URGENT: DEADLINE TODAY (15th October)
IFISO Leadership Summer School (July 2010)
IFISO is looking for a team to organise the next summer school in July 2010; this could be your LC. IFISO allows students from all student organisations to come together and learn about leadership skills.
Forum section: International Events: Partners Events: Other Partners’ Events
Contact: Sofie Blanchart, IFISO LO, sofie.ifsa@gmail.com
IFSA Events
Asian Regional Meeting (ARM) (27 February- 4 March 2010, Taiwan)
Over six days 35 students will travel across Taiwan, exploring different ecosystems, environmental issues and building new friendships.
Forum section: International events: IFSA events
Contact: Ping-Lian Wu, Organising Committee, wu.pinglian@gmail.com
Registration Deadline: 30th November
Southern European Regional Meeting (SERM) (25 April – 2 May 2010, Slovenia)
Students will spend 5 days exploring Slovenian forestry and forests. The opportunity is given for 2 students from each LC in Southern Europe, and is also open to students from Northern European and LC’s all over the world. It is estimated to cost 70 €.
Forum section: International events: IFSA events
Contact: Dan Burgar, Organising Committee, danburgar@gmail.com
Registration Deadline: 1st February, application form available at IFSA website
Professional Partner’s Events
XIII World Forestry Congress (18 – 25 October 2009, Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Every 6 years all forestry stakeholders gather to discuss on important forestry issues, it is considered one of the most important gatherings for forestry. IFSA will be discussing its Global Action Plan for Forestry Education (GAPFE).
Forum section: International Events: Partners Events: EFI Events
Contact: Nicolas Dolidon, students.wfc@gmail.com
UNFCCC COP 15 (7 – 18 December 2009, Copenhagen, Denmark)
Students have opportunity to explore the conference and participate in an IFSA side event. Particular focus will be Day 3: Forestry Day.
Forum section: International Processes Commission: UNFCCC Preparation
Contact: Metia Lembasi, Head of UNFCC Sub-commission, lembasi.metia@gmail.com
Registration Deadline: 27th October for UNFCCC observer
18th Commonwealth Forestry Conference (28 June – 2 July 2010, Edinburgh, UK)
The conference occurs every 5 years and brings international speakers from Commonwealth nations together to discuss forestry issues. The theme of the conference is Restoring the Commonwealth’s Forests: Tackling Climate Change.
Forum section: International Events: Other Partners Events: Commonwealth Forestry Conference
Contact: Julius Adewopo, CFA LO, ambjulyem@yahoo.com
Registration Deadline: TBC (to be confirmed). Abstracts can be submitted by 16 October 2009
IUFRO
Forum section: International Events: Partners’ Meetings: IUFRO
Contact: Michael Rivoire, IUFRO LO, iufro.lo@ifsa.net
CFA
Forum section: International Events: Partners’ Meetings: Other Partners’ Events
Contact: Julius Adewopo, CFA LO, ambjulyem@yahoo.com
EFI
Forum section: International Events: Partners Events: EFI Events
Contact: Mikko Nivala, EFI LO, mikko.ifsa@gmail.com
UNECE Timber Committee (12 – 16 October 2009, Geneva, Switzerland)
67th session
2nd International Conference on Wind Effects on Trees
(13 – 16 October 2009, Freiburg, Germany)
1st Koli Forum on Natural Resources (22 – 14 October 2009, Koli, Finland)
6th Timberland Investing World Summit (26 – 28 October 2009, New York, USA)
Role and Significance of Forest Seed in Forest Regeneration
(28 – 29 October 2009, Zagreb, Croatia)
FTP Conference (9 – 11 November 2009, Stockholm, Sweden)
Future forest monitoring in the European Union: Providing information for multifunctional forest management (11 – 12 November 2009, Uppsala, Sweden)
European Paper Week: New look, new location
(17 – 19 November 2009, Brussels, Belgium)
7th Johan Gullichsen Colloquium Forest Biomass – Quo vadis?
