Call for Applications: Training Workshop on Asian Development Pathways in the Context of Transitions towards a "Green Economy", 17-21 October 2011, Nanjing, China

Call for Applications: Training Workshop on Asian Development Pathways in the Context of Transitions towards a "Green Economy", 17-21 October 2011, Nanjing, China

Organizers:

International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change (IHDP) and its National Committee in China (CNC-IHDP)

Sponsors:

Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN), IHDP and CNC-IHDP

The workshop will cover topics of governance, technology, economics and equity in the form of lectures, discussions and group work. Supervised by trainers, participants will work on writing policy briefs or research proposals to be submitted to APN for consideration in 2012.

Early-career researchers and decision-makers working in the field of Green Economy or global environmental change are encouraged to apply. The organizers are interested in working with Asia-Pacific regional professionals who have conducted studies, developed projects or otherwise been involved in an activity that deals with the workshop themes from a local or regional perspective.

The organizers are able to provide funding for up to 25 participants. Funding will cover travel expenses, accommodation and full catering. Logistic support will also be provided including travel arrangements and visa procedure.

Applications should be send electronically to Barbara Solich, IHDP Project Officer (solich@ihdp.unu.edu). Please do not hesitate to contact her for any related question or concern.

The deadline for applications is 31 July 2011. For more information please visit the IHDP website.