradigm* Joan Mart?­nez-Alier, Unai Pascual, Franck-Dominique Vivien and Edwin Zaccai Ecological economics journal Abstract ???Sustainable de-growth??? is both a concept and a social-grassroots (Northern) movement with its origins in the fields of ecological economics, social ecology, economic anthropology and environmental and social activist groups. This paper introduces the concept of sustainable de-growth by mapping some of the main intellectual influences from these fields, with special focus on the Francophone and Anglophone thinking about this emergent notion. We propose hypotheses pertaining to the appeal of sustainable de-growth, and compare it to the messages enclosed within the dominant sustainable development idea. We scrutinize the theses, contradictions, and consequences of sustainable de-growth thinking as it is currently being shaped by a heterogeneous body of literature and as it interacts with an ample and growing corpus of social movements. We also discuss possible future paths for the de-growth movement compared to the apparent weakening of the sustainable development paradigm http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2010.04.017 *Article: Sustainable de-growth: an alternative to sustainable development? * by the DG Environment News Alert Service Abstract: Sustainable de-growth is the transition to a smaller economy with less production and consumption. A new study has explored its origins and compared it to sustainable development. The study found that to become a viable alternative to sustainable development, 'de-growth' needs to be more clearly defined, and its implications for employment need to be considered very carefully. Download article at: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/pdf/209na3.pdf *Degrowth and Power (in Spanish), by Vicente Manzano Arrondo * Resumen: El decrecimiento es un concepto desconocido para la mayor?­a. Cuando tiene lugar el primer contacto con el t??rmino, lo esperable es que el significado sea reducci??n del consumo o incremento del auto-control. Sin embargo, el discurso dominante es ???No se preocupe, sea feliz, compre???. Por tanto, el modo m??s frecuente con que se presenta el decrecimiento es psicol??gicamente nada atractivo. En este documento propongo dos elementos. Por un lado, sugiero diez puntos para mostrar el concepto y el significado del decrecimiento desde los l?­mites hasta la liberaci??n: el mundo es finito, el momento de parar fue ayer, el crecimiento sostenible es una propuesta, pero no funciona, el decrecimiento no es una opci??n sino una necesidad, no es retroceder, es psicol??gicamente viable, no es un problema para los pa?­ses en v?­as de desarrollo, es un camino inteligente, y ???el mundo mejor??? necesita decrecimiento. Por otro lado, presento el concepto de poder como la herramienta m??s importante para trabajar el concepto de decrecimiento a niveles individual y comunitario. Su l??gica es mostrar c??mo nuestra vida puede verse como un proceso de opresi??n donde las personas ceden su poder y libertad a cambio de mantener su percepci??n de confort. http://sustentabilidades.siderpco.org/revista/index.php/2010061675/Publicacion-02/decrecimiento-y-poder.html *Els camins del decreixement*, Schneider, F, Demaria F., Puddu, S., Leira, O. Quaderns d'Illacrua 29, Directa 195, sept 2010. http://setmanaridirecta.info/index.php?ption=com_rsgallery2&page=inline&id=279&Itemid=99999999 *Relevant:* *World Bank invests record sums in coal* ???Last year, $3.4bn was invested in the dirtiest fossil fuel despite international commitments to cut emissions. Record sums were invested last year in coal - the most carbon intensive form of energy on the planet - by the World Bank, despite international commitments to slash the carbon emissions for climate change. The World Bank said this week that a total of US$3.4bn (??2.2bn) - or a quarter of all funding for energy projects - was spent in the year to June 2010 helping to build new coal-fired power stations, including the controversial Medupi plant in South Africa. Over the same period the bank also spent $1bn (??640m) on looking and drilling for oil and gas.However, the Bank Information Centre, which examined the spending, disagreed and said the figure invested in coal was $4.4bn in the fiscal year2009-10???.. Remainder of the article available at: < http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/sep/15/world-bank-coal#history-link-box > *3. Upcoming events* *Growth in Transition 2010 Conference 24 September 2010, Helsinki, Finland* The interdisciplinary conference is targeted at academics, activists and experts working in the fields of economy, politics, social welfare and environment but it is aimed also at the broader public and the media. The programme of the conference is designed to enable discussion between keynote speakers, politicians, activists and experts and it aims to make the concept of degrowth more widely known in Finland. The conference is free of charge and we expect an audience of around 500 people. Conference languages are English, Finnish and French and a translation from French to English will be organised. http://www.degrowthfinland.fi/briefly-in-english/ The MINGA network which tries to rethink fair-trade comes together to debate on degrowth September 26-27, 2010, near Valence, France (in French) Rencontres d???Automne MINGA pres de Valence 27 sept, 14h30 - 16h30 La Maison d'h??te qui accueille nos ??changes est ? la Bourreli??re, pr??s de Saint Marcellin qui est pr??s de Valence La d??croissance interdit-elle d'entreprendre? Minga ayant plac?? la souverainet?? des peuples et la pr??servation de la biodiversit?? comme les priorit??s de son action collective, comment alors concilier une r??ussite professionnelle et se r??clamer de la d??croissance? La notion de croissance ??tant li??e ? celle de l'activit?? ??conomique, peut-on concevoir une gestion d'entreprise qui invite ? consommer moins? Faut-il refuser de travailler pour se r??clamer de la d??croissance? Comment ? travers une d??marche de sobri??t?? peut-on ouvrir une perspective d'avenir ? La d??croissance construit-elle un ailleurs ou un autrement? Degrowth will be at the center of discussion for *the first Autumn university at Li??ge *of French speaking environmental associations in Belgium. October 1, 2010 For more information visit: http://www.iewonline.be/spip.php?article3713 *A conference in Parma on democracy and degrowth, October 7-8 (in Italian with translation to Latin languages)* Gioved?? 7 e venerd?? 8 ottobre, al Centro Congressi Ex Eridania, nel Parco Falcone-Borsellino a Parma, si terr? il seminario: Il clima della democrazia Decrescita, sostenibilit? , giustizia socioambientale. Prospettive politiche sulla crisi ecologica, economica e di civilt? For more infromation: http://www.kuminda.org/kuminda/newsDetail.asp?ID=104 *Course: Economics beyond the crisis, Univeristy of Tilburg, Netherlands* From bogus@does.not.exist.com Fri Sep 17 12:45:11 2010 From: bogus@does.not.exist.com () Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:45:11 -0000 Subject: No subject Message-ID: en Deal " as a solution to the crisis is being launched. The course consist= s of eight consecutive (Friday) afternoon sessions for which you can sign up.= For more information visit (in Dutch): http://www.alliantiefairgreendeal.org/index.php?option=3Dcom_content&vie= w=3Darticle&id=3D23:economie-voorbij-de-crisis&catid=3D30:cursussen&Item= id=3D60 *7th Biennial International Workshop Advances in Energy Studies *"Breaki= ng the addiction to fossil energy", 19-21 October 2010, Faculty of Economic= s, UAB. http://www.societalmetabolism.org/aes2010.html *Green Growth, De-growth and Sustainability, Ph.D. Course, October 27-29= , 2010* Ph. D. course organized jointly by Oslo University College and Aalborg University Responsible persons: Prof. Petter N=C3=A6ss (Aalborg University) and Pro= f. Karl Georg H=C3=B8yer (Oslo University College) Lecturers: Professor Joan Martinez-Alier, Universitat Autonoma de Barcel= ona, Professor Kate Soper, London Metropolitan University, Professor Ove Jacobsen, Bod=C3=B8 University College, Senior Researcher Rolf Golombek,= Ragnar Frisch Center for Economic Research, Oslo, Professor Arne Johan Vetlesen= , University of Oslo, Associate Professor Finn Arler, Aalborg University, Professor Petter N=C3=A6ss, Aalborg University, Professor Karl Georg H=C3= =B8yer, Oslo University College Requirements: All participants write and present a paper =E2=80=93 approx. 3000 words = =E2=80=93 which must be submitted electronically no later than October 11, 2010 to urban at hio.= no Deadline for application: September 27, 2010 For more information: http://phd.plan.aau.dk/phd-courses/4765213 *A meeting on degrowth against productivism*, March, 26, 2011, Lyon, France http://www.contre-grenelle.org/ To subscribe to this newsletter please send a message to: sympa {@} lists.apinc {.}org with subscribe degrowth {your name} in the subject li= ne, leaving the body of the message empty To unsubcribe to thie newsletter send a blank message to sympa {@} lists.apinc {.}org with unsubscribe degrowth in the subject line -- = ************** Filka Sekulova Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA) Universitat Aut=C3=B2noma de Barcelona Edifici Cn - Campus UAB 08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola) Spain E-mail: fisekulova at gmail.com Tel: + 34 635 32 54 03 -- = Francois Schneider perso: Francois at degrowth.net Mobile: +34 6 95 90 78 67, Fix: +34 93 501 6626 Carrer dels CARDERS 15, 4-2, 08003, Barcelona, Catalunya, Espa=C3=B1a ----__JWM__J1204.49afS.1810M Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline Content-Type: text/html; charset=windows-1252 Please note: forwarded message attached


  PLE= ASE DISTRIBUTE AMONG ALL POTENTIALLY INTERESTED


*Newsletter o= f Research & Degrowth*


*September-October 2010*


Outline

1. Degrowth today: news and developments

2. = Articles, reports and publications

3. Upcoming events


=
**Please send any relevant information on upcoming events, publicati= ons or
developments related to degrowth to: news {@} degrowth {.} net= **



*1. Degrowth today: news and developments*


On September 29, the European Trade Union Confederation is promotin= g a
large demo in the Brussels' European Quarter, with Spain and othe= r countries
holding general strikes. Different collectives, as for ex= ample Precarious
United, as well as Growth Objectors share the unions= ' refusal of austerity
policies meted out on Greece and soon to all E= uropean countries, but do not
believe that "growth and jobs" are a vi= able prospect, either ecologically or
politically. They demand an eco= social future based on environmental
remediation and a new, European = welfare system, empowering the precarious
generation that has been cr= ushed by the Great Recession.

For more information: http://www.pr= ecarious-united.eu


*A new journal on degrowth in French *(Lim= ite) has been launched

Visit: http://www.limites.eu/
<http:= //mail.degrowth.net/services/go.php?url=3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.les-oc.info%2= Findex.php%3Fpost%2F2010%2F04%2F12%2Fmarlhes2010>


*Other f= rench journals focussed on degrowth *

http://www.entropia-la-revu= e.org/

http://www.ladecroissance.net/

but also

http= ://www.revuesilence.net/

http://www.ecologiste.org/

http:/= /www.lagedefaire.org/

As Herv=C3=A9 Kempf, a journalist in Le Mon= de says, the radicalism of ecology is
being revived by growth objecto= rs :
http://www.entropia-la-revue.org/spip.php?breve114


*2. Articles, reports and publications*



*Sustainable de= -growth: Mapping the context, criticisms and future
prospects of an e= mergent paradigm*

Joan Mart=C3­nez-Alier, Unai Pascual, Franc= k-Dominique Vivien and Edwin Zaccai

Ecological economics journal<= BR>
Abstract

=E2=80=9CSustainable de-growth=E2=80=9D is both a= concept and a social-grassroots (Northern)
movement with its origins= in the fields of ecological economics, social
ecology, economic anth= ropology and environmental and social activist groups.
This paper int= roduces the concept of sustainable de-growth by mapping some
of the m= ain intellectual influences from these fields, with special focus on
= the Francophone and Anglophone thinking about this emergent notion. Wepropose hypotheses pertaining to the appeal of sustainable de-growth, = and
compare it to the messages enclosed within the dominant sustainab= le
development idea. We scrutinize the theses, contradictions, and co= nsequences
of sustainable de-growth thinking as it is currently being= shaped by a
heterogeneous body of literature and as it interacts wit= h an ample and
growing corpus of social movements. We also discuss po= ssible future paths
for the de-growth movement compared to the appare= nt weakening of the
sustainable development paradigm

http://dx= .doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2010.04.017



*Article: Sustain= able de-growth: an alternative to sustainable development?
*

b= y the DG Environment News Alert Service

Abstract: Sustainable de-= growth is the transition to a smaller economy with
less production an= d consumption. A new study has explored its origins and
compared it t= o sustainable development. The study found that to become a
viable al= ternative to sustainable development, 'de-growth' needs to be more
cl= early defined, and its implications for employment need to be considered=
very carefully.

Download article at:
http://ec.europa.eu/e= nvironment/integration/research/newsalert/pdf/209na3.pdf



= *Degrowth and Power (in Spanish), by Vicente Manzano Arrondo *

Re= sumen: El decrecimiento es un concepto desconocido para la mayor=C3­= a. Cuando
tiene lugar el primer contacto con el t=C3=A9rmino, lo espe= rable es que el
significado sea reducci=C3=B3n del consumo o incremen= to del auto-control. Sin
embargo, el discurso dominante es =E2=80=9CN= o se preocupe, sea feliz, compre=E2=80=9D. Por
tanto, el modo m=C3=A1= s frecuente con que se presenta el decrecimiento es
psicol=C3=B3gicam= ente nada atractivo. En este documento propongo dos elementos.
Por un= lado, sugiero diez puntos para mostrar el concepto y el significado
= del decrecimiento desde los l=C3­mites hasta la liberaci=C3=B3n: el = mundo es finito,
el momento de parar fue ayer, el crecimiento sosteni= ble es una propuesta,
pero no funciona, el decrecimiento no es una op= ci=C3=B3n sino una necesidad, no
es retroceder, es psicol=C3=B3gicame= nte viable, no es un problema para los pa=C3­ses
en v=C3­as d= e desarrollo, es un camino inteligente, y =E2=80=9Cel mundo mejor=E2=80=9D= necesita
decrecimiento. Por otro lado, presento el concepto de poder= como la
herramienta m=C3=A1s importante para trabajar el concepto de= decrecimiento a
niveles individual y comunitario. Su l=C3=B3gica es = mostrar c=C3=B3mo nuestra vida
puede verse como un proceso de opresi=C3= =B3n donde las personas ceden su poder y
libertad a cambio de mantene= r su percepci=C3=B3n de confort.

http://sustentabilidades.siderpc= o.org/revista/index.php/2010061675/Publicacion-02/decrecimiento-y-poder.= html<http://sustentabilidades.siderpco.org/revista/index.php?option=3D= com_content&view=3Darticle&id=3D63&Itemid=3D27>


*Els camins del decreixement*, Schneider, F, Demaria F., Puddu, S.= , Leira,
O.

Quaderns d'Illacrua 29, Directa 195, sept 2010.
http://setmanaridirecta.info/index.php?ption=3Dcom_rsgallery2&p= age=3Dinline&id=3D279&Itemid=3D99999999


*Relevant:*
*World Bank invests record sums in coal*
=E2=80=9CLast year, $3= .4bn was invested in the dirtiest fossil fuel despite
international c= ommitments to cut emissions. Record sums were invested last
year in c= oal - the most carbon intensive form of energy on the planet - by
the= World Bank, despite international commitments to slash the carbon
em= issions
<http://mail.degrowth.net/services/go.php?url=3Dhttp%3A%2F= %2Fwww.guardian.co.uk%2Fenvironment%2Fcarbon-emissions%3Eblamed>forclimate change. The World Bank said this week that a total of US$3.4bn=
(=C2=A32.2bn) - or a quarter of all funding for energy projects - wa= s spent in
the year to June 2010 helping to build new coal-fired powe= r stations,
including the controversial Medupi plant in South Africa.= Over the same
period the bank also spent $1bn (=C2=A3640m) on lookin= g and drilling for oil and
gas.However, the Bank Information Centre, = which examined the spending,
disagreed and said the figure invested i= n coal was $4.4bn in the fiscal
year2009-10=E2=80=9D..
Remainder o= f the article available at: <
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environmen= t/2010/sep/15/world-bank-coal#history-link-box<http://mail.degrowth.n= et/services/go.php?url=3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.guardian.co.uk%2Fenvironment%2= F2010%2Fsep%2F15%2Fworld-bank-coal%23history-link-box>
>


*3. Upcoming events*



*Growth in Transition 2010 = Conference 24 September 2010, Helsinki, Finland*

The interdiscipl= inary conference is targeted at academics, activists and
experts work= ing in the fields of economy, politics, social welfare and
environmen= t but it is aimed also at the broader public and the media. The
progr= amme of the conference is designed to enable discussion between keynote<= BR>speakers, politicians, activists and experts and it aims to make the = concept
of degrowth more widely known in Finland. The conference is f= ree of charge
and we expect an audience of around 500 people. Confere= nce languages are
English, Finnish and French and a translation from = French to English will be
organised.

http://www.degrowthfinlan= d.fi/briefly-in-english/



The MINGA network which tries to= rethink fair-trade comes together to
debate on degrowth September 26= -27, 2010, near Valence, France (in French)

Rencontres d=E2=80=99= Automne MINGA pres de Valence
27 sept, 14h30 - 16h30
La Maison d'h= =C3=B4te qui accueille nos =C3=A9changes est =C3  la Bourreli=C3=A8= re, pr=C3=A8s de
Saint Marcellin qui est pr=C3=A8s de Valence

= La d=C3=A9croissance interdit-elle d'entreprendre?
Minga ayant plac=C3= =A9 la souverainet=C3=A9 des peuples et la pr=C3=A9servation de la
bi= odiversit=C3=A9 comme
les priorit=C3=A9s de son action collective, co= mment alors concilier une r=C3=A9ussite
professionnelle et
se r=C3= =A9clamer de la d=C3=A9croissance? La notion de croissance =C3=A9tant li= =C3=A9e =C3  celle
de l'activit=C3=A9 =C3=A9conomique, peut-on c= oncevoir une gestion d'entreprise qui
invite =C3  consommer moin= s? Faut-il refuser de travailler pour se r=C3=A9clamer de
la d=C3=A9c= roissance? Comment =C3  travers une d=C3=A9marche de sobri=C3=A9t=C3= =A9 peut-on ouvrir
une perspective d'avenir ? La d=C3=A9croissance co= nstruit-elle un ailleurs ou un
autrement?


