Conservation meeting - reminder
Dear GEP-Ed folks: This is a follow-up to an e-mail I sent to you in November, inviting you to attend the 24th International Congress for Conservation Biology, the 2010 meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB). The meeting is being held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on July 3-7, 2010. The theme of the meeting is Conservation for a Changing Planet. Because of the focus on environmental change, the meeting will highlight the importance of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to conservation. The call for abstracts for oral or poster presentations closes on January 20th. Contributions from all fields of conservation research and practice are welcome, including natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. There will be much social science and interdisciplinary content on the meeting agenda, and an exciting array of workshops, symposia, and short courses will be listed on the meeting web site later this week (www.conbio.org/2010). SCB's Social Science Working Group (SSWG) has been working hard to build the social science and interdisciplinary content of the 2010 meeting program in the hopes of widening SCB's international network of social and policy researchers who are doing applied conservation. SSWG is a global community of conservation professionals interested in the application of social science to the conservation of biological diversity. With nearly 700 members in 65 countries, SSWG is home to social scientists (anthropologists, economists, historians, human geographers, political and policy scientists, psychologists, sociologists, and many others), ethicists, natural scientists, and conservation practitioners (governmental, nongovernmental, and business sectors). SSWG's parent organization, SCB, is a 10,000-member international professional organization dedicated to promoting species and ecosystem conservation. Since 2005, SSWG has worked closely with the SCB annual meeting program committees to stimulate social science contributions for the meetings. In each year since then, the prevalence of social science and (what I like to call) integrative conservation has increased significantly. We hope to continue that trend in Edmonton, with strong social science and integrative contributions that will promote collaborations between social and natural scientists interested in conservation issues that transcend location- or case-specific application. Additional information on the meeting, including links to instructions for submitting abstracts, is available here: www.conbio.org/2010. If you are interested in participating in the meeting and have additional questions, please contact Rich Wallace, SSWG vice president and program committee chair, at rwall...@ursinus.edu. General information on SSWG can be found here: www.conbio.org/workinggroups/sswg/. General information on SCB can be found here: www.conbio.org. Thank you, and apologies for cross-postings! Sincerely, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Associate Professor Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax rwall...@ursinus.edu mailto:rwall...@ursinus.edu
NCSE releases The Climate Solutions Consensus
FYI. Additional online content and book discount offered below. Apologies for cross-postings. Rich From: ncse-boun...@list.ncseonline.org [mailto:ncse-boun...@list.ncseonline.org] On Behalf Of da...@ncseonline.org Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 1:34 PM To: n...@list.ncseonline.org Subject: [NCSE] NCSE releases The Climate Solutions Consensus NCSE releases The Climate Solutions Consensus With the world’s eyes focused on the climate talks in Copenhagen, the US National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) announces publication of its first book. The Climate Solutions Consensus, written by David Blockstein and Leo Wiegman, describes in non-technical language what we know about climate change, and the solution paths available today for climate mitigation and adaptation. It presents 39 reasons why we need to act now to control climate change. Most importantly, the NCSE book describes ways that we can work together now to foster solutions. The book proposes 35 climate actions for immediate consideration, many of which are on the table in Copenhagen this month. The NCSE National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment, in 2008 brought together more than 1,300 research and policy experts around the topic of Climate Change: Science and Solutions. The ideas, research, and policy options presented and discussed at that conference served as the starting point for this book. The recommendations developed in breakout discussions around topics such as agriculture, buildings, coastal and urban management, education, energy, forestry, health, human population and international partnerships form the basis for the 35 climate actions. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) announced yesterday atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide reached record highs of 385 parts per million at the end of 208. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), announced this week that the years 2000-2009 is thus far the warmest decade on record. The Climate Solutions Consensus: What We Know and What To Do About It places these trends into perspective for the average citizen and offers practical and game-changing pathways available to business, government, and citizens. It is published by Island Press, the leading non-profit publisher of environmental books. The book’s package offers special features designed to help teachers of climate policy courses or citizens involved in developing local climate action plans. The NCSE and authors have prepared an extensive website on NCSE’s content rich Encyclopedia of Earth. The web site www.eoearth.org/article/Climate_Solutions_Consensus offers extra discussions not available in the print version, including illustrations and figures. In addition, every bibliographic reference in the book is accompanied by a hyperlink to the original source from the book’s website. This should help readers follow the latest research and policy developments. Visit http://NCSEonline.org/ClimateSolutions/ for links to the extra content, the Climate Change: Science and Solutions conference website (including videos of presentations by John Holdren, now President Obama’s science advisor, Mohan Munasinghe (IPCC Vice Chair), James E. Rogers, (Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Duke Energy Corporation), Sarah James, (Alaskan Gwitch’in Steering Committee and Goldman Environmental prize-winner), Bill McKibben (350.org), Abigail Kimbell, (then Chief, US Forest Service), Congressman Jay Inslee (Washington), scientists Stephen Schneider, Bob Corell, Tom Lovejoy and many others, recommendations for action, climate education resources and much more. The website http://NCSEonline.org/ClimateSolutions/ also contains a link to the Island Press website where you can order the book. NCSE and Island Press are pleased to offer a 25% discount off the listed price of $30 paper and $60 hard cover. Use the code 25source on your order form to receive the discount. Customers in Europe and the Middle East should contact i...@oppuk.co.uk to order the book. The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) http://www.ncseonline.org/ is a national non-partisan organization with a mission to improve the scientific basis for environmental decisionmaking.
Behavioral wedge paper
FYI. This came across another list I'm on, and I thought it would be of interest. The website has lots of additional information. Apologies for cross-postings. Cheers, Rich From: sswg-boun...@list.conbio.org [mailto:sswg-boun...@list.conbio.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Dietz Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:10 AM To: s...@list.conbio.org Subject: [SSWG] Behavioral wedge paper A new paper may be of interest to some in the group: Thomas Dietz, Gerald T. Gardner, Jonathan Gilligan, Paul C. Stern, and Michael P. Vandenbergh. 2009. Household actions can provide a behavioral wedge to rapidly reduce U.S. carbon emissions. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 106(44): 18452-18456 Abstract: Most climate change policy attention has been addressed to long-term options, such as inducing new, low-carbon energy technologies and creating cap-and-trade regimes for emissions. We use a behavioral approach to examine the reasonably achievable potential for near-term reductions by altered adoption and use of available technologies in U.S. homes and nonbusiness travel. We estimate the plasticity of 17 household action types in 5 behaviorally distinct categories by use of data on the most effective documented interventions that do not involve new regulatory measures. These interventions vary by type of action and typically combine several policy tools and strong social marketing. National implementation could save an estimated 123 million metric tons of carbon per year in year 10, which is 20% of household direct emissions or 7.4% of U.S. national emissions, with little or no reduction in household well-being. The potential of household action deserves increased policy attention. Future analyses of this potential should incorporate behavioral as well as economic and engineering elements. It's available at behavioralwedge.msu.edu Best, Tom -- Thomas Dietz Professor of Sociology and Environmental Science and Policy Assistant Vice President for Environmental Research Michigan State University environment.msu.edu
Invitation: conservation conference 2010
Dear GEP-Ed folks: I write to invite those of you interested in species and ecosystem conservation to participate in the 24th International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB), the 2010 meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB). SCB is a international professional organization with more than 10,000 members around the globe (see www.conbio.org http://www.conbio.org/ for more information). The meeting is being held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (near the beautiful Canadian Rockies) on July 3-7, 2010. The theme of the meeting is Conservation for a Changing Planet. Because of the focus on environmental change, the meeting will highlight the importance of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to conservation. The call for symposia, workshops, discussion groups, and short courses is now open. The deadline for proposals is October 14th. Contributions from all fields of conservation research and practice are welcome, including natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The SCB's Social Science Working Group (SSWG) is making particular efforts to encourage social scientists to consider this invitation, in the hopes of widening SCB's international network of social and policy researchers who are doing work in applied conservation. SSWG is a global community of conservation professionals interested in the application of social science to the conservation of biological diversity. With nearly 700 members in 65 countries, SSWG is home to social scientists (anthropologists, economists, historians, human geographers, political scientists, psychologists, sociologists, and many others), ethicists, natural scientists, and conservation practitioners (governmental, nongovernmental, and business sectors). Since 2005, SSWG has worked closely with the SCB annual meeting organizing committees to stimulate social science contributions for the meetings. In each year since then, the prevalence of social science and (what I like to call) integrative conservation, reflecting the marriage of social and natural science, has increased significantly. We hope to continue that trend in Edmonton, with strong social science and integrative contributions that will promote collaborations between social and natural scientists interested in conservation issues that transcend location- or case-specific application. As we head into 2010, SSWG is especially trying to engage conservation scientists (natural and social) in the questions raised by the recent paper One Hundred Questions of Importance to the Conservation of Global Biological Diversity (Sutherland et al. 2009, Conservation Biology vol. 23, no. 3, pp. 557-567; please e-mail me if you'd like a copy). This paper is an attempt to identify questions of importance to the future of conservation practice and policy, and we are particularly interested in researchers and practitioners who are themselves interested in engaging these questions. Additional information on the meeting, including links to instructions for submitting proposals, is available here: www.conbio.org/2010 If you are interested in participating in the meeting and have additional questions, or for general information about SSWG, please contact me at rwall...@ursinus.edu. Please feel free to forward this to any interested colleagues. Thank you, and apologies for cross-postings! Sincerely, Rich Wallace Vice President, Social Science Working Group Society for Conservation Biology and Associate Professor Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax rwall...@ursinus.edu http://academic.ursinus.edu/env/wallace.htm -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Associate Professor Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax rwall...@ursinus.edu mailto:rwall...@ursinus.edu http://academic.ursinus.edu/env/wallace.htm http://academic.ursinus.edu/env/wallace.htm I arise in the morning torn between the desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day. -E. B. White
Copenhagen Kyoto for Kids??
