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.
News 2 Dec 2016 Paul Shrivastava to complete term as Executive Director of Future Earth, and continue as senior advisor to Governing CouncilUnder Shrivastava's leadership, Future Earth transitioned from an interim to a permanent secretariat and secured funding for five global hubs with further development of four regional centres and offices.
News 28 Nov 2016 South Asia Regional Office of Future Earth inaugurated at the Divecha Centre for Climate ChangeNew Regional Office based in Bengaluru, India, will adapt the vision of Future Earth for South Asian countries, focusing on important issues in the area, such as the effects of climate change on monsoons and mountain glaciers.
News 22 Nov 2016 Call for nominations: IPCC "Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C." Send in applications for experts to contribute to a new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on warming of 1.5°C. Deadline 8 December.
News 22 Nov 2016 Call for nominations: IPCC Methodology ReportSubmit nominations for authors, reviewers and editors for a new report about national greenhouse gas inventories from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Deadline 7 December.
News 14 Nov 2016 Low growth in global carbon emissions continues for third successive yearNew research from the Global Carbon Project and the University of East Anglia shows that carbon dioxide emissions barely increased in 2016, despite large economic growth in parts of the globe.
News 11 Nov 2016 Global Carbon Budget 2017Live: The Global Carbon Budget 2017 and tracking progress towards the NDCs
News 9 Nov 2016 Extension of registration deadline: Future Earth Days 2016 We extend the registration deadline to 18 November. Come and help build the French Future Earth Community.
News 4 Nov 2016 Meeting summary: Global Land Programme Open Science MeetingA recent meeting of the Global Land Programme (GLP) stressed the role of land use as a sustainability solution.
News 4 Nov 2016 Meeting summary: 44th IPCC PlenaryFuture Earth was present for the 44th Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Plenary in Bangkok in October. At the meeting, the panel agreed on the outlines for two major reports.
News 3 Nov 2016 Plans to meet international climate targets may fall short, new report saysA new report from the United Nations Environment Programme presses for global action before 2020 to begin reducing greenhouse gases beyond what nations have already promised.
News 28 Oct 2016 (UPDATED) Call for nominations: Scoping Meeting for the draft outline of the IPCC's Sixth Assessment ReportSend in applications by 10 November to nominate yourself or others to participate in a scoping meeting for the draft outline of the next global-scale report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
News 25 Oct 2016 Press release: Report reveals a big dependence on freshwater fish for global food securityA new study finds that roughly 90 percent of freshwater fish harvested worldwide are caught in waterways facing severe environmental challenges.
News 24 Oct 2016 Draft report on African pollinators open for commentSubmit comments by 13 November on a new assessment on the state of African pollinators and their contribution to food security.