Degrowth will be= at the center of discussion for *the first Autumn
university at Li=C3= =A8ge *of French speaking environmental associations in
Belgium. Octo= ber 1, 2010

For more information visit: http://www.iewonline.be/s= pip.php?article3713



*A conference in Parma on democracy a= nd degrowth, October 7-8 (in Italian
with translation to Latin langua= ges)*

Gioved=C3=AC 7 e venerd=C3=AC 8 ottobre, al Centro Congress= i Ex Eridania, nel Parco
Falcone-Borsellino a Parma, si terr=C3 = il seminario: Il clima della democrazia
Decrescita, sostenibilit=C3&= nbsp;, giustizia socioambientale. Prospettive politiche
sulla crisi e= cologica, economica e di civilt=C3 

For more infromation: ht= tp://www.kuminda.org/kuminda/newsDetail.asp?ID=3D104


*Course:= Economics beyond the crisis, Univeristy of Tilburg, Netherlands*
From October 8th a course on economics in the context of the 'Fair &= ; Green
Deal " as a solution to the crisis is being launched. The cou= rse consists of
eight consecutive (Friday) afternoon sessions for whi= ch you can sign up. For
more information visit (in Dutch):

htt= p://www.alliantiefairgreendeal.org/index.php?option=3Dcom_content&vi= ew=3Darticle&id=3D23:economie-voorbij-de-crisis&catid=3D30:cursu= ssen&Itemid=3D60



*7th Biennial International Workshop= Advances in Energy Studies *"Breaking
the addiction to fossil energy= ", 19-21 October 2010, Faculty of Economics,
UAB.
http://www.socie= talmetabolism.org/aes2010.html<http://mail.degrowth.net/services/go.p= hp?url=3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.societalmetabolism.org%2Faes2010.html>
<= BR>

*Green Growth, De-growth and Sustainability, Ph.D. Course, Oc= tober 27-29,
2010*

Ph. D. course organized jointly by Oslo Uni= versity College and Aalborg
University

Responsible persons: Pr= of. Petter N=C3=A6ss (Aalborg University) and Prof. Karl
Georg H=C3=B8= yer (Oslo University College)

Lecturers: Professor Joan Martinez-= Alier, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona,
Professor Kate Soper, Londo= n Metropolitan University, Professor Ove
Jacobsen, Bod=C3=B8 Universi= ty College, Senior Researcher Rolf Golombek, Ragnar
Frisch Center for= Economic Research, Oslo, Professor Arne Johan Vetlesen,
University o= f Oslo, Associate Professor Finn Arler, Aalborg University,
Professor= Petter N=C3=A6ss, Aalborg University, Professor Karl Georg H=C3=B8yer, = Oslo
University College

Requirements:

All participants = write and present a paper =E2=80=93 approx. 3000 words =E2=80=93 which m= ust
be submitted electronically no later than October 11, 2010 to urb= an at hio.no

Deadline for application: September 27, 2010

For= more information: http://phd.plan.aau.dk/phd-courses/4765213

 *A meeting on degrowth against productivism*, March, 26, 2011, Ly= on,
France

http://www.contre-grenelle.org/



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Universitat Aut=C3=B2noma de Barcelona
Edifici Cn - C= ampus UAB
08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola)
Spain
E-mail: fisekulov= a at gmail.com
Tel: + 34 635 32 54 03