Hi all, Today a daughter of a friend asked me for information on Kyoto and - more importantly - what is being planned for Copenhagen this December. She is a fourth-grader and is undertaking a social action-related project to help educate her classmates about climate policy. Among other things, she is working on a letter to President Obama, to be signed by as many kids in her school as she can get, advocating for specific changes to the current Kyoto-based policy regime. So, my question: does anyone know of kid-oriented resources that actually address the complexities of Copenhagen? Thanks! Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Chair Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax rwall...@ursinus.edu mailto:rwall...@ursinus.edu
RE: interviewing methods
Hi Stacy, For a general overview of social research methods, I like Earl Babbie's The Practice of Social Research, now in its 12th edition (2009, Wadsworth). There are a lot of good books specifically on qualitative survey interviewing. Sage Publications has published many excellent handbooks to research interviewing over the years. Go to their books department web site http://www.sagepub.com/books.nav and enter interviewing in the search line, and you'll see about 20 that may be helpful. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Chair Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax rwall...@ursinus.edu It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about? - Henry David Thoreau From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of VanDeveer, Stacy Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 10:25 AM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: interviewing methods Colleagues, I have a couple of excellent undergraduates who will be conducting some interviews for their environmental politics related research. I am hoping some of you have suggestions of short, fairly accessible reading materials on interview preparation and analysis methods that I might use with such students. --Stacy Stacy D. VanDeveer Associate Professor University of New Hampshire Dept. of Political Science Horton SSC Durham, NH 03824 USA stacy.vandev...@unh.edu mailto:stacy.vandev...@unh.edu tel: fax: mobile: Skype ID: (+1) 603-862-0167 http://www.plaxo.com/click_to_call?lang=ensrc=jj_signatureTo=%28%2B1% 29+603%2D862%2D0167email=...@cisunix.unh.edu (+1) 603-862-0178 (+1) 781-321-5880 http://www.plaxo.com/click_to_call?lang=ensrc=jj_signatureTo=%28%2B1% 29+781%2D321%2D5880email=...@cisunix.unh.edu stacy.vandeveer Want to always have my latest info? https://www.plaxo.com/add_me?u=51539758810src=client_sig_212_1_banner_ joininvite=1lang=en Want a signature like this? http://www.plaxo.com/signature?src=client_sig_212_1_banner_siglang=en image001.gif
RE: Schools offering joint environmental science/policy degree -- Is anyone compiling this? YES!
Here are a few others - I don't think they've been suggested yet so I thought I'd send them along: University of Colorado at Boulder's graduate program in environmental studies, which explicitly combines science and the study of decision making: http://envs.colorado.edu/grad_program/ North Carolina State University's Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources: http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/dept/index.html The University of Vermont's Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources: http://www.uvm.edu/envnr/ Cheers, Rich -Original Message- Kenneth Wilkening wrote: Dear GEP-EDers: I have an undergraduate student who is interested in pursuing a joint environmental science and policy MA. She will be completing a BS in environmental science. She wishes to study policy and at the same time continue her science training. Can you suggest school/programs (anywhere in the world) with such combined study? Self-interested promotion of your own school/program is welcomed. Thank you, Ken Wilkening International Studies Program University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) University Way Prince George, BC Canada V2N 4Z9 Tel: (250) 960-5768 Fax: (250) 960-5545 Email: k...@unbc.ca mailto:k...@unbc.ca
Value of interdisciplinary degrees
Thanks for raising this, Raul. It's a great question, one that has had some play on other lists I've been on over the years, and is a regular topic of discussion among members of the environmental studies community. I have kept an eye on the field out of professional interest, in order to know how best to advise my students interested in graduate study, and because many of my friends are - like me - products of interdisciplinary PhD programs who have sought jobs in interdisciplinary departments or programs. That being said, I write only from personal experience and my participation in various professional and personal discussions. I've been on the job market twice in the last 10 years, and both times looked _only_ at interdisciplinary positions in interdisciplinary programs for prospective employment. For what it's worth, the places that I got interviews - both research universities and liberal arts colleges - were interested in my education, teaching and research experience, and future pedagogical and scholarly interests, almost all of which are interdisciplinary. So, my attempt to self-select places that appeared interdisciplinary (such as those we've been sending to the list the past few days in response to Ken's query) seemed to bear fruit. My degree is an amalgam of conservation biology and public administration (though my research is social science) and I wouldn't have dreamed of applying for positions in politics departments whose tenure criteria (for example) were typical of that field - I don't think I'd have cut it, despite having graduate degrees from a strong school and a good teaching and publication record. My sense of the job market is that for at least the time I've been out of school there has always been a market for interdisciplinary folks (when the economy allows hiring to occur normally), but fit is really critical. For example, among the topics discussed at recent NEES meetings has been the success of interdisciplinary junior faculty in disciplinary departments or shared (i.e., joint) appointments. There's even some empirical research on this now. The anecdotal findings seems to say pretty clearly that shared (joint) positions and interdisciplinary positions in disciplinary departments often don't work well because of a lack of understanding of what interdisciplinary means, and how to handle it in a disciplinary setting. Similarly, search committees that are not clear on what sort of position they are hiring don't work very well. Similarly, institutions that lack a commonly accepted framework for interdisciplinary can run into difficulty with interdisciplinary appointments (e.g., when departments, promotion and tenure committees, and administrators are forced to sort it out during some poor junior faculty member's review). That all being said, I've been at two institutions as a faculty member, two as a student, and am aware of several others where my colleagues from graduate school are now employed, where the challenges are addressed pragmatically, and successful hires (and tenure decisions) result. My sense from the years of ongoing discussions (at NEES meetings and elsewhere) is that this continues to be a growing trend toward greater acceptance of interdisciplinary positions. Certainly there are more truly interdisciplinary programs and departments now than ever before, many more than even a decade ago. I'm very interested in others' senses of this, but I don't think that it is all accountable to the desire of schools to ride the wave of environmental pedagogical rhetoric (though undoubtedly there's some of that going on, too). I think the trend is real, and so the number of opportunities will increase, even if true acceptance of interdisciplinary positions, and departments, is still the exception, and not the rule across all environmental fields. Sorry for the long e-mail, but I think about this stuff a lot! Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace Associate Professor and Chair Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College PO Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax rwall...@ursinus.edu From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu on behalf of Raul Pacheco Sent: Mon 2/2/2009 4:00 PM To: Kenneth Wilkening; Betsill,Michele; Mark Axelrod Cc: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: RE: Schools offering joint environmental science/policy degree -- Is anyone compiling this? YES! I would like to make a swift appearance on the GEP-ED list to ask a question that is somewhat related to the discussion on schools offering joing environmental science/policy programmes. How true is it that all those schools offering an interdisciplinary degree actually value holders of interdisciplinary PhDs? I have the feeling (as the holder of one of such interdisciplinary PhDs) that while many universities, schools and departments market themselves as valuing and
RE: Schools offering joint environmental science/policy degree
Yale University's School of Forestry and Environmental Studies offers interdisciplinary master's degrees: http://environment.yale.edu/. Cheers, Rich - Original Message - From: Kenneth Wilkening k...@unbc.ca To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 6:56:48 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Schools offering joint environmental science/policy degree Dear GEP-EDers: I have an undergraduate student who is interested in pursuing a joint environmental science and policy MA. She will be completing a BS in environmental science. She wishes to study policy and at the same time continue her science training. Can you suggest school/programs (anywhere in the world) with such combined study? Self-interested promotion of your own school/program is welcomed. Thank you, Ken Wilkening International Studies Program University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) University Way Prince George, BC Canada V2N 4Z9 Tel: (250) 960-5768 Fax: (250) 960-5545 Email: k...@unbc.ca
FW: INTERPOL's Environmental Crime Programme needs your help!
