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The 6th IWA Resource Recovery Conference 2025 will be a meeting point between academia and industry to ensure that research and industry can learn and inspire each other, thus working towards scaled-up and impactful solutions. The conference will also put in the spotlight the future water leaders, the Young Water Professionals, and strengthen the link with policymakers to ensure that the potential of resource recovery is stimulated rather than hindered by legal frameworks. https://lnkd.in/e_ZVAsZV

Learn how to find, apply, and create strategies to gain funding for a growing technology business. Don't miss this introductory look at how small businesses can utilize federal research grants.

So looking forward to the ESS tomorrow. Of course I have to decide between great talks which is the hardest thing about expos. https://lnkd.in/e-qMTqEn

Day 1 of the 7th Meeting of the IPBES Capacity-building Forum Before sharing key points, take-home messages and resources/supportive- information, I must express that it was truly an informative forum. As an early-career researcher that has become recently interested in the work of IPBES's, this forum provided a simple, yet indepth understanding of the workflow of the IPBES, particularly in reference to their assessments and what these are. These assessments play a significant role in knowledge generation and supporting policy for biological conservation and sustainable use in preserving our ecosystem services. The importance of fellows was also highlighted as they play a crucial role in advancing IPBES's mission! See here on how to become a fellow https://lnkd.in/dFfe3rX4 An important point shared by one of the panelists, Dr Michelle Lim, was the role of fellows of the IPBES who contribute to intergenerational capacity-building and the incorporation of the different types of knowledge. These aspects are pivotal for transformative change! Dr Lim hoped to see more inclusion of non-scientists in the 2nd Global Assessment! Ways forward were to increase awareness about IPBES in society, and engage in dialogue concerning the IPBES. Tips to improve or at least contribute to IPBES work were outlined by Dr Josef Settele, another panelists.These include research to be: 1. based on IPBES gaps and ways to address these gaps, and 2. to build on successful case studies or topics Organizations or networks can share their work through the IPBES submission portal https://lnkd.in/dqMk2kjy Organizations and networks were encouraged to share what type of capacity-building work their doing in support of IPBES. Finally, ways the IPBES offers support for organizations and networks engaged in relevant training activities were: 1. assistance with electronic materials, 2. feedback on draft agendas and, 3. contact details shared to relevant IPBES experts

Over the weekend, Qasim Mehdi presented cutting-edge research on geospatial placement of CO₂ and H₂ infrastructure for deep decarbonization in the Appalachian region.    At the APPAM: Public Policy Analysis & Management Conference, he engaged with experts from leading institutions and universities, discussing strategies for co-optimization, regional challenges, and energy resilience. Robust Q&A sessions explored H₂ industry potential, infrastructure modeling, and environmental justice considerations.    This conference fostered connections with policymakers and academics, allowing meaningful collaboration on deep decarbonization strategies.  Check out the event here: https://lnkd.in/gsPTNj6S

🤔 Did you know? ILCA’s blog, Lactation Matters, features a collection of information curated by leading IBCLCs and experts in the field of lactation research. Read the ILCA blog here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g7h7tiPZ

Sharing our research with other stakeholders is crucial for promoting further action in our ocean system. #Scientific_communication #Waca_var_conference #VUSAC_Conference IRD #Remember_positive_action

"Accessible Federal Science Laboratories: Making Scientific and Technical Careers More Inclusive" Read new editorial by Glenn Hargrove and Ranjana Sharma for CSPC's 2024 Conference Editorial Series: https://lnkd.in/gMG5J3U3 #CdnSci #CdnInnovation #CSPC2024 Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

This survey by Invest in Open Infrastructure is a very helpful summary of a messy world of #openscience - some key takeaways for me: - the importance of regional and national research and education networks in Africa - an area for funders like Arcadia to consider - the resilience and innovation of Latin American diamond open access initiatives - kudos to Sistema de Información Científica Redalyc, Red de Revistas Científicas especially - the potential of collateral damage from EU digital legislation - grateful for the advocacy of COMMUNIA and others here - a relative lack of bottom-up support/innovation for open science in North America, given the strength of its research ecosystem

Ingrid Teich (WOCAT/Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern) is co-leading the GEO LDN Working Group 4: Decision Support. WG4 is placed at the interface between science and policy and designed to support the integration of global, national and local contexts into the use of tools and geospatial datasets. The key objectives of WG4 are: 1) Provide guidance for Policy development and Evidence-Based Decision-Making for LDN; 2) Co-design Innovative Methodological Workflows; 3) Identify needs, challenges, successes, and recommendations from countries and 4) Promote South-South Knowledge exchange for LDN. Read more about WG4 here: https://lnkd.in/dgEQjzac You can join also WG4 through this form: https://lnkd.in/dY_jK_ft