(19 November 2009, Espoo, Finland)
Knowledge-based management of tropical rainforests
(22 – 28 November 2009, Cayenne, French Guiana)
FAO
Forum section: International Events: Partners Events: Other Partners’ Events
Contact: Jennifer Schuchmann, FAO LO, jennifer.schuchmann.ifsa@googlemail.com
CIFOR
Forum section: International Events: Partners Events: Other Partners’ Events
Contact: Ika Satyasari, CIFRO LO, ika_poenya19@yahoo.com
IFISO
Forum section: International Events: Partners Events: Other Partners’ Events
Contact: Sofie Blanchart, IFISO LO, sofie.ifsa@gmail.com
Alumni
Forum section: International Events: Other Events
Contact: Branislav Petrovic, Alumni LO, bane_x_2000@yahoo.com
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Events Newsletter
by Alex Slattery on Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:12 pm
- Alex Slattery
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Re: Events Newsletter April 2010
by Alex Slattery on Sat May 01, 2010 3:08 am
Check out the fun new IFSA competition and celebration section! NERM deadline TODAY!
IFSA Events
Southern European Regional Meeting (SERM) (25 April – 2 May 2010, Slovenia)
Students will spend 5 days exploring Slovenian forestry and forests. The opportunity is given for 2 students from each LC in Southern Europe, and is also open to students from Northern European and LC’s all over the world. It is estimated to cost around 70 €.
Forum section: International events: IFSA events
Contact: Dan Burgar, Organising Committee, danburgar@gmail.com
International Forestry Students Symposium (IFSS) (7 - 20 August 2010, Republic of Korea)
Join the IFSA community for the annual Symposium gathering. IFSA 7 will host the official General Assemblies, report the year’s work and prepare for next year’s officials. Participants will have the opportunity to explore Republic of Korea’s forests and culture thanks to the splendid work of the Organising Committee.
Website: www.ifss2010korea.com
Forum section: International events: IFSA events
Contact: Wie Daehyung, Vice Chairperson, dnleogud@naver.com
Registration Deadline: 30th June 2010
International River Expedition (IREX) (18 - 24 July 2010, Hungary)
The second International River Expedition (IREX 2010) is going to be a 5 day long canoe tour, which will take place along the River Körös in east Hungary.
Website: http://ifsa.nyme.hu/IREX.html
Forum section: International events: IFSA events
Contact: Pál Gátas, President, palko.gatas@gmail.com
Registration Deadline: Closed
North Europe Regional Meeting (NERM) (4 – 8 October 2010, Sweden)
Come experience the Swedish autumn. The theme for the meeting is Future Forest in Northern Europe. Participants will travel through northern Sweden. Two students from each LC in the North Europe region is invited as well as other students from all around the world! Participation fee is 90 euro.
Website: http://nerm2010sweden.wordpress.com/
Forum section: International events: Other events
Contact: Mikaela Berglund, Organising Committee, mikaela.ifsa@gmail.com
Registration Deadline: TODAY (30th April 2010)
Primeval Forests (PRIFOR) (9 – 13 August 2010, Sweden)
PRIFOR is a conference held at Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall. The theme of the conference will be Northern Primeval Forests: Ecology, Conservation and Management. Support for students from low income countries is available.
Website: www.prifor2010.org
Forum section: International events: Other events
Contact: Julia, Organising Committee, julia.rauchfuss@miun.se
Registration Deadline: N/A
IFSA Competitions
IFSA Song Celebration (now – end of IFSS, 20 August 2010, Republic of Korea)
IFSA want to celebrate any great songs that have contributed or will contribute to make IFSA fun. During IFSS in Seoul, an IFSA song of 2010 will be announced. Respond to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjHGexsB3os youtube video to enter and check out other nominations. For more details please contact Alex.
Forum section: International events: IFSA events
Contact: Alex Slattery, Celebration Organiser, vice_president@ifsa.net
Nomination deadline: 1st August 2010
CBD Photo Contest (TBA, TBA)
This competition will celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity.
Forum section: International events: IFSA events
Contact: Yusuf Bahtimi, Head of UNCBD sub-commission, anonymous_tymy@yahoo.co.id
Details to be announced soon!
