News 17 Feb 2017 Call for applications: Cities and climate change conference Scientific Steering Committee (UPDATED)The deadline for this call has been extended to 22 February 2017.
News 15 Feb 2017 Read a statement on fostering an engaged ocean research communityAt a recent United Nations meeting, representatives of Future Earth and the International Council for Science (ICSU) delivered a statement on behalf of the scientific and technological community, saying, "More than ever, scientists need to work directly with people on the future of our oceans."
News 8 Feb 2017 Future Earth and MAIRS-FE sign memorandum of understandingMonsoon Asia Integrated Research for Sustainability - Future Earth (MAIRS-FE), a global research project of Future Earth, examines important questions related to the unique monsoon climate of Asia.
News 8 Feb 2017 Future Earth vacancy: Head of AdvancementFuture Earth is seeking a Head of Advancement to lead our international fundraising efforts. Apply by 3 March. Position to be based in Montreal, Canada.
News 6 Feb 2017 Join the webinar: Transformative innovation for a 1.5°C worldTake part in a discussion about how sustainability innovation can drive fundamental shifts in societies around the world. Webinar airs on 3 March.
News 3 Feb 2017 Call for abstracts: JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting 2017Future Earth will have a strong presence at this conference, a meeting of the Japan Geoscience Union (JpGU) and the American Geosphysical Union (AGU). Submit abstracts by 16 February.
News 3 Feb 2017 bioDISCOVERY moves to the University of ZurichThe global research project of Future Earth has relocated its International Project Office (IPO) to Switzerland in 2017, creating new opportunities for collaboration around biodiversity science.
News 2 Feb 2017 Future Earth says scientific research integrity at risk from globalization backlashRead a statement from Future Earth affirming our commitment to supporting international collaboration and the free movement of scientists and flow of data, information and knowledge for global sustainability.
News 1 Feb 2017 Workshop summary: Development of an Integrated Ocean Research Network (Future Earth Ocean Knowledge-Action Network)An international community addressing ocean sustainability research looks to future opportunities by bundling their knowledge into a global research network.
News 31 Jan 2017 Volunteer opportunity: Interview members of the Future Earth communityFuture Earth is looking for media-savvy students in the Montreal area to develop short videos or prodcasts showcasing the views of experts in sustainability from around the world. Deadline 10 February.
News 23 Jan 2017 Call for applications: Sustainable Development Goal LabsNew effort will provide seed funding for projects to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges in sustainability, such as inequality, the global food system or ecosystem services. Apply by 10 February.
News 23 Jan 2017 Registration open: Transformations 2017 conferenceRegister now to attend this international conference on "transformations in practice" from 30 August to 1 September 2017.
News 18 Jan 2017 Deadline approaching: Proposals for II Conference of the Programme on Ecosystem Change and Society (PECS) Send in submissions by 30 January for sessions at this international conference in Mexico.
News 18 Jan 2017 Take part in a webinar on behavioural change and social transformationA new webinar will explore the psychological preconditions that underly why some people are resistant to changing their behaviour and other questions. Join the discussion on 30 January.
News 15 Jan 2017 Call for pre-proposals: New research opportunity in AfricaAfrican scientists can apply by 15 March to participate in a Collaborative Research Action from the Belmont Forum called the Sustainable Urban Global Initiative (SUGI): Food-Water-Energy Nexus.
News 6 Jan 2017 Call for applications: Transdisciplinary research workshopsResearchers and other professionals in the United States are invited to apply to attend a series of workshops to build their skills in trandisciplinary research, as it relates to the nexus of food, energy and water. The deadline for applications in 18 January.
News 5 Jan 2017 UPDATE: Deadline extended for cities to apply to host 2018 cities and climate change conferenceThe deadline for cities to apply to host the 2018 Cities and Climate Change Science Conference has been extended to January 31, 2017. This key event, co-sponsored by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), will further develop the scientific understanding of climate change and cities in support of the implementation of the Paris Agreement, the New Urban Agenda, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
News 22 Dec 2016 New report outlines how researchers can contribute to the Sustainable Development GoalsA recently-published report from the German Committee Future Earth summarises how the research community can help leaders around the world to make informed decisions.
News 20 Dec 2016 Future Earth 2016: The year in news and blogsRevisit an important year for Future Earth and sustainability science through some of our favorite stories from the last 12 months.
News 16 Dec 2016 Future Earth vacancy: Executive DirectorSubmit applications by 3 February 2017 for consideration as Executive Director of Future Earth.
News 14 Dec 2016 Future Earth lands major grant for sustainability scienceNew awards from the Gordon and Better Moore and NOMIS Foundations will support interdisciplinary research around the topics of oceans, natural assets and the water-energy-food nexus.
News 13 Dec 2016 Video: Workshop for a Future Earth Japan Strategic Research AgendaHear from leading Japanese researchers about the importance of Future Earth in Asia and the priorities for sustainability science in coming years.
News 12 Dec 2016 News release: Surge in methane emissions threatens efforts to slow climate changeIn a new analysis, scientists raise the alarm about growing concentrations of methane in the atmosphere – and also highlight the opportunities for slowing emissions.
News 5 Dec 2016 News release: Governments urged to integrate biodiversity concerns into national strategiesScientific forum in Canún, Mexico, highlighted examples of how tourism can be an opportunity to conserve both biodiversity and livelihoods.
