Post-Doc Job Opportunity – University of Stirling

University of Stirling have an exciting new Post Doc position available to help develop the Roadmap for the next Copernicus services for inland waters and support our research programme on the Black Sea.   The Hiring Manager is Evangelos Spyrakos.  You can find out more and apply here: https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/work-at-stirling/list/details/?jobId=2721&jobTitle=Research%20Fellow%20Earth%20Observation

9th World Water Forum in Dakkar – March 23rd

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INBO, strategic partner of this 9th edition,

will meet you in Dakar!

The International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO), which has been leading ambitious actions for the joint and sustainable management of water resources at the basin level for 30 years, will organize and participate in more than 20 exchange sessions on IWRM at the level of basins, cooperationwater data sharing and adaptation to climate change.

I applaud the mobilization of INBO and its members to make the voice of basin organizations heard during this unavoidable world meeting on water security for all. In a context of climate change, it was crucial for INBO to highlight the analyses and solutions we provide on related topics such as peace, green finance, cooperation, knowledge sharing, innovation, NBS, etc.“.
Eric TARDIEU, INBO Secretary General.

IWRM in the spotlight

For the first time in the history of the Forums, Dakar included a political segment dedicated to basin organizations. With its partners, OMVS, OMVG, UNECE and the Swiss Government, INBO was in charge of the organization, animation and management of this segment.

The United Nations, the European Union, the World Bank, international basin networks and government representatives will meet on Thursday 24 March (Oval Room) to exchange on the strengthening of the basin management model. This segment will also be the occasion to assess the achievement of the dedicated targets (6.5.1 and 6.5.2) of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) n°6, for clean water and sanitation.

A Declaration for water and ecological security

On Wednesday 23 March, INBO members and partners will mobilize around the high-level panel on water and ecological security, in particular with the call for signing the Declaration:

“No water security without ecological security,
No ecological security without water security “

Each signatory commits to work towards “a better integration of ecosystems and biodiversity in water sector activities”.

Dakar Action Plan for river basins

Within the basin segment, INBO members and partners will also adopt the “Dakar Action Plan for the basins of lakes, rivers and aquifers”.

It aims at mobilizing the main stakeholders in basin management (basin organizations and committees, ministries, donors, water users’ associations, etc.) in order to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs by strengthening cooperation, planning, the legal and institutional framework of the basin organizations or by seeking innovative financing.

The members of INBO delegation present in Dakar during the Forum remain at your disposal for any questions and meetings, or in France after the Forum.

Contact of INBO/OiEau representative in Senegal:
Thelma Pelicier, +221 77 680 05 07, t.pellicer@oieau.fr

Call For Nominations Vallentyne Award – Due March 31st

Eligibility

Individuals or teams (individuals who together contributed to education/outreach outcomes) eligible for this award can work on any great lake of the world, including North American Great Lakes, African Great Lakes, or others. Deserving candidates should have contributed substantially to the education and outreach in the great lakes community (children and/or adults) for 20 years or more and their outreach accomplishments should be beyond the local community. Educators,
environmental journalists, and others bridging the gap between the science community and an informed, involved public are eligible for this award.
Membership of nominee(s) in IAGLR is not necessary; however, nominations must be submitted by an IAGLR member in good standing with the association.

Find out more and how to submit a nomination here

CLOSED: POSTERS GEO AquaWatch Biennial Meeting

Submit a Poster Abstract by March 15th!

GEO AquaWatch invites the water quality community to share your Earth Observation (EO) work in our GEO AquaWatch 2022 poster sessions. Although we would love to have oral presentations, we are unfortunately limiting this open call to just 50 posters – so submit your abstract today!

Posters on a wide range of topics are welcomed, including understanding end-user needs, sensor technology, algorithm development including Artificial Intelligence, software and platform development, citizen science and EO capacity development and education.

No project is too big or small! This is an opportunity for the community to hear about your work, engage with new and familiar peers, and network with other water quality professionals.

GEO AquaWatch encourages poster submissions by scientists representing all parts of the globe, especially those under-represented in science, Early Career professionals, presenters with water quality research in developing countries, and students. These virtual poster sessions will feature the ability for interactive conversations with poster authors.

Virtual Poster Sessions: March 21-23, 2022, 14:00-15:00 UTC

Abstract Deadline: when 50 posters are accepted or March 15, 2022, whichever comes first!

FIND OUT MORE HERE:

Introductory ARSET Training Webinar: Using the UN Biodiversity Lab

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Introductory Webinar: Using the UN Biodiversity Lab to Monitor the Pulse of the Planet
Intermediate Sessions: April 14, 21, & 28, 2022
9:00-10:30 EDT (UTC-4),
Advanced Labs: April 27 & May 4, 2022
9:00-10:30 EDT (UTC-4)This training will focus on using remote sensing and geospatial data within the NASA-supported UN Biodiversity Lab (UNBL) to take action on national conservation and sustainable development priorities. With over 400 of the world’s best global data layers on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and sustainable development, UNBL enables decision-makers and policymakers to access essential global data, upload national datasets, and calculate dynamic indicators for any area of interest – all without any background in remote sensing and GIS. Fully redesigned in 2021 to improve functionality and better meet user needs, UNBL will be a key offering to support parties and other stakeholders to implement, monitor, and report on the CBD’s Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).