Hello GEP-ED folks, Interesting stuff here. I had no idea that INTERPOL had an environmental crime division. Does anyone on the list have environmental INTERPOL experience? Cheers, Rich From: HIGGINS David [mailto:d.higg...@interpol.int] Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 8:49 AM Subject: INTERPOL's Environmental Crime Programme needs your help! It's our planet. It's our problem. Environmental Crime We need your urgent support in the global fight Why on earth? Environmental crime is big business. In fact, it's currently one of the most profitable forms of criminal activity taking place throughout the world today with tens of billions of dollars being made every year. And it's growing. From the illegal trade in wildlife and the illicit transport of hazardous wastes, to illegal fishing and the trade in stolen timber, environmental crime is a serious international problem that can both directly or indirectly affect a nation's economy, security or even existence. Unfortunately, such crimes are rather low on the priority list of many governments who turn a blind eye to what's going on right under their noses. By failing to tackle environmental crimes, the reality is that their actions are felt right across the globe. Take illegal logging for example. Not only does it contribute to deforestation but it can cause increased flooding and is known to be a major contributor to climate change. Or take the smuggling of ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFCs which are speeding up the thinning of the ozone layer in the earth's upper atmosphere, in turn impacting on human health with 3 million new cases of skin cancer recorded every year. Unfortunately, as the attention of enforcement agencies is sidetracked by long-established enforcement efforts against terrorism or the trade in drugs, weapons and humans, environmental crime continues to boom. Who on earth? This is where INTERPOL comes in. INTERPOL is the world's largest international police organization with 187 member countries. Our primary objective is helping officers from different law enforcement agencies, countries, languages and cultures cooperate with one another and work together to combat crime. INTERPOL's work covers many specialized areas including terrorism, organized crime, drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, and trafficking in human beings. And now INTERPOL is hoping to step up its efforts in the battle against worldwide environmental crime by assigning dedicated Officers to work together in fighting the exploitation of the world's environment, biodiversity and natural resources in contravention of national and international laws. What on earth? So what is INTERPOL doing to help conserve the world's environment, biodiversity and natural resources and prevent criminal gangs from plundering our planet for a quick profit? INTERPOL is currently participating and assisting in the fight against environmental crime through its dedicated Environmental Crime Programme. The programme strives to identify the various problems that arise in connection with environmental crime and support the international exchange of skills and information throughout INTERPOL's 187 member countries. In the past, Wildlife and Pollution Officers have worked in isolation to one another which tended to hamper communication and coordination efforts. The introduction of the Environmental Crime Programme has changed all that and it is our vision to appoint new members to specific environmental crime threat teams, these officers will be given all the support and expertise they need to assist in the prevention, detection and apprehension of those criminals who wish to flout environmental laws and gain from the destruction and exploitation of our planet's fragile biodiversity and resources. If you want evidence that our programme is working, take a look below: * Operation Baba (Africa's largest-ever international operation against wildlife crime) led to the arrest of almost 60 people and the seizure of one ton of illegal elephant ivory. The arrests and seizures were part of a five-country law enforcement operation co-ordinated by INTERPOL * Recent development of operational manuals on wildlife controlled delivers and illegal oil discharges from vessels. * INTERPOL's 6th International Conference on Environmental Crime attended by over 60 member countries and in excess of 150 delegates. How on earth? It's our planet. It's our problem. And if INTERPOL is to continue to identify and respond to emerging environmental crime trends, we need your urgent support. With the help of funding we can continue to expand our services, train new officers on the ground, develop and enhance skills in the field of environmental law enforcement and continue to tackle the root causes of environmental crime. You'll be joining a massive and dedicated worldwide network as well as playing your part in creating a robust and
Conservation Meeting (Beijing 2009) - Call for Proposals
Dear GEP-Ed Folks, I write to invite those of you interested in species and ecosystem conservation to participate in the 2009 annual meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB). SCB is a 12,000-member international professional organization (see www.conbio.org http://www.conbio.org/ for more information). The 2009 meeting is being held in Beijing, China. The theme of the meeting is Conservation: Harmony for Nature and Society. Because of the focus on nature and society, there will be abundant and exciting opportunities for conservation researchers and practitioners to participate in this conference, engage in stimulating debates on the status and direction of species and ecosystem conservation, and advance the field of conservation science. The call for abstracts is open. The deadline is January 21st, so please prepare your submissions soon. Contributions from all fields of conservation research and practice are welcome, including natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The SCB's Social Science Working Group (SSWG) is making particular efforts to encourage social scientists to consider this invitation, in the hopes of widening SCB's international network of social and policy researchers who are doing work in applied conservation. SSWG is a global community of conservation professionals interested in the application of social science to the conservation of biological diversity. With nearly 700 members in 65 countries, SSWG is home to social scientists (anthropologists, economists, historians, human geographers, political scientists, psychologists, sociologists, and many others), ethicists, natural scientists, and conservation practitioners (governmental, nongovernmental, and business sectors). Since 2005, SSWG has worked closely with the SCB annual meeting organizing committees to stimulate social science contributions for the meetings. In each year since then, the prevalence of social science and (what I like to call) integrative conservation, reflecting the marriage of social and natural science, has increased significantly. We hope to continue that trend in Beijing, with strong social science contributions that will promote collaborations between social and natural scientists interested in conservation issues that transcend location- or case-specific application. General information on the meeting is available here: http://www.conbio.org/2009 Details for submitting abstracts are available here: http://www.conbio.org/2009/abstracts If you are interested in participating in the meeting and have additional questions, please contact me at rwall...@ursinus.edu or Murray Rudd, SSWG program committee vice chair at mr...@swgc.mun.ca mailto:mailt:mr...@swgc.mun.ca .. Thank you, and apologies for cross-postings! Sincerely, Richard L. Wallace Vice President and Program Committee Chair Social Science Working Group Society for Conservation Biology and Associate Professor and Chair Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax rwall...@ursinus.edu
FW: New Policy Brief: Democracy through Natural Resource Decentralization
FYI, interesting brief from the World Resources Institute (authored by former WRI staffer Jesse Ribot). It includes case studies from Benin, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Malawi and Senegal. Rich -Original Message- From: Arisha Ashraf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 5:15 PM To: Wallace, Richard Subject: New Policy Brief: Democracy through Natural Resource Decentralization I wanted to share the World Resources Institute's latest work on how natural resource management can strengthen and improve local democracy (this is also Jesse Ribot's last WRI publication-for the time being). Decentralizing natural resource decisions can give local elected governments the opportunity to make decisions that are meaningful to local people's everyday subsistence and commercial activities. This, in turn, gives people good reason to engage their representative authorities. The result is an empowered local government with natural resource management responsibilities that can be responsive to local needs and aspirations. Building Local Democracy through Natural Resources Interventions: An Environmentalist's Responsibility is a World Resources Institute policy brief that outlines how environmental activists, professionals and policy makers can help promote the emergence and consolidation of local democracy wherever they intervene. It also points out that they are likely to undermine democracy if they do not take measures to actively support representative authorities. The brief is available at: http://www.wri.org/publication/building-local-democracy. Environmentalists can contribute to the cycle of local democracy by working with elected authorities and supporting their ability to respond to citizen demands. Or, environmentalists can choose to circumvent local democracy by working through the most convenient parallel local institutions to get their projects implemented. While working with democratic institutions can be messy and slow, it has the potential to be the foundation for a permanent (e.g. sustainable) institutional base for community participation that environmentalists around the world strive for. Please address your comments on this brief to Jesse Ribot at [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you would like hard copies, feel free to contact me directly, Arisha Ashraf at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Green Living Tips
I am looking forward to seeing the FSB list, but I think the debate is still open as to whether the savings from changing light bulbs is or is not trivial. I find the ongoing discussion of CFLs and similar prescriptions for change increasingly distracting from what is going to be needed to address the problems at hand. Lighting accounts for 5-10% of energy usage in the U.S (though nearly 25% of our electricity usage). The number of CFLs in use accounts for some small percentage of that 5-10%. It's not a small amount of energy in kilowatts, perhaps, but in terms of overall impact on energy usage in the U.S., switching to CFLs is small change. This is probably a good time to recall the Thanksgiving piece that our esteemed GEP-Ed founder, Mike Maniates, had published almost exactly a year ago in the Washington Post, entitled Going Green? Easy Doesn't Do it. The link is here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/21/AR2007112101856.html. It just scratches the surface, but is an excellent editorial on the question of on what scale do we need to be considering change? This past year has seen a lot of talk and paper devoted to this issue of scale - books by Thomas Friedman, Van Jones, and others, the policy proposals Al Gore has been making. The N.Y. Times' editorial board ran a piece _yesterday_ (again, Happy Thanksgiving!) about the need for higher-level thinking - specifically, marrying economic and environmental policy RIGHT NOW, in this critical time for both (it's here: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/27/opinion/27thu1.html?_r=1). It's food for thought as we (in the U.S.) dig into our holiday leftovers. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace Associate Professor and Chair Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College Collegeville, PA From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of rldavis Sent: Thu 11/27/2008 4:25 PM To: Global Environmental Education Subject: Green Living Tips Rado-there is a listserve run by an Environmental Psychologist in New Brunswick called fostering sustainable behavior (spelled the US way): [EMAIL PROTECTED] You do have to be approved to join the list. I think that the archives, located at http://www.cbsm.com/forums/search.lasso are open. It is loaded with tips, has great (but fairly low volume discussion and the guy who runs it (but whose name I've forgotten) is very interesting. I heard him speak at a Climate Project reunion in Boston (that's the group of Al Gore trained climate change presenters). By the way, he spoke specifically to idling your car and the savings are not trivial, nor are the savings from changing light bulbs. There are dollar savings too. He differentiated between easy things to do that individually were small (such as changing light bulbs) but, because so many bulbs were being change collectively, had a huge impact, and those mega things that saved a lot of carbon through a single action, but were very, very hard to achieve both technically and socially. Larry Davis -- * R. Laurence Davis, Ph.D. Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences University Research Scholar Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences University of New Haven 300 Boston Post Road West Haven, Connecticut 06516 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Office: 203-932-7108Fax: 203-931-6097 UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN- A Leader in Experiential Education *