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perso:
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Carrer dels CARDERS 15, 4-2, 08003, Barcelona, Catal= unya, Espa=C3=B1a ----__JWM__J1204.49afS.1810M-- From brianczech at juno.com Wed Sep 22 11:48:34 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:48:34 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Important conference on Peak Oil - registration discount Message-ID: <20100922.144834.10083.0@webmail11.dca.untd.com> This is one of the leading conferences in 2010 for dealing frankly with limits to economic growth and the alternatives... program is here: http://aspo-usa.com/worldoil2010/index.cfm ----------Forwarded Message---------- A major sponsor made a sizable donation specifically to underwrite 50 admissions from individuals, education, and non profit staff at $175 each. The first 50 replies will receive the full individual registration option for $175?a savings of $225 off the standard rate?by inserting the code "peakoil2010" when prompted on the eRegistration page linked from www.aspousa.org/worldoil2010/. This offer expires when the first 50 registrations have been received. Join the leaders now! ----------End of Message---------- Cheers, Brian Brian Czech, Ph.D., President Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy The CASSE position on economic growth may be e-signed at www.steadystate.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From zootraining at si.edu Fri Sep 24 09:34:22 2010 From: zootraining at si.edu (NZP-Zoo Training) Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:34:22 -0400 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Conservation Conflict Resolution course 2011 In-Reply-To: References: <384843317.4109.1284341166016.JavaMail.SI-PWEBCF28$@smtp.si.edu>, <8E16D65E47BAA64B8D4AE6C1BD771CE704E3BC1D1B@SI-MSEV04.US.SINET.SI.EDU> Message-ID: <8E16D65E47BAA64B8D4AE6C1BD771CE704E3CF3076@SI-MSEV04.US.SINET.SI.EDU> Conservation Conflict Resolution Graduate and Professional Training Course January 10-19, 2011 Held at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Front Royal, Virginia, USA Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Programs See www.conservationtraining.si.edu or contact zootraining at si.edu for more information Conservation Conflict Resolution, an intensive experiential training, is a must for anyone addressing conservation conflicts, whether these are conflicts between people and wildlife or between people about wildlife or other natural resources. To reach conservation goals more effectively, we need to better analyze conflict dynamics, anticipate arising conflicts, and reconcile old conflicts that may impede new progress. We also need to understand how struggles about identity, status, and group recognition affect conservation conflicts. Process is critical. By accurately analyzing conflicts to determine their root causes and then facilitate appropriate resolution processes, we can foster trust and respect among stakeholders and ensure sustainable conservation solutions. Designed and led by the co-founders of the Human-Wildlife Conflict Collaboration (HWCC), a leading organization in conflict resolution capacity building (humanwildlifeconflict.org), the course teaches proven skills, strategies, and processes for effectively addressing conservation-related conflict, including: using practical models and tools for conducting analysis of deep-rooted conflict; designing intervention processes for real-life conflict prevention and reconciliation plans; understanding the roles of identity and neutrality in conflict transformation; and conflict-transforming communication techniques. Course fee: $2,500 (includes meals/ accommodations). Earn Continuing Education Units; graduate credits available for qualified applicants at additional cost through George Mason University. Visit www.conservationtraining.si.edu or contact zootraining at si.edu for more information. "Approach the course with motivation, diligence, and an open mind and you will no longer view conflict as a source of anxiety, but as an opportunity to address deep-seated, and often ignored, issues at the heart of every dispute. It will make you a better collaborator, a stronger leader, and a more diverse researcher. It did for me!" C. Hester, 2010 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The appointees are expected to develop creative research programs that serve the public interest at the state, national or international level. The appointees are also expected to teach courses that fit into the instructional programs of the Department at the undergraduate and graduate levels and that enhance the overall quality of education in these programs. The rank of the appointments is at the assistant or associate professor level. The Department has a preference for candidates with a proven record of research and publication. The positions are nine month, tenure-track positions, with rank and salary commensurate with the candidate?s record. Candidates should possess a doctorate in agricultural economics, economics, or an equivalent field. All candidates must apply online to both 1) jobs.umd.edu and 2) https://econjobmarket.org/. On jobs.umd.edu, applicants should upload their CV (in PDF format), which should include a list of three references. Additional materials should be uploaded at https://econjobmarket.org/. Applications must be received by November 15, 2010, to be guaranteed full consideration but will be accepted until the position is filled. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University System of Maryland is equal opportunity. The University?s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religions, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director or Personnel/Human Relations. 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This 42 credit program concentration integrates courses in environmental science, social science, and organizational leadership. Graduates are prepared for a variety of environmental careers in the public and private sector including environmental regulation, environmental consulting, local and regional planning, and environmental non-profit leadership. For additional information: http://www.antiochne.edu/es/sdcc/default.cfm?nav=1 Antioch University New England also announces a new *Resource Management & Conservation *MS degree program offered in a weekend delivery model. This new MS program, which was started in the late 1970?s, was re-designed for the professional who seeks an effective leadership role in 21st century environmental management. RMC program?s unique design of relevant theory and real-world application enables graduate students to develop the skills they need to stay ahead of the curve in managing complex environmental projects and planning for climate change. The 30 credit MS degree can be completed in 16 months through Friday afternoon and weekend courses that meet about once a month, starting in fall 2010. Students in this program have the opportunity to interact with students and faculty of the Environmental Studies Department through a monthly Environmental Studies Colloquium, and have some courses with students in other Environmental Studies programs within the department. For additional information: http://www.antiochne.edu/es/rmc/default.cfm?nav=1 These two new programs compliment the Environmental Studies Department at Antioch University New England, one of the oldest Environmental Studies Departments in the U.S. We offer concentrations at the Master?s level in Environmental Education, Conservation Biology, Advocacy for Social Justice and Sustainability, Science Teacher Certification, and a Self-designed plan of study. We also offer a low-residency PhD program in Environmental Studies which is an interdisciplinary course of study for students working full or part time, as well as for students newly graduated with their Master?s degree. This PhD is unique in its intentional focus on interdisciplinary studies ? see our website for more details on what kinds of research our current students and faculty are doing and what our graduates are doing in the world http://www.antiochne.edu/es/phd/ . The Environmental Studies Department at Antioch University New England also supports students through the Center for Tropical Ecology & Conservation ( http://www.centerfortropicalecology.org/) and the Monadnock Ecological Research and Education (MERE) Project ( http://www.antiochne.edu/mere/default.cfm) as well as many other initiatives. -- Beth A. 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Applicants should describe how their work would contribute to "sustainability science," the emerging field of use-inspired research seeking understanding of the interactions between human and environmental systems as well as the application of such knowledge to sustainability challenges relating to advancing development of agriculture, habitation, energy and materials, health and water while conserving the earth's life support systems. This year we will give some preference to appli! cants whose work addresses challenges of innovation for sustainable development, with special attention to innovation in the energy, health and agricultural sectors. In addition to general funds available to support this fellowship offering, special funding for the Giorgio Ruffolo Fellowships in Sustainability Science is available to support citizens of Italy or developing countries who are therefore especially encouraged to apply. 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You can find it here: http://steadystate.org/behavioral_economics_breath_fresh_air/ Thanks, Rob -- Robert Dietz, executive director Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy www.steadystate.org +1 541-602-3097 From brianczech at juno.com Tue Sep 28 10:20:59 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:20:59 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: real-world economics review - Issue no. 54 Message-ID: <20100928.132059.9813.0@webmail11.dca.untd.com> See especially Daly's article: http://www.paecon.net/PAEReview/issue54/Daly54.pdf Cheers, Brian Brian Czech, Ph.D., President Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy The CASSE position on economic growth may be e-signed at www.steadystate.org. ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- From: "real-world economics review" To: brianczech Subject: real-world economics review - Issue no. 54 Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:02:25 -0400 real-world economics review sanity, humanity and science --- formerly the post-autistic economics review --- ISSN 1755-9472 Issue no. 54, 27 September 2010 back issues at www.paecon.net Subscribers: 11, 626 from over 150 countries You can download the whole issue as a pdf document by clicking here http://www.paecon.net/PAEReview/issue54/whole54.pdf In this issue: Cognitive dissonance, the Global Financial Crisis and 2 the discipline of economics Adam Kessler download pdf Manifesto of the appalled economists download pdf 19 Deleveraging is America ?s future 32 Steve Keen download pdf Heterodox lessons from the crisis 41 Korkut Alp Ert?rk download pdf The epistemology of economic decision making 47 Lewis L. Smith download pdf Ricardian ?comparative advantage? is illusory 62 John Duffield download pdf Could the money system be the basis of a sufficiency economy? 79 Mary Mellor download pdf How to bring economics into the 3rd millennium by 2020 89 Edward Fullbrook download pdf Comments The operative word here is "somehow" 103 Herman Daly download pdf Go forth and observe: An answer to Radford?s question 104 Merijn Knibbe download pdf Past Contributors, etc. 108 ________________________________________________________________________________ Help secure the future of the Real-World Economics Review The Real-World Economics Review now has over 11,600 subscribers. Each year it publishes papers totalling more than 250,000 words. Nearly one million copies of the Review?s papers are now downloaded per year. The Review also maintains the recently launched Real-World Economics Review Blog and the non-journal pages of www.paecon.net. 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Proposal guidelines can be found here: http://www.conbio.org/Activities/Meetings/2011/register/proposals.cfm . For additional information please visit www.conbio.org/2011 or contact the scientific program committee at 2011 at conbio.org. _______________________________________________________ Laura Walko | lwalko at conbio.org Visit us online at www.conbio.org to: - Attend our 25th Congress in Christchurch, New Zealand! www.conbio.org/2011 - Connect with your local chapter on Facebook www.conbio.org/facebook -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Applicants should have advanced skills in environmental and resource economics and the willingness to develop methodologies, concepts and contents related to the research topic. Further requirements: ? a PhD in economics or a related discipline ? excellent capacities for teamwork and strong communication skills ? fluent command of spoken and written English Desirable is: ? good knowledge of Climate Economics ? experience in acquisition and coordination of third-party projects and international research networks ? experience in interdisciplinary research ? knowledge of German For further information please contact: Prof. Dr. Bernd Hansj?rgens (bernd.hansjuergens at ufz.de) The place of work is Leipzig, Germany. Salary will be according to civil service guidelines, up to Entgeltgruppe 14 TV?D depending on personal skills and experiences. The UFZ is an equal opportunity employer. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply to increase their share in science and research. Physically handicapped persons will be favoured if they are equally qualified. Please send your complete application documents until 31 October 2010 under the code digit - 103/2010 to the UFZ Personnel Department, P.O. Box 500136, 04301 Leipzig, Germany or by EMail to application at ufz.de -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We would greatly appreciate if you could also spread the information among the colleagues who share interest in the conference topics. With kind regards, On behalf of the local organising committee Begum Ozkaynak Bogazici University Bebek- Istanbul, 34342 Turkey www.esee2011.org www.euroecolecon.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Fri Oct 15 10:51:50 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:51:50 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Tenure Track Position in Environmental and Natural Resource Econom ics at Portland State University Message-ID: <20101015.135150.3599.5@webmail12.dca.untd.com> Please note: forwarded message attached -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded message was scrubbed... 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Erickson Professor, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, and Environmental Program, University of Vermont Managing Director, Gund Institute for Ecological Economics President, U.S. Society for Ecological Economics Executive Editor, Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies Gund Institute for Ecological Economics 617 Main Street University of Vermont Burlington, VT 05405 USA jon.erickson at uvm.edu 802-656-2906 [office], 802-656-2995 [fax], jdericks [skype] http://www.uvm.edu/~jdericks/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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In addition to the APA award of $22,500 p.a. (2010 rate), APA applicants will be eligible to apply for a CSIRO top-up scholarship of $7000 p.a. plus operating expenses for 3 years (both scholarships are tax exempt). Please contact Tim Capon (tim.capon at sydney.edu.au) for more information or follow this link: http://sydney.edu.au/agriculture/research/agricultural_resource_economics/REEML/seminars.shtml (Please contact Tim or myself as soon as possible, in order to ensure your application is appropriately prepared by the deadline.) Michael Dr. Michael Harris Senior Lecturer in Resource Economics Leader, Agricultural and Resource Economics Research Group Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Watt Building (A04), Science Road University of Sydney Ph 61-2-9036 5317 Fax 61-2-9351 4953 NOTE NEW EMAIL: michael.harris at sydney.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Issues of current importance to Maryland and our department include: high-value agriculture marketing and entrepreneurship, resource-based industries, climate change, alternative energy sources, and agricultural policy (agricultural policy can also include trade, food stamps/SNAP, food safety, environment, and conservation policy). The successful applicant will be expected to develop an outstanding extension and research program in one or more focus areas. The faculty member will work with a broad array of clientele within the area(s) of focus, including state and local governments, civic groups, and nonprofits as well as farm and rural households. The appointee will develop programs that help inform policies that improve the lives of the citizens of Maryland and the surrounding region. They will work with local, state, regional and national counterparts on these programs. The appointee will provide leadership in designing, coordinating and implementing applied research projects, including collaborative work with research/teaching faculty and/or graduate students, in support of those programs as well as conducting outreach and education efforts. The successful applicant will be expected to disseminate research results through journal articles, extension publications, workshops, and presentations to both professional and lay audiences. The appointee will eventually be expected to teach one course per year in the department. Candidates should possess a doctorate in agricultural economics, economics, or an equivalent field. All candidates must apply online to both 1) jobs.umd.edu and 2) https://econjobmarket.org/. On https://econjobmarket.org, applicants should upload the following materials as separate docu­ments: (i) curriculum vita, (ii) statement of research and teaching interests, (iii) publications and/or research paper(s) including a dissertation abstract for new Ph.D. applicants. Applicants must also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online. All materials must be submitted in pdf format. On jobs.umd.edu, applicants should upload their CV. Application packages without all required documents may not be considered. Applications must be received by November 30, 2010 to be guaranteed full consideration but will be accepted until the position is filled. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University System of Maryland is equal opportunity. The University?s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religions, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director or Personnel/Human Relations. Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Symons Hall, College Park, MD 20742. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The successful candidate will also be involved in the development of an interdisciplinary program in sustainable energy. The Department of Biological Sciences (www.eiu.edu/biology) has a diverse faculty with strong expertise in organismal, environmental and molecular biology. Although research interests are open to all areas of sustainable energy, the department seeks candidates who complement existing strengths in the department and focus on the use of agricultural waste, agroforestry, syngas and/or native plants in sustainable energy. The successful candidate will work closely with the Renewable Energy Center (http://www.eiu.edu/~fpm/erec.php) and the School of Technology (http://www.eiu.edu/tech/) to investigate material processing and applications relative to biomass conversion. Successful candidates will be expected to develop a productive and funded research program involving both undergraduate and M.S. students. Applications must include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; one page statements of teaching philosophy and interests, research interests and the development of an interdisciplinary program in sustainability; and, the names and e-mail addresses of three references whom we may contact. Application materials must be sent by e-mail (MS Word or PDF attachments) to Dr. Andrew Methven, Chair, Sustainable Energy Search Committee (asmethven at eiu.edu). Review of materials will begin November 5, 2010 and will continue until campus interviews are scheduled. Eastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community. *************************************************** Karen F. Gaines, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Chair Eastern Illinois University Department of Biological Sciences 600 Lincoln Ave. Charleston IL, 61920-3099 (o) 217.581.6235; (f) 217.581.7141 e-mail: kfgaines at eiu.edu Web: http://www.eiu.edu/~biology ***************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The ideal candidate will utilize complex numerical modeling simulations, with application to global climate change science and policy and/or sustainable natural resource conservation and management. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in geoscience, applied physics, meteorology, geography, or a related field, and a research record in earth systems modeling. Environmental Economics: Broadly trained environmental scholar will apply economic principles and methods to assess impacts of environmental and sustainability measures on the global economy. Desirable specializations include, but not limited to: energy, natural resource, ecosystem sustainability, economics of global climate change or land-use development and remediation. The ideal candidate will utilize economic modeling, risk assessment, and/or GIS analysis, applied to environmental policy and natural resource conservation/management. Candidates must have a PhD degree in one of the following fields: economics, public policy, environmental sciences, geography, natural resource management, or a related discipline that integrates the environment, sustainable development, social science, and economics. Electronic application materials are preferable. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and a statement of professional goals, research interests and teaching philosophy to: Dr. Sandra Passchier (passchiers at mail.montclair.edu), Earth Systems Modeling Search Committee Chair (position V-F10), or Dr. Dibyendu Sarkar (sarkard at mail.montclair.edu), Environmental Economics Search Committee Chair (position V-F17); Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ 07043. Materials should arrive by December 1, 2010 to assure full consideration. Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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We also have a current GS12 opening for a Resource Conservationist / Economist in our Hawaii State Office. http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=90947840&JobTitle=Resource+Conservationist+(Non-Status)&q=NRCS+Economist&where=&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&AVSDM=2010-09-23+00%3a03%3a00 Please pass these opening to whoever might be interested.? David Buland From: Hubbs, Mike - Washington, DC Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 2:40 PM To: Gelburd, Diane - Washington, DC; Christensen, Thomas - Washington, DC; Jordan, Leonard - Washington, DC; Newton, Bruce - Portland, OR; Johnson, Greg - Portland, OR; Williams, Ron - Fort Worth, TX; Podoll, Mary - Greensboro, NC; Andrews, Susan - Greensboro, NC Cc: Laur, Michele - Washington, DC Subject: National Atmospheric Specialist This has been Michele Laur???s position since 2006. It will be posted within an hour. It will come out as a 401 (general biology series)/1301 (physical scientist) GS-14/15. It closes 21 days after tomorrow. It will be up on USDA Jobs again within the hour. Let anyone know that might be interested. Michael D. Hubbs USDA-NRCS Director of Ecological Sciences Divsion Room 6160s 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250 Phone: 202-720-5992 Email:mike.hubbs at wdc.usda.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Tue Oct 19 12:31:12 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 19:31:12 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Open Position at UFZ - Economics of Climate Adaptation Message-ID: <20101019.153112.20236.0@webmail13.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- The Department of Economics at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ (Leipzig/Germany) invites applications for the position of a Senior Researcher (m/f) code digit - 103/2010 in the field of ?Economics of Climate Adaptation?. This full-time position is for two year's duration, starting as soon as possible. We seek a researcher (m/f) who will advance research related to the economics of climate adaptation within a team and contribute to this research field by giving substantial scientific input and creating international networks. Applicants should have advanced skills in environmental and resource economics and the willingness to develop methodologies, concepts and contents related to the research topic. Further requirements: ? a PhD in economics or a related discipline ? excellent capacities for teamwork and strong communication skills ? fluent command of spoken and written English Desirable is: ? good knowledge of Climate Economics ? experience in acquisition and coordination of third-party projects and international research networks ? experience in interdisciplinary research ? knowledge of German For further information please contact: Prof. Dr. Bernd Hansj?rgens (bernd.hansjuergens at ufz.de) The place of work is Leipzig, Germany. Salary will be according to civil service guidelines, up to Entgeltgruppe 14 TV?D depending on personal skills and experiences. The UFZ is an equal opportunity employer. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply to increase their share in science and research. Physically handicapped persons will be favoured if they are equally qualified. Please send your complete application documents until 31 October 2010 under the code digit - 103/2010 to the UFZ Personnel Department, P.O. Box 500136, 04301 Leipzig, Germany or by EMail to application at ufz.de -- Dr. Paul Lehmann Department ?konomieDepartment of Economics Helmholtz-Zentrum f?r Umweltforschung GmbH - UFZHelmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZPermoserstra?e 15 / 04318 Leipzig / Germany Tel ++49-341-235 1076 Fax ++49-341-235 1836www.ufz.de http://www.ufz.de/index.php?de=4599Sitz der Gesellschaft: Leipzig Registergericht: Amtsgericht Leipzig Handelsregister Nr. B 4703 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinR Wilfried Kraus Wissenschaftlicher Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Prof. Dr. Georg Teutsch Administrativer Gesch?ftsf?hrer: Dr. Andreas Schmidt -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Information about the position is found at: http://epi-resurs.slu.se/Platsannonser/pdf.cfm?Platsannonser_id=204&sprak=e Yours sincerely, Mattias Boman Mattias Boman (Associate Professor, PhD) Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre SLU Box 49 SE-230 53 Alnarp Sweden Web site: www.ess.slu.se phone: +46-40-41 51 29 fax: +46-40-46 23 25 e-mail: mattias.boman at ess.slu.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Tue Oct 19 14:36:52 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:36:52 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Assistant Prof job in Environmental Economics at UConn Message-ID: <20101019.173652.2361.2@webmail10.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- We are advertising for 3 positions, one of which will be in environmental economics/conservation. Please bring the ad below (also in JOE) to the attention of anyone you think might be qualified and interested. Thanks! Kathy Segerson The Department of Economics at the University of Connecticut seeks to fill three tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level beginning August, 2011 in the following subfields: Econometrics (Search#2011149), Renewable Resources and Conservation/Environmental Economics (Search#2011150), and Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (Search#2011151). Responsibilities include developing and/or maintaining a strong research program in the appropriate subfields and teaching/advising graduate and undergraduate students. Minimum qualifications include the completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. in Economics by August 22, 2011; demonstrated excellence in scholarly research in appropriate subfields; and teaching experience. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable. Preferred qualifications include the ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience. These are full time, 9 month, tenure-track positions. Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including minorities, women, and people with disabilities. To apply, please submit CV, sample of research (including thesis abstract for ABDs), and three letters of recommendation by December 1, 2010 online at http://www.econjobmarket.org/ Screening will begin immediately, with interviews planned for the ASSA meetings in Denver. Online Application URL: http://www.econjobmarket.org/ Kathleen Segerson Philip E. Austin Professor of Economics Department of Economics University of Connecticut 341 Mansfield Road Monteith Building, Room 314 Box U-63 Storrs, CT 06269-1063 USA kathleen.segerson at uconn.edu Phone: 860-486-4567 (office) 860-486-3022 (department) Fax: 860-486-4463 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Successful applicants will participate in theoretical and behavioral research on strategic behavior in (common pool resource-CPR) water management and congestion in traffic networks. The successful candidate would travel internationally to a cite of a CPR. QUALIFICATIONS: A completed and defended Ph.D. degree in economics or industrial engineering with proven experience and prior knowledge in game theory, experimental economics, and environmental economics is required. Excellent spoken and written English is required. SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary will be based on University of California, Riverside postdoctoral compensation schedule and commensurate with qualifications of the postdoctoral experience. University of California, Riverside provides a fringe benefits package. APPLICATION: Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references by email to: Prof. Ariel Dinar and Prof. Amnon Rapoport Water Science and Policy Center and Anderson Graduate College of Management University of California, Riverside adinar at ucr.edu amnonr at ucr.edu The University of California, Riverside is an equal opportunity educator and employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Wed Oct 20 12:13:18 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:13:18 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Dasgupta Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sustainability at the Universi ty of Manchester Message-ID: <20101020.151318.2355.0@webmail11.dca.untd.com> Please note: forwarded message attached Sustainable Consumption Institute The University of Manchester 188 Waterloo Place Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 4030 www.manchester.ac.uk/sci SCI Dasgupta Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sustainability at Manchester The Sustainable Consumption Institute at the University of Manchester is proud to announce the SCI Dasgupta Fellowship in Sustainability in honour of Sir Partha Dasgupta FRS, who is a professorial fellow at the Institute. Applications are invited for this prestigious new fellowship which is designed primarily for new economics PhDs who wish to focus on developing a strong research program in a stimulating and collegial environment. The focus of the candidate?s research should be on an important area of environmental or resource economics, or a related field in climate policy research. The primary focus of the SCI is on developing and assessing innovative approaches to climate change, with particular emphasis on the central role of consumption activities. Postdoctoral Fellows spend up to three years in residence, conduct research, and participate in research seminars and conferences. We are looking for candidates with exceptional scholarly promise and a rigorous approach to problem solving in the social sciences. Candidates for Fellowships beginning in 2011 should expect to complete a Ph.D. prior to arrival. Applicants are encouraged to apply by 15th November 2010. 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Name: lazo.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 306 bytes Desc: lazo.vcf URL: From ken.vance-borland at oregonstate.edu Wed Oct 20 12:53:46 2010 From: ken.vance-borland at oregonstate.edu (Vance-Borland, Ken) Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:53:46 -0700 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Postdoc position: reserve management costs in Queensland In-Reply-To: <20101019.122216.16218.0@webmail11.dca.untd.com> References: <20101019.122216.16218.0@webmail11.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <1D673F86DDA00841A1216F04D1CE70D64264CB212E@EXCH2.nws.oregonstate.edu> Dear SCB Ecological Economics list, Please reply to Professor Bob Pressey of James Cook University regarding the job announcement pasted below. -ken ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ken Vance-Borland, Senior Faculty Research Assistant Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University, and USFS Aquatic Ecology and Management Program Corvallis, Oregon 97331 USA voice: (541)758-8772 ken.vance-borland at oregonstate.edu http://fes.forestry.oregonstate.edu/faculty/vance-borland-ken Research Fellow: Modelling reserve management costs in Queensland Job Level(s): Research Academic Level B, Research Academic Level A Location: James Cook University, Townsville Position Statement The appointee will join an expanding research group focused on conservation planning in marine and coastal environments and will contribute to a sub-program of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers working on the costs of conservation. The main objectives of the project, to be undertaken in collaboration with Queensland Parks and Wildlife, are to: * Compile data on current management costs of terrestrial reserves, by management activity; * Work with managers to estimate enhanced management costs of reserves, by management activity, to meet explicit standards; * Compile data on potential internal and external drivers of management costs for individual reserves; * Develop statistical models to identify drivers of management costs; * Predict future management costs of existing and additional reserves, considering land use change and climate change. We seek applicants with a strong publication record, and an interest in applicable research areas, such as geographic information systems (GIS), resource economics, statistical modelling, reserve management, and conservation planning. Duties and Accountabilities The appointee will be required to: * Conduct research independently and as part of a team which contributes to the achievement of the aims of the ARC Centre of Excellence, particularly Program 6: Conservation planning for a sustainable future; * Be responsible for the day-to-day management of data and research activities, liaison with Queensland Parks and Wildlife, and liaison with field managers in selected study regions in Queensland; * Produce publications from research in high-quality journals; * Co-supervise graduate students, if appropriate. Key Selection Criteria * PhD in related discipline * Strong modelling and analytical skills; * Strong publication record; * Established interest in any scientific area relevant to modelling reserve management costs; * Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable Selection Criteria * Experience with GIS * Experience in marine and coastal environments; * Experience with reserve management and/or costs of conservation; * Experience in dealing with reserve managers * Experience with statistical modelling. Enquiries to Professor Bob Pressey 61 7 4781 6194 bob.pressey at jcu.edu.au Employment Type Appointments will be full-time for a fixed term (research only) of three years subject to a probationary period. Salary $73,814 to $87,096 per annum* $65,668 to $70,271 per annum* depending on qualifications and experience Benefits Benefits include generous employer superannuation contribution and attractive options for salary packaging. Application Procedure Please forward a CV, PDFs of recent publications, addresses of three referees, and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria to Recruitment Officer, Human Resources, James Cook University; e-mail jcu.recruitment at jcu.edu.au. Please quote reference number 10227. James Cook University Recruitment Office telephone: 61 (0)7 4781 6586 Alternatively, the application may be lodged electronically by using the on-line facility. Apply online for this job Closing date for applications: 19 November 2010 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Wed Oct 20 16:31:04 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:31:04 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] WGEESS Nominations Message-ID: <20101020.193104.10364.0@webmail13.dca.untd.com> Dear WGEESS Members, I encourage you to submit nominations for the next WGEESS Board of Directors (BOD) election. We have six open seats: 1. Chair-Elect 2. Indian Chair 3. Student Chair 4. Marine Chair 5. North American Chair 6. Secretary Successful candidates will serve two-year terms. If you know of someone who would be a good candidate for one of these positions (including yourself; self-nominations are welcome) please reply to this e-mail and fill out the form below or send the form by e-mail to: mills.215 at osu.edu , Julianne Mills, WGEESS Secretary, before November 5. Please write 'WGEESS Nominations' in the subject line. In your message please be sure to indicate if the nomination is for Chair-Elect, Indian Chair, Student Chair, Marine Chair, North American Chair, or Secretary. IF YOU NOMINATE SOMEONE OTHER THAN YOURSELF DO IT WITH ENOUGH TIME THAT I CAN ASK FOR HIS OR HER ACCEPTANCE BEFORE THE DEADLINE. ________________________________________________________________________ **Nomination Form - Board of Directors, SCB WGEESS** Nominations are sought for six members on the Board of Directors. DEADLINE: April 21, 2008 ELECTIONS: May 2008 TERM: July 21, 2008 - July 21, 2010 Nominees must be members in good standing of the Society for Conservation Biology and members of the WGEESS Section and have to accept running for election before the deadline. By agreeing to stand for election, nominees indicate their willingness to serve the WGEESS by attending Board of Directors meetings during their term of office (typically conducted by phone conference). In-person board meetings occur once a year to coincide with the SCB annual meeting; phone attendance is acceptable however. In addition, Board members are expected to be actively engaged in the projects and initiatives of the WGEESS. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nominee's Information Name of Nominee: Board Position: Organization: Address: City: State, Province or Region: Postal Code: Country: Phone: Email: If you can provide a short biographical sketch of the Nominee, please do it: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Information (if different): Your Name: Your Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Cheers, Brian Brian Czech, Ph.D., President Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy The CASSE position on economic growth may be e-signed at www.steadystate.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Information about the position is found at http://epi-resurs.slu.se/Platsannonser/pdf.cfm?Platsannonser_id=201&sprak=e Yours sincerely, Mattias Boman Mattias Boman (Associate Professor, PhD) Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre SLU Box 49 SE-230 53 Alnarp Sweden Web site: www.ess.slu.se phone: +46-40-41 51 29 fax: +46-40-46 23 25 e-mail: mattias.boman at ess.slu.se -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Thu Oct 21 13:08:34 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:08:34 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Policy Analyst/Advocate, Tropical Forest and Climate Initiative, U nion of Concerned Scientists Message-ID: <20101021.160834.11315.1@webmail12.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Tropical Forest and Climate Initiative Climate and Energy Program Union of Concerned Scientists DC Office The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices. What began as collaboration between students and faculty members at MIT in 1969 is now an alliance of more than 300,000 citizens and scientists that includes people from all walks of life: parents and businesspeople, biologists and physicists, teachers and students. UCS strives for a future that is free from the threats of global warming and nuclear war and a planet that supports a rich diversity of life. Our specific focus areas include global warming, renewable energy, advanced vehicle technology, nuclear power safety, nuclear weapons and related security issues, preserving the integrity of science, and sustainable agriculture. The Position: Develops and implements analytic and advocacy activities to advance strong policies and measures to reduce tropical deforestation through REDD+, as well as related forest and international climate policy questions. This position will be responsible for technical analyses, particularly in relation to science, economics and policy, necessary to further forest and climate policy objectives. Coordinates/leads in the hiring and supervision of research consultants. Maintains current and thorough knowledge of relevant climate policy initiatives and processes and key scientific and technical issues relevant to the design of sound, environmentally and socially sustainable forest policies and measures to mitigate climate change. It is expected that this will include 10% of his/her time keeping current with the relevant scientific knowledge and literature. Identifies and develops priority activities to advance UCS objectives in bringing about strong policies and measures to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries. These will include a combination of timely analysis and effective advocacy to build strategic support among key international and US policymakers and other influential stakeholders. Represents and advocates for UCS positions and objectives in meetings with US policymakers and, as appropriate, with other influential stakeholders. Establishes and maintains strong strategic relationships with relevant officials, technical experts and influential stakeholders, as needed to advance policy objectives. In coordination with the Climate &Energy Washington Representatives and the rest of the Tropical Forest and Climate Initiative team, conducts Hill activities to advance forest and climate policy objectives in the US. Ensures that such activities are also designed to build strategic awareness of the actions developing countries are taking to address climate change and the need for deep reductions in US emissions and capacity building support for developing countries. Maintains contact with technical and policy staff in collaborating organizations to exchange information, share resources and engage in any joint activities needed to further policy or organizational goals. Contributes to UCS activities aimed at analyzing and developing policies concerning the development of bioenergy and its relation to tropical forests. Participates in activist and scientist engagement activities, drafts alerts and presents talks and Webinars. As appropriate, contributes to UCS activities aimed at strengthening the role of domestic forest and land-use in US climate policies. Basic Knowledge and Skills: The ideal candidate will have a high level of technical competency in relevant scientific areas and experience in science-based advocacy. The position requires extensive knowledge of climate and energy policy, including their relevance to deforestation and forest restoration, Exceptional oral/written communication skills, including the ability to translate scientific information into language understandable by policymakers and other non-scientists, are required. A track record of working with stakeholders in government, NGOs, and/or industry is highly desirable. Experience in tropical countries, particularly in sectors relating to agriculture, forestry and land use, is highly desirable. Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or French is desirable. Experience: A minimum of a master?s degree in a relevant area of science, public policy, economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, is required. Work requires two to four years of related experience. Up to one year of on-the-job training may be necessary to become familiar with UCS organization, philosophy, programs, and constituencies. To apply: Before October 29th, please submit a cover letter with salary requirements and how you learned of the position and resume via email to jobs at ucsusa.org and include ?Policy Analyst/Advocate? in the subject line. Email materials in Word documents only. No phone calls. Sarah Roquemore Outreach Coordinator Tropical Forest & Climate Initiative Climate and Energy Program Union of Concerned Scientists 1825 K Street NW Suite 800 Washington DC 20006-1232 Direct Line: 202-331-5669 Fax: 202-223-6162 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From buscher at iss.nl Fri Oct 22 00:34:06 2010 From: buscher at iss.nl (Bram Buscher) Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:34:06 +0200 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] =?utf-8?b?TmF0dXJl4oSiIEluYyBj?= =?utf-8?q?onference_June/July_2011_-_SECOND_CALL_FOR_PAPERS?= Message-ID: Dear all, Hope this email finds you well. Please find below the second Call for Papers for a conference next year 30 June - 2 July on Nature? Inc? Questioning the Market Panacea in Environmental Policy and Conservation. Please consider sending in an abstract, and/or send it on to your networks. Second Call for Papers Nature? Inc? Questioning the Market Panacea in Environmental Policy and Conservation International Conference 30 June ? 2 July 2011 ISS, The Hague, The Netherlands Special guests: Amita Baviskar (IEG, Delhi University), Nancy Peluso (University of California, Berkeley), Fander Falconi (FLACSO, Former Foreign Minister, Ecuador) and Ton Dietz (University of Leiden) Nature is dead. Long live Nature? Inc.! This adagio inspires many environmental policies today. In order to respond to the many environmental problems the world is facing, new and innovative methods are necessary, or so it is argued, and markets are posited as the ideal vehicle to supply these. Indeed, market forces have been finding their way into environmental policy and conservation to a degree that seemed unimaginable only a decade ago. Payments for ecosystem services, biodiversity derivatives and new conservation finance mechanisms, species banking, carbon trade and conservation 2.0 are just some of the market mechanisms that have taken a massive flight in popularity in recent years, despite, or perhaps because of the recent ?Great Financial Crisis?. The conference seeks to critically engage with the market panacea in environmental policy and conservation in the context of histories and recent developments in neoliberal capitalism. The conference is steeped in traditions of political economy and political ecology, in order to arrive at a deeper understanding of where environmental policies and conservation in an age of late capitalism come from, are going and what effects they have on natures and peoples. ?Nature? Inc? follows a successful recent conference in Lund, Sweden, in May 2010 and several earlier similar initiatives that have shown the topic to be of great interest to academics, policy-makers and civil society. The present conference is thus meant not only to deepen and share critical knowledge on market-based environmental policies and practices and nature-society relations more generally, but also to strengthen and widen the networks enabling this objective. Topics include but are not limited to: v General trends in market-based environmental policies and instruments v New forms of neoliberal conservation (including web 2.0, species banking, etc) v Agro-food systems, the meat-industrial complex, and aquaculture v Agro-fuels, energy and climate change v The relation between conservation and land (including protected areas, etc.) v Financialisation of the environment v New social, environmental and peasant movements and left alternatives v Accumulation by dispossession, property regimes, and the "new" enclosures v Ecological imperialisms, including the recent v ?land grabs?v v Urban and rural political ecologies and the links between them v Theoretical advancements in nature-society relationsv Paper proposals are due 15 December 2010. Please send a 250-300 word proposal, with title, contact information, and three keywords as a Word attachment to: [ mailto:nature2011 at iss.nl ]nature2011 at iss.nl. Proposals for complete panels are welcome. Conference language is English. Authors will be notified by 15 January 2011. Complete papers are due by 1 April, 2011. More information on: [ http://www.iss.nl/nature2011 ]www.iss.nl/nature2011 and [ http://www.worldecologyresearch.org ]www.worldecologyresearch.org. Organization The conference is organized by the Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam, together with the University of Manchester and the University of Queensland. Conference organizing committee (OC): Bram B?scher, Murat Arsel, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Max Spoor (ISS, Erasmus University, the Netherlands) Wolfram Dressler (University of Queensland, Australia) Dan Brockington (SERG, Manchester University, UK) Conference advisory committee (AC): Ben White (ISS, Erasmus University) Patrick Bond (University of KwaZulu Natal) Sian Sullivan (Birkbeck College) Jason W. Moore (Ume? University) Blessing J Karumbidza (Socio-Economic Rights Institute, South Africa) Eric Swyngedouw (SERG, Manchester University) Noel Castree (SERG, Manchester University) Rosaleen Duffy (SERG, Manchester University) Holly Buck (Lund University) Scott Prudham (University of Toronto) Jun Borras (ISS, Erasmus University) Dean Bavington (Nipissing University) Mark Hudson (University of Manitoba) Jim Igoe (Dartmouth college) Dhoya Snijders (VU University Amsterdam) Caroline Seagle (VU University Amsterdam) Diana C. 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Conservation Letters is an online only, rapid publication journal publishing empirical and theoretical research with significant implications for the conservation of biological diversity. Fast, global and policy-relevant, the journal draws on knowledge, tools and interactions from many disciplines. The Senior Editor therefore will be someone who is committed to the mission, used to interdisciplinary thinking, and willing to work in expedited fashion to achieve fast turnarounds. He or she should also be comfortable with online peer review systems and have some familiarity with journal workflows. Now publishing its third volume, Conservation Letters was accepted for ranking by Web of Science in 2010 and will receive its first Impact Factor in 2011. Like most editorial service, this position is largely volunteer, but a small stipend will be provided the Senior Editor. Please note that all responses must be received no later than November 5, 2010. 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SAFS is an internationally recognized program spanning basic and applied sciences with a focus on aquatic living resources. We seek applicants who use quantitative approaches to analyze economic aspects of fisheries issues, such as bioeconomic modeling, benefit-cost analysis, cost-effectiveness, economic impacts, effects of policy on fish markets, and non-market valuation. The hire is in partnership with two major NOAA centers in Seattle, the Northwest Fisheries Science Center and the Alaska Fisheries Science Center, both of which provide extensive opportunities for collaborative research. We are part of a new College of the Environment that offers further opportunities for intellectual collaboration across a wide array of disciplines in efforts to inform management and policy processes. The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor rank or at the Associate Professor rank, or at the Professor rank in exceptional circumstances. We emphasize a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching; the successful candidate is expected to carry an appropriate course to inform students pursuing degrees in aquatic resource management and conservation. The successful candidate will also be expected to build an externally funded research program and will supervise and support graduate students. A PhD is required and candidates should submit electronic versions of: 1) a statement of research and teaching interests; 2) CV; 3) one copy of up to 5 significant publications; and 4) names and contacts of four potential references to safshire at u.washington.edu. Visit our website at http://www.fish.washington.edu for additional information about our programs, resources and constituents. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. 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You can read it here: http://steadystate.org/the-good-new-days-in-a-non-growing-economy/ Please consider subscribing to /The Daly News/ in one of the two following ways: * Email Subscription - http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=DalyNews&loc=en_US * RSS Feed - http://feeds.feedburner.com/DalyNews Thanks, Rob -- Robert Dietz, executive director Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy www.steadystate.org +1 541-602-3097 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Malik Department of Economics George Washington University >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University seeks applications from senior scholars in the area of International Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development for a position at the rank of full professor. This position will be held by a distinguished scholar and dedicated educator with an international reputation. The position will be based in the Elliott School's Center for International Science and Technology Policy and will begin in academic year 2011-12. Basic qualifications: A Ph.D. in a relevant social science discipline or inter-disciplinary field with expertise in environmental challenges such as: sustainable development in relation to the environment; climate change, energy, and natural resource issues; environmental security; and national and international policy options. Applicants must have a record of sustained and continuing high-quality research, substantial teaching experience, and a clear interest in policy issues that will support the Elliott School's mission. Application procedure: Applicants should send a letter of interest detailing research interests and teaching qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, course syllabi and course evaluations, and one writing sample to: International Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development Search Committee, c/o Stacy Groff at ESIAFAC at gwu.edu, or hard copy to Ms. Groff, The Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20052. Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. The University seeks to attract a diverse faculty of the highest caliber; women and people of color are particularly encouraged to apply. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scbitraining at si.edu Mon Oct 25 14:38:07 2010 From: scbitraining at si.edu (NZP-SCBI Training) Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:38:07 -0400 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program 2011 In-Reply-To: <8E16D65E47BAA64B8D4AE6C1BD771CE704E3CF3286@SI-MSEV04.US.SINET.SI.EDU> References: <8E16D65E47BAA64B8D4AE6C1BD771CE704E3CF31E2@SI-MSEV04.US.SINET.SI.EDU> <8F6124F2BDCC014A9DFA5E13AF21DDB303DD54C0DB@SI-MSEV02.US.SINET.SI.EDU> <8E16D65E47BAA64B8D4AE6C1BD771CE704E3CF3286@SI-MSEV04.US.SINET.SI.EDU> Message-ID: <8E16D65E47BAA64B8D4AE6C1BD771CE704ED36057A@SI-MSEV04.US.SINET.SI.EDU> [Please post and distribute widely; apologies for cross-posting] 2011 Graduate/Professional Training Courses Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program, Front Royal, VA For more information, visit http://conservationtraining.si.edu or e-mail SCBItraining at si.edu Conservation Conflict Resolution January 10-19, 2011 Designed and led by the Human-Wildlife Conflict Collaboration (HWCC), this course teaches proven skills, strategies and processes for effectively addressing conservation-related conflict. By analyzing conflicts to determine root causes and facilitate appropriate resolution processes, we foster trust among stakeholders and ensure sustainable solutions. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/consconflict.cfm Statistics for Ecology and Conservation Biology February 7-18, 2011 Gain in-depth knowledge of analysis techniques for cutting-edge ecological research, employing R, including: classical regression models; mixed models; generalized linear models; generalized additive models; and conservation-specific approaches, e.g. distance sampling and species distribution modeling. The course emphasizes real-world analysis and how to deal with the limitations of real datasets. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/statsecology.cfm Spatial Ecology, Geospatial Analysis & Remote Sensing March 14-25, 2011 Learn to use GIS tools to address conservation research problems, quantifying effects of human-induced global change on wildlife and biodiversity. Hands-on lab exercises (e.g. land cover mapping; home range analysis; modeling habitat selection; mapping species distributions) use remote sensing data and SCBI field surveys to monitor global changes, assess impacts on wildlife, and develop mitigating strategies. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/spatial.cfm Species Monitoring & Conservation: Terrestrial Mammals April 18-29, 2011 Explore current techniques in assessment and monitoring of wild mammal populations, including bats. Participants learn principles of study design; current field assessment methods; data analysis techniques including MARK and DISTANCE software; application of monitoring data to decision-making and population management; and collection and preparation of museum voucher specimens. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/terremammals.cfm Effective Conservation Leadership May 3-13, 2011 What makes for a successful conservation leader? 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CERE conducts research on a wide range of issues in environmental and resource economics, both theoretical and empirical. For more information about CERE, Ume? University, and Ume?, see www.cere.se, www.econ.umu.se, www.umu.se, www.umea.se. Deadline for applications is December 1, 2010. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at the ASSA Denver meeting in January 2011, or the RES PhD presentation London meeting in January 2011. All applications must be received by December 1, 2010. Please send your curriculum vitae and 2 letters of recommendation. Application only via email. Email for Applications and more information: runar.brannlund at econ.umu.se , tommy.lundgren at sekon.slu.se, bengt.kristrom at sekon.slu.se. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From luisgutierrez at peoplepc.com Mon Nov 1 19:29:08 2010 From: luisgutierrez at peoplepc.com (Luis Gutierrez) Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:29:08 -0400 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Mother Pelican - November 2010 Message-ID: <4CCF7774.3050501@peoplepc.com> Mother Pelican is a journal on sustainable human development. It is named in honor of the Human Being that "Mother Pelican" represents. The November 2010 issue has been posted: What is the Root Cause of Unsustainable Development? http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n11page1.html Articles: 1. Editorial Opinion ~ The Root Cause of Unsustainable Development 2. The Economics of Natality, by Ina Praetorius 3. The Case for Working with our Cultural Values, by Tom Crompton 4. The First Woman Priest, by Jos? Ignacio Gonz?lez Faus 5. Reducing Inequality: The Missing MDG, by Sakiko Fukuda-Parr 6. The Values of Everything, by George Monbiot 7. Reflections on Paying Living Wages, by Rita M. Rodriguez 8. Ecological Perspectives on Business Decision-Making, by Ilia Delio 9. Adam and Eve and the Gender Divide, by John R. Coates Supplements: 1. Advances in Sustainable Development 2. Directory of Sustainable Development Resources 3. Sustainable Development Simulation (SDSIM) Version 1.2 Please forward to friends and associates who might be interested. Submission of research papers at the intersection of sustainable development and gender equality is cordially invited. Sincerely, Luis Luis T. Gutierrez, Ph.D. The Pelican Web (http://www.pelicanweb.org) Editor, Mother Pelican: A Journal of Sustainable Development A monthly, CC license, free subscription, open access e-journal From brianczech at juno.com Tue Nov 2 05:22:46 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 12:22:46 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] WGEESS Call for Nominations Extended & Revised Message-ID: <20101102.082246.24756.5@webmail11.dca.untd.com> Dear WGEESS Members, I encourage you to submit nominations for the next WGEESS Board of Directors (BOD) election. We have seven open seats: 1. Vice President (The successful Vice President candidate will serve one year as VP, followed by one year each as President and Past-President) 2. Africa Section Representative 3. Austral & Neotropical America Section Representative 4. Marine Section Representative 5. Oceania (Australasia) Section Representative 6. Secretary (Successful candidates for these positions will serve two-year terms.) 7. Asia Section Representative (This is a one-year interim position and will be up for re-election in 2011.) If you know of someone who would be a good candidate for one of these positions (including yourself; self-nominations are welcome) please fill out the form below and submit by e-mail to: mills.215 at osu.edu, Julianne Mills, WGEESS Secretary, before November 5. Please write 'WGEESS Nominations' in the subject line. IF YOU NOMINATE SOMEONE OTHER THAN YOURSELF DO IT WITH ENOUGH TIME THAT I CAN ASK FOR HIS OR HER ACCEPTANCE BEFORE THE DEADLINE. _______________________________________________________________________ **Nomination Form - Board of Directors, SCB WGEESS** Nominations are sought for seven members on the Board of Directors. DEADLINE: November 5, 2010 ELECTIONS: November 2010 TERM: Jan. 1, 2011 ? Dec. 31, 2012 (Jan.1, 2011-Dec. 31, 2011 for Asia Chair) Nominees must be members in good standing of the Society for Conservation Biology and members of the WGEESS Section and have to accept running for election before the deadline. By agreeing to stand for election, nominees indicate their willingness to serve the WGEESS by attending Board of Directors meetings during their term of office (typically conducted by phone conference). In-person board meetings occur once a year to coincide with the SCB annual meeting; phone attendance is acceptable however. In addition, Board members are expected to be actively engaged in the projects and initiatives of the WGEESS. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nominee's Information Name of Nominee: Board Position: Organization: Address: City: State, Province or Region: Postal Code: Country: Phone: Email: If you can provide a short biographical sketch of the Nominee, please do it: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Information (if different): Your Name: Your Email Address: ---------------------------------- Cheers, Brian Brian Czech, Ph.D., President Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy The CASSE position on economic growth may be e-signed at www.steadystate.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Resource Conservation and Climate Change program area supports the development of the science, technologies, and methods needed to manage DoD's installation infrastructure in a sustainable way. SERDP is requesting proposals that respond to the following two focused Statements of Need (SON) in Resource Conservation and Climate Change: - Assessment and Monitoring of Biological Diversity: Method Development - Climate Change Impacts to Department of Defense Installations Proposals responding to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 SONs will be selected through a competitive process. PRE-PROPOSALS FROM THE NON-FEDERAL SECTOR ARE DUE BY THURSDAY, JANUARY 6 , 2011. PROPOSALS FROM THE FEDERAL SECTOR ARE DUE BY THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011. The SONs and detailed instructions for federal and private sector proposers are available on the SERDP web site at www.serdp-estcp.org/Funding-Opportunities/SERDP-Solicitations. LEARN MORE ABOUT FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH SERDP- TWO OPPORTUNITIES, TWO DIFFERENT TIMES! Participate in a webinar on "SERDP Funding Opportunities" conducted by SERDP and ESTCP Director Dr. Jeffrey Marqusee on November 16, 2010, at 12:00 p.m. EST. This "how to play" briefing will offer valuable information for those who are interested in new funding opportunities with SERDP. During the online seminar, participants may ask questions about the funding process, the current SERDP solicitation, and the proposal submission process. Pre-registration for this webinar is required. To register, visit http://webinars.serdp-estcp.org. If you have difficulty registering, please contact Mr. Jon Bunger in the SERDP Office at jbunger at hgl.com or by telephone at 703-696-2126. AND Join us in person for the Partners in Environmental Technology Technical Symposium & Workshop, November 30 - December 2, 2010, in Washington, DC, where SERDP and ESTCP Director Dr. Jeffrey Marqusee will present a Funding Opportunities Briefing and Q&A session on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 12:15 p.m. EST. This presentation will offer valuable information for those who are interested in SERDP and ESTCP funding opportunities as well as answer questions about the funding process, proposal submission, and the current FY 2012 SERDP solicitation and upcoming FY 2012 ESTCP solicitation. To learn more about the Symposium or to register for this event, visit www.serdp-estcp.org/symposium. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Thu Nov 4 12:46:31 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 19:46:31 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Job Opportunity: Environmental and Resource Economics Message-ID: <20101104.154631.24559.0@webmail11.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Job Opportunity in Environmental and Resource Economics: A Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Assistant Professor position is available in the field of Environmental and Resource Economics. The project involves studying mechanisms for improving environmental quality in agricultural systems. The successful applicant will be working with Dr. Vic Adamowicz and Dr. Peter Boxall, both from the Department of Rural Economy at the University of Alberta. For more information, please visit: http://www.postdoc.ualberta.ca/applyappoint/RuralEconomy2.pdf -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Thu Nov 4 13:31:50 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 20:31:50 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: New position at Ohio State: Environmental/Energy Economics Message-ID: <20101104.163150.8729.0@webmail13.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- The Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor. We seek outstanding applicants with high potential for achieving scholarly excellence in environmental and resource economics with emphasis on energy issues. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with interests in the economics of renewable resources as well as candidates with expertise in applied econometrics or other quantitative methods. The appointee is expected to achieve national scholarly recognition, develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, and contribute to outreach and public engagement. The position is an academic year (9 month) appointment with competitive salary and benefits. The Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics includes 21 faculty members who maintain nationally and internationally recognized research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and outreach programs in agricultural, environmental and development economics. The Ohio State University is one of the largest and most comprehensive research universities in the world. It is located in Columbus, a major metropolitan area of nearly two million people that offers many cultural, educational, employment and recreational opportunities. Qualifications: PhD in Applied Economics, Agricultural or Resource Economics, Economics, or related field. We encourage applications from candidates with established records of post-PhD research productivity. Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2010 or until the position is filled. Nominations of qualified individuals are invited and will be most helpful if submitted to the search committee by November 15, 2010. Department representatives will attend the ASSA meetings in Denver in January 2011. Applicants should e-mail a statement of interest and qualifications, and a current resume, and also arrange for three letters of references to be e-mailed to: Ian Sheldon, Chair of Faculty Search Committee, Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics The Ohio State University, 2120 Fyffe Road Columbus, OH 43210-1067 Phone: 614.292.2194 Fax: 614.292.4749 E-mail: energyeconomicsposition at cfaes.ohio-state.edu AEDE: http://aede.osu.edu/ To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans and women. EEO/AA employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From egudynas at ambiental.net Sun Nov 7 11:08:41 2010 From: egudynas at ambiental.net (E Gudynas) Date: Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:08:41 -0300 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Society Ecological Economics Uruguay Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.1.20101107160743.021113f0@ambiental.net> Dear all This is announcement of the set up of the Society of Ecological Economics of Uruguay (Sociedad Uruguaya Econom?a Ecol?gica ? SEEU). The new society was started last July 2010. The society is in an initial stage. Its objectives are quite broad, and similar to those of the ISEE, although including all perspectives related to environment and economy, and specifically focused on Uruguay. Current membership is over one hundred persons from different institutions, universities, academic centers, government agencies and NGOs. Further information, the coordination team and the list of current members is available in the society?s web site at: www.EconomiaEcologicaUruguay.com Furthermore, we are organizing the first Uruguayan meeting on ecological economics. The meeting will be held in Montevideo, December 2dn and 35rd, at the School Economics, Universidad de la Republica. This first meeting will include a round table, workshops and the presentation of papers. Information is also available in the web. In this initial stage we most welcome Uruguayans to became members of the new society, particularly those that are studying or working abroad, or are members of other international society. Further information and enquires, please contact directly to the SEEU at econecoluruguay(a)gmail.com Sincerely Eduardo Gudynas CLAES www.ambiental.net From brianczech at juno.com Mon Nov 8 03:59:08 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:59:08 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: (Bioeconomic Modeller) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Message-ID: <20101108.065908.408.0@webmail13.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- SUBJECT: FISHERIES SCIENTIST (BIOECONOMIC MODELLER) NOTE: ? THIS IS TO ADVISE THAT THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE POSITION OF FISHERIES SCIENTIST (BIOECONOMIC MODELLER), HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 30 NOVEMBER 2010. 1. The Secretariat of the Pacific Community invites applications for the position of Fisheries Scientist (Bioeconomic Modeller). The closing date for applications is 31 October 2010 (now revised to 30 November 2010). Previous applicants need not re-apply. 2. The attached statement set out the duties, responsibilities, qualifications, experience and skills required for the position, plus terms and conditions of employment. This is a three-year contract position. Richard Mann Deputy Director-General Attach. Original text: ? English SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY POSITION DESCRIPTION FISHERIES SCIENTIST (BIOECONOMIC MODELLER) BACKGROUND The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is an international organisation that provides technical and policy advice and assistance, training and research services to its Pacific Island members. SPC works in a wide range of sectors with the aim of achieving three development outcomes ??? sustainable economic development, sustainable natural resource management and development, and sustainable human and social development. SPC???s headquarters are in Noumea, New Caledonia. It has regional offices in Suva, Fiji Islands, and Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and a country office in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Additional information on SPC can be found on its website: www.spc.int. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Fisheries Scientist (Bioeconomic Modeller) will develop and apply bioeconomic models of regional tuna fisheries to estimate the economic impacts of changing economic, environmental and management conditions in the fishery on Pacific members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP), as part of the Scientific Support for the Management of Coastal and Oceanic Fisheries in the Pacific Islands Region (SciCOFish, oceanic component). The position encompasses the following major functions or key result areas: 1. Model development ??? In collaboration with the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), develop regional bioeconomic models for use in estimating the economic impact of changing economic, environmental and management conditions in the fishery on Pacific ACP countries. It is envisaged that at least two approaches ??? both of which are based on existing population dynamics models ??? will be evaluated: - the stock assessment modeling framework MULTIFAN-CL, incorporating a relatively coarse spatial structure; and - the high-spatial-resolution SEAPODYM model. Any other appropriate models will also be evaluated. ??? Develop a model component that predicts changes in the spatial and seasonal distribution of fishing effort in response to tuna stock conditions, economic and industry conditions, and management controls. 2. Provision of policy advice ??? In collaboration with FFA, use the model to explore the effects of a range of management, economic and environmental scenarios on economic performance of the regional tuna fishery. ??? Estimate the distribution of economic benefits/losses among Pacific ACP countries resulting under such scenarios. ??? Report the results of the work to provide policy advice to Pacific ACP countries via written reports and oral presentations at appropriate regional or subregional meetings. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential ??? Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably at postgraduate level, in bioeconomic modelling, fisheries science, or natural resource management ??? Thorough knowledge of fisheries models, and in particular, bioeconomic models as applied to fisheries ??? Knowledge and/or experience in modelling fishing effort dynamics ??? Demonstrated analytical and research capabilities ??? Skills in computer-based data analysis, statistics and modelling of fisheries data, including skills in programming in R, AD Model Builder and/or C++ ??? Professional experience in the development of advice for fisheries management ??? Excellent verbal and written presentation and communications skills in English, both at a technical level and in the preparation of information for the general public ??? Proven ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary and/or multicultural team ??? Ability to meet project deadlines, often under difficult circumstances Desirable ??? Qualifications in fisheries economics ??? Direct experience of fisheries issues in the Pacific region ??? An understanding of fisheries economics, the western and central Pacific tuna fishery and the Pacific Islands region. SALARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS SALARY AND ALLOWANCES The starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications and will be in band 11 of SPC???s salary scale Professional salaries at SPC are set in SDR (Special Drawing Rights) and paid in the local currency, i.e. the French Pacific Franc (XPF) in New Caledonia. The salary range for this grade is SDR 3,590 - 5,180 per month. ? At prevailing exchange rates these amounts convert into approximately XPF 496,138 - 715,876 per month (USD 5,600 ??? 8,000; Euros 4,150 ??? 5,200). An offer of appointment for an initial contract will be made in the lower half of this range. The organisation subsidises housing. An SPC-owned house or flat will be made available, with the staff member contributing 25 per cent of the normal rental of the accommodation. In addition, an establishment grant will be payable to non-residents of New Caledonia. Where appropriate, other allowances will be paid. SPC emoluments are not subject to income tax in New Caledonia at the present time. TENURE The appointment will be for a period of three years, subject to a one-year probationary period. DUTY STATION Noumea, New Caledonia. LEAVE Annual leave will accrue at the rate of 25 working days per annum. For expatriate staff members, home leave fares are payable after 18 months of service. Sick leave is 30 working days per annum. MEDICAL BENEFITS SPC???s Staff Medical Insurance reimburses doctors??? fees, cost of prescribed medicines, surgical and hospital costs, etc. up to certain percentages and limits. Supplementary medical insurance is available to increase these percentage reimbursements and limits. PROVIDENT FUND The appointee will be eligible for membership in SPC???s Staff Provident Fund. Staff members contribute 8 per cent of their base salary, to which SPC adds a matching contribution. FARES AND REMOVAL EXPENSES For an appointee recruited outside New Caledonia, air fares by the most direct and/or economic route for the appointee and recognised dependants, and reasonable removal expenses by sea of personal and household effects, will be met by SPC on appointment and termination. COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT SPC has a standardised computing environment based on Microsoft Office running under Microsoft Windows. SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT Smoking is not permitted in the work place. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES SPC is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment is based on merit, but in cases where two shortlisted candidates are judged to be of equal rank, preference will be given to Pacific Island nationals. ADDRESS AND CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS Applications should be addressed to the Director-General, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, PO Box D5, 98848 Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia to arrive by 31 October 2010 (now revised to 30 November 2010). 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The Conference will be organised by the Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM), the Ca' Foscari University of Venice and the Centre for Global Trade Analysis of Purdue University, in cooperation with the International Center for Climate Governance (ICCG), the Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change (CMCC) and Climate Policy Initiative - Venice (CPI). The goal of the Conference is to promote the exchange of ideas among economists conducting quantitative analysis of global economic issues. Particular emphasis will be placed on applied general equilibrium methods, data, and application. Related theoretical and applied work is also welcome. The overall theme of the Conference is "Governing Global Challenges" with minor sub-themes on: ?Environment and Climate ?Trade ?Distributional and Equity Issues ?Dynamics and Growth ?Energy Supply and Security ?International Health Issues ?Poverty, Employment and Development ?Conflicts ?Natural Resources Supply and Security ?Methodology, Software and Data Abstracts and organized session proposals are currently being accepted on the GTAP website through January 15th, 2011. Registrations will be accepted from early January through April 30th, 2011. For further information about this Conference, please visit the Conference homepage on the GTAP website. 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As an applied research project, we anticipate publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals pertaining to natural resource management. Drs. Karl Martin (WI Department of Natural Resources) and William Karasov (UW-Madison) will oversee the project and provide scientific input. Dr. Olivia LeDee, Assistant Scientist (UW-Madison) will be the lead scientist and the project entails collaboration with four post-doctoral scientists currently working on natural resource/climate change issues at UW-Madison. The Research Associate will also work closely with the Wildlife and Forestry Working groups of The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI); WICCI is a statewide initiative to assess the potential impacts of climate change on key resource sectors and to develop adaptation strategies for management priorities (www.wicci.wisc.edu). WICCI connects more than 250 scientists and managers from state, federal and tribal agencies, and non-governmental organizations to deliver science-based risk assessments to stakeholders, decision-makers, natural resource managers, and practitioners in the public and private sectors. Required education and experience: Ph.D. in conservation biology, natural resource management, sociology, or related field Expertise in natural resource management Experience working in close collaboration with natural resource managers Ability to communicate (oral and in print) research findings to multiple audiences (scientists, managers, general public) Knowledge of climate change impacts on ecosystems Must be able to travel within the Upper Midwestern U.S. Preferred knowledge, experience, and/or skills: familiarity with ecosystems of the Upper Great Lakes, economic or policy analysis, survey methods, GIS, knowledge of mitigation options in managed ecosystems Timeline: This is a renewable 1-year position. Funding for 2nd year is conditional on performance in year 1. The start date for this position is negotiable, but with a preference for a start in the near future. Salary and Benefits: Salary will begin at $40,000 per year plus benefits. To apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting November 15, 2010. To apply, email (as .pdf) cover letter, C.V., and unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Olivia LeDee, Assistant Scientist, Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, ledee at wisc.edu #2 Upper Great Lakes Regional Vulnerability Assessment Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Forest and Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Position Overview: The Research Associate will: 1) collaborate with state, tribal and federal government entities across the Upper Midwest Great Lakes Landscape Conservation Cooperative to identify terrestrial animal and plant species for priority evaluation of the direct and indirect impacts of climate change 2) convene state and regional working groups to identify common management objectives and terrestrial species for priority evaluation and 3) will integrate regional climate projections and life history requirements to conduct a regional vulnerability assessment for the Upper Midwest Great Lakes. As an applied research project, we anticipate publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals pertaining to natural resource management; we also anticipate numerous opportunities to pursue research projects in fundamental ecology. Drs. Karl Martin (WI Department of Natural Resources) and William Karasov (UW-Madison) will oversee the project and provide scientific input. Dr. Olivia LeDee, Assistant Scientist (UW-Madison) will be the lead scientist and the project entails collaboration with four post-doctoral scientists currently working on natural resource/climate change issues at UW-Madison. The Research Associate will also work closely with the Wildlife and Forestry Working groups of The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI); WICCI is a statewide initiative to assess the potential impacts of climate change on key resource sectors and to develop adaptation strategies for management priorities (www.wicci.wisc.edu). WICCI connects more than 250 scientists and managers from state, federal and tribal agencies, and non-governmental organizations to deliver science-based risk assessments to stakeholders, decision-makers, natural resource managers, and practitioners in the public and private sectors. Required education and experience: Ph.D. in ecology, conservation biology, natural resource management, or related field Expertise in GIS and statistical analysis Expertise in data management Ability to communicate (oral and in print) research findings to multiple audiences (scientists, managers, general public) Knowledge of climate change impacts on ecosystems Preferred knowledge, experience, and/or skills: familiarity with ecosystems of the Upper Great Lakes, risk or vulnerability assessment, population analysis, analysis of weather-climate data, remote sensing Timeline: This is a renewable 1-year position. Funding for 2nd year is conditional on performance in year 1. The start date for this position is negotiable, but with a preference for a start in the near future. Salary and Benefits: Salary will begin at $40,000 per year plus benefits. To apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting November 15, 2010. To apply, email (as .pdf) cover letter, C.V., and unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Olivia LeDee, Assistant Scientist, Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, ledee at wisc.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Tue Nov 9 11:43:46 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 19:43:46 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] FW: Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow Message-ID: <20101109.144346.13683.4@webmail12.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow Location: Washington, D.C. Supervisor: Vice President, Climate Change and Natural Resources Adaptation Position Description Defenders of Wildlife is committed to understanding how climate change threatens native species and their habitats, then acting to reduce these vulnerabilities through adaptive, practical responses. The Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellowship offers a post-doctoral opportunity for professional development and publication opportunities in the emerging field of climate change adaptation policy and natural resources management. The Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow will assist the organization in understanding the impacts of climate change on wildlife and its habitat, developing adaptation strategies, guidance or tools to mitigate the impacts over the next century, and communicating these impacts and strategies to policymakers, media, government agencies and the public. The Fellow is encouraged to engage in entrepreneurial synthetic research and creative outreach in support of adaptive policy and management solutions to climate change. The Fellow will shape an innovative vision for addressing climate change impacts and responses in the context of other major threats to biodiversity (e.g., habitat destruction, invasive species, and human development patterns). He/she will link technical scientific findings to conservation action and will offer technical assistance and play a leading role in "mainstreaming" climate adaptation into Defenders' conservation programs and into government agency programs. Located in Washington, D.C., the Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow will have the opportunity to learn the intricacies of federal policymaking and interact with decision makers in Congress, federal and state agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The two-year fellowship provides an annual stipend of $50,000, competitive benefits, and a travel and operational budget. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Conduct and/or apply synthetic research that is relevant to adaptation of natural systems to climate change. * Conduct and/or apply research into sociological and institutional barriers to adopting adaptation approaches for biodiversity conservation. * Assist in the development of legislative and administrative policy. * Communicate awareness of climate change impacts and adaptation, and disseminate new, emerging findings to Defenders' staff as well as to key decision makers, the media, Defenders' membership, and the general public * Represent Defenders in public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, and elsewhere Perform all other related duties as assigned. Qualifications * Education: Ph.D. in conservation biology, ecology, climate change, conservation planning, social ecology, or a related discipline in the natural resources disciplines. * Experience: Diverse experience with climate change science, preferably involving connections to important themes in climate change, conservation biology and conservation policy. * An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. * Other: o Demonstrated ability to work independently to initiate, implement, apply, and/or publish scientific research and to communicate such research to both professional and lay audiences. o Familiarity with some of the major climate research organizations, such as the U.S. Global Change Research Program and/or the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. o Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain scientifically productive interdisciplinary collaborations. o Strong research, writing, organizational, and verbal communications skills. o Strong desire to publish policy-relevant reports and peer-reviewed papers and able to balance writing workload with other coalition, collaboration and communication work described herein. * Comments: This position requires occasional domestic travel. How To Apply Interested applicants please reference Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow in your subject line and submit a letter of interest, along with your resume and salary history (must be included to be considered) to us via e-mail at: HR at defenders.org It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Full position announcements can be found on the University of Rhode Island Human Resources website at: https://jobs.uri.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp Click on ?Search postings? and find position details for both positions (Posting #6000297 and #6000298). All applications must be submitted on-line by December 15, 2010. We strongly recommend interested individuals apply to BOTH positions. If you have any questions, please contact: Jim Opaluch, Department Chair, at JimO at uri.edu *********** Specific to Posting 600297: tenure-track, academic-year, Assistant Professor beginning Fall of 2011. Specific to Posting 600298: non-tenure track, academic-year, Assistant Professor beginning Fall of 2011. We anticipate that after a one-year limited appointment, the position will transition to tenure-track. At the end of the limited appointment, the successful candidate's accomplishments will be subject to review to determine whether they will be considered for re-appointment to a tenure-track position. Common to both positions: Responsibilities include: Develop and deliver an internationally-recognized research program in environmental and natural resource economics; attract external grant funds to support research programs; and teach and advise students. Required qualifications: 1) Ph.D. at time of appointment in economics, resource or environmental economics, agricultural economics or closely-related field; 2) Advanced training in micro economic theory and modeling; 3) Demonstrated interest and training in environmental or natural resource problems; 4) Excellent written and oral communication skills. 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Based on the inspirational ideas generated at the Steady State Economy Conference (held in Leeds, UK this June), "Enough is Enough" provides a detailed description of the structures and policies that would be needed in an economy where the goal is "enough" instead of "more." It is all about how to construct an economy that is ecologically sound. To download a free copy of the report (130 pages), as well as a summary (10 pages), please visit the following website: http://steadystate.org/enough-is-enough/ You will also find links to videos of the keynote presentations from the conference. Please distribute this report as widely as possible to stimulate much-needed discussion about where we're headed economically. ** With apologies for cross-postings ** Thanks, Rob -- Robert Dietz, executive director Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy www.steadystate.org +1 541-602-3097 From brianczech at juno.com Fri Nov 19 09:10:57 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:10:57 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: US Environmental Protection Agency, National Center for Environmen tal Economics Message-ID: <20101119.121057.1745.1@webmail12.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- EPA's National Center for Environmental Economics (NCEE) anticipates openings for permanent research economist and temporary (1-2 year) post-doctorate appointments at the GS-11/12/13 levels (salary range: $62,467 - $115,742). NCEE's mission is to advance the theory and practice of economics and risk analysis within EPA. NCEE serves as a center of expertise for cutting-edge research and analysis in environmental economics (www.epa.gov/economics). Applicants seeking to fill permanent or 1-2 year post-doctorate positions should have completed a Ph.D. in economics by summer 2011. Duties include conducting independent economic research and producing environmental benefit-cost and distributional analyses of regulations, legislation and agency policies. We particularly welcome applications from individuals experienced in these areas: integrated physical science and economic modeling; computable general equilibrium modeling; treatment of uncertainty and decision science methods; regulation, innovation and their effects on pollution control costs; and valuation of the economic benefits of protecting human health and ecological services. Full U.S. citizenship is required for both permanent and post-doctorate appointments. Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2010 or until position is filled. Applications received by this time will be reviewed to assist in scheduling of informational interviews at the ASSA annual meetings, Job Placement Center in Denver, CO this coming January 2011. Applications: Please send cover letter, resume, writing samples and reference letters using one of the following methods: email (preferred method) to: NCEE at epa.gov (note: EPA security firewall will reject files named "cv.pdf" so please consider alternative name to avoid failed delivery of information). postal mail address: Ms. Natalie Durham USEPA, NCEE Mail Code 1809T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC, 20460. express mail service delivery address: Ms. Natalie Durham EPA West Building Room 4424 (phone: 202-566-2244) 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Earth Day is every day at EPA! Our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career-we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment. 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It is intended to provide a forum to present and discuss research in an informal setting, as well as to meet and interact with similar graduate student researchers from other institutions. In particular, we hope to facilitate a network among students pursuing in-depth research across a range of disciplines in the social and natural sciences, to generate a larger interdisciplinary discussion concerning sustainable development. If your research pertains to the field of sustainable development and the linkages between natural and social systems, we encourage you to apply regardless of disciplinary background. For details, please see the call for papers, or visit our conference website where a detailed list of topics, conference themes and other information is available. Please share this information widely with graduate students and other interested parties. We look forward to seeing you in New York City in May! 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The successful applicant will collaborate on a research project with scientists from the Fire Sciences Lab of the Rocky Mountain Research Station of the USDA Forest Service, Center for Applied Research and Environmental Systems at the University of Missouri, the USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, and others. This research is funded by a federal government grant, and the successful applicant will receive three years of research stipend and tuition support. The successful applicant will: (1) assist the planning and conducting of research on a coupled natural-human systems model of the complex socio-ecological interactions among future climate change, economic growth, land use policy, and wildfire risk in the wildland-urban interface of Flathead County, Montana; (2) assist in stakeholder involvement in the research project; (3) collect and analyze requisite data; (4) present research results at project and professional meetings; and (5) publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals. Please see the attached advertisement or the website http://www.cfc.umt.edu/Employment.aspx for further details. Kind regards, Tyron. Dr. Tyron J. Venn Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Economics College of Forestry and Conservation The University of Montana Phone: +1 406 243 6702 Email: tyron.venn at umontana.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We will implement a transdisciplinary research agenda to foster sustainable development in ancient agricultural landscapes in Central Romania. The area is fascinating because ancient agricultural practices without machinery or artificial fertilisers have maintained unusually high biodiversity, from large carnivores to rare orchids. Following its recent inclusion in the European Union, Central Romania now faces a delicate balancing act between the aspirations of local people for greater economic prosperity and the region?s unique heritage values. You will be part of a team involving natural scientists, social scientists and regional stakeholders. We will map biodiversity and the ecosystem services generated by it, and will identify formal and informal institutions that can provide leverage points for enabling sustainable land use practices. The project is funded through a Sofja Kovalevskaja Award by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (through funds by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research). Visit https://sites.google.com/site/landscapefutures/Home PhD 1: The future of birds and large carnivores Primary focus: ecology. This component will gather data on birds and large carnivores, will map their distribution, quantify habitat relationships, and analyse likely changes under different scenarios of future development. Methods will include field surveys, statistical modelling, and GIS applications. PhD 2: The future of plants and butterflies Primary focus: ecology. The study area is exceptionally rich in plants and butterflies. This component will gather original field data, will map the distribution of the groups, quantify habitat relationships, and analyse likely changes under different development scenarios. Methods will include field surveys, statistical modelling, and GIS applications. PhD 3: Cultural ecosystem services and historical changes Primary focus: social sciences, humanities. This component will analyse land use changes since the middle ages, and will quantify the cultural benefits that people derive from nature. The possible impacts of different future trajectories on the provision of cultural ecosystem services will be assessed. Methodology will be broad and flexible, potentially including literature reviews, analysis of historical sources (e.g. old maps), interviews and workshops with local people, and GIS analysis. Experience with some of these methods, and ability to speak Romanian, will be advantages. PhD 4: Changes in institutional arrangements Primary focus: social sciences. This component will analyse informal and formal institutions, and their dynamic changes in the past ? with a particular emphasis on recent changes since Romania joined the European Union. How can institutional arrangements foster the sustainable development of the region? Methods are flexible, including participatory methods with local people, and analysis of official policy documents (e.g. regarding EU agri-environment schemes). This well-funded project includes collaborative links with St. Andrews University, Cambridge University, the Stockholm Resilience Centre, and the Mihai Eminescu Trust (Romania). All components will be theoretically grounded in a shared conceptual framework of ecosystem services, resilience theory, and social-ecological systems analysis. The research team will also involve more senior scientists who will focus on other, complementary aspects. -- Andr?s B?ldi PhD DSc Animal Ecology Research Group, HAS Hungarian Natural History Museum Postal address: Baross u. 13. Budapest, Hungary, 1088 3rd European Congress of Conservation Biology http://eccb2012.org/ http://euroconbio.blogspot.com/ http://www.nhmus.hu/~baldi/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Wed Nov 24 05:28:24 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:28:24 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Significant development in steady state diplomacy Message-ID: <20101124.082824.11859.1@webmail12.dca.untd.com> I agree with Geoff Mosley (CASSE Australian Director) that this is an important step toward sustainable political economy and therefore biodiversity conservation... ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Subject: FW: [ACF_Councillors] ALBA nations declare: Nature has no price! Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:35:26 +1100 From: GEOFF MOSLEY To: Brian Czech , Rob Dietz , Ted Trainer FW: [ACF_Councillors] ALBA nations declare: Nature has no price! Dear All This appears to be a major step forward. Geoff ------ Forwarded Message From: Nadia McLaren Reply-To: Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:10:53 -0800 (PST) To: ACF_councillors Subject: [ACF_Councillors] ALBA nations declare: Nature has no price! ALBA nations declare: Nature has no price! November 15, 2010 Bolivia, ? Cuba, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and ? Venezuela declare: "Nature is our home and is the system of which we form a part, and therefore it has infinite value, but it does not have a price and is not for sale." Ministers, Authorities of the Ministerial Committee for the Defense of Nature of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Republic of Cuba, Republic of Ecuador, Republic of Nicaragua, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, members of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas - Treaty of Commerce of the People (ALBA-TCP), gathered in the city of La Paz in the Plurinational State of Bolivia, from November 3rd to 5th, 2010. Considering that: 1. There is within the United Nations is a push to promote the concept of a "green economy" or a "Global Green New Deal"[1] in order to extend capitalism in the economic, social and environmental arenas, in which nature is seen as "capital" for producing tradable environmental goods and services that should then be valued in monetary terms and assigned a price so that they can be commercialized with the purpose of obtaining profits.? Read more at? ? http://climateandcapitalism.com/?p=3443 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Its origins are traceable to philosophers like Thoreau and Ghandi, who emphasised the concepts of simplicity, justice and equality. Degrowth is not simply the opposite of economic growth. It does not propose a new economic model nor attempts to be a one-size-fits-all prescription like capitalism, socialism or any other -ism. It is a cultural counter-current that promotes a non-destructive humanistic economy. Research shows that in our economic system even the rich are unhappy. Degrowth argues for a steady state economy and society, where all have enough but not too much and where everyone's worth is valued. We cannot continue to externalise the costs of industry by shifting production to lowest-cost destinations. Degrowth suggests that self-sufficient, participatory local economies are more effective and human than profit-driven globalisation. Is it sufficient to place an economic value on natural services? Why do we not reward healthy ecosystems? Healthy wetlands lessen floods, provide clean water, food and fibre, yet our current economic system rewards the destruction of wetlands more than their preservation. Degrowth opens opportunities to redesign the way we work with ecosystems that sustain us. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lwalko at conbio.org Wed Nov 24 10:31:39 2010 From: lwalko at conbio.org (Laura Walko) Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:31:39 -0800 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Call for Proposals CLOSING SOON: 25th International Congress for Conservation Biology Message-ID: <569984C3FC629E4DB22AFA468621699A58EA569736@EXVMBX015-3.exch015.msoutlookonline.net> Call for Proposals Now Open: 25th International Congress for Conservation Biology [http://www.conbio.org/new/clip_image002_0002.jpg] Come to Christchurch! The 25th International Congress for Conservation Biology will be held in Christchurch, New Zealand, 28th November ? 2nd December 2011. Join us for five days as we celebrate 25 years of groundbreaking research, premier networking opportunities, and dynamic discussions among the leading minds in conservation biology. Engaging Society in Conservation This year?s theme addresses biodiversity around the world?specifically biodiversity?s continued declines at an ever-increasing pace, while much of society carries on with business as usual. How can conservation biologists engage with the broader society to achieve positive outcomes for conservation without compromising our scientific rigor or integrity? Do you have a solution to share? Submit your proposal for a symposia, workshop, or short course by 10 December 2010. Proposal guidelines can be found here. For additional information, please visit www.conbio.org/2011 or contact the scientific program committee at 2011 at conbio.org. [rtfimage:///] Remember when you met Ed Monton in Canada in 2010? 2011 is the year of Kia Ora the Kakapo! Stay tuned for the first meeting between Ed and Kia Ora, coming soon! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brianczech at juno.com Tue Nov 30 12:24:02 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:24:02 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] FW: Research Associate opportunity - Modeling future scenarios: Climat e Change Assessment and Strategic Habitat Conservation in the Puerto R ico and US Virgin Islands Message-ID: <20101130.152402.19282.3@webmail12.dca.untd.com> Please note: forwarded message attached Please post to interested parties: Research Opportunity Modeling future scenarios: Climate Change Assessment and Strategic Habitat Conservation in the Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands USDA Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) and North Carolina State University (NCSU) Posted: November 24, 2010. Research Associate position available: A 1-3 year joint appointment with the USDA Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) and North Carolina State University. The successful applicant will have strong skills and interest in computer modeling, statistical analyses, GIS and remote sensing analyses, biodiversity and conservation. The position begins January 2011 at the earliest. The opportunity will remain open until filled. Background: Natural resource management agencies are challenged to predict and respond to the potential effects of a changing climate and land use. Urbanization, sea-level rise, and shifts in climate that will directly and indirectly impact habitat availability and quality are of primary concern to agencies seeking to implement long-term conservation strategies. Stress on ecosystems brought on by urbanization and changes in land use may be exacerbated by climate change. Specifically, primary disturbance agents in the Caribbean such as hurricanes, flooding, fire and drought will be impacted by changes in climate. Urbanization will in turn have an effect on these processes through human actions such as loss of open space and connectivity, changes in hydrologic systems and increased water demand. Thus, the effective conservation of fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats will require the development of a conservation system with the ability to evolve, monitor, and adapt to these changing conditions. Modeling the future range of landscape conditions under a variety of policy and land use scenarios is an effective way to provide managers the information they will need to adaptively manage for species conservation. The goal of this project is to create spatially explicit models of future urban growth and vegetation cover under different climatic and land use scenarios and to develop scientific products (peer reviewed publications, maps, geospatial datasets) that can serve as a basis on which to model potential species and habitat responses to change. These in turn can serve as tools in developing and assessing conservation management plans that take into account future scenarios. The Research Associate position will be based at the USDA Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry, located on the grounds of the University of Puerto Rico Botanical Garden in R?o Piedras, Puerto Rico (San Juan Metropolitan area). The selected candidate will work with Dr. William Gould (US Forest Service) and the research team in the IITF GIS and Remote Sensing Laboratory and in collaboration with Dr. Jaime Collazo of North Carolina State University (NCSU). The position will be administered through NCSU and the selected candidate will be an employee of NCSU with an adjunct position at IITF. The selected candidate will work with existing geospatial datasets, create new geospatial information, and develop future scenarios of urban land use and infrastructure using the USGS SLUETH algorithms and assess vegetation dynamics by calibrating existing models (VDDT, TELSA) to local conditions for the ecological processes most relevant to the ecological systems in Puerto Rico and the USVI. Candidates should have the following skills: - Ph.D. in quantitative ecology, biostatistics, computer modeling, geospatial statistical analyses, or related disciplinary area; - Experience and proficiency in GIS software and analyses, ?R?, and other statistical software (e.g., SPSS); - Familiarity with climate modeling, SLEUTH and VDDT helpful; and - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate a collaborative research environment and dissemination of results in public forums and scientific outlets. Applicants should submit the following to William Gould at wgould at fs.fed.us: - Cover letter summarizing research interests and academic and professional background. - Resume/CV. Names and contact information for three references. ************************************************************************ William Gould, Research Ecologist, USDA Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry Jard?n Bot?nico Sur 1201 Calle Ceiba R?o Piedras PR 00926-1119 Telephone:787-766-5335 ext. 302, fax:787-766-6302 wgould at fs.fed.us ************************************************************************ From brianczech at juno.com Tue Nov 30 12:25:04 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:25:04 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] FW: Postdoc in Sustainable Agriculture, Land Conservation, or Social F orestry Message-ID: <20101130.152504.19282.4@webmail12.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Environmental Studies Program Postdoctoral Teaching/Research Fellow Position Available for a Postdoctoral Teaching/Research Fellow in Environmental Studies with focus on Human Interactions with the Land. The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral teaching and research fellow in Human Interactions with the Land to begin in the Fall of 2011. Funded by a grant to the Associated Colleges of the South from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, this fellowship provides a training opportunity for a career path in a liberal arts college setting. The position is 50% teaching (three courses per year) and 50% research. We are looking for an interdisciplinary scholar who is engaged in the study of land use. We are especially interested in candidates specializing in the areas of Sustainable Agriculture, Land Conservation, and Social Forestry, but we will also consider those with interests that complement our existing strengths such as Planning and Rural Economic Sustainability. Applicants with persuasive claims that they have completed the Ph.D. by June 2011 will be the best candidates for this position. The Environmental Studies Program at The University of the South is broadly interdisciplinary. It offers degrees in Natural Resources and the Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity, Environmental Chemistry, and Environmental Policy. A large and diverse group of faculty from seventeen departments, spanning the arts, humanities, and social and natural sciences, participate actively in the program. The University of the South comprises a highly-ranked College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a well-regarded School of Theology. It is an institution of the Episcopal Church that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds. It is located on a striking, 13,000-acre domain on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau. Documents should be in pdf or doc format. Review of applications will begin December 3, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests and contact information for three references to: Tracy Hall Faculty Hiring Specialist The University of the South 735 University Avenue Sewanee, TN 37383-1000 Submission via email is preferred: thall at sewanee.edu Eligibility for employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. The University of the South is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. From brianczech at juno.com Tue Nov 30 12:26:09 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:26:09 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] FW: Doctoral Research Assistantship to Study Higher Education, Policy , and Sustainability Message-ID: <20101130.152609.19282.5@webmail12.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- NSF Doctoral Research Assistantship to Study Higher Education, Policy, and Sustainability at the University of Maine The University of Maine seeks a doctoral fellow interested in the intersections of higher education and policy related to sustainability beginning in the fall of 2011. The doctoral fellowship will allow for up to five years of support ($20,000 $25,000 per year as well as a tuition waiver and student health insurance) to focus on a program of study incorporating scholarship related to higher education policy, organizational theory, social justice, and inquiry along with a focus on connecting higher education researchers to policy stakeholders. Specifically, research opportunities will focus on how academic research can inform public policy arenas. The Ph.D. program will prepare the qualified candidate to pursue careers including, but not limited to, public policy research, cooperative extension, and to train the next generation of researchers, teachers, and leaders about interdisciplinarity, sustainability, and connections between the knowledge produced in higher education organizations and its role in policy, decision making, and communities. Qualifications for Admission While not required, a background in environmental science and/or professional experiences related to sustainability may be beneficial. Candidates should possess a master's degree and should meet the requirements for admission listed at the following address: http://www.umaine.edu/highered/admissionsEdD.htm About the Sustainability Solutions Initiative Producing knowledge and linking it to actions that meet human needs while preserving the planet's life support systems is emerging as one of the most fundamental and difficult challenges in the 21st century. There is growing consensus that traditional methods of generating and using knowledge must be fundamentally reorganized to confront the breadth, magnitude, and urgency of many problems now facing society. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, Maine's Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI), a partnership between the University of Maine, the University of Southern Maine, and other institutions of higher education, seeks to transform Maine's capacity for addressing these challenges through interdisciplinary scholarship, policy, and engagement with stakeholders. For more information on the SSI, please visit http://www.umaine.edu/sustainabilitysolutions/students/opportunities.htm Deadline for applications is January 1, 2011. For more information, please contact Dr. Susan K. Gardner (susan.k.gardner at maine.edu), Associate Professor of Higher Education ************************************************************* Susan K. Gardner, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Higher Education College of Education and Human Development University of Maine 336 Merrill Hall Orono, ME 04469-5749 (207) 581-3122 http://www.umaine.edu/highered From brianczech at juno.com Thu Dec 2 09:37:42 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 17:37:42 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] FW: Faculty position in sustainability at Northwestern Univ. Message-ID: <20101202.123742.22310.3@webmail12.