University of California Santa Cruz Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program (conservationscholars.ucsc.edu) are available through February 1st.
Each March, 20 early-undergraduate Scholars are selected from around the country to participate in a two-year conservation mentorship program focused on the summers between academic years. Each summer Scholars receive a $4,400 stipend and funding to cover travel, room, and board. There are three informational webinars planned on November 15, December 15, and January 15.
Applications are now available and will close at 11:59 pm on Friday, February 1, 2020.
Each March, 20 early-undergraduate Scholars are selected from around the country to participate in a two-year conservation mentorship program focused on the summers between academic years. Each summer Scholars receive a $4,400 stipend and funding to cover travel, room, and board. There are three informational webinars planned on November 15, December 15, and January 15.
Applications are now available and will close at 11:59 pm on Friday, February 1, 2020.
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2021 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award
Each year, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) recognizes graduate students in the biological sciences who are demonstrating an interest and aptitude for working at the intersection of science and policy. Recipients of the AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award receive:
The deadline to apply is January 15, 2021.
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2021 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award
Each year, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) recognizes graduate students in the biological sciences who are demonstrating an interest and aptitude for working at the intersection of science and policy. Recipients of the AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award receive:
- A trip to Washington, DC, to participate in the AIBS Congressional Visits Day, an annual event where scientists meet with lawmakers to advocate for federal investment in the biological sciences, with a primary focus on the National Science Foundation. Domestic travel and hotel expenses are paid for the winners. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, winners will participate in a virtual advocacy event in the spring of 2021 (likely in April) and will also have the opportunity to attend a future in-person event.
- Online policy and communications training, including information on the legislative process and trends in federal science funding, and how to engage with policymakers and the news media.
- Meetings with congressional policymakers to discuss the importance of federal investment in the biological sciences.
- A one-year subscription to the journal BioScience and a copy of “Communicating Science: A Primer for Working with the Media.”
The deadline to apply is January 15, 2021.
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You can join National Wildlife Federation's listserv, “Women in Conservation Leadership.” Their mission is to seek “to foster, empower, and develop women leaders within the conservation community.” If you are interested, send your email to WiNN and we will sign you up! (w[email protected]).
The listserve announces many opportunities from wellness seminars, to leadership training, film screenings, guest speakers and book reviews! Here is the link to the program at the NWF: https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/People/Women-in-Conservation-Leadership
The listserve announces many opportunities from wellness seminars, to leadership training, film screenings, guest speakers and book reviews! Here is the link to the program at the NWF: https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/People/Women-in-Conservation-Leadership
A Women in Conservation Leadership (WCL) member is looking for some support/expertise around environmental reporting specifically around climate change. Nasreen Al-Amin is the founder of Surge X, a nonprofit focusing on youth and community engagement and advocacy around environmental issues in Africa. Surge X is launching a new project called Surge X Media (see more info below) to address the lack of climate awareness and low climate discourse in Africa by bridging the gap between community impact and climate news. The goal is to improve the data available on the complicated nature of climate processes affecting tropical regions in general and Africa in particular, and the severe under-representation of climate news and research on Africa. While Surge X Media promotes the reach and access to climate news in Africa, they also want to ensure that writers and content creators have the necessary skills to write compelling stories and/or report adequately and efficiently.
For this reason, Surge X Media is organizing webinar sessions covering diverse topics and how to report them. The webinars will host experts to covering the basics of reporting on different topics surrounding the environment and climate change. Surge X Media is looking for a someone to share their knowledge and expertise by being an instructor for one of these upcoming webinars.
If you are interested please reach out to Nasreen Al-Amin ([email protected])
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About Surge X Media
Surge X Media is designed to improve the data available on the climate change process in Africa, and the severe under-representation of climate news and research on Africa. We aim to improve access to climate information and news by initiating strategic partnerships and communications between media organizations and content creators through a content submission process, among other measures. Africa is often described as the continent most at risk to the negative effects of climate change, both because of the expected change itself and because of the perceived lack of capacity of Africans and their governments to adapt. The understanding of climate change in Africa is disturbingly poor as a result of gaping holes in historic data and the poor coverage of the climate impacts in recent times. Climate reports, if carried out efficiently, can pave the way for data analysis and research survey, strategic mitigation planning and policy deliberations. The number of incidents that go unreported can be used to transform how we approach and remediate climate change. Surge X Media is dedicated to driving transformational change in areas of climate and media to consolidate climate news in Africa. Our goal is to advocate for climate change and social justice by reinforcing climate news using the media as a tool for social change.