RE: Conservation Meeting (Beijing 2009) - Call for Proposals
Dear GEP-Ed folks, Please note that the deadline for large-format session proposals (i.e., symposia, workshops, short courses, etc.) has been extended to October 31st. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace Associate Professor and Chair Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Wallace, Richard Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 9:53 AM To: Gep-Ed (gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu) Subject: Conservation Meeting (Beijing 2009) - Call for Proposals Greetings GEP folks, I write to invite those of you interested in species and ecosystem conservation to participate in the 2009 annual meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB). SCB is a 12,000-member international professional organization (see www.conbio.org http://www.conbio.org/ for more information). The 2009 meeting is being held in Beijing, China. The theme of the meeting is Conservation: Harmony for Nature and Society. Because of the focus on nature and society, there will be abundant and exciting opportunities for conservation researchers and practitioners to participate in this conference, engage in stimulating debates on the status and direction of species and ecosystem conservation, and advance the field of conservation science. The call for symposia, workshops, directed discussions, and short courses is now open. The deadline for proposals is October 15th, so please prepare your submissions soon. Contributions from all fields of conservation research and practice are welcome, including natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The SCB's Social Science Working Group (SSWG) is making particular efforts to encourage social scientists to consider this invitation, in the hopes of widening SCB's international network of social and policy researchers who are doing work in applied conservation. SSWG is a global community of conservation professionals interested in the application of social science to the conservation of biological diversity. With nearly 700 members in 65 countries, SSWG is home to social scientists (anthropologists, economists, historians, human geographers, political scientists, psychologists, sociologists, and many others), ethicists, natural scientists, and conservation practitioners (governmental, nongovernmental, and business sectors). Since 2005, SSWG has worked closely with the SCB annual meeting organizing committees to stimulate social science contributions for the meetings. In each year since then, the prevalence of social science and (what I like to call) integrative conservation, reflecting the marriage of social and natural science, has increased significantly. We hope to continue that trend in Beijing, with strong social science contributions that will promote collaborations between social and natural scientists interested in conservation issues that transcend location- or case-specific application. General information on the meeting is available here: http://scb2009.ioz.ac.cn/ Details for submitting proposals are available here: http://scb2009.ioz.ac.cn/Proposals.asp If you are interested in participating in the meeting and have additional questions, please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Murray Rudd, SSWG program committee vice chair at [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:mailt:[EMAIL PROTECTED] .. Thank you, and apologies for cross-postings! Sincerely, Richard L. Wallace Vice President and Program Committee Chair Social Science Working Group Society for Conservation Biology and Associate Professor and Chair Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Conservation Meeting (Beijing 2009) - Call for Proposals
Greetings GEP folks, I write to invite those of you interested in species and ecosystem conservation to participate in the 2009 annual meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB). SCB is a 12,000-member international professional organization (see www.conbio.org http://www.conbio.org/ for more information). The 2009 meeting is being held in Beijing, China. The theme of the meeting is Conservation: Harmony for Nature and Society. Because of the focus on nature and society, there will be abundant and exciting opportunities for conservation researchers and practitioners to participate in this conference, engage in stimulating debates on the status and direction of species and ecosystem conservation, and advance the field of conservation science. The call for symposia, workshops, directed discussions, and short courses is now open. The deadline for proposals is October 15th, so please prepare your submissions soon. Contributions from all fields of conservation research and practice are welcome, including natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The SCB's Social Science Working Group (SSWG) is making particular efforts to encourage social scientists to consider this invitation, in the hopes of widening SCB's international network of social and policy researchers who are doing work in applied conservation. SSWG is a global community of conservation professionals interested in the application of social science to the conservation of biological diversity. With nearly 700 members in 65 countries, SSWG is home to social scientists (anthropologists, economists, historians, human geographers, political scientists, psychologists, sociologists, and many others), ethicists, natural scientists, and conservation practitioners (governmental, nongovernmental, and business sectors). Since 2005, SSWG has worked closely with the SCB annual meeting organizing committees to stimulate social science contributions for the meetings. In each year since then, the prevalence of social science and (what I like to call) integrative conservation, reflecting the marriage of social and natural science, has increased significantly. We hope to continue that trend in Beijing, with strong social science contributions that will promote collaborations between social and natural scientists interested in conservation issues that transcend location- or case-specific application. General information on the meeting is available here: http://scb2009.ioz.ac.cn/ Details for submitting proposals are available here: http://scb2009.ioz.ac.cn/Proposals.asp If you are interested in participating in the meeting and have additional questions, please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Murray Rudd, SSWG program committee vice chair at [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:mailt:[EMAIL PROTECTED] .. Thank you, and apologies for cross-postings! Sincerely, Richard L. Wallace Vice President and Program Committee Chair Social Science Working Group Society for Conservation Biology and Associate Professor and Chair Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Additional conservation meetings in 2009
Hello again, In addition to the Beijing global SCB meeting next year, there are three SCB section meetings being held in 2009. The three meetings are: The International Marine Conservation Congress, Washington, D.C., 20-24 May 2009 (organized by the SCB Marine Section). The 1st Call for oral presentations, speed presentations, and posters closes October 15. More information is available at: http://www2.cedarcrest.edu/imcc/proposals.html The 2nd European Congress of Conservation Biology, Prague, 1-5 September 2009 (organized by the SCB European Section). The call for oral and poster abstracts for this meeting opens on October 1. More information is available at: http://www.eccb2009.org/index.php The International Conservation Science Policy Conference, Accra, 28-30 January 2009 (organized by the SCB Africa Section). If you are interested in this meeting, you should watch the SCB sectional meeting webpage for more details as they become available: http://www.conbio.org/Sections/meetings.cfm Social science submissions will be welcome at all meetings, so I encourage you to consider attending one or more of these meetings as your circumstances and geography allow. Sincerely, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace Vice President and Program Committee Chair Social Science Working Group Society for Conservation Biology and Associate Professor and Chair Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Job: Tenure track position in environmental sociology, Ursinus College
This is a re-post of a job I sent to the list in August. Please note that any applications received before the end of September will receive full consideration (though review begins on September 15th as stated in the ad). Please forward to anyone you think might be interested. Apologies for cross-postings. Cheers, Rich Assistant Professor - Environmental Sociology Ursinus College Collegeville, PA Ursinus College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology position in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology to begin fall 2009. We seek as our preferred candidate an Environmental Sociologist who will work closely with our thriving Environmental Studies Program. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to scholarship and undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts context at the introductory and advanced level. We seek a colleague who will complement current strengths of the department, and help to build a sociology program appropriate to a selective liberal arts college. Ability to teach quantitative methods desirable. Responsibilities include teaching five courses per year (including introductory sociology courses, courses in specialty areas, and an interdisciplinary freshman seminar) as well as developing an ongoing research program, and supervising student research and honors theses. Please send a letter of application, your Curriculum Vitae, an official transcript, a statement about your teaching philosophy, a writing sample, and three confidential letters of recommendation, one of which should address teaching experience and performance, to Regina Smith Oboler, Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Ursinus College, P.O. Box 1000, Collegeville, PA 19426. If you have questions, contact Dr. Oboler at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of completed applications will begin on September 15, 2008. Ursinus College is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of nearly 1700 students located about 25 miles from center city Philadelphia. Ursinus is an EEO/AA employer. In keeping with the College's historic commitment to equality, men and women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. http://www.ursinus.edu/
Job: Environmental policy position at Michigan State
FYI. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thomas Dietz Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SSWG] Environmental policy position at Michigan State Please forward as appropriate. Michigan State University seeks a faculty member in the area of environmental policy. The appointment will be joint between the Environmental Science and Policy Program and the Department of Political Science. Political Science will be the tenure home for the position. Ph.D. or equivalent is required at the time of appointment. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills and rigorous theoretical focus. International experience or demonstrated interest in international issues is an advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to develop externally funded research. Applications will be reviewed starting September 15, 2008, and will be accepted until the positions are filled. Please send curriculum vitae, samples of written work, a short statement of professional goals and at least three letters of recommendation to: ESPP/Political Science Search Committee, Environmental Science and Policy Program, Michigan State University, 274 Giltner Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1101. Electronic applications should be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and directed to Search Committee. For more information on the Environmental Science and Policy Program see http://www.environment.msu.edu/ MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.
Call for papers - International Marine Conservation Congress
