| Event Description: |
The US Forest Service International Programs and the University of California, Davis, are pleased to announce a new International Seminar on Climate Change and Natural Resource Management, to take place May 9—30, 2010, in California. Because of its national leadership on climate change legislation, greenhouse gas reduction targets, and multiple resource management agencies, California is an ideal location to learn about cutting edge land management practices under climate change. The State contains many ecosystems affected by climate change, while facing pressure from rapid human growth, water scarcity, and important agricultural land uses. The seminar is designed for natural resource managers with a professional interest in climate change issues who wish to participate in an engaging, interactive, and highly informative training and field study program. Attendees will learn about adaptation and mitigation practices for managing natural resources in the face of climate change and its potential effects on natural resources, and will be introduced to policy and technological developments in carbon markets and offsets. The program has been developed by the University of California, Davis, and the US Forest Service International branch. The end date for applications is Feb 8th. The course is meant to target Non-USA, government agency and NGO employees who are directly involved with field resource management. The course will focus on how to interpret climate change research for field management, assessing resource vulnerability and adaptation/mitigation options, and how to develop appropriate monitoring. The course is comprised of 2 weeks field visits to a variety of ecosystem types (predominantly forest, estuary, and woodlands) with discussions with onsite managers; 10 days of classes at UC Davis; and 3 days of policy orientation in Washington, DC. The fee is US $6800, which includes all in-country costs. The course starts in Washington, DC, and proceeds to California. Cost of the flight to Washington is not included. A limited number of fellowships are available. Send application and questions to: climateseminar@ucdavis.edu |
