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Call for Author Nominations and Scientific/Technical Inputs for the First National (USA) Nature Assessment

In coordination with the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is seeking author nominations and scientific/technical inputs for the First National Nature Assessment (NNA1). Refer to the Federal Register Notice (FRN) for the full text.

The USGCRP Public Contribution System will accept author nominations through January 4, 2024. Scientific/technical inputs—including observed, modeled, and/or projected changes in nature and/or benefits from nature—can be submitted on an ongoing basis. All inputs must be made via the USGCRP Public Contribution System if they are to be considered.

Responses provided through a request for comment on the NNA1 Draft Prospectus (presented in a previous FRN and accessible on the USGCRP Notices page) were used to identify the potential chapter topics included in this solicitation. Please see the previous FRN for additional information on the scope and overarching themes for the report.

USGCRP is conducting NNA1 to assess changes in nature as an aspect of global change. The scope of NNA1 is to assess the status, observed trends, and future projections of America’s lands, waters, wildlife, biodiversity, and ecosystems and the benefits they provide, including connections to the economy, public health, equity, climate mitigation and adaptation, and national security.

In developing NNA1, USGCRP will follow the principles of a use-inspired, knowledge-informed assessment, in which the design is driven both by the potential uses of the final products and by science and other forms of knowledge. USGCRP recognizes the importance of lived experiences and acknowledges Indigenous Knowledge as an important form of evidence. Across all phases of NNA1, USGCRP aims to be inclusive, represent diverse perspectives, and create products that are accessible to the widest possible audience.

All author nominations must be submitted via the USGCRP Public Contribution System by 11:59 pm ET on January 4, 2024. Scientific/technical inputs can be submitted to the USGCRP Public Contribution System on an ongoing basis.

If you have any questions or process concerns, please contact us at engagement@usgcrp.gov.

UK Funding Collaborative Opportunities: Newton Fellowship and Royal Society

Newton International Fellowships for 3 years of research in the UK can be applied for from 17th January 2024. These are for non-UK scientists teaming up with a UK host: https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/newton-international/

 

The Royal Society (UK) also has applications opening for UK scientists to collaborate abroad: https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/international-exchanges/

 

USEPA Federal Post-Doc Opportunity!

Satellite Water Quality Modeling and Forecasting Federal Post-Doc Opportunity with the USEPA

An update that the application deadline has been extended to December 29! for our federal post-doc position focused on modeling and forecasting with satellites for water quality.  The hiring manager is Blake Schaeffer.

USEPA job opening for a federal post-doc in Durham, North Carolina. This position will focus on development, enhancement, and operational transition of national models for forecasting freshwater harmful cyanobacteria blooms and seagrass habitat change, combined with emerging remote sensing technologies.

Position announcement is here: https://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Position.cfm?pos_id=1655

Application details are here: https://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Lab.cfm?Lab=CEMM

Comment Opportunity: The US National Strategy for Marine Biodiversity

Request for Information (RFI): The National Strategy for Marine Biodiversity. The National Science Foundation, on behalf of the National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology (SOST), requests input from all interested parties to inform the development of a National Ocean Biodiversity Strategy (Strategy), covering the genetic lineages, species, habitats, and ecosystems of United States (U.S.) ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters. The Strategy will strengthen the knowledge foundation and coordination on which federal agencies and other parties can align priorities and investments toward more cost-effective and successful solutions to the increasing challenges that require information on biodiversity and living resources. The Strategy will align research and monitoring on ocean life for safe and sustainable management, conservation, development, and climate solutions; and improve delivery of biodiversity information to support wise management and the growing ocean economy.

Through this RFI, SOST seeks input on the foundational elements of a Strategy for delivering needed knowledge and implementing effective stewardship of ocean life. Those elements will include actions federal agencies should take to:

  • collect, coordinate, and deliver information for policy, investment, development, and management;
  • better align ocean biodiversity investments and policy with societal needs for both use and protection of living resources;
  • and how to ensure benefits to society across sectors and from local to international levels.

This is your chance to make sure that your ideas and concerns are considered in how this important initiative goes forward. The full RFI can be found here. Submit responses to rfi-marinebiodiversity@nsf.gov and include “RFI: Public Comment on the National Ocean Biodiversity Strategy” in the subject line of the message.