FYI. -Original Message- The first call for proposals for oral presentations, speed presentations, and posters for the International Marine Conservation Congress (incorporating IMPAC2) opens September 1, 2008. This call will be opened from 1 September - 15 October 2008. Details for submittal can be found at the conference website, http://www.conbio.org/IMCC SCOPE: The Marine Section of the Society for Conservation Biology will be hosting its first stand-alone meeting, the International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC), from 20-24 May 2009 at George Mason University near Washington D.C. This will be an interdisciplinary meeting that will engage natural and social scientists, managers, policy-makers, and the public. The goal of the IMCC is to put conservation science into practice through public and media outreach and the development concrete products (e.g., policy briefs, blue ribbon position papers) that will be used to drive policy change and implementation. This meeting will encompass the 2nd International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC1 was held in Geelong, Australia in October 2005). The IMPAC2 component will consist of an organized cross cutting issue within the IMCC addressing MPAs though the full range of posters, papers, workshops and symposia. IMCC encourages authors to submit papers that apply to the major themes and tracks below, describing original work, including methods, techniques, applications, tools, issues, reporting research results and/or indicating future directions. Major themes that will be addressed include: ? Global Climate Change, ? the Land-Sea Interface, ? Ecosystem-based Management, and ? Poverty and Globalization Cross-cutting issues encompass topics of global relevance and importance to marine conservation that relate to the major themes. Cross cutting issues include: * Marine Protected Areas * Education, Outreach and Capacity Building * Governance Arrangements * Fisheries and Aquaculture * Economics We anticipate that cross-cut issues will result in proposals on a variety of sub-topics. Potential topics include but are not limited to: networks and system development, MPA and MPA network monitoring and evaluation, high seas impacts, ocean resource use and planning, international instruments and trans-boundary relations, human/animal impacts, ecological impacts of ocean acidification, technology, stakeholder involvement, indigenous issues, improving public ocean knowledge, incorporating traditional and local knowledge into decision making, and valuing marine ecosystem services. In an attempt to tackle the most pressing issues currently facing marine conservation, IMCC will host exciting plenary talks and solicit creative submissions for interactive symposia and workshops. The conservation community will be challenged to go beyond the typical communication of data and propose symposia and/or workshops where talks will be followed by lively, participatory discussions to address a controversial topic or develop innovative solutions to a current conservation challenge. Individuals are limited to presenting only one symposium, workshop, oral, speed, or poster presentation. If your name appears on more than one abstract, make sure you are listed as the presenter for only one of them. ORAL PRESENTATIONS will be limited to 15 minutes: 12 minutes for presentation and 3 minutes for questions. Contributed oral presentations will be grouped by theme and topic. Please choose from the list of themes and general topic areas below. This will assist us in selecting an appropriate session for your presentation. If your abstract is accepted but cannot be accommodated as an oral presentation, we may offer you the opportunity to present a poster. POSTER PRESENTATIONS Poster presenters will receive general instructions on poster format in the email notification of acceptance. Posters will be displayed prominently and for the entire meeting; special sessions dedicated to posters will allow in-depth discussion between authors and attendees. SPEED PRESENTATIONS If your paper topic would be of interest to a wide range of people and you would like your presentation to lead to an extended conversation with colleagues who are specifically interested in your work, you may wish to submit an abstract for a speed presentation. In the first hour of a speed presentation session, 15 speakers will be given four (4) minutes each to present their key ideas and results. In the second hour, presenters will station themselves at separate tables where they can interact with people who are interested in learning more about their work. PLENARY SPEAKERS Dr. Daniel Pauly, Dr. Ratana Chuenpagdee, Dr. Rod Fujita, Dorothy Childers and Alexandra Cousteau. Dr. Callum Roberts will be giving the Dr. Ransom A. Myers Memorial Lecture at the evening banquet on May 24th. PAPER SUBMISSION PROCEDURES Please go to www.conbio.org/IMCC IMPORTANT DATES 1st Call for oral
Call for Papers: International Review of Qualitative Research
FYI. -Original Message- INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH (IRQR) is seeking submissions. IRQR encourages the use of critical, experimental and traditional forms of qualitative inquiry in the interests of social justice. We seek works that are both academically sound and partisan, works that offer knowledge-based radical critiques of social settings and institutions while promoting human dignity, human rights, and just societies around the globe. Submissions to the journal are judged by the effective use of critical qualitative research methodologies and practices for understanding and advocacy in policy arenas, as well as clarity of writing and willingness to experiment with new and traditional forms of presentation. International Review of Qualitative Research Sponsored by International Center for Qualitative Inquiry Norman K. Denzin, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Quarterly in May, August, November and February 512 pp. For more information, including submission guidelines, please visit the link below: http://www.lcoastpress.com/journal.php?id=8
Job: Forest governance human ecology faculty jobs (U. Toronto;Canada)
FYI. Position Title/Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track) Division: Faculty of Forestry Field Political ecology and governance of forests Closing date: 15 September 2008 or until a suitable candidate is found Opening Line The Faculty of Forestry at the University of Toronto invites applications from outstanding scholars for a tenure track position (12-month appointment) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of political ecology and governance of forests. The position will start as soon as 1 January 2009. Primary Description: We seek candidates with expertise in forest policy and the political ecology and governance of forests with research interests in understanding the ways in which various political, policy and governance factors influence the environmental, economic and social sustainability of forests at community, regional, national and global scales. Additional description Applicants must have a PhD with expertise in the fields of Political Ecology, Political Science, Public Policy, Forest Policy, Natural Resource and Environmental Policy or any other field related to the political ecology and governance of forests. We are seeking a candidate with a strong understanding of social science approaches to research as related to forests and the environment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the potential to develop an international research career and interact with other scholars through interdisciplinary approaches, as well as have excellence in and enthusiasm for interdivisional teaching. The incumbent must have demonstrated their research excellence in political ecology and governance of forests through success in attracting extramural funding, peer-reviewed publications and other activities. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in the Forest Conservation program in the area of political ecology and governance of forests, graduate courses depending on interest and qualifications, and research supervision of graduate students at the Masters and Ph.D. levels. Teaching responsibilities will also include developing new curricula and courses and developing innovative ways to deliver courses. Successful applicants will demonstrate a keen interest in interdivisional teaching. Such teaching opportunities at the University of Toronto include the Centre for Environment, School of Public Policy and Governance, and in collaboration with departments in other faculties such as Arts and Science. The position requires an individual with a demonstrated interest in students and a commitment to participate in service responsibilities at the Faculty and University level. Professional interaction with forestry and other natural resource agencies and organizations will be expected. Start-up support is available. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Information about the Faculty of Forestry The Faculty of Forestry seeks to further strengthen a tradition of excellence in education, research and outreach initiated a century ago, as part of an institution that is considered Canada's foremost research university. Research excellence is fostered and encouraged by an environment that provides necessary financial resources and infrastructure, and that works to facilitate the productive exchange of ideas. Our faculty has emerged - in Canada and internationally - as a leader in green or environmental forestry in addressing problems that ultimately stem from over-exploitation of forest resources. The set of problems that our faculty addresses have been widely recognized as some of the most critical of our time, with examples spanning such topics as forest responses to global climate change, tropical deforestation and the conservation of global biodiversity, and the sustainable development of rural and aboriginal communities. For more information on the Faculty of Forestry please visit www.forestry.utoronto.ca. Application Materials/ Contact Details Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of career goals, research interests and teaching philosophy, teaching dossier, and the names and e-mail addresses of at least three references to: Dean CT Smith, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, 33 Willcocks Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3B3, Canada. Materials must be received by 15 September 2008. No email applications will be accepted. Diversity/Equity Statement The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We offer opportunities to work in many collaborative programs,
Job: Tenure track assistant professor of environmental sociology
FYI and please distribute widely. I am NOT on the search committee, though; serious inquiries should be sent to the chair of the search, listed in the ad below. If you have informal questions for me, I'm happy to field them. Apologies for cross-postings. Thanks, Rich Wallace Chair, Environmental Studies Ursinus College Assistant Professor of Sociology Ursinus College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology position in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology to begin fall 2009. We seek as our preferred candidate an Environmental Sociologist who will work closely with our thriving Environmental Studies Program. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to scholarship and undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts context at the introductory and advanced level. We seek a colleague who will complement current strengths of the department, and help to build a sociology program appropriate to a selective liberal arts college. Ability to teach quantitative methods desirable. Responsibilities include teaching five courses per year (including introductory sociology courses, courses in specialty areas, and an interdisciplinary freshman seminar) as well as developing an ongoing research program, and supervising student research and honors theses. Please send a letter of application, your Curriculum Vitae, an official transcript, a statement about your teaching philosophy, a writing sample, and three confidential letters of recommendation, one of which should address teaching experience and performance, to Regina Smith Oboler, Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Ursinus College, P.O. Box 1000, Collegeville, PA 19426. If you have questions, contact Dr. Oboler at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of completed applications will begin on September 15, 2008. Ursinus College is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of nearly 1700 students located about 25 miles from center city Philadelphia. Ursinus is an EEO/AA employer. In keeping with the College's historic commitment to equality, men and women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.
USDA Climate Assessment - comment period open
FYI, yesterday the U.S Department of Agriculture opened a 45-day public comment period on its Strategic Plan for Climate Change Research. Comments are due by September 19th, 2008. Apologies for cross-postings. Rich public comment period on Strategic Plan for Climate Change Research, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PASAsoutheast/message/2237;_ylc=X3oDMTJyZ nY3ZzJqBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEyMjk1MjUyBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNzIzNDU3MwRtc 2dJZAMyMjM3BHNlYwNkbXNnBHNsawN2bXNnBHN0aW1lAzEyMTgwOTkzNzg- Wed Aug 6, 2008 3:07 pm (PDT) USDA completes 'major' assessment of climate change impact on U.S. agriculture Agency gives public 45 days to comment on Strategic Plan for Climate Change Research, Education, and Extension The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Thursday in a Federal Register notice that it recently prepared a major scientific assessment of the effects of climate change on the nation's agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity. http://regulations.justia.com/view/117404/ http://regulations.justia.com/view/117404/
Prominent conservationists to debate with Interior Secretary
