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Your monthly dose of IFSA news! |
November 2023 |
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Dear IFSA Family,
Greetings from the heart of global forestry! It’s that time of the month, we're thrilled to bring you another edition of the IFSA Monthly Newsletter. There's an air of excitement and anticipation as we gear up for COP 28 – a crucial milestone where our collective efforts for a sustainable future will take center stage. Did you know that you can follow up and stay engage with the news from COP 28? Read through to know more about this!
Explore the world of green jobs with Forest Europe’s webinar – it's an expedition into new possibilities. And don't miss the Master Open Online Course involving our partner, ProSilva, a path through the forest of sustainable practices.
Change is in the air, and it's not just about policy discussions; it's about our shared journey, our growth, and the bonds that tie us together. So, as we walk through to December, let's continue weaving the tapestry of change, one leaf at a time. IFSA at COP 28 Official of the Month Bimonthly Board Report LC Project of the Month EFI-IFSA-IUFRO Publication Alert! Canopy Conversations’ New Episode IFSA Experience Korea International Water Week Opportunities Forestry AI Third Webinar Recurring Open Calls Mark Your Calendars Quote of the Month
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IFSA at COP 28 |
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IFSA is thrilled to be a part of the Youth Co-Host at the COP 28 Food Systems Pavilion. This event will take place in Dubai, UAE, from November 30, 2023 to December 12, 2023. Together with 12 other notable youth organisations, we will contribute the youth's perspectives to panels, discussions, and policy declarations, all with the goal of speeding #ActionOnFood. |
Follow through some logistical details regarding COP 28 that will guide you through the event, offline and online, with the COP 28 app for interactive maps, session updates, and virtual networking. The UNFCCC app will provide you with the pre-COP and COP documents to stay engaged with negotiations. |
Stay connected with forthcoming updates from our representatives through our social media handles! |
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Official of the Month |
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October 2023 |
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November 2023 |
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Bimonthly Board Report |
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Charting progress, driving growth - See what IFSA has been up to the past two months by clicking the image! |
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LC Project of the Month |
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Global Sight #2.0 "Conservation: Efforts to Preserve Our Wildlife Sustainability" by IFSA LC UGM |
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This term, we’re bringing back the LC Project of the Month! Our Local Committees (LCs) continue to amaze us with their dedication and ingenuity. In this edition, we shine a spotlight on the LC project of the month, showcasing the impactful initiatives happening at the grassroots level. That being said, congratulations to IFSA LC UGM for being November’s LC Project of the Month! Click the image to read and find out more! |
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Publication Alert! |
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EFI-IFSA-IUFRO Project |
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Addressing the key to rekindling interest in forestry studies, dive into the insights of the EFI-IFSA-IUFRO project: 'Passion for Nature' and uncover global student motivations for forest-related education and career aspirations. Explore the findings now! |
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Canopy Conversations’ New Episode! |
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S4 #1 Insights from IFSA Delegates to the GLF Conference in Nairobi, Kenya |
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This episode of Canopy Conversations will highlight Chrispus’, IFSA Executive Secretary, experience as an IFSA delegate on GLF Nairobi 2023 “A New Vision for Earth”, held from 11-12 October in Nairobi Kenya at the World Agroforestry Centre. Click the image to join the conversation! |
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IFSA Experience |
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International Forestry Students Symposium (IFSS)Germany 2023 |
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A must-read! Check out Gabriela Veneros Zerpa’s personal experience report on IFSA's biggest in-person meeting, the International Forestry Students Symposium, that was held in Germany this year. Click the image to read! |
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Check out this video made by Gabriela Neveros Zerpa on IFSS 2023! |
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African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC) |
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Chrispus Ongom shares his experience at the 24th Session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC) in Arusha, Tanzania. Click the image to read more! |
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Korea International Water Week |
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IFSA is proudly presents its delegate for the 2023 Korea International Water Week happening this December 6-9. Hye won Lee will be representing IFSA on discussing Smart Water Management and Call for Action for the 10th World Water Forum's Youth Program. Check out more about the event by clicking the link! |
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Opportunities |
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Forest MOOC for Change |
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We’re now at Chapter 8 in the Massive Open Online Course for Forest Resilience! Missing the first chapters? No problem! All courses are still available until January 2024, so rush up if you don’t want to miss them! We will learn about the continuous cover forestry (CCF) in Germany, France, Ireland, and Belgium. Click the image to learn more or register directly here. |
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Forest Europe’s Green Jobs Webinar |
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Are you a student, researcher, policy maker, expert, or just anyone curious about the Novel Green Forest Jobs? Join us for the upcoming episode of FOREST EUROPE’s “From the Roots to the Canopy” webinar series on 12 December 2023 at 2:00 PM CET! |
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Open Call for Canopy Conversations Podcast Interviewees |
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Are you a passionate BSc or MSc in forestry and related science who recently graduated or currently working on your thesis? Want to share your research experience knowledge with our global community? Now’s your chance! Apply as our podcast interviewee by clicking the image. |
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Rolling Open Calls |
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Join the IFSA family by becoming one of the Head of Subcommissions or the Commissioner of Partners Commission! Click the image to learn more details! |
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Forestry AI Third Webinar |
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Forestry AI Third Webinar is coming back! Lets join Forestry AI to connect with scholars and experts, access a wealth of knowledge and resources, and contribute to the future of forestry! Click the image to learn more or register below! |
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Recurring Open Calls |
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Development Fund |
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Do you aim to be more active with your involvement in IFSA? No worries! IFSA Development Fund will always be a running open call. Apply before the end of every month to be considered. Click the image to learn more! |
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LC Project of the Month |
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What’s interesting about your LC this month? Share your LC Project with us via the IFSA News Factory! Click the image to find out, the deadline is on the 24th of every month. |
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Mark Your Calendars |
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UNFCCC - COP 28 30 November–12 December 2023, Dubai, UAE TFD - Field Dialogue on Tree Plantations in the Landscape12–16 December 2023, Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia Forest Europe - Shaping tomorrow’s workforce: Novel Green Forest Jobs12 December 2023, 2:00 p.m. CET, Online Forestry AI - Third Webinar6 December 2023, 12:50 - 2:30 p.m. PST, Zoom |
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Quote of the Month |
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Thank you for reading our newsletter!
No matter who you are, no matter where you are, let's all get together
for "a world that appreciates forests."
IFSA-hugs, The IFSA Newsletter Editorial Team Communication Commission 🌳
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