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🎊Karazin University maintained its position in the International THE Impact Rankings 2024!🏆 This year, 2152 universities from 125 countries took part in the assessment. Karazin University maintained its position and ranked 1001-1500 position globally. The university occupies the following positions in terms of individual goals: - Goal 14: Conservation and sustainable usage of the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development - 401-600. - Goal 15: Protection and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems - 401-600. - Goal 17. Partnerships for sustainable development - 301-400. THE Impact Rankings assesses the activities of higher education institutions towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals adopted for the period up to 2030. The evaluation criteria include research in the field of sustainable development, socially oriented programs, university impact on society, resource management, partnerships, and so on. Proud of our University!

No matter if you choose to take elective modules at another university, or you decide to stay at the beautiful campus of the University of Hohenheim, there are plenty of interesting topics you can choose from within the Master's program Earth and Climate System Science. We offer 3 specialization profiles, each containing a package of elective modules tailored according to their subject matter, so you can choose your personal research direction: Profile 1: Earth System Processes - Observation and Simulation Profile 2: Agroecosystems and Food Security Profile 3: Sustainability and Environmental Resources Apply to the program and be part of planning a sustainable future!

🚩 The Universitat de València hosts the workshop "The Valencia Land-Sea Network: Coastal Governance in the Valencian Community" 🌊 On June 7th, the Facultat de Dret Universitat de València was the venue for the workshop on governance in coastal and marine regions of the Valencian Community. This key event addressed the environmental challenges facing the region, bringing together prominent experts and key stakeholders from the public, economic, and civil society sectors. 💡 Sessions and Topics: - Obstacles and facilitators in coastal governance. - Current political framework in Spain and the Valencian Community. - Impacts of climate change in the region. - Strategies to anticipate the future and transform decision-making. - Collaborative governance, multi-stakeholder networks and international experiences of (land-)sea observatories 🎓 Speakers and Organizers: Gianluca Ferraro, Pierre Failler (University of Portsmouth) Bernabe Aldeguer Cerdá, Oscar Barberà Aresté and Laura Coll Durá (University of Valencia) Elisa Furlan, Federica Zennaro, and Gea Grassi (Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change) Jean-Marc Douguet (University Paris-Saclay) 👥 Participants: Technicians and representatives from the different multi-layer administration, academia, civil society institutions, economic sector and participants of european research projects. 🌿 Results and Solutions: Identification of climate risks, organizational barriers, and facilitators, as well as the use of scientific information. Proposals to improve governance, scientific knowledge, stakeholder behavior, and economic measures. Development of advanced techniques for analyzing and visualizing future scenarios. 🔍 Funding: The workshop was funded by the University of Portsmouth and the University of Valencia. A significant step towards building innovative and effective governance models to address current and future environmental challenges, and to achieve many of the goals ahead with the Horizon-BlueGreen Governance project. #CoastalGovernance #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Innovation #ValencianCommunity #BlueGreenGovernance

🌿 Highly sensitive people (HSP) have a stronger connection to nature, according to new research out of Brock University’s Water Resilience Lab. Could honing in on this subgroup improve sustainability efforts? “Determining if highly sensitive people have greater potential for sustainability leadership than middle- or low-sensitivity people would be an asset for society, but we have to test that possibility with more research,” says Mitacs postdoctoral fellow Jennifer Holzer, lead author on the first paper examining HSPs in the context of sustainability. The paper, “People with sensory processing sensitivity connect strongly to nature across five dimensions,” was co-authored by Jennifer, Gillian Dale and lab director Julia Baird, Associate Professor in Brock University Environmental Sustainability Research Centre and the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies and a Canada Research Chair in Human Dimensions of Water Resources and Water Resilience. Learn more about Jennifer's research: https://loom.ly/_SLNexc #BrockU #BrockUResearch #Sustainability