FYI, and apologies for cross-postings and the regional nature of the announcement. It is unusual enough to warrant general notice, I think. Cheers, Rich From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kirsten Stade Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SSWG] Prominent conservationists to debate with Interior Secretary Lynn Scarlett at Rejuvenating Public Sector Science conference July 11 Don't miss this opportunity to hear Interior Secretary Lynn Scarlett discuss Conservation in a Hostile Climate with Clinton Administration Forest Service Deputy Chief Jim Furnish, The Center for Biological Diversity's Noah Greenwald, and the National Center for Conservation Science and Policy's Dominick Dellasalla at the Center for Science in the Public Interest's Integrity in Science Conference! Rejuvenating Public Sector Science will be held July 11, 2008, 9 am. - 5:30 pm. at the Ronald Reagan International Center in Washington, DC. The conference will throw a spotlight on the need for independent regulatory science and protecting public sector scientists from political meddling and corporate influence. Sessions will include focusing government research on the climate crisis, protecting and empowering scientists at federal agencies, insulating clean energy research from special interests, standardizing scientific journal conflict of interest disclosure policies, and reducing conflicts of interest on federal advisory committees. Registration rates are $250, or $109 for affiliates of non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies. Special rate of $30 for students, and free for press! For more information and to register, call (202) 777-8348 or visit our website at http://cspinet.org/integrity/conflictedscience_conf.html. Kirsten Stade Program Manager, Integrity in Science Center for Science in the Public Interest http://cspinet.org/integrity/watch/index.html Tel. (202) 777-8348
Globalization and Environment references
This list is circulating on other lists, and I thought it would be of interest to GEP folks. Apologies for cross-postings. Cheers, Rich From: ASA Environmental Sociology Section List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephen Zavestoski Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Results: Globalization and Environment recommendations Colleagues, Below is the list I compiled based on recommendations sent in response to my request for readings on globalization and the environment. I sorted them by articles and books. The list of articles is rather complete, and alphabetized. The books are titles only in some cases and not in any order. Thanks to all who sent suggestions, especially Chris Biga whose reading list on global environmental inequalities constitutes most of the suggestions below. --Steve Globalization and Environment Bibliography Articles/Book Chapters Abu-Lughod, J.L. 1995. The world-system perspective in the construction of economic history. History and Theory, 34(2): 86-98. Bell, M.M. 2005. The Vitality of Difference: Systems Theory, the Environment, and the Ghost of Parsons. Society and Natural Resources. 18(5): 471-478. Bunker, S. G. 1984. Modes of Extraction, Unequal Exchange, and the Progressive Underdevelopment of an Extreme Periphery: The Brazilian Amazon, 1600-1980. American Journal of Sociology. 89: 1017-64. J. Bunker, S.G. 1992. Natural resource extraction and power differentials in the world economy. Pp 61-84 in S. Ortiz S. Lees (Eds.), Understanding economic process Washington, DC: University Presses of America. Bunker, S.G. 1994. The political economy and ecology of raw material extraction and trade.. In R. Socolow, C. Andrews, F. Berkhout, V. Thomas (Eds.), Industrial ecology and global change. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. Bunker, S.G. 1996. Raw materials and the global economy: Oversights and distortions in industrial ecology. Society and Natural Resources, 9: 419-429. Bunker, S.G. 2003. Matter, space, energy, and political economy: The Amazon in the world-system Journal of World-Systems Research. 9: 219-258. Bunker, S.G. 2005. How Ecologically Uneven Developments Put the Spin on the Treadmill of Production. Organization Environment. 18(1): 38-54. Bunker, S.G. 2005. The Poverty of Resource Extraction Research in Rural Sociology and Development. 11: 211-226 Bunker, S.G., Ciccantell, P 1995. Reorganizing markets /restructuring nature: The economy and ecology of Japan's global search for raw materials. Journal of World Systems Research, 1: 109-130. Ciccantell, P., Bunker, S.G. 2002. International inequality in the age of globalization: Japanese economic ascent and the restructuring of the capitalist world economy. Journal of World System Research. 8(1): 62-98. Ciccantell, P.S, Smith, D.A. 2005. Nature, Raw Materials, and Political Economy: An Introduction I.10: 1-20 Peter Grimes and Jeffrey Kentor. 2005. Exporting the Greenhouse: Foreign Capital Penetration and CO2 Emissions, 1980-1996. Journal of World-Systems Research 9: 261-275. Freudenburg, W.R., Wilson, L.J. 2002. Mining the Data: Analyzing the Economic Implications of Mining for Nonmetropolitan Regions. Sociological Inquiry. 72(4): 549-575 Frey, R.S. 1998. The Export of Hazardous Industries to the Peripheral Zones of the World-System. Journal of Developing Societies, 14: 66-81. Frey, R.S. 2002. The Maquiladora Centers of Northern Mexico: Transfer of the Core's Hazardous Production Processes to the Periphery. Nature, Society, and Thought.15(4): 391-432. Gregory, R. J. 2004. What Is World Systems All about? An Introduction for Human Ecologists Journal of Human Ecology. 16(3): 193-196. Hecht, S. 2005. Extraction, Gender and Neoliberalism in the Western Amazon Research in Rural Sociology and Development. 10: 253-285 Jorgenson, A.K., Burns, T.J. 2004. Globalization, the Environment, and Infant Mortality: A Cross National Study. Humboldt Journal of Social Relations. 28(1): 7-52 Jorgenson, A.K.Uneven Processes and Environmental Degradation in the World-Economy Human Ecology Review. 11(2): 103-117 Jorgenson, Andrew K. Consumption and Environmental Degradation: A Cross-National Analysis of the Ecological Footprint Social Problems. 50(3): 374-394. Papadakis, E. 2002. Social Theory and the Environment: A Systems-Theoretical Perspective. Pp. 119- 143 in R.E. Dunlap, F.H. Buttel, P. Dickens, A. Gijswijt (eds.) Social Theory and the Environment: Classical Foundations, Contemporary Insights. NY: Rowman Littlefield Publishers, Inc. Roberts, J.T. 2001. Global Inequality and Climate Change. Society and Natural Resources, 14(6): 501- 509. Roberts, J.T. and Grimes, P.E. 1997. Carbon Intensity and Economic Development: A Brief Exploration of the Environmental Kuznets Curve. World
RE: Globalization and the environment
Thanks to Dimitris and Dale for the additions. Though I had nothing to do with the original list of references other than posting it from another listserver, I am happy to compile additions to it from GEP folks, and then re-post the original list with the additions. Feel free to send them directly to me. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Chair, Environmental Studies Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you travel in hope rather than with certain knowledge, something interesting usually happens. - Pete McCarthy From: Stevis,Dimitris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 11:55 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wallace, Richard; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Globalization and the environment Dear Colleagues, Thank you all for the most useful list. May I add some references (and will also do so on the list as soon as I figure out, once again, how to do it). Dimitris Stevis. 2005. The Globalizations of the Environment. Globalizations 2 (3) : 323-333 9the same issue has some additional articles of relevance). Gabriela Kutting and Sandra Rose. 2005. The Environment as a Global Issue. In Michele Betsill, Kathryn Hochstetler and Dimitris Stevis (eds). Palgrave Advances in International Environmental Politics, 113-141. Best regards, Dimitris Dimitris Stevis Professor Department of Political Science Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523-1782 USA Phone: 970-491-6082 Fax: 970-491-2490 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Polisci/
RE: public opinion about the global environment
The Leiserowitz et al. paper is available in PDF here: http://www.isciences.com/assets/pdfs/-annurev.energy.31.102505.133552.pd f. Cheers, Rich From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ronald Mitchell Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 8:33 PM To: Kate O'Neill; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: Re: public opinion about the global environment Kate, Try: Leiserowitz, Anthony A., Robert W. Kates, and Thomas M. Parris. 2006. Sustainability values, attitudes, and behaviors: a review of multinational and global trends. Annual Review of Environment and Resources 31:413-444 (November). Or anything else by Tony Leiserowitz (btw, the first Envl Studies PhD to come out of the University of Oregon's program). Now at Yale, he is doing really great research on these issues, that build on the foundation laid by people like Inglehardt. Also, for data on public opinion, some of the Eurobarometer stuff can be pretty useful. Ron At 05:14 PM 2/26/2008, Kate O'Neill wrote: Dear Gep-Eders, I am wondering if there is any literature out there on public opinion and the global environment? This might mean on either national studies of opinion on global issues, such as climate change, or what the global public thinks about the environment, or indeed if public approval is even a goal of global environmental governance. (I suppose I am also looking for studies of democracy and global governance, though I do have a thin pile of articles on that subject which I am gearing up to look through) Thank you - and I shall compile a list of responses for the list! Kate *** Kate O'Neill Associate Professor Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management Division of Society and Environment UC Berkeley Mail: 207 Giannini Hall, MC 3114, Berkeley CA 94720 Office: 129 Giannini Hall Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ronald Mitchell, Professor Department of Political Science University of Oregon Eugene OR 97403-1284 Phone: 541-346-4880/Fax: 541-346-4860 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.uoregon.edu/~rmitchel/ International Environmental Agreements Database: http://iea.uoregon.edu/ Dissertations Initiative for the Advancement of Climate Change Research (DISCCRS): http://www.disccrs.org/ New Book: Global Environmental Assessments: Information and Influence, Edited by Ronald B. Mitchell, William C. Clark, David W. Cash and Nancy M. Dickson http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?ttype=2tid=11038
Job: Director of Marine Affairs Institute
FYI. They're seeking a lawyer, but it's an interesting position for GEP folks. Director of the Marine Affairs Institute RI Sea Grant Legal Program and Lecturer in Marine Law The Director has overall responsibility for the development and administration of the Law School's marine law research program, Master of Marine Affairs joint degree program, and Sea Grant Legal Program. The Director will oversee the Sea Grant Legal Program in conjunction with the Director of the Rhode Island Sea Grant College Program. The Director will organize maritime, marine, coastal, and other environmental law symposia, conferences, and seminars and develop/coordinate other projects such as CLE programs and faculty colloquia. In addition, the Director is expected to teach one marine resources law course per semester at either the University of Rhode Island or Roger Williams University School of Law. The Director supervises the work of the Research Counsel, Sea Grant Law Fellows, and the Administrative Assistant. The Director reports directly to the Dean, and is a member of the Dean's Senior Staff. We are seeking candidates with a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association approved law school and Master's Degree preferably in a field related to Marine Affairs or sustainable coastal communities. A minimum of 7 years experience in maritime practice related to marine affairs or sustainable coastal communities is required along with strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills. Experience working with law students or newly admitted lawyers is desirable, as is some examples of professional or scholarly writing in relevant subject areas. Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, Roger Williams University, One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] indicating Ref #08062. Roger Williams is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. __ Tracey (Morin) Dalton Assistant Professor Marine Affairs Department University of Rhode Island 401.874.2434 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
2008 Kinship Conservation Fellowship (economics)
FYI. Cheers, Rich Applications are now open for the 2008 Kinship Conservation Fellows program located in Bellingham, Washington. Kinship is designed to equip select career conservationists with effective tools for solving environmental problems through market-based principles. A month at Kinship is a rare opportunity for conservation professionals to explore new ideas and renew their inspiration for their work while learning from and collaborating with a truly exceptional group of Fellows and faculty. As one of the 2007 Fellows put it, I spend my life (luckily!) working in teams of committed, enthusiastic, intelligent, sympathetic, fun and creative people. It's normal for me. I'm used to it. But this group was something incredible. Charlie Avis, 2007 Fellow One Europe More Nature Project Leader, WWF International The 2008 program will take place from June 25-July 25 in Bellingham, Washington. Kinship will be accepting applications for the 2008 cohort through January 31, 2008. Applications http://kinshipfellows.org/application/login should be submitted online. Eighteen Fellows will be selected to participate. Please visit the Kinship website at www.kinshipfellows.org http://kinshipfellows.org/go.php?page=home for more information or to download a 2008 brochure and fact sheet http://kinshipfellows.org/go.php?id=89 . Kinship is committed not only to establishing Kinship Conservation Fellows as the premier conservation leadership training program, but also to forging a dynamic community of environmental leaders. Kinship looks forward to your feedback and possible interest in joining this select group of individuals.
Conservation Meeting - Abstracts Welcome!