Environmental Report
Environmental Report is a monthly journalism training program aimed at strengthening the skills of writers, bloggers and activists who document, report and primarily work in areas of the environment, climate change and social justice. Environmental Report explores numerous avenues through which climate news can become effective to change and can be improved to reach a large number of audience. Environmental Report ER advocates for, and promotes the widespread of climate news through local and national channels of mass communications. ER recognizes the impact climate change is having on the environment as seen in increased environmental conflicts, agriculture, regional migration, health etc. And is structured to increase the awareness and interest of people on the issue through journalism, to mobilize support as a ‘people lead’ movement to adapt and build resilience to climate change. This approach will compel governments and stakeholders to act on climate knowing that people are aware of the negative effects of climate change and expect measures to be taken to protect their livelihoods and future. Environmental Report will build a network of climate reporters across Africa who can contribute to improving the coverage of climate news and data within Africa and beyond.
Program Output
The key aim of the Environmental Report training is to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and networks to identify and document climate change, and find opportunities to work with numerous media organizations. Environmental Report is part of an extended strategy to build synergies between media platforms and content creators that will foster collaboration and exchange of ideas, knowledge and resources through providing access to media platforms to amplify and influence the reach and impact of news/data surrounding the climate crisis in Africa. The program will look at the crucial role media can play in conveying critical information and in influencing people to demand stakeholders and government to act on climate.
For this reason, Surge X Media is organizing webinar sessions covering diverse topics and how to report them. The webinars will host experts to covering the basics of reporting on different topics surrounding the environment and climate change. Surge X Media is looking for a someone to share their knowledge and expertise by being an instructor for one of these upcoming webinars.
If you are interested please reach out to Nasreen Al-Amin ([email protected])
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About Surge X Media
Surge X Media is designed to improve the data available on the climate change process in Africa, and the severe under-representation of climate news and research on Africa. We aim to improve access to climate information and news by initiating strategic partnerships and communications between media organizations and content creators through a content submission process, among other measures. Africa is often described as the continent most at risk to the negative effects of climate change, both because of the expected change itself and because of the perceived lack of capacity of Africans and their governments to adapt. The understanding of climate change in Africa is disturbingly poor as a result of gaping holes in historic data and the poor coverage of the climate impacts in recent times. Climate reports, if carried out efficiently, can pave the way for data analysis and research survey, strategic mitigation planning and policy deliberations. The number of incidents that go unreported can be used to transform how we approach and remediate climate change. Surge X Media is dedicated to driving transformational change in areas of climate and media to consolidate climate news in Africa. Our goal is to advocate for climate change and social justice by reinforcing climate news using the media as a tool for social change.
Environmental Report
Environmental Report is a monthly journalism training program aimed at strengthening the skills of writers, bloggers and activists who document, report and primarily work in areas of the environment, climate change and social justice. Environmental Report explores numerous avenues through which climate news can become effective to change and can be improved to reach a large number of audience. Environmental Report ER advocates for, and promotes the widespread of climate news through local and national channels of mass communications. ER recognizes the impact climate change is having on the environment as seen in increased environmental conflicts, agriculture, regional migration, health etc. And is structured to increase the awareness and interest of people on the issue through journalism, to mobilize support as a ‘people lead’ movement to adapt and build resilience to climate change. This approach will compel governments and stakeholders to act on climate knowing that people are aware of the negative effects of climate change and expect measures to be taken to protect their livelihoods and future. Environmental Report will build a network of climate reporters across Africa who can contribute to improving the coverage of climate news and data within Africa and beyond.
Program Output
The key aim of the Environmental Report training is to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and networks to identify and document climate change, and find opportunities to work with numerous media organizations. Environmental Report is part of an extended strategy to build synergies between media platforms and content creators that will foster collaboration and exchange of ideas, knowledge and resources through providing access to media platforms to amplify and influence the reach and impact of news/data surrounding the climate crisis in Africa. The program will look at the crucial role media can play in conveying critical information and in influencing people to demand stakeholders and government to act on climate.
To Prospective Applicants and Professionals:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is sharing its current list of position vacancy announcements on USAJOBS.
Career Vacancies
To view and apply for FWS positions, please click here: FWS Vacancy Announcements. If you have a question about a specific position vacancy, please contact the Human Resources point of contact listed at the bottom of the announcement. For more information about FWS job opportunities and employee benefits, please visit our FWS Human Resources page.
Internships
Students interested in wildlife conservation and stewardship are encouraged to apply for our paid internships through our partnership organizations. Opportunities with FWS and other conservation agencies throughout the country can be found on the following partner's websites:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is sharing its current list of position vacancy announcements on USAJOBS.
Career Vacancies
To view and apply for FWS positions, please click here: FWS Vacancy Announcements. If you have a question about a specific position vacancy, please contact the Human Resources point of contact listed at the bottom of the announcement. For more information about FWS job opportunities and employee benefits, please visit our FWS Human Resources page.
Internships
Students interested in wildlife conservation and stewardship are encouraged to apply for our paid internships through our partnership organizations. Opportunities with FWS and other conservation agencies throughout the country can be found on the following partner's websites:
- Student Conservation Association
- American Conservation Experience*
- Hispanic Access Foundation/MANO Project*