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The ISEE Weekly Bulletin for September 25, 2024

News

ECOLEC Special Issue

Call for Contributions: Natural Disasters & Resilience in Ecological Economics

We invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners to submit their contributions for a special issue of Ecological Economics focused on «Natural Disasters and Resilience.» This special issue aims to explore the intersection of ecological economics and natural disasters, highlighting innovative approaches to resilience, adaptive strategies, and sustainable recovery.

Submission Start Date: October 1, 2024

YSI Workshop

Macroeconomic Challenges of the Green Transition II

We are excited to share the details of the upcoming YSI workshop in Pisa, which will take place from November 28th to 29th, 2024. This event will explore the crucial macroeconomic aspects of the green transition.

Paper Submission Deadline: September 30th, 2024.

Regional News

USSEE Seminar

Reviewing Studies of Degrowth: Are Claims Matched by Data, Methods, and Policy Analysis

Upcoming USSEE Seminars Save the Dates

• November 15 – Klaus Hubacek
• December 6 – Robby Richardson
• December 13 – Martin Dovciak
• January 10 – Daryl Burdon
• January 24 – Emme Christie
• February 7 – Val Luzadis
• February 21 – Sam Purkis
• February 28 – Kirsten Oleson

Opportunities

Content Manager Position

European Society for Ecological Economics

The European Society for Ecological Economics (ESEE) is hiring a part-time Content Manager for its website and social media. Responsibilities include posting relevant news, managing social media accounts, and maintaining the website. The role is ideal for someone familiar with ecological economics and social media, with an honorarium of €2000 annually. Applicants must be ESEE members or willing to join. Apply by October 7, 2024, with a CV and cover letter.

Assistant Professor (Career Track)

The Institute for Environmental Studies at VU Amsterdam

The Institute for Environmental Studies at VU Amsterdam is seeking an Assistant Professor (Career Track) for the Environmental Economics section. This role involves contributing to high-quality research, teaching, and supervision within the field of environmental economics. The ideal candidate will have a strong research background, a passion for sustainability, and the ability to inspire students. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your academic career in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment.

Apply by 13 October 2024. 

Faculty Position in Sustainable Forestry and Conservation Economics

David Brand Professorship in Sustainable Forestry and Conservation Finance

The Institute for Sustainable Ecosystems (ISEE) is seeking a dedicated Assistant/Associate Professor for the prestigious David Brand Professorship in Sustainable Forestry and Conservation Finance. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable forestry practices while contributing to conservation finance solutions.

As a faculty member, you’ll engage in cutting-edge research, collaborate with passionate students, and work alongside leading experts in the field. If you are committed to fostering sustainability and innovation, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact in forestry and conservation!

Apply by 31 October 2024. 

Funded PhD in Transformative Agroecology

University of Vermont’s (UVM) Institute for Agroecology (IfA)

The University of Vermont’s Institute for Agroecology (IfA) is offering a funded PhD opportunity focused on transformative agroecology. The selected candidate will engage in cutting-edge research and join the L4E community, contributing to ongoing projects across Vermont, North America, Latin America, West Africa, Europe, and Southern and East Africa. This role involves coursework, retreats, and lab meetings while working towards a Certificate of Graduate Study in Agroecology, building a strong foundation in participatory-transdisciplinary research. Funded by Leadership for the ECOZOIC, the 11th Hour Project, and the University of Vermont, this position offers a unique chance to work on themes such as regional agroecological transitions, knowledge co-production, and agroecology’s role in food systems, energy, and leadership. Applications are due by November 1st, 2024. Apply here. 

Call for Abstracts

Rethinking European Rural Development (ICTA-UAB)

We are pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the upcoming workshop on Rethinking European Rural Development Policy: Taking Stock of Local Collective Experiences and Theory, which will be held in Barcelona on December 2-3, 2024.

This workshop aims to critically assess past and future rural development initiatives and policies across Europe, exploring their effectiveness in producing public goods at various scales. We invite researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to submit their abstracts by November 1, 2024. Limited funding is available for PhD students.

PhD Scholarships

Justice dimensions of sustainability transformations
in rural areas

The University of Vechta is offering up to 8 fully funded PhD scholarships in the doctoral program «Justice Dimensions of Sustainability-Oriented Transformation Processes in Rural Areas.» This interdisciplinary program, starting in June 2025, explores crucial topics such as energy sector transformation, spatial justice, climate protection, gender justice, and more. Funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation, scholars will receive a stipend of €1,650 per month, along with research and health insurance support. The program also offers opportunities for collaboration with national and international partners. Apply by November 2, 2024, to be part of this groundbreaking research program!

Upcoming Conferences

Regional Society Conferences

ANZSEE 2024 Biennial Conference
North Stradbroke Island

Biennial conference, Oct 4-7, 2024, at the University of Queensland Marine Research Station on North Stradbroke Island – a boat ride across Moreton Bay Marine Park from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

‘ANZSEE 2024 Biennial Conference: Ecological Economic Perspectives from Islands and Across Oceans’

V Congress of the Mesoamerican and Caribbean Society of Ecological Economics and Latin American Meeting of Ecological Economy