World’s leading bodies of social and natural sciences agree to merge in 2018, forming the ‘International Science Council’ to serve as the global voice for science At a historic joint meeting, members of two leading international science councils voted to merge, launching a process that will see the formation of a single global entity uniting …
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The Food Systems PRISM Lab (www.prismlab.weebly.com) at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan is seeking high-caliber undergraduate, Masters, PhD and Postdoctoral researchers who have a strong interest in research and publication in the field of food system sustainability. Students may propose their own research questions, or apply to work in the context of funded …
The executive would like to send a final ‘Thank you!!!’ to all those who helped make CANSEE 2017 our best conference, yet. It wouldn’t have been possible without the hardwork and dedication of all the volunteers, speakers, and attendees. Thank you, and watch the CANSEE newsletter for upcoming publishing and dissemination opportunities related to conference …
Brett Dolter and Peter Victor discuss growing the global economy and combatting climate change. Climate change is a “super wicked problem” (Levin et al., 2012). Stopping the rise of global temperatures requires complete decarbonization of our energy system. This shift will upend existing power structures, and disrupt habits and behavioural norms. To add to the challenge, climate change action …
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PEDAGOGY FOR THE ANTHROPOCENE: Re-rooting academic knowledge in nature You are invited to step into a 3-day co-creative gathering among the trees and the stars to explore the emergent challenges and possibilities of cultivating socio-ecological transformation within and beyond academia. WHEN — July 25th – 27th, 2017 WHERE — Cobourg Scout Reserve, 1.5 hr. east …
Location: University of Victoria campus, Victoria, BC FTE: 1 One-year term, with the possibility of renewal Salary: Commensurate with qualifications Closing date: July 5, 2017 POSITION SUMMARY The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) was established in January 2008 as a collaborative initiative between the four research universities in British Columbia. The Institute …
Interested in hosting a CANSEE conference? The CANSEE executive committee is eager to find a group of people with a similar passion for ecological economics as us! The following is a general outline of what organizing a conference might look like. However, responsibilities are always up for debate and we’re very happy to share some of …
Keepers of the Water is looking for an economist to make the case against the proposed Frontier Oil Sands Project (by Teck Resources Ltd.). Their statement on their EIA can be found here. There is monetary compensation toward the statement. The statement may need to be defended at the hearing next year. If you wish …
Economic Literacy for a Green Economy is a great new online course put together by the Sustainability Network. Economic Literacy for a Green Economy consists of a series of six modules that will build organizational capacity by increasing the knowledge and understanding of economic concepts and their role in supporting a green economy. The training stream takes a …
Endowed Assistant Professor in Ecological Economics & Environmental Policy Loyola University Chicago’s (LUC), Institute of Environmental Sustainability (IES) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track endowed position at the rank of Assistant Professor/Advanced Assistant Professor, beginning fall 2017. LUC is ranked 7th greenest campus in the U.S., and the IES is a new degree-granting unit that …
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