Professional Partner’s Events
International Forestry Education Symposium (17 – 21 May 2010, Vancouver, Canada)
Forum section: International Events: Other Partners Events: Commonwealth Forestry Conference
Contact: Eva Ortvald Erichsen, Council, eva.ifsa@gmail.com
18th Commonwealth Forestry Conference (28 June – 2 July 2010, Edinburgh, UK)
The conference occurs every 5 years and brings international speakers from Commonwealth nations together to discuss forestry issues. The theme of the conference is Restoring the Commonwealth’s Forests: Tackling Climate Change.
Forum section: International Events: Other Partners Events: Commonwealth Forestry Conference
Contact: Julius Adewopo, CFA LO, ambjulyem@yahoo.com
Registration: Now open.
IUFRO World Congress (21 - 28 August 2010, Seoul, Republic of Korea)
The conference occurs every 5 years and brings international speakers from Commonwealth nations together to discuss forestry issues. The theme of the conference is Restoring the Commonwealth’s Forests: Tackling Climate Change.
Forum section: International Events: Partners’ Meetings: IUFRO
Contact: Michael Rivoire, IUFRO LO, iufro.lo@ifsa.net
CBD:
International meeting for Tropical Biodiversity
(19 – 23 July 2010, Bali, Indonesia)
Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation
Registration: Closed
International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation in Transboundary Tropical Forests (14 – 17 July 2010, Quito, Ecuador)
This conference is organised in the framework of the International Year of Biodiversity. Its results, conclusions and recommendations will be brought to the attention of participants at the CBD’s Conference of the Parties (COP 10) that will be held in Nagoya, Japan, in October 2010.
Deadline for abstract: Closed
Young Hands Together for Diversity International Art Competition
(19 – 23 July 2010, Bali, Indonesia)
This competition is part of a worldwide youth education initiative on biodiversity to provide children and young people with useful information and help them participate in protecting, preserving and improving biodiversity in their communities. Open for participants aged 6-20 years.
Entries close: 15 June 2010
COP 10 Biodiversity International Youth Conference
(23 – 26 August 2010, Nagoya, Japan)
Conference is held in conjunction with COP10 Nagoya.
Registration: currently open for Japanese applicants, registration TBA for non-Japanese
Forum section: International Events: Other Events
Contact: Yusuf Bahtimi, Head of UNCBD sub-commission, anonymous_tymy@yahoo.co.id
CIFOR:
Workshop on Forest Governance, Decentralization & REDD
(August 2010, Mexico)
A country-led initiative in support of UNFF, initiated by the Governments of Mexico and Switzerland
Forum section: International Event: Partners Events: Other Partners’ Events
Contact: Ika Satyasari, Liaison Officer of CIFOR, ika_poenya19@yahoo.com
FAO:
25th North African Forestry Commission (3 – 7 May 2010, Palenque, Chiapas)
51st Session Advisory Committee on Paper and Wood Products (ACPWP) (27 – 28 May 2010, Tokyo, Japan)
26th Latin America and Caribbean Forestry Commission (24 – 29 May 2010, TBD, Guatemala)
23rd Asia Pacific Forestry Commission (9 – 11 June 2010, Thimpu, Bhutan)
23rd IUFRO World Congress (23 – 28 August 2010, Seoul, Republic of Korea)
5th International Poplar Symposium (20 – 25 September 2010, Italy)
Poplars and willows: from research models to multipurpose trees for a biobased society.
20th Session of Committee on Forestry (COFO) (4 – 8 October 2010, Italy)
Event will be held at FAO headquarters in Rome.
Website: http://www.fao.org/forestry/57758/en/
Forum section: International Event: Partners Events: Other Partners’ Events
Contact: Jennifer Schuchmann, FAO LO, jennifer.schuchmann.ifsa@googlemail.com
Forestry Education:
International Conference on Forestry Education and Research for the Asia-Pacific Region (23 – 25 November 2010, Philippines)
The conference aims to assess and confront forestry education issues in the region. The theme for the conference is Forestry Education and Research Respondings to Changing Needs.