Greetings GEP-Ed folks, I write to invite those of you interested in species and ecosystem conservation to participate in the 2008 annual meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB). SCB is a 12,000-member international professional organization (see www.conbio.org http://www.conbio.org/ for more information). You last heard from me about this meeting in September when I invited you to prepare proposals for symposia, workshops, and other large-format sessions. The purpose of this e-mail is to invite you to submit an abstract for either an oral or poster presentation at the meeting, which is being held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on July 13-17, 2008. The meeting theme is From the Mountains to the Sea and will examine three extended themes: * Land Conservation and Terrestrial Diversity * Freshwater Ecosystems * Coastal and Marine Conservation Contributions from all fields of conservation research and practice are welcome, including natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. I wish to make a particular effort to encourage the social scientists among you to consider this invitation, in the hopes of widening SCB's network of social scientists who are doing work in applied conservation. SCB's Social Science Working Group (SSWG) is a global community of conservation professionals interested in the application of social science to the conservation of biological diversity. With nearly 700 members in 65 countries, SSWG is home to social scientists (anthropologists, economists, historians, human geographers, political scientists, psychologists, sociologists, and many others), ethicists, natural scientists, and conservation practitioners (governmental, nongovernmental, business sectors). The SSWG has been asked by the meeting's organizers to promote social science contributions to the meeting agenda and to promote collaborations between social and natural scientists interested in conservation issues that transcend location- or case-specific application. General information on the meeting is available here: www.conbio.org/2008 Details for submitting abstracts are available here: www.conbio.org/2008/call. The abstract deadline is January 16th. If you are interested in participating in the meeting and have additional questions, please contact me. Thank you, and apologies for cross-postings! Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Chair, Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://academic.ursinus.edu/env It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about? - Henry David Thoreau
Visiting Assitant Professor of Environmental Studies with a focus on Politics at Oberlin
FYI. Rich -Original Message- From: John Petersen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 10:02 PM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: Visiting Assitant Professor of Environmental Studies with a focus on Politics at Oberlin Hi Folks: We have a one year visiting professor position at Oberlin. They must teach a required course in Environmental Policy. Beyond that we are flexible, but we would look very favorably on someone able to teach a course in climate change policy. I would appreciate your help in getting the word out. The job is posted at: http://www.oberlin.edu/HR/FACopenings/FAC08-18.html and pasted below. Thanks, John Petersen Chair, Environmental Studies Program Oberlin College * *OBERLIN*** */_ _/* *VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES* The Environmental Studies Program at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one year, with the possibility of renewal, beginning July 2008 and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies or higher. We seek to hire a candidate who addresses environmental policy issues from a social-science perspective. Applications from candidates who combine training in environmental and resource studies with training in political science or another social science discipline are especially encouraged. The successful candidate should be able to address domestic and international policy issues including climate change. The incumbent will teach five courses per year, one of which will be /Environmental Policy/. This is a second- or third-year required course that introduces students to debates about policy analyses and initiatives relative to energy and the environment, and to the political, economic, and social contexts within which these debates take place. The incumbent should also be prepared to offer one section of our introductory course /Environment and Society/, which provides majors and non-majors with a broad introduction to the status of the environment, the causes of environmental dilemmas, and the economic, social, political and technical options available for solving environmental problems. Other courses to be offered will depend on the incumbent's interests and the Program's needs. Oberlin's Environmental Studies Program, housed in the state-of-the-art A.J. Lewis Center for Environmental Studies, consists of core faculty in the areas of systems ecology, energy, and environmental/resource economics, in addition to environmental policy. Various courses originating outside the core faculty complement our basic interdisciplinary foundation. Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph. D. or appropriate terminal degree in hand or expected by September 2008. Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in both undergraduate teaching and research. Successful teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable. To be assured of consideration, a letter of application, a /curriculum vitae/, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three recent letters of reference, should be sent to John Petersen, Director, Environmental Studies Program, A.J. Lewis Center, 122 Elm Street, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio 44074, by February 1, 2008. Fax (440) 775-8946. Application materials received after that date will be considered until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect of differences based on gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression. Oberlin was the first coeducational institution to grant bachelor's degrees to women and historically has been a leader in the education of African-Americans; the college was also among the first to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our faculty. FAC08-18
RE: biodiversity conventions
Tony: Simon Lyster's book _International Wildlife Law_ (Grotius Publications, 1985) is the best historical overview, though it has nothing on the CBD or anything else more recent than its publication date. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Chair, Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://academic.ursinus.edu/env It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about? - Henry David Thoreau From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anthony Patt Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:14 AM To: GEP-Ed Subject: biodiversity conventions Dear GEP-Ed, To fill in for somebody who became ill, I volunteered to teach a module this January on international conventions related to climate and biodiversity. I know painfully little about the latter. Can anybody suggest some basic introductory and/or interesting readings on the convention on biodiversity, CITES, and any other related conventions? I know this is asking a lot, but if people could point me to their syllabi or readings dealing with the basic issues around MEAs in general, I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Tony Patt -- Anthony Patt International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis Schlossplatz 1 A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria Phone: +43 2236 807 306 Fax: +43 2236 807 466 Mobile: +43 664 438 9330 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Study abroad w/environmental or ecological economics??
Hi all, A student of mine has asked me to recommend study abroad programs that combine environmental studies with economics (his two majors). Does anyone have recommendations along these lines? I'm having a hard time coming up with rigorous study abroad options in environmental or ecological economics. Thanks, and apologies for cross-postings. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Chair, Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://academic.ursinus.edu/env It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about? - Henry David Thoreau
Policy Sciences conference next week
Sorry for the last-minute notice, but for those of you in southern California with a little time on your hands, this meeting is an interesting and enlightening opportunity. It is the annual meeting of the Society of Policy Scientists, a small, collegial, workshop-format two-day event with a strong environment and natural resources theme. Agenda and other information is available at this web site: http://policysciences.org/annualmeeting.cfm. Apologies for cross-postings. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Chair Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://academic.ursinus.edu/env It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about? - Henry David Thoreau
Invitation to conservation meeting
Greetings GEP-Ed folks, I write to invite those of you interested in species and ecosystem conservation to consider participating in the 2008 annual meeting the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB). I want to reach out to you in the hopes of widening our network of social scientists who are doing applied work within this realm. SCB is an 8,000-member international professional organization. Its Social Science Working Group (SSWG) is a global community of conservation professionals interested in the application of social science to the conservation of biological diversity. With nearly 600 members in 60 countries, SSWG is home to social scientists (anthropologists, economists, historians, human geographers, political scientists, psychologists, sociologists, and many others), ethicists, natural scientists, and conservation practitioners (governmental, nongovernmental, business sectors). The meeting to which I would like to invite you is the 2008 SCB annual meeting, which is being held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, on July 13-17, 2008. Among the meeting's themes are Land Conservation and Terrestrial Diversity, Freshwater Ecosystems, and Coastal and Marine Conservation. The SSWG has been asked by the meeting's organizers to promote social science contributions to the meeting agenda and to promote collaborations between social and natural scientists interested in conservation issues that transcend location- or case-specific application. General information on the meeting is available here: http://www.utc.edu/Academic/ConferenceforSocietyofConservationBiologists / There are two deadlines for submitting proposals to participate in the meeting: - Proposals for large-format sessions (symposia, workshops, discussion groups, and short courses) may now be submitted and are due no later than October 24th. - Abstracts for individual papers may be submitted between October 31st and January 16th. Details for the large-format sessions can be found at the conference site: http://www.utc.edu/Academic/ConferenceforSocietyofConservationBiologists /call.html Details for individual abstracts have not yet been posted. I will send another e-mail when they are available, alerting you to the opportunity and details. If you are interested in participating in the meeting and have additional questions, please contact Rich Wallace, vice president of SSWG, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you, and apologies for cross-postings! Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Chair Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://academic.ursinus.edu/env Creative thinking may mean simply the realization that there's no particular virtue in doing things the way they have always been done. - Rudolf Flesch
Job: Environmental politics, tenure track
Hi all, I'm sending this out for a colleague. Please share widely and apologies for cross-postings. Cheers, Rich Hamilton College Environmental Politics The Department of Government at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Environmental Politics. Appointment begins July 1, 2008. This is an open-rank search: while an entry-level appointment is likely, appointment at higher ranks is possible and senior scholars are invited to apply. Ph.D. preferred by time of appointment. Applicants for the position should be capable of teaching undergraduate courses in Environmental Politics as well as one or two interdisciplinary courses per year in a growing Environmental Studies Program. Candidates from all sub-fields of political science who do research on environmental issues are invited to apply. Demonstrated experience mentoring historically under-represented student populations is desirable. Five courses per year with competitive salary, strong support for research and travel, and start up funding available. Applications should include a curriculum vita, a list of courses the applicant is prepared to teach, evidence of teaching performance, a writing sample and three letters of recommendation. TO: Dawn Woodward, Administrative Assistant, Department of Government, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, New York 13323. We will begin consideration of applications on October 15, 2007. Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community. Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits. If you have questions about the position, please contact Steve Orvis, Chair, Department of Government, Hamilton College, at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Job: Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Ursinus College
Please distribute to any interested folks, and apologies for cross-postings. Thanks. Cheers, Rich Wallace Chair, Environmental Studies Ursinus College Collegeville, PA -- Assistant Professor - Environmental Studies Ursinus College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of environmental studies to begin in fall 2008. A Ph.D. in environmental studies or a related field is expected by the start of employment. Applicants are welcome from all areas of environmental research and pedagogical interests within environmental studies. Prior experience teaching in an interdisciplinary environmental program is highly desirable. Teaching responsibilities will include core courses in environmental studies and courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting and will be expected to participate in the College's interdisciplinary liberal studies freshman seminar, mentor student research, oversee campus sustainability projects, implement a program of scholarly activity, and participate in the continuing development of our thriving Environmental Studies Program. Send letter, c.v., undergraduate and graduate transcripts, copies of original teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy, research plan (including student involvement), and three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must address teaching) to Richard L. Wallace, Chair, Environmental Studies, Ursinus College, P.O. Box 1000, Collegeville, PA 19426. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Oct. 1, 2007. For inquiries contact Dr. Wallace at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (no e-mail applications, please). For more information on the Ursinus Environmental Studies Program, please see http://academic.ursinus.edu/env/. Ursinus College, established in 1869, is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of 1600 students located 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. Ursinus College is an EEO/AA employer. In keeping with the college's historic commitment to equality, women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Job: Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Ursinus College
