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Call for proposals: European Space Agency - Future Earth joint activities Seed funding available for attracting new users and developing new uses of ESA Earth Observation data; deadline 2nd November 2018

Job Vacancy: Research Liaison Officer (Stockholm, Sweden) Apply by 2 October for this 9-11 month contract position

Future Earth and Early Career Researchers Network of Networks announce science-policy interface webinar series These webinars, created by early careers for early careers, will aim at improving our understanding of interactions between science and policy, give recommendations on how to best communicate science to policy makers, and learn from the experience of senior researchers and professionals.

Q&A with Owen Gaffney, Exponential Climate Action Roadmap co-author

Halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030: Roadmap shows what’s needed in each sector Digital revolution and market forces poised to drive economic transformation away from fossil fuels, but not without the right policy mix and bold climate leadership.

Future Earth involvement at the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit Amy Luers, Executive Director of Future Earth, and Johan Rockström, co-chair of the Future Earth Advisory Committee, will launch a new report and discuss solutions involving society, innovation, and science in San Francisco.

Premier Future Earth publication Anthropocene magazine releases its third issue The latest issue of the award-winning magazine explores everything from sustainable consumption to food computers, and animal food products without the animals.

Open Positions in Montreal Application deadline 2nd October, 2018 to lead the development of a Research and Innovation Agenda for Sustainability in the Digital Age

Crop losses due to insects could nearly double in Europe’s bread basket due to climate A new study co-authored by Joshua Tewksbury, Future Earth Colorado Hub Director, projects insect pest damage to crops will rise sharply as temperatures continue to climb.

Understanding a Water, Energy, and Food Hotspot in San Antonio, Texas An interdisciplinary team of Texas A&M scientists, educators, and graduate students are looking into how different scenarios for using resources are likely to influence the food, water and energy sectors.

Future Earth vacancy: Science Officer, Regional Center for Future Earth in Asia (Kyoto) Apply by 15 October to support the development of research, capacity building and collaborative networks in Asia.

Recognizing Kofi Annan’s work on climate change The former United Nations Secretary-General warned of climatic tipping points, called on a “holistic approach” that takes account of the impacts of climate change, and linked climate change to human security.

Future Earth vacancy: Deputy Director (Paris, France) Application deadline: 30 September, 2018

Growing solar power as a remunerative crop and to minimize climatic risks in agriculture Can solar powered irrigation pumps create a good source of income and make water use more efficient in India? A solar irrigation cooperative of six farmers and local partners test out a model.

Watering The Seeds of Transformation in Afrika. By Afrikans. Finding solutions with community and effectively addressing the 17 SDGs in Africa—and by an African woman—is what transformation is all about.

The impact of Cotton aid and agricultural subsidies on water resources in Thessaly, Greece In our third Water-Energy-Food Nexus blog, Chrysi Laspidou discusses the impact of cotton irrigation on groundwater and rivers in Greece.

Social-ecological outcomes of agricultural intensification: Rarely a win-win situation A recent paper in Nature Sustainability highlights how agricultural intensification often fails to provide benefits for both human well-being and ecosystems. Author and Future Earth member Unai Pascual discusses the details.

Natural Assets Knowledge-Action Network publishes its first peer-reviewed article The Future Earth Natural Assets Knowledge-Action Network introduces the natural assets approach and its focus on enabling action-oriented research and synthesis in Sustainability Science.

Water-Energy-Food Nexus: We are the Nexus! Dr. Amollo Ambole from the University of Nairobi reflects on the meaning of the word “nexus” with Mathare residents in Nairobi, Kenya.

Future Earth recognizes the passing of Chair of the African Future Earth Committee Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hady worked tirelessly to try and establish a vibrant Future Earth community in Africa, building strong links with main players in other parts of the globe.

Anthropocene magazine wins global award from The Council for Advancement and Support of Education The Future Earth publication received a bronze award in the category of Special Constituency Magazine.

2018 Call for Application: Future Earth Governing Council Future Earth is seeking international organizations to become part of its Governing Council.

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News 20 Sep 2018

Call for proposals: European Space Agency - Future Earth joint activitiesSeed funding available for attracting new users and developing new uses of ESA Earth Observation data; deadline 2nd November 2018

News 19 Sep 2018

Job Vacancy: Research Liaison Officer (Stockholm, Sweden)Apply by 2 October for this 9-11 month contract position

News 14 Sep 2018

Future Earth and Early Career Researchers Network of Networks announce science-policy interface webinar seriesThese webinars, created by early careers for early careers, will aim at improving our understanding of interactions between science and policy, give recommendations on how to best communicate science to policy makers, and learn from the experience of senior researchers and professionals.

Blog 11 Sep 2018

Making big business sustainable one RESTART at the time?The Earth is boiling, the ocean is full of plastic, there is a shortage of fresh water, humans are undermining the living conditions for several species on Earth, and we are facing major social challenges. How can business be the solution to these problems?

Blog 29 Aug 2018

Understanding a Water, Energy, and Food Hotspot in San Antonio, TexasAn interdisciplinary team of Texas A&M scientists, educators, and graduate students are looking into how different scenarios for using resources are likely to influence the food, water and energy sectors.

Blog 16 Aug 2018

Growing solar power as a remunerative crop and to minimize climatic risks in agricultureCan solar powered irrigation pumps create a good source of income and make water use more efficient in India? A solar irrigation cooperative of six farmers and local partners test out a model.

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