Forum section: International Events: Partners Meetings: Other Partners Events
Contact: Kristin, Forestry Education Commission officer, kstrobelt@hotmail.com
Deadline for abstract: 31st May 2010
IFISO:
International Youth Media Summit 2010 (9 – 18 July 2010, Slovenia)
Forum section: International Events: Partners Events: Other Partners’ Events
Contact: Sofie Blanchart, IFISO LO, sofie.ifsa@gmail.com
Registration: Closed
Alumni:
Forum section: International Events: Other Events
Contact: Branislav Petrovic, Alumni LO, bane_x_2000@yahoo.com
MCPFE:
Strategic Workshop on Vision, Goals and Targets for Forests in EuropeInternational (21 May, Brussels, Belgium)
The Forest Europe Expert level Meeting (ELM) held in March 2010 in Oslo, Norway, has decided to develop a shared vision, goals and targets for Europe’s forests, as part of the package of commitments for the Ministerial Conference in Oslo on 14-16 June 2011.
Vision, goals and targets for forests in Europe will be discussed at the strategic workshop in Brussels.
2nd meeting LBA WG on preparing options for a decision on a possible legally binding agreement on forests in Europe (1 – 2 July, St Petersburg, Russia)
Registration: TBA
Forum section: International Event: Partners Meetings: Other Partners’ Events
Contact: Jennifer Schuchmann, MCPFE LO, jennifer.schuchmann.ifsa@googlemail.com
Institute for Capacity Development:
There are a wide range of policy management and development workshops happening in Namibia throughout 2010.
Forum section: International Events: Other Events
Contact: Tolulope, North African Regional Representative,
Other Events:
ESD-2010= Education for Sustainable Development International Conference and 5th International RCE Conference 2010 (18 - 20 May 2010, Paraná, Brazil)
This conference is presented by the RCE-Curitiba-Paraná and UNU-United Nations University of Advanced Studies.
Website: www.prppg.ufpr.br/eds2010
Forum section: International Events: Other Events
Contact: Regional Organising Committee, eds2010.secretariaexecutiva@gmail.com
Registration deadline: 10th May 2010
International Educators Institute (11 - 26 July 2010, Oregon, USA)
An innovative forest study tour for environmental educators and forest researchers, this conference offers hands-on interviews and discussions in Portland.
Forum section: International Events: Other Events
Contact: Alex Slattery, IFSA VP, vice_president@ifsa.net
Application deadline: Closed
Forum Forestier Lémanique (26 May 2010, Switzerland)
The meeting will take place at the Arboretum of Aubonne. The theme will be Biodiversity: what strategy for the forest?
Forum section: International Events: Other Events
Contact: Christina Giesch, zagpa@bluewin.ch
Application deadline: TODAY (30th April 2010)
IFSA Events
Southern European Regional Meeting (SERM) (25 April – 2 May 2010, Slovenia)
Students will spend 5 days exploring Slovenian forestry and forests. The opportunity is given for 2 students from each LC in Southern Europe, and is also open to students from Northern European and LC’s all over the world. It is estimated to cost around 70 €.
Forum section: International events: IFSA events
Contact: Dan Burgar, Organising Committee, danburgar@gmail.com
International Forestry Students Symposium (IFSS) (7 - 20 August 2010, Republic of Korea)
Join the IFSA community for the annual Symposium gathering. IFSA 7 will host the official General Assemblies, report the year’s work and prepare for next year’s officials. Participants will have the opportunity to explore Republic of Korea’s forests and culture thanks to the splendid work of the Organising Committee.
Website: www.ifss2010korea.com
Forum section: International events: IFSA events
Contact: Wie Daehyung, Vice Chairperson, dnleogud@naver.com
Registration Deadline: 30th June 2010
International River Expedition (IREX) (18 - 24 July 2010, Hungary)
The second International River Expedition (IREX 2010) is going to be a 5 day long canoe tour, which will take place along the River Körös in east Hungary.
Website: http://ifsa.nyme.hu/IREX.html
Forum section: International events: IFSA events
Contact: Pál Gátas, President, palko.gatas@gmail.com
Registration Deadline: Closed
North Europe Regional Meeting (NERM) (4 – 8 October 2010, Sweden)
Come experience the Swedish autumn. The theme for the meeting is Future Forest in Northern Europe. Participants will travel through northern Sweden. Two students from each LC in the North Europe region is invited as well as other students from all around the world! Participation fee is 90 euro.
