News 22 Mar 2017 Call for abstracts: 5th iLEAPS Science ConferenceGet in your abstracts by 1 June for this conference in the United Kingdom focusing on “Understanding the impact of land-atmosphere exchanges.”
News 21 Mar 2017 Future Earth vacancy: Global Sustainability Postdoctoral Researcher (Sweden)Apply by 18 April to join the Future Earth team and lead a targeted global sustainability synthesis. To be based out of Stockholm, Sweden.
News 21 Mar 2017 Call for abstracts: PECS second open science conferenceSubmit abstracts by 15 April for this conference in Mexico on "place-based transdisciplinary research for global sustainability."
News 21 Mar 2017 Call for papers: Principles for Responsible Invesment Academic Network ConferenceSend in full papers by 1 April to participate in this international conference focusing on responsible invesment.
News 17 Mar 2017 Enroll now in two new online courses around the Sustainable Development GoalsThe SDG Academy is offering free courses on the roles of agriculture and childhood development in sustainable development.
News 10 Mar 2017 Future Earth events in MontrealJoin Future Earth for a series of events in Montreal this month, ranging from discussions about the circular economy to the key role of science and technology in shaping the future. The events coincide with the annual meetings of the Future Earth Science and Engagement Committees and Governing Council.
News 9 Mar 2017 It isn't too late to turn back the Climate Clock2016 emission's data helped researchers to reset the Climate Clock, a science and art installation that ticks down the time the world has left before undergoing dangerous levels of warming.
News 7 Mar 2017 PAGES announcements: Apply to join the Scientific Steering Committee and other upcoming deadlinesPast Global Changes (PAGES) has announced that it is looking for three new members to serve on its Scientific Steering Committee. The project is also accepting applications for financial support for workshops and meetings and new proposals for working groups. Deadline for all calls is 3 April.
News 6 Mar 2017 Future Earth becomes strategic partner of IPBESAt a ceremony today in Germany, Future Earth signed an agreement with the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) to shape research on natural resources — and the people who depend on them.
News 2 Mar 2017 Future Earth appoints new members to its Science and Engagement CommitteesFuture Earth has inducted 13 new members to its Science and Engagement Committees ahead of their annual meeting in March in Montreal, Canada. These leaders will help to grow and evolve the vision of Future Earth as the programme works to carry out new research collaborations and engagement efforts.
News 24 Feb 2017 Call for nominations: IGAC and Global Land Programme Scientific Steering CommitteesInternational Global Atmospheric Chemistry (IGAC) and the Global Land Programme (GLP) are seeking experts to help shape their research and engagement acitivities. The deadline for nominations are 31 March (IGAC) and 1 April (GLP).
News 24 Feb 2017 Call for abstracts: Special issue focusing on social transformation and 1.5°C Submit abstracts for a special issue of Current Opinion on Environmental Sustainability, which will bring together reviews around how social transformation can help or hinder limiting warming to 1.5°C. Deadline 15 March.
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 3 Feb 2017 Call for sessions: 7th International Conference on Sustainability Science (ICSS 2017)Submit proposals for sessions for a conference with the theme of “Global Goals - new approaches to knowledge generation - challenges and solutions from local to global scales.” Deadline for submissions is 28 February 2017.
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.