This training offers three complementary courses — an intermediate lecture series (Parts 1-3) and two advanced labs — that participants can select among to choose the learning experience that best meets their needs. Our intermediate course will integrate lectures and Q&A to provide learners with an understanding of the power of spatial data to address key international commitments and a training on how to use all key functionalities of UNBL. Our advanced lab on the UNBL public platform will combine homework and live exercises to build participants’ confidence in their ability to use all features of UNBL. Our advanced lab on UNBL workspaces will combine homework and live exercises to equip participants with the needed skills to take full advantage of workspace functionalities. Speakers will include NASA scientists, UN policy specialists and data experts, and national policymakers.

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Capacitación Introductoria: Utilizar el UN Biodiversity Lab para Tomar el Pulso del Planeta
Entrenamientos Intermedios: Los días 14, 21, y 28 de abril de 2022
15h a 16h30 horario este de EE.UU. (UTC-4)
Laboratorios Avanzados: Los días 27 de abril y 4 de mayo de 2022
9h a 10h30 horario este de EE.UU. (UTC-4)Esta formación se centrará en el uso de datos de teledetección y geoespaciales dentro del UN Biodiversity Lab (UNBL), apoyado por la NASA, para tomar medidas sobre las prioridades nacionales de conservación y desarrollo sostenible. Con más de 400 de las mejores capas de datos mundiales sobre biodiversidad, servicios de los ecosistemas y desarrollo sostenible, el UNBL permite a los responsables de la toma de decisiones y a los políticos acceder a datos mundiales esenciales, cargar conjuntos de datos nacionales y calcular indicadores dinámicos para cualquier área de interés, todo ello sin necesidad de tener conocimientos de teledetección y SIG. Completamente rediseñada este 2021 para mejorar la funcionalidad y satisfacer mejor las necesidades de los usuarios, la UNBL será una oferta clave para apoyar a las Partes y a otras partes interesadas en la aplicación, el seguimiento y la presentación de informes sobre el Marco Mundial de la Biodiversidad (MGB) del CDB posterior a 2020.

Esta formación ofrece tres cursos complementarios -una serie de conferencias intermedias (Parte 1-3) y dos laboratorios avanzados- entre los que los participantes pueden elegir la experiencia de aprendizaje que mejor se adapte a sus necesidades. Nuestro curso intermedio integrará conferencias con sesiones de preguntas y respuestas para proporcionar a los alumnos una comprensión del poder de los datos espaciales para abordar los principales compromisos internacionales y una formación sobre cómo utilizar todas las funcionalidades clave de UNBL. Nuestro laboratorio avanzado en la plataforma pública de UNBL combinará deberes y ejercicios en directo para que los participantes confíen en su capacidad para utilizar todas las funciones de UNBL. Nuestro laboratorio avanzado sobre los espacios de trabajo de UNBL combinará deberes y ejercicios en directo para dotar a los participantes de las habilidades necesarias para aprovechar al máximo las funcionalidades de los espacios de trabajo. Entre los ponentes se encontrarán científicos de la NASA, especialistas en políticas de la ONU y expertos en datos, así como responsables políticos nacionales.

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Webinaire d’introduction: Utiliser le UN Biodiversity Lab pour Surveiller le Pouls de la Planète
Formations intermédiaires: 14, 21, & 28 avril 2022
11 – 12h30 EDT (UTC-4)
Laboratoires avancés: 27 avril & 4 mai 2022
9h a 10h30. (UTC-4)Cette formation se concentrera sur l’utilisation de la télédétection et des données géospatiales au sein du UN Biodiversity Lab (UNBL), soutenu par la NASA, pour agir sur les priorités nationales en matière de conservation et de développement durable. Avec plus de 400 des meilleures couches de données mondiales sur la biodiversité, les services écosystémiques et le développement durable, le UNBL permet aux décideurs et aux responsables politiques d’accéder à des données mondiales essentielles, de télécharger des ensembles de données nationales et de calculer des indicateurs dynamiques pour tout domaine d’intérêt – le tout sans aucune connaissance en télédétection et en SIG. Entièrement repensé en 2021 pour améliorer sa fonctionnalité et mieux répondre aux besoins des utilisateurs, le UNBL sera un outil essentiel pour aider les Parties et les autres parties prenantes à mettre en œuvre, surveiller et rendre compte du Cadre mondial pour la biodiversité (CMB) post-2020 de la CDB.

Cette formation propose trois cours complémentaires – une série de conférences intermédiaires (Parties 1-3) et deux sessions avancées – parmi lesquels les participants peuvent choisir l’expérience d’apprentissage qui répond le mieux à leurs besoins. Notre cours intermédiaire intégrera des conférences et des questions-réponses afin de permettre aux apprenants de comprendre le pouvoir des données spatiales pour répondre aux principaux engagements internationaux et de s’entraîner à l’utilisation de toutes les fonctionnalités clés du UNBL. Notre session avancée sur la plateforme publique UNBL combinera des devoirs et des exercices en direct pour renforcer la confiance des participants dans leur capacité à utiliser toutes les fonctionnalités du UNBL. Notre session avancée sur les espaces de travail du UNBL combinera des devoirs et des exercices en direct afin de doter les participants des compétences nécessaires pour tirer pleinement parti des fonctionnalités de l’espace de travail. Parmi les intervenants figureront des scientifiques de la NASA, des spécialistes des politiques et des données de l’ONU, ainsi que des responsables politiques nationaux.

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