Website: http://nerm2010sweden.wordpress.com/
Forum section: International events: Other events
Contact: Mikaela Berglund, Organising Committee, mikaela.ifsa@gmail.com
Registration Deadline: TODAY (30th April 2010)
Primeval Forests (PRIFOR) (9 – 13 August 2010, Sweden)
PRIFOR is a conference held at Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall. The theme of the conference will be Northern Primeval Forests: Ecology, Conservation and Management. Support for students from low income countries is available.
Website: www.prifor2010.org
Forum section: International events: Other events
Contact: Julia, Organising Committee, julia.rauchfuss@miun.se
Registration Deadline: N/A
IFSA Competitions
IFSA Song Celebration (now – end of IFSS, 20 August 2010, Republic of Korea)
IFSA want to celebrate any great songs that have contributed or will contribute to make IFSA fun. During IFSS in Seoul, an IFSA song of 2010 will be announced. Respond to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjHGexsB3os youtube video to enter and check out other nominations. For more details please contact Alex.
Forum section: International events: IFSA events
Contact: Alex Slattery, Celebration Organiser, vice_president@ifsa.net
Nomination deadline: 1st August 2010
CBD Photo Contest (TBA, TBA)
This competition will celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity.
Forum section: International events: IFSA events
Contact: Yusuf Bahtimi, Head of UNCBD sub-commission, anonymous_tymy@yahoo.co.id
Details to be announced soon!
Professional Partner’s Events
International Forestry Education Symposium (17 – 21 May 2010, Vancouver, Canada)
Forum section: International Events: Other Partners Events: Commonwealth Forestry Conference
Contact: Eva Ortvald Erichsen, Council, eva.ifsa@gmail.com
18th Commonwealth Forestry Conference (28 June – 2 July 2010, Edinburgh, UK)
The conference occurs every 5 years and brings international speakers from Commonwealth nations together to discuss forestry issues. The theme of the conference is Restoring the Commonwealth’s Forests: Tackling Climate Change.
Forum section: International Events: Other Partners Events: Commonwealth Forestry Conference
Contact: Julius Adewopo, CFA LO, ambjulyem@yahoo.com
Registration: Now open.
IUFRO World Congress (21 - 28 August 2010, Seoul, Republic of Korea)
The conference occurs every 5 years and brings international speakers from Commonwealth nations together to discuss forestry issues. The theme of the conference is Restoring the Commonwealth’s Forests: Tackling Climate Change.
Forum section: International Events: Partners’ Meetings: IUFRO
Contact: Michael Rivoire, IUFRO LO, iufro.lo@ifsa.net
CBD:
International meeting for Tropical Biodiversity
(19 – 23 July 2010, Bali, Indonesia)
Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation
Registration: Closed
International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation in Transboundary Tropical Forests (14 – 17 July 2010, Quito, Ecuador)
This conference is organised in the framework of the International Year of Biodiversity. Its results, conclusions and recommendations will be brought to the attention of participants at the CBD’s Conference of the Parties (COP 10) that will be held in Nagoya, Japan, in October 2010.
Deadline for abstract: Closed
Young Hands Together for Diversity International Art Competition
(19 – 23 July 2010, Bali, Indonesia)
This competition is part of a worldwide youth education initiative on biodiversity to provide children and young people with useful information and help them participate in protecting, preserving and improving biodiversity in their communities. Open for participants aged 6-20 years.
Entries close: 15 June 2010
COP 10 Biodiversity International Youth Conference
(23 – 26 August 2010, Nagoya, Japan)
Conference is held in conjunction with COP10 Nagoya.
