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Featured Publication
Five wetlands that help us cope with extreme weather events
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For World Wetlands Day 2017, the Ramsar Convention has developed communication materials to raise awareness of the role of mangroves, coral reefs, rivers and flood plains, inland deltas and peatlands in protecting people from extreme events, such as droughts, floods and storms. They also play an important role in mitigating climate change and generating local income. Access the full materials here.
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Toolbox
Call for feedback: Inventory of EbA tools
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Video of the Week
Natural infrastructure guide for business
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The Natural Infrastructure for Business platform, developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), CH2M and The Nature Conservancy, is designed to introduce business leaders and practitioners to natural infrastructure and their multiple benefits. The platform provides concrete guidance, case studies and tools. Watch the video and check out their website.
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Research Fellowship
Calling all conservation leaders in Africa, Asia and Latin America
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In order to build capacity of conservationists and those working in related fields, WWF US through the Education for Nature Program (EFN) is offering fellowships to emerging leaders who are able to make significant contributions to helping people and nature adapt to a changing climate. Research topics may include ecosystem-based adaptation and Eco-DRR. Deadline for applications is 01 March 2017. Eligible countries and criteria are listed at http://www.worldwildlife.org/initiatives/russell-e-train-education-for-nature
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News
Civil society alliance to improve resilience in Lujan River basin, Argentina
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The wetlands of the Lujan River basin, in Argentina, play a key role in regulating and mitigating the effects of flood events, preventing erosion and protecting the coast. Wetlands International in partnership with the Canadian Embassy in Argentina are working with local civil society to enhance their participation in planning and policy-making and advocate for natural infrastructure solutions to mitigate flood impacts. Continue reading.
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Special Thanks
PEDRR would like to thank Lawson Brunnock who completed his internship with UN Environment and the PEDRR Secretariat. He has greatly contributed to PEDRR’s social media, project support functions, website updates and other assignments. We wish him all the best in the future.
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Lecturer - Landscape Architecture (Humanitarian Design)
Organization: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Closing date: 28 January 2017
Chief, Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction
Organization: World Food Program (WFP)
Location: Rome, Italy
Closing date: 31 January 2017
For more information please see PEDRR's LinkedIn.
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Environmental and Energy Engineer
Organization: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Suva, Fiji
Closing date: 15 January 2017
Chief of Party for Central America Regional Biodiversity Project
Organization: Winrock International
Location: El Salvador
Closing date: 31 January 2017
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