Lead Tunisia’s Marine Future Join the MSc in Blue Economy and Environmental Sustainability at the University of Monastir! A forward-thinking program developed as part of the BLUERA Project. The program results from close collaboration between academics, decision-makers, and industry professionals. It addresses the pressing environmental issues affecting marine and coastal ecosystems, providing students with a dual approach to marine science, integrating both molecular and ecosystemic perspectives. This research-oriented master’s degree prepares students for careers in aquatic environmental fields, equipping them with practical and theoretical knowledge, and tools from emerging sciences such as microbiological engineering, geomatics, and environmental modelling. National Impact Tunisia’s aquatic environments are under severe pressure from pollution, overfishing, and other human activities, leading to degraded water quality and biodiversity loss. The program supports Tunisia’s commitments to international environmental conventions and strengthens its role as a key Mediterranean country in the field of environmental protection. Graduates will contribute to improving marine policies, environmental monitoring, and sustainable economic practices, positioning Tunisia as a leader in the Mediterranean’s blue economy "This MSc program represents a critical step toward addressing the environmental challenges faced by Tunisia’s coastal regions. By training skilled professionals in blue economy and environmental sustainability, we are not only protecting our ecosystems but also building a sustainable future for our economy and society." Prof. Dr. Mohamed Banni - Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia Offered by University of Monastir, Tunisia https://lnkd.in/dZivyWh8

New paper exploring the role of ecosystem services within regional sustainability 🌎 Our recent research critically examines the pros and cons of incorporating ecosystem services into the Regional Safe and Just Operating Space (RSJOS) framework, a model for environmental governance and policy-making. Ecosystem services have a potential role to play in linking ecological ceilings and social foundations, both essential for evaluating the RSJOS. By connecting "safe" and "just" boundaries, ecosystem service flows provide a promising method for aligning environmental and social goals. However, despite the potential, there are still challenges and assumptions that limit how ecosystem services can be used within the RSJOS framework. This work is a collaboration between Chinese Scholarship Council PhD student Qin Tao, Brett Bryan, and colleagues from Nanjing Agricultural University during Qin's time at Deakin University within the School of Life and Environmental Sciences - Deakin University. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gK3dR8mH #Sustainability #EcosystemServices #EnvironmentalGovernance #SustainableDevelopment #SafeAndJustOperatingSpace #ChineseScholarshipCouncil

Erasmus University Rotterdam is in 3rd place in the SustainaBul 2024 ranking of Sustainable Universities in the Netherlands! 🥉 This is a step in the right direction to become a university with a net positive impact on climate and ecosystems - but there is still lots to be done! Especially within education and operations, two topics that we will also discuss at our event on June 4th (link in the comments). Read more about the SustainaBul ranking here (in Dutch): https://lnkd.in/ePKa5tvy

🌊 Exciting Thesis Alert! 📚 Delve into the captivating world of water conservation and sustainable management within the European Union alongside me, a proud graduate of the Economics program at the University of Rome Tor Vergata! My recently completed master's thesis embarks on a journey through the intricate dynamics of water consumption behaviors, shedding light on the critical role of individual actions in combating water scarcity. 🔍 Key Highlights: - Water Scarcity Concerns: Unpack the pressing global issue of water scarcity and its implications for sustainable resource management. - Behavioral Drivers: Discover the sociodemographic and climate-related factors shaping household water usage patterns in the EU. - Probit Regression Model: Delve into the innovative use of a Probit regression model to analyze data from the Eurobarometer survey and third-party sources, offering valuable insights into water consumption behaviors. - Policy Recommendations: Gain actionable recommendations for promoting sustainable water use in the EU, from targeted interventions to awareness campaigns and incentives for water-saving technologies. Join the conversation on water conservation, sustainability, and environmental preservation in the EU. Let's work together to ensure a water-secure future for all! 💧🌍 #WaterConservation #Sustainability #EUWaterManagement #ResearchImpact Feel free to customize and share this LinkedIn post to spark interest and engagement within your professional network!

📌 NEW POST! 🌍 Exploring the intricate interplay of Water, Energy, Food & Ecosystems in the #Mediterranean, Nora Schütze's presentation at German Jordanian University shed light on critical research gaps and real-world solutions. A pivotal discussion for future sustainability efforts. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/g8K3GHvE

[ CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ]   3rd International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods under Global Environmental Change (GORILLA)   📅 4th to 6th December 2024, 📌 Department of Geography, Geo-informatics and Climatic Sciences, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda  ❗ Submission Deadline: 31st August 2024   INTRODUCTION:   The 3rd International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods under Global Environmental Change (GORILLA), aims to support the Global Development Agenda 2030 by exploring how emerging geographic oriented science can bridge gaps between policy and practice, tackle sustainable development challenges and opportunities at local, regional, national and global scales. With a transdisciplinary approach, the conference will provide a platform for discussing pressing sustainability and resilience issues through conceptual, empirical, and theoretical conversations. Approximately 250 participants are anticipated to engage in this collaborative effort towards sustainable development. Read More about GORILLA 2024 [2] ℹ https://lnkd.in/einP7nJw