Academic Opportunities

Grant Opportunity for Blue Economy Research 🌎

The Dutch Research Council (NWO) is pleased to announce a new call for research proposals focusing on the Blue Economy. This initiative seeks to advance economic activities while ensuring the health of ocean ecosystems.

Key Details:

  • Research Focus: Economic activities and healthy ecosystems in oceans.
  • Eligibility: Applications must be submitted by consortia that include institutions from both the Netherlands and Indonesia. Consortia may also include participants from other countries.
  • Application Information: For detailed information on how to apply, eligibility criteria, and deadlines, please visit the NWO website: NWO Blue Economy Grant Call.

We encourage all interested parties to review the call details and consider forming or joining a consortium to contribute to this vital research area.

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Academic Opportunities

Webinar Invitation – EfD AI in Education Updates and Mini-Workshop

We are pleased to invite you to a live webinar on September 26, titled “EfD AI in Education Updates and Mini-Workshop – Focusing on How to Improve Learning and Save Time for Teachers”, presented by Erik Sterner.

Erik Sterner is dedicated to advancing education, communication, and research in these fields. At EfD, he serves as a researcher, educational developer, communicator, and teacher (and AI experimenter). Earlier in his career (2011-2015), he compared various climate drivers, such as gases and particles, using “simple” climate models. However, after completing his licentiate thesis, his deep passion for education and communication led him to focus on these areas.

Details:

  • Date: September 26
  • Time: 3 pm, Central European Time
  • Meeting ID: 389 945 852 692
  • Passcode: 3eYG88

Join the meeting now!

Further details will be provided one week prior to the webinar.

In the meantime, feel free to reach out to Erik at erik.sterner@efd.gu.se if you have any questions regarding the seminar.

We look forward to your participation and engagement during the session!

Best regards,
Erik and the Capacity-Building Team

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Academic Opportunities

Don’t Miss the Upcoming EfD Webinar – Lunyu Xie on Environmental Protection in China

We are pleased to invite you to a live webinar on September 26, titled “Central Environmental Protection Inspection, Short-term Strategic Behavior, and Air Pollution in China”, presented by Lunyu Xie (Partner & SETI).

Prof. Lunyu Xie specializes in Environmental and Resource Economics, Energy Economics, and Applied Econometrics, covering topics such as industrial migration and air quality, electricity market reform and climate change, household energy consumption research, and green development in less developed areas. Her publications have appeared in Energy Economics, China Economic Review, and Environmental and Resource Economics.

Webinar details:

  • Title: Central Environmental Protection Inspection, Short-term Strategic Behavior, and Air Pollution in China
  • Date: September 26, 2024
  • Time: 1 PM, Central European Time
  • Platform: Zoom

Note: The webinar is free to attend. If you believe this topic may be of interest to someone in your network, please feel free to share this invitation!

Recordings will be available on the EfD YouTube Channel.

We look forward to your participation in the webinar.

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The Latin American Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (LAERE), in collaboration with the Universidad de Los Andes and the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management (JEEM), are pleased to announce the call for papers for their First Congress of LAERE

Important Dates:

  • Submission deadline: November 1st, 2024
  • Notification of selectio: December 10th, 2024

Submit Now: https://live.eventtia.com/es/first-congress-laere

We are accepting:

  • Extended abstracts (500-1000 words)
  • Full papers, with an extended Abstract.

Submissions may be considered for a special issue in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management (JEEM).

Choose between an oral presentation or poster session, and indicate if you'd like to be part of the special issue.

Financial Aid Available

Limited financial aid is available for students from the Global South to cover registration and some travel expenses. For inquiries, email: info@laere.org