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Despite this opening being advertised by Materials Science and Engineering, this is a cross-disciplinary position with ecology as one of the search's target disciplines: http://www.matsci.northwestern.edu/empl_opps.html Questions may be directed to mcc_sustainabilitysearch at northwestern.edu. ----------- Faculty Position in Sustainability (cross-disciplinary) Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in sustainability. Sustainability is defined broadly to include energy and natural resource supply and consumption, environmental science and technology, Earth and climate science, and their complex interrelationship with economic, political, and social issues. The successful candidate should have a PhD in a relevant field, and have achieved excellence in research and teaching and recognition in the profession consistent with the rank of Associate or Full Professor in appropriate department(s). The candidate is expected to build a significant program in sustainability that complements other strengths in the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, and builds bridges to policy study in the College and the Kellogg School of Management. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a description of research plans and teaching interests, and the names and contact information of three references to http://facposition.northwestern.edu/sustainability/. The search committee will begin reviewing applications starting December 31, 2010. Questions may be directed to mcc_sustainabilitysearch at northwestern.edu. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. It is the policy of Northwestern University not to discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status or other protected group status. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From luisgutierrez at peoplepc.com Thu Dec 2 17:54:13 2010 From: luisgutierrez at peoplepc.com (Luis Gutierrez) Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:54:13 -0500 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Mother Pelican ~ December 2010 Message-ID: <4CF84DC5.40202@peoplepc.com> For your review and comments: Mother Pelican - A Journal of Sustainable Human Development Volume 6, Number 12, December 2010 Human Development is the Heart of Christmas http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv06n12page1.html Articles: Page 1. Editorial ~ Sustainable Human Development started in Bethlehem Page 2. First Steps toward a Theory of Shit, Ina Praetorius Page 3. Gender and Theology in Africa Today, Mercy Amba Oduyoye Page 4. What Every Environmentalist Needs to Know About Capitalism, Fred Magdoff/John Bellamy Foster Page 5. Heresy and the Creation of Monsters, Judith Curry Page 6. The Economics of 350, Frank Ackerman et al Returning to 350 ppm CO2, Paul Baer Page 7. Concentrated Wealth and the Purchase of Political Power, Charles Hugh Smith Page 8. Patriarchy and Violence, by Robert G. Hewitt Page 9. The "Good New Days" in a Non-Growing Economy, by Rob Dietz Supplements: 1. Advances in Sustainable Development 2. Directory of Sustainable Development Resources 3. Sustainable Development Simulation (SDSIM) Version 1.3 Please forward this notice to friends and associates who might be interested. Submission of research papers at the intersection of sustainable development and human development is cordially invited. Sincerely, Luis Luis T. Gutierrez, Ph.D. The Pelican Web (http://www.pelicanweb.org) Editor, Mother Pelican: A Journal of Sustainable Human Development A monthly, CC license, free subscription, open access e-journal From brianczech at juno.com Mon Dec 6 05:17:18 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 13:17:18 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] FW: Position for master's student in endangered species and climate ch ange Message-ID: <20101206.081718.1676.1@webmail12.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Position for master's student in endangered species and climate change Jessica Hellmann, Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Notre Dame, is recruiting a student to work on a master?s project examining the effects of climate change on an endangered butterfly (Karner blue butterfly). Graduate studies would begin in Fall 2011, but the successful applicant could start work on the project as a paid technician in the spring or summer of 2011. The project is funded by the National Park Service and involves collaboration with Ralph Grundel of the USGS and Randy Knutson of the National Park Service, both at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The project examines how temperature changes might affect demography and habitat use by the Karner blue. For more information on the project and how to apply, please contact Jessica Hellmann at hellmann.3 at nd.edu . Jessica J. Hellmann Associate Professor Dept. of Biol. Sci. University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN 46556 574.631.7521 www.nd.edu/~hellmann -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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How can conservation biologists engage with the broader society to achieve positive outcomes for conservation without compromising our scientific rigor or integrity? Do you have a solution to share? Submit your proposal for a symposia, workshop, or short course by 17 January 2010. Proposal guidelines can be found here or online www.conbio.org/2011. For additional information, please visit www.conbio.org/2011 or contact the scientific program committee at 2011 at conbio.org. [https://owa015.msoutlookonline.net/owa/attachment.ashx?id=RgAAAACPK9OeGgiiRpfK4Wr1kK60BwBWmYTD%2fGKeTbIq%2bkaGIWmaAAePoCu4AAAJ%2fY4K%2bWhNSqN3RQ1XhQmgAFkrbUIBAAAP&attcnt=1&attid0=EABxr3rBFGm%2bTJfe7Rlv2XCR] Remember when you met Ed Monton in Canada in 2010? 2011 is the year of Kia Ora the Kakapo! Stay tuned for the first meeting between Ed and Kia Ora, coming soon! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Questions include � What are the drivers of agricultural land-use change? Do bioenergy subsidies in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere influence rates of forest clearing? What role might the soy or oil palm moratoria play in mitigating causes and drivers of deforestation? How have tropical land-use patterns changed over the last three decades? What does this mean for carbon emissions? Preference will be given to students with work experience and / or time spent in the tropics. GIS and statistical training are ideal. Applicant must be accepted into the Department of Geography or the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies graduate program. Typically, graduate students in our research programs have undergraduate GPAs above 3.5, and GRE scores in the 80th percentile or higher. Benefits include stipend, tuition remission and eligibility to participate in the Graduate Student Health Insurance Program. Madison is widely recognized for its high quality of life, vibrant culture and arts scene, and easy access to natural areas. Costs of living are moderate, and public transportation or bicycle paths are easy transportation options. For more information: Gibbs webpage: http://www.sage.wisc.edu/people/gibbs/gibbs.html Nelson Institute: http://www.nelson.wisc.edu/ Department of Geography: http://www.geography.wisc.edu/ To apply, please submit a cover letter detailing qualifications and research interests, CV, and email addresses of three references to Holly Gibbs hgibbs at stanford.edu. Candidates should also submit an application to the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies (Environment and Resources program preferred) and / or the Department of Geography (People and Environment program preferred). ------ Holly K. Gibbs, Ph.D. David H. 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URL: From brianczech at juno.com Mon Dec 13 12:00:33 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:00:33 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] FW: Faculty Position: Sustainable Energy Resources - SJSU - California Message-ID: <20101213.150033.21550.2@webmail10.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- San Jos�tate University San Jos�California ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY Subject to Budgetary Approval// *Assistant Professor of Sustainable Energy Resources * Department of Environmental Studies *Job Opening ID (JOID)*: 13928 * * *Rank: *Assistant Professor * * *Qualifications:* A Ph.D. in a natural science, social or interdisciplinary science. Priority given to applicants with technical, analytical, and policy skills in *sustainable energy resources*. Other aspects of environmental science/studies considered include environmental economics, policy, and/or law. Applicant should have a strong background in qualitative or quantitative research methods and should be a scientist/analyst who has applied her/his background to solving environmental issues. International experience and outlook is an asset. Must demonstrate commitment to teaching in an interdisciplinary undergraduate/graduate Environmental Studies department. Applicants should have awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience. *Responsibilities: *The main teaching responsibilities will be the Environmental Studies core courses, energy courses, a course in Climate Change, and other courses in the applicant's specialties. Candidates should be prepared to teach the introductory Environmental Studies course. Additionally, the successful applicant may teach courses in research methods and environmental analysis. Other undergraduate responsibilities include advising students as well as supervising internships, directed readings, and special projects. Applicants must be willing to supervise graduate research leading to the Masters of Science thesis. The applicant should have a defined research program and be willing to seek external funding to support research and department activities.** A record of both effective teaching and scholarly professional achievements is essential for tenure and promotion. We seek a teacher-researcher who is committed to quality interaction with students at all levels, undergraduate and graduate. Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity -- in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation -- through course materials, teaching strategies and advisement. *Salary Range: *Commensurate with qualifications and experience.** * * *Starting Date: *August 22, 2011** * * *Eligibility: *Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.** *Application Procedures: *For full consideration send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests/philosophy and research plans, and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by January 31, 2011: * * Dr. Lynne Trulio, Chair, Search Committee Department of Environmental Studies San Jose State University One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0115 Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence. Applications must be postmarked by *January 31, 2011.* Please do not send applications via email. Letters of recommendation should not be included in the initial application. Allowances can be made for unavoidable delays in providing academic transcripts. For further information about this position, call Dr. Lynne Trulio at (408) 924-5445 or email her at lynne.trulio at sjsu.edu. *General Information:* The Department of Environmental Studies was founded in 1970 and serves approximately 200 undergraduate majors and 40 graduate students. It grants B.S., B.A., and M.S. degrees. There are five full-time faculty members, complemented by professionals from the surrounding community who teach applied specialty classes. San Jos�tate University is California's oldest institution of public higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end of San Francisco Bay in downtown San Jos�Pop. 1,023,083), hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley high-technology research and development center. Many of California's most popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San Jos�tate University enrolls approximately 29,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives. San Jos�tate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. 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Here and elsewhere, human needs for freshwater are growing as changes in climate, landscapes, the built environment and institutions alter water flows and quality in sometimes unpredictable ways. These changes affect ecosystem services related to freshwater, such as flows of freshwater for domestic, agricultural, industrial, recreational and other uses; regulation of floods; water quality; and aspects of human health. To strengthen conceptual frameworks and improve predictive capacity, our interdisciplinary project will integrate biophysical and social-economic aspects of regional water systems. The overarching question of our work is: How will ecosystem services related to freshwater vary and how can they be sustained in regional watersheds as climate, land use and land cover, land management, the built environment and human demands change? As a part of this overarching question, we ask: How can regional governance systems for water and land use be made more resilient and adaptive to meet diverse human needs? In what ways are regional human-environment systems resilient and in what ways are they vulnerable to potential changes in climate and freshwaters? These positions will focus on regional governance; adaptive management and decision making under uncertainty; spatial analysis and geovisualization; and the historical development of policy, politics, science and conservation interventions. Applicants should have a prior degree in natural resources, geography, political science, planning, environmental policy, or related field. Previous research experience, social science background, and experience with coupled social and environmental systems are preferred. Experience with a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods are desired. Experience with ArcGIS, spatial analysis, and geovisualization desired but not required. Strong GPA, GRE scores, and oral and written communication skills are required. Applicants bringing diverse backgrounds and perspectives to the research program are encouraged to apply. The PhD position will start Fall, 2011. Review of applications will begin December 20, 2010 and continue until an applicant is selected. Prospective PhD students should refer to the webpage for further information on applying to the UW-Madison. To apply, email to arrissman at wisc.edu the following in a single PDF document: cover letter, CV with undergraduate/graduate GPA and GRE scores, and unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts. Dr. Adena Rissman Assistant Professor Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin-Madison http://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/facstaff/rissman -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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POSITION IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AT OBERLIN COLLEGE Oberlin College's Environmental Studies Program seeks a full-time visiting Assistant Professor (or higher) beginning August 2011 for a 1 year term, but with potential for renewal. We seek candidates with expertise in environmental policy and politics with agility to teach our introduction to ES and additional courses in their specialty areas. Requirements: PhD or appropriate terminal degree. Submit application letter, statements of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and three recommendation letters to John Petersen, Director, Environmental Studies Program, 122 Elm Street, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 44074, by February 14th. Fax 440-775-8946. Late applications may be considered until position is filled. Thanks for your assistance! 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The over-arching goal is to elucidate the links between fire ecology, land use patterns, and climate change on Californians, with a special focus on the economic cost of protecting human health and safety. This position is funded through a collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, and there is support for both original research and the organization of a working group on this topic. The post-doc will work closely with Dr. Max Moritz (Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Department), Dr. Peter Berck (Agricultural and Resource Economics Department), as well as Dr. David Ganz and Dr. Rebecca Shaw (The Nature Conservancy). Title: Post-doctoral Researcher Description: Post-doctoral position in economics related to land use planning and urban development on fire-prone landscapes of California. Responsibilities include cost-benefit analysis of land development patterns, urban growth projections, fire suppression, fire hazard mitigation, home losses, habitat degradation and restoration, ecosystem services, and other issues related to the expanding wildland-urban interface (WUI) and a changing climate; publishing research results in peer-reviewed journal articles is expected, as is organizing working group participants for this project. Some technical assistance is available (e.g., spatial data processing), but strong quantitative skills will be employed on regular basis. This is a full time position within the College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley; there will also be very close interaction with The Nature Conservancy’s California Program. Appointment February 2011 to September 2012, with possible extension. Salary $45K - $50K annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The position includes health and vacation benefits. Some travel is required. Qualifications: A completed Ph.D. in environmental economics, natural resource economics, or related field (e.g., ecology, natural resource management, or public policy, but with economic training). Strong quantitative and computer skills required; excellent written and verbal communications skills required. Training and experience in geographic information systems, fire modeling, urban planning, and/or policy analysis is desirable. Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team. To apply: Send electronic copies of (1) curriculum vitae; (2) names and contact information (phone, email, address) for three to five references; and (3) reprints of up to three publications to: Dr. Max Moritz, Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, 137 Mulford Hall MC 3114, Berkeley, CA 94720-3114, mmoritz at berkeley.edu (please cc dganz at tnc.org). Application deadline is January 17, 2011. 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This course is an introduction for graduate students and professionals to the applications, benefits, and drawbacks of non-invasive genetic techniques to wildlife conservation. The course will concentrate on the use of non-invasive techniques to answer questions in animal behavior, population biology, and population management, with a particular focus on the conservation of mammalian populations. Participants gain hands-on experience relating to all stages of a research project utilizing modern non-invasive methods by working with expert researchers through a combination of field, laboratory and computer-based modules. Throughout the course participants work through directed research projects, progressing from study design through field data collection, sampling protocols, and DNA extraction and amplification, to analysis of microsatellite and sequence data using the most effective and accessible software packages. The course focuses on relatedness, population size estimation and population dynamics; additional lectures address genotype reliability, research applications for ancient DNA, and techniques for assessing disease prevalence in wild populations. Many of these groundbreaking non-invasive genetic techniques were initially developed at the Smithsonian?s National Zoo and its Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics (CCEG). Course instructors include scientists from CCEG (Drs. Jesus Maldonado and Rob Fleischer) and George Mason University (Dr. Christine Bozarth) and several expert visiting instructors including Drs. Mike Schwartz, Elizabeth Archie, and Lori Eggert. While most instruction takes place in Front Royal, the course also includes laboratory work at the National Zoo?s new state-of-the-art genetics lab in Washington, DC. The course fee is $1,500, which includes instruction and course materials as well as all meals, lodging, and transport to/from Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD). All other travel costs and incidental expenses are the participant?s responsibility. Participants earn Continuing Education Units; graduate course credit (1) is available for qualified applicants through George Mason University (total fee: $1600 in-state (VA), $1850 out-of-state). Participants should have previously completed a college-level genetics and basic ecology/evolution course. Applications due by April 8, 2011. Visit http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/genetics.cfm for more information and application instructions. Visit http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/CCEG to learn more about the National Zoo?s Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics. Additional Upcoming Courses ? January 10-19, 2011: Conservation Conflict Resolution (Must apply now to be considered) Developing the crucial skills needed to ensure conservation efforts endure. ? February 7-18, 2011: Statistics for Ecology and Conservation Biology (Deadline to apply is fast approaching! ? Jan 3) Establishing the theoretical framework and essential quantitative skills for effective research design and implementation. ? March 14-25, 2011: Spatial Ecology, Geospatial Analysis, and Remote Sensing for Conservation Learning to detect, monitor, map, and model local and global changes in biological and ecological systems. ? April 18-29, 2011: Species Monitoring and Conservation: Terrestrial Mammals Learning current research and monitoring techniques and their application to conservation. ? May 3-13, 2011: Effective Conservation Leadership Cultivating leadership, communication, and teamwork approaches and applying them to diverse conservation situations. ? June 6-17, 2011: Adaptive Management for Conservation Success Build your capacity in team-based design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of real conservation projects. Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program course participants engage in dynamic learning communities, build lifelong professional networks, and connect with valuable conservation resources. From scbitraining at si.edu Wed Dec 22 12:59:56 2010 From: scbitraining at si.edu (NZP-SCBI Training) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:59:56 -0500 Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] NEW TRAINING COURSE! Adaptive Management for Conservation Success Message-ID: <7A06988C8B0AED4F86EA77B52A3A60BE92BF153380@SI-MSEV03.US.SINET.SI.EDU> PLEASE POST AND CIRCULATE WIDELY Graduate and Professional Course Adaptive Management for Conservation Success June 6-17, 2011 Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program At the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Front Royal, VA, USA Visit http://conservationtraining.si.edu or contact SCBItraining at si.edu for more information. Are you faced with limited resources for confronting wildlife conservation challenges? Do you need to show that your efforts are strategic, systematic and results-oriented? Do you seek to translate your ambitious ideas into robust project plans and fundable proposals with clear, realistic goals and objectives? Do you want to improve how you demonstrate the impact of your work? Heard about Miradi software, but wonder how to use it? We are teaming with Foundations of Success (FOS, www.fosonline.org) to offer this intensive course in adaptive management, based on the Conservation Measures Partnership?s Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation. Participants gain new skills in designing, planning and implementing effective projects, and in how to provide clear evidence of measurable progress towards conservation results. With the help of expert coaches, your ?team? uses a real conservation project (if you have one you would like to offer, please contact us) to practice conceptualizing your project, formulating objectives, and demonstrating measurable impact. You also learn how to use Miradi adaptive management software, which has been adopted by major conservation organizations (e.g., TNC, WWF, WCS) and is currently being used by over 1000 nature conservation practitioners in more than 147 countries. The course fee is $2,500, which includes instruction, most course materials, and all course meals, lodging, and transport to/from Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD). All other travel costs and incidental expenses are the participant?s responsibility. Participants earn Continuing Education Units; graduate course credit (3) is available for qualified applicants through George Mason University (total fee: $2750 in-state (VA), $3500 out-of-state). Applications due by April 22, 2011. Visit http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/adaptive.cfm for more information and application instructions. Visit http://www.fosonline.org to learn more about FOS (Foundations of Success). Additional Upcoming Courses ? January 10-19, 2011: Conservation Conflict Resolution (Must apply now to be considered) Developing the crucial skills needed to ensure conservation efforts endure. ? February 7-18, 2011: Statistics for Ecology and Conservation Biology (Deadline to apply is fast approaching! ? Jan 3) Establishing the theoretical framework and essential quantitative skills for effective research design and implementation. ? March 14-25, 2011: Spatial Ecology, Geospatial Analysis, and Remote Sensing for Conservation Learning to detect, monitor, map, and model local and global changes in biological and ecological systems. ? April 18-29, 2011: Species Monitoring and Conservation: Terrestrial Mammals Learning current research and monitoring techniques and their application to conservation. ? May 3-13, 2011: Effective Conservation Leadership Cultivating leadership, communication, and teamwork approaches and applying them to diverse conservation situations. ? May 22-27, 2011: Non-invasive Genetic Techniques in Wildlife Conservation Learn cutting-edge genetic methods from the field?s experts and apply them to real conservation problems. Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program course participants engage in dynamic learning communities, build lifelong professional networks, and connect with valuable conservation resources. From brianczech at juno.com Wed Dec 29 10:10:16 2010 From: brianczech at juno.com (brianczech at juno.com) Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:10:16 GMT Subject: [Ecological Economics Discussion] Fw: Economist Positions with Defenders of Wildlife Message-ID: <20101229.131016.24104.2@webmail12.dca.untd.com> ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Allison Barra Srinivas Conservation Policy Coordinator 1130 17th Street N.W. Washington D.C. 20036-4604 Tel: 202-772-0252 | Fax: 202-682-1331 asrinivas at defenders.org | www.defenders.org Director, Conservation Economics and Finance Defenders of Wildlife seeks to hire a program director for our work in conservation economics and is seeking an economist or MBA with experience in the context of natural resource damage assessment economic valuation. We believe there is an opportunity to work from outside the trustee process to improve the analyses that agencies involved in the BP Deepwater Natural Resource Damage Assessment use to evaluate potential restoration projects and to develop innovative new ways for trustees to value resources. The director would be responsible for a growing program in the area of mitigation-related resource valuation and also supervise work on creating and expanding environmental markets that benefit wildlife. http://www.defenders.org/about_us/jobs/director_of_conservation_economics_and_finance.php Fellow, Economics of Ecosystems Defenders of Wildlife seeks a post-doc fellow with a PhD in economics or finance with an interest in rapid publication of papers and reports and an ability to manage a diversity of projects all designed to improve knowledge of ecosystem services and values and options to market such services. The fellows work will be focused on rangeland, farmland and working forest on water quality, water quantity and wildlife. By working with agencies and landowners on the ground to develop model ecosystem markets and payment programs, we aim to drive national policies on ecosystem services. The Fellow would be responsible for contributing to our existing work on ecosystem valuation in the Western U.S. while developing a number of publications around ecosystem markets and payment programs to benefit wildlife. http://www.defenders.org/about_us/jobs/fellow,_economics_of_ecosystems.php -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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·        UN authorizes new body to stem loss of ecosystems vital to life 