Registration: currently open for Japanese applicants, registration TBA for non-Japanese
Forum section: International Events: Other Events
Contact: Yusuf Bahtimi, Head of UNCBD sub-commission, anonymous_tymy@yahoo.co.id
CIFOR:
Workshop on Forest Governance, Decentralization & REDD
(August 2010, Mexico)
A country-led initiative in support of UNFF, initiated by the Governments of Mexico and Switzerland
Forum section: International Event: Partners Events: Other Partners’ Events
Contact: Ika Satyasari, Liaison Officer of CIFOR, ika_poenya19@yahoo.com
FAO:
25th North African Forestry Commission (3 – 7 May 2010, Palenque, Chiapas)
51st Session Advisory Committee on Paper and Wood Products (ACPWP) (27 – 28 May 2010, Tokyo, Japan)
26th Latin America and Caribbean Forestry Commission (24 – 29 May 2010, TBD, Guatemala)
23rd Asia Pacific Forestry Commission (9 – 11 June 2010, Thimpu, Bhutan)
23rd IUFRO World Congress (23 – 28 August 2010, Seoul, Republic of Korea)
5th International Poplar Symposium (20 – 25 September 2010, Italy)
Poplars and willows: from research models to multipurpose trees for a biobased society.
20th Session of Committee on Forestry (COFO) (4 – 8 October 2010, Italy)
Event will be held at FAO headquarters in Rome.
Website: http://www.fao.org/forestry/57758/en/
Forum section: International Event: Partners Events: Other Partners’ Events
Contact: Jennifer Schuchmann, FAO LO, jennifer.schuchmann.ifsa@googlemail.com
Forestry Education:
International Conference on Forestry Education and Research for the Asia-Pacific Region (23 – 25 November 2010, Philippines)
The conference aims to assess and confront forestry education issues in the region. The theme for the conference is Forestry Education and Research Respondings to Changing Needs.
Forum section: International Events: Partners Meetings: Other Partners Events
Contact: Kristin, Forestry Education Commission officer, kstrobelt@hotmail.com
Deadline for abstract: 31st May 2010
IFISO:
International Youth Media Summit 2010 (9 – 18 July 2010, Slovenia)
Forum section: International Events: Partners Events: Other Partners’ Events
Contact: Sofie Blanchart, IFISO LO, sofie.ifsa@gmail.com
Registration: Closed
Alumni:
Forum section: International Events: Other Events
Contact: Branislav Petrovic, Alumni LO, bane_x_2000@yahoo.com
MCPFE:
Strategic Workshop on Vision, Goals and Targets for Forests in EuropeInternational (21 May, Brussels, Belgium)
The Forest Europe Expert level Meeting (ELM) held in March 2010 in Oslo, Norway, has decided to develop a shared vision, goals and targets for Europe’s forests, as part of the package of commitments for the Ministerial Conference in Oslo on 14-16 June 2011.
Vision, goals and targets for forests in Europe will be discussed at the strategic workshop in Brussels.
2nd meeting LBA WG on preparing options for a decision on a possible legally binding agreement on forests in Europe (1 – 2 July, St Petersburg, Russia)
Registration: TBA
Forum section: International Event: Partners Meetings: Other Partners’ Events
Contact: Jennifer Schuchmann, MCPFE LO, jennifer.schuchmann.ifsa@googlemail.com
Institute for Capacity Development:
There are a wide range of policy management and development workshops happening in Namibia throughout 2010.
Forum section: International Events: Other Events
Contact: Tolulope, North African Regional Representative,
Other Events:
ESD-2010= Education for Sustainable Development International Conference and 5th International RCE Conference 2010 (18 - 20 May 2010, Paraná, Brazil)
This conference is presented by the RCE-Curitiba-Paraná and UNU-United Nations University of Advanced Studies.
Website: www.prppg.ufpr.br/eds2010
Forum section: International Events: Other Events
Contact: Regional Organising Committee, eds2010.secretariaexecutiva@gmail.com
Registration deadline: 10th May 2010
International Educators Institute (11 - 26 July 2010, Oregon, USA)
An innovative forest study tour for environmental educators and forest researchers, this conference offers hands-on interviews and discussions in Portland.
Forum section: International Events: Other Events
Contact: Alex Slattery, IFSA VP, vice_president@ifsa.net
Application deadline: Closed
Forum Forestier Lémanique (26 May 2010, Switzerland)
The meeting will take place at the Arboretum of Aubonne. The theme will be Biodiversity: what strategy for the forest?
Forum section: International Events: Other Events
Contact: Christina Giesch, zagpa@bluewin.ch
Application deadline: TODAY (30th April 2010)
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