Wyss Academy for Nature

Shape the Future! LM&E Officer Role at RECOFTC (Bangkok) RECOFTC is seeking a Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation (LM&E) Officer for the Wyss Academy to support the planning and implementing activities under the RECOFTC-Wyss Academy collaboration. The successful candidate will be based at the RECOFTC Main Office in Bangkok, Thailand and will be offered a 24-month contract with the possibility of extension, contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance. 🗓️ Deadline for application: 17 March 2025 📤 https://lnkd.in/eP2u7Bky

We're Hiring! Entrepreneurship & Innovation Officer at RECOFTC (Bangkok) – Apply by March 17, 2025 RECOFTC is seeking an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Officer for the Wyss Academy to support the planning and implementing activities under the RECOFTC-Wyss Academy collaboration. The successful candidate will be based at the RECOFTC Main Office in Bangkok, Thailand and will be offered a 24-month contract with the possibility of extension, contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance. 🗓️ Deadline for application: 17 March 2025 📤 Link to to apply: https://lnkd.in/ewmMuY-v

🌳 To replace monoculture cash cropping with better alternatives, the Wyss Academy for Nature’s Hub Southeast Asia is co-designing agroforestry models with our local and regional partners in Sayaboury, Lao PDR. In January 2025, we hosted a five-day participatory agroforestry workshop to equip our local partners with applied agroforestry knowledge. Soon, we will set up an agroforestry learning center for local communities and schools as part of a broader outreach program. With this progress, we’ve moved another step closer to a nature positive and resilient future for the people and nature of Sayaboury. Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVAXP3be #SustainableFarming #Agroforestry #GreenFuture

Die Wyss Academy for Nature kann in den ersten fünf Jahren ihres Bestehens weltweit erfolgreiche Projekte ausweisen – dies das Fazit einer extern durchgeführten Zwischenbeurteilung. Gemeinsam haben die Wyss Foundation, der Kanton Bern sowie die Universität Bern beschlossen, die Stiftung bis 2030 weiter zu finanzieren.   Die Ergebnisse einer externen Evaluation zeigen, dass es der Wyss Academy for Nature in den letzten fünf Jahren gelungen ist, wirksame Projektstrukturen auf vier Kontinenten aufzubauen, 60 Projekte zu lancieren und erste Wirkungen im Feld zu erzielen. Sie entwickelt beispielsweise gemeinsam mit lokalen Partnern Lösungen zur Verbesserung der Wasserressourcen und der Artenvielfalt an verschiedenen Standorten. Inzwischen arbeiten weltweit rund 100 Mitarbeitende in diesen Projekten. Fünf Professuren mit Forschungsteams stellen wissenschaftsbasierte Transfers von Erkenntnissen in die Praxis sicher. Die regionalen Hubs in Bern, Südostasien (Laos), Ostafrika (Kenia und Madagaskar) und Südamerika (Peru) arbeiten vor Ort mit zahlreichen Partnerorganisationen, der Bevölkerung und mit lokalen Behörden zusammen. Das geschieht in teilweise sehr herausfordernden Situationen und Kontexten.   Lesen Sie mehr https://lnkd.in/eAy4y-Na https://lnkd.in/egMGkKXr Kanton Bern, Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern University of Bern

We’re #hiring! Join our team as a Research Scientist on a cutting-edge project on Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES): You'll co-design research activities, coordinate the development of our MRV tool and engage in project and stakeholder management. Motivated and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by 10 March 2025!

From Thailand & Laos to Kenya, Switzerland to Peru—our global team and Dr. Thateva, is on the ground at BIOFACH, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food! 🌿 🌍 “Lots of inspiration, new partnerships, and innovative business models to support people and nature.” – says Tim Kaeser, Project Developer for the Regional Stewardship Hubs at the Wyss Academy   We're exploring sustainable solutions, forging meaningful collaborations, and bringing fresh ideas back to our Hubs. #BIOFACH2025 #WyssAcademy #Sustainability #NatureAndPeople #OrganicInnovation

Wikipedia hat 30'000 Zeichen mehr Wissen – dank uns! 📝🌍 Auf Einladung von Prof. Edouard Davin waren wir im Rahmen des Blockkurses «Nature-based solutions for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation» an der Universität Bern mit unserem Angebot «ResearCH goes Wiki» zu Gast, um Studierende in Wikipedia-Editing zu schulen. Das Ergebnis: ✅ 30'000 neue Zeichen Wissen ✅ 1 neuer Artikel zu Dark Infrastructure ✅ 2 Artikel fast komplett überarbeitet (Semicircular bunds & Silvopasture) Wikipedia ist eine der meistgenutzten Wissensquellen weltweit – und dennoch fehlen dort oft aktuelle Forschungserkenntnisse. Gemeinsam mit Wikimedia CH unterstützen wir Forschende, Studierende und Institutionen dabei, ihr Wissen auf Wikipedia zu bringen und damit für alle zugänglich zu machen. ➡️ Interesse an einem Wikipedia-Workshop für deine Institution? Mehr Infos: https://lnkd.in/daDZJB7F Diego Hättenschwiler Myke Koopmans Merel Jansen Qing Sun Akademien der Wissenschaften Schweiz #Wikipedia #ScienceCommunication #WikimediaCH #WissenTeilen

🌍🔬 Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 👩🔬📚   At the Wyss Academy, science is the foundation of everything we do. Today, we honor and celebrate the women in our research teams and those who apply scientific knowledge daily in our projects on the ground.   "I believe in women. I believe they are truly positioned to change the world. Women are very compassionate and empathetic by nature. We naturally unite things," said our Professor for Integrative Biodiversity Conservation Science, Dr. Margaret Owuor.   With their unique perspectives and invaluable contributions to research, innovation, and practical solutions, women play a pivotal role in the development of science, as well as in creating an equitable and sustainable future for all.   "We celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science to ensure women are not only recognized but also empowered to break barriers, challenge the status quo, and lead the way in addressing the critical challenges of our time," remarked Dr. Ursula Harman, PhD, Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer at the Hub South America.   We are inspired and proud of our team of scientists! Tag a woman in science who inspires you! 💡💜 #WomenInScience #STEM #Equality #February11  

Die Wyss Academy trat 2020 mit grossem Ziel an: Weltweit neue Wege zu finden, um die Natur zu schützen und gleichzeitig Wohlstand zu schaffen. Wie weit ist der Berner Thinktank gekommen? Text: Jürg Steiner und Andrea von Däniken Bild: Danielle Liniger Wyss Academy for Nature #Naturschutz #Nachhaltigkeit #Wohlstand

I am excited to share that my colleagues and I have published an article in The Conversation, in which we explore the concept of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and their potential to address societal challenges in Africa. In this piece, we discuss how NbS can contribute to climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development—while also considering the challenges of implementation. Yvonne Wambui Githiora, PhD Margaret Owuor https://lnkd.in/euui57bX