A new international body aimed at reversing the unprecedented loss of species and ecosystems vital to life on Earth due to human activity has passed its final hurdle with approval by the United Nations General Assembly.

In a resolution adopted by consensus, the Assembly yesterday called on the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to take the necessary steps to set up the Intergovernmental Science Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), the final approval needed for the body for which the groundwork had been laid at UNEP-sponsored meetings earlier this year.

“IPBES represents a major breakthrough in terms of organizing a global response to the loss of living organisms and forests, freshwaters, coral reefs and other ecosystems that underpin all life, including economic life, on Earth,” UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner said today.

It caps 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity, launched in January to raise awareness and generate public pressure for action by global leaders on the vital link between biodiversity, ecosystems and survival, based on the premise that the world's diverse ecosystems purify the air and the water that are the basis of life, stabilize and moderate the Earth's climate, renew soil fertility, cycle nutrients and pollinate plants.

IPBES, which in many ways mirrors the UN-backed Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that has helped to catalyze government action on global warming, will foster the search for government action needed to reverse the accelerating degradation of the natural world and its species, which some experts put at 1,000 times the natural progression.

Its role includes high-quality peer reviews of the wealth of science on the issue from research institutes across the globe and outlining transformational policy options to bring about real change.

As to the economic costs, a UN-backed Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) study last year estimated loss of natural capital due to deforestation and degradation at between $2 trillion and $4.5 trillion every year – “a staggering economic cost of taking nature for granted.” It said an annual $45 billion investment into protected areas alone could secure delivery of ecosystem services worth some $5 trillion a year.

Outlining some of the potential benefits of IPBES, UNEP cited bringing to the attention of Governments so-called “new topics” identified by science. Some, for example, claim that evidence of deoxygenated dead zones in the world's oceans took too long to migrate from scientific circles into the in-trays of policy-makers. Similar concerns exist over the pros and cons of biofuels.

Some experts are convinced that many discoveries, from the identification of new lower life forms to the fast disappearance of others, remain within the corridors of research institutes and universities for many years before they reach the wider world, by which time it may be too late to act to protect the species concerned.

Unravelling the precise role of animals, plants, insects and even microbes within ecosystems and their functions in terms of the services generated, from water purification to soil fertility, could also be a major thrust, UNEP said.

While IPBES will support some capacity building in developing countries, a main role will be to catalyze funding to assist them.

UNEP, as the interim Secretariat of the new independent body, will now organize a plenary or meeting of Governments in 2011, the first year of the International Decade of Biodiversity, to decide which country will house the IPBES and which institutions will host it along with other institutional arrangements.

The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), one of several UN agencies that will be involved in setting up IPBES, noted that record growth in cultivated land, overexploitation of freshwater resources and fish stocks, massive pollution by fertilizers and erosion of certain natural environments such as mangroves and coral reefs in the past 50 years have led to the massive extinction of species.

Some 12 per cent of birds, 25 per cent of mammals and 32 per cent of amphibians are now threatened with extinction within a century, it added.

 

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