Hi all, Please note this is an early notice of a position that is scheduled to start in the fall of 2008. We will be conducting a full search later this year. Please distribute to any interested folks, and apologies for cross-postings. Thanks. Cheers, Rich Wallace Chair, Environmental Studies Ursinus College Collegeville, PA -- Assistant Professor - Environmental Studies Ursinus College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of environmental studies to begin in fall 2008. A Ph.D. in environmental studies or a related field is expected by the start of employment. Applicants are welcome from all areas of environmental research and pedagogical interests within environmental studies. Prior experience teaching in an interdisciplinary environmental program is highly desirable. Teaching responsibilities will include core courses in environmental studies and courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting and will be expected to participate in the College's interdisciplinary liberal studies freshman seminar, mentor student research, oversee campus sustainability projects, implement a program of scholarly activity, and participate in the continuing development of our thriving Environmental Studies Program. Send letter, c.v., undergraduate and graduate transcripts, copies of original teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy, research plan (including student involvement), and three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must address teaching) to Richard L. Wallace, Chair, Environmental Studies, Ursinus College, P.O. Box 1000, Collegeville, PA 19426. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Oct. 1, 2007. For inquiries contact Dr. Wallace at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (no e-mail applications, please). For more information on the Ursinus Environmental Studies Program, please see http://academic.ursinus.edu/env/. Ursinus College, established in 1869, is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of 1600 students located 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. Ursinus College is an EEO/AA employer. In keeping with the college's historic commitment to equality, women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Seeking Conservation Social Science Working Papers
FYI, and apologies for cross-postings Rich The Social Science Working Group of the Society for Conservation Biology is seeking contributions to its new Working Paper Series. The goal of the Working Paper Series (WPS) is to provide a forum for conservation social science research, especially successful application of social science tools and approaches to conservation policy and practice. The WPS aims to promote current research in the final stages of completion. Through its simplified review process, the series offers rapid dissemination of critical conservation social science work to the conservation community, social science peers, students, and other professionals. This is an opportunity for authors to open their work for initial public viewing and commentary before moving on to relevant journal submission. The WPS hopes to become the place where conservation social scientists turn for the most current and critical insights into the field. The editors are particularly interested in papers examining the ways in which conservation social science answers the following questions in some manner: 1. Where should the conservation community focus its efforts? 2. How should the conservation community design and implement its conservation interventions? 3. What are the impacts of our conservation interventions? Submissions dealing with other aspects of conservation social science are also welcome. To contribute to the working paper series, please visit the Social Science Working Group WPS webpage (http://www.conbio.org/WorkingGroups/SSWG/ResPapers.cfm) and click on submission procedures. For more information on the Social Science Working Group, see its web page http://www.conbio.org/WorkingGroups/SSWG/. Thank you! The SSWG Education Committee William Forbes, Chair Stephen F. Austin University David Hoffman Peace University Stephen A. Williams Earthwatch Institute
Job: Program Officer-Social Measures (WWF; Washington, DC)
Apologies for cross-postings. Rich From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mascia, Michael Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 5:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SSWG] Job: Program Officer-Social Measures (WWF; Washington, DC) Pending final approval, WWF-US will soon officially announce a new job opportunity for a Program Officer - Social Measures within its Conservation Science Program in Washington, DC. This person will work with me, other members of the Conservation Science Program, and WWF field programs to develop and implement strategies for measuring and monitoring conservation-relevant social data. This foundational initiative is currently funded for one year, though additional support may become available if initial efforts demonstrate promise. Please check the WWF-US jobs website over the next week or so for the official position annoucement (www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs.cfm). Apologies for cross postings; please forward to potential candidates. Thanks very much. Mike Michael B. Mascia, Ph.D. Senior Social Scientist President, SCB Social Science Working Group Conservation Science Program World Wildlife Fund 1250 24th Street NW Washington, DC 20037 USA Phone: (202) 778-9532 Fax: (202) 239-9211 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Title: Program Officer - Social Measures Location: Washington, DC I.Major Function World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization, seeks a Program Officer for its Conservation Science Program. In collaboration with the WWF Senior Social Scientist, this Program Officer will plan, coordinate, communicate, and implement WWF's efforts to monitor the social impacts of its conservation interventions and the social factors that foster/hinder conservation success (i.e., social measures). The Program Officer will conduct research and analysis, develop monitoring frameworks, provide technical assistance to WWF field programs, and disseminate results. II. Major Duties Responsibilities 1. Review existing approaches to measuring social impacts of conservation interventions and the social factors that foster/hinder conservation success (i.e., social measures). Monitor and analyze new technical information, policy developments, and trends related to social measures and advise others accordingly. Responsible for gathering published and unpublished information from governmental agencies, universities, and other nongovernmental organizations. 2. Collaboratively develop WWF social measures framework and identify appropriate social indicators in select WWF Priority Places. 3. Provide technical support to select WWF Priority Places that are collecting and analyzing social measures. Collaboratively develop and disseminate guidance regarding methods and tools for collecting and analyzing social measures in select WWF Priority Places. 4. Collaboratively develop and deliver social measures training in select WWF Priority Places. 5. Collaboratively synthesize and communicate results from social measures activities for diverse audiences, including WWF staff, donors, scientists, and others. 6. Support project management by facilitating social measures planning, coordination, communication, implementation, reporting, and fundraising. Work directly with project personnel, grantees, donors, consultants, and others. 7. Support WWF efforts to develop a social policy and pre-project social impact assessment guidelines. 8. Perform other duties as assigned. III. Working Relationships 1. Internal: Daily contact with other program staff and departments to advise and coordinate project activities or to obtain and disseminate information. 2. External: Interacts regularly with representatives of WWF-International, other WWF NOs and P.O.s, and associate organizations, grantees, consultants. Communicates regularly with representatives of conservation organizations, universities, NGOs, corporations, and/or government agencies. IV. Supervisory Responsibility May indirectly supervise one or more support staff. May supervise the work of consultants and/or interns. V.Minimum Requirements 1. Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree is required. A graduate degree in the social sciences (anthropology, economics, human geography, political science, psychology, sociology, etc.) is preferred. Position requires three years of experience in international biodiversity conservation or a related field; experience in performance measurement and program evaluation preferred. 2. Skills and Abilities * Excellent organizational skills * Excellent research and writing skills * Strong analytic skills; quantitative skills a plus * Strong project management skills * Ability to operate
Adjunct Position Env Studies at Southwestern Univ (liberal arts)
FYI, and apologies for cross-postings. Cheers, Rich -- Southwestern University, an undergraduate liberal arts institution in Georgetown, Texas (25 miles north of Austin), is searching for an adjunct faculty member to teach one course each semester of the 2007-2008 academic year. The Environmental Studies program offers both a major and a minor; it is interdisciplinary, with courses offered in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. An ideal candidate would offer a course in his/he= r area of expertise with this interdisciplinarity in mind. Courses could include various components of human-environment interactions, global development policies and the environment, GIS labs, geography, environmenta= l policy, but we are most interested in having applicants propose a course that they would be excited to teach. At this point, the course for the fall semester is scheduled for T/Th 1:00-2:15. If a lab component is requisite, an additional time slot could be added. Maximum course size is 15 students, reflecting the liberal arts focus of the institution. PhD or ABD preferred. Please contact Dr. Laura Hobgood-Oster, Chair of the Program in Environmental Studies, for more information [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 512-863-1669.
Climate readings for freshmen?
Hi all, I am looking for recommendations of climate change readings for a general education first year student seminar. So, readings that can introduce the science and policy of climate change to students who are in their second semester of college and who may or may not have any experience with climate issues, and represent all the academic disciplines. I've never taught this subject in a non-environmentally focused class before, and so am a little unsure about the appropriate literature. Thanks! Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Chair, Environmental Studies Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about? - Henry David Thoreau
RE: Student seeks grad school advice
Timothy Beatley at the University of Virginia does this sort of work and is a great mentor - my wife studied with him. He's the Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities in UVA's Department of Urban and Environmental Planning. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Chair, Environmental Studies Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about? - Henry David Thoreau From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Darst Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 3:48 PM To: Plaw Avery; Roscoe Doug; Jenkins Shannon; Berggren Heidi; Baum Michael; Fobanjong John; Manning Kenneth; McGuire Chad J.; Sustainability; GEP-Ed Subject: Student seeks grad school advice Hi all, A former student recently wrote seeking grad school advice. He wants to pursue a Master's in Urban/Regional Policy and Planning. Here is his description of his career goals: Aging and housing issues regarding the Baby Boomers is something I want to work towards addressing. Additionally I am also interested in green sustainable property development. I figure down the road I would possibly like to establish a sort of sustainable and affordable aging community, or a model for one, at least. I'm working in property development right now, but am really attracted to green development ideas. He's currently in Boston, but willing to relocate as needed. He finished with a 3.5 GPA--he wasn't an out-and-out fireball, but he was certainly a very bright and diligent student, and a really nice guy. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks, Rob Assistant Professor of Political Science Associate Director of the Honors Program University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
RE: climate change books
This is a good reference: Stephen Schneider, Armin Rosencranz, and John O. Niles, eds. 2002. Climate Change Policy: A Survey. Island Press, Covelo, California. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Chair, Environmental Studies Ursinus College 601 E. Main Street Collegeville, PA 19426 USA (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of phaas Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 9:20 AM To: GEP-ED Subject: climate change books I am posting this request for a friend. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. I am looking for books that the deal with the regulation or politics of climate change or alternatively with 'agenda setting and climate change'. Still more generally with books that examine the role of political actors in shaping global response to climate change Peter M. Haas Professor Department of Political Science 216 Thompson Hall University of Massachusetts Amherst, Massachusetts 01003 USA ph 1 413 545 6174 fax 1 413 545 3349
RE: Compendium -- where we are
Thanks, Beth, for soliciting input once again! Following on Paul's suggestion, I would recommend expanding animals to biological diversity as a subject area. Since the turn of the (last) century, with the migratory bird treaty acts, and especially since the adoption of CITES in the early 1970s, this has been a significant area of international activity. Cheers, Rich -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 7:36 PM To: Beth DeSombre Cc: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: Re: Compendium -- where we are Dear Beth, At the risk of making the list too long, I suggest adding animal rights, or just animals. If we don't address this topic, nobody will. (Sorry I didn't think of this topic the first time around.) Many thanks for pulling this list together. I'm sure everyone in the section appreciates your efforts. Happy Chinese New Year to everyone. Paul Quoting Beth DeSombre [EMAIL PROTECTED]: As some of you will remember (and most of you are content to ignore) the International Studies Association is undertaking an encyclopedia project, the first stages of which are being coordinated by the sections. I am currently the point person (assisted by Matt Hoffmann and Miranda Schreurs) for the ES section efforts. We don't know how many entries we will be allowed to include (they are of much longer length than a standard encyclopedia entry), but it is probably in the range of 15-40. We solicited suggestions, and below is my effort to compile them in some order and put together things that are duplications or similar. At this point -- and by the end of Monday at the latest, before I head to ISA -- I'd love to hear feedback from people about things you think are missing from this list that should be included. I'd also love to hear thoughts about things that are are here that you think should be excluded or combined, since we're at the upper end of our likely limit right now. Thanks! Beth ESS Compendium suggestions -climate change [or atmospheric issues] -forests -ocean issues -water -chemicals (and/or occupational health?) -The Earth Charter (history and current status) -Historical trajectories (Stockholm to Rio, rise of sustainability discourse, 'eras' of global environmental governance, etc) -The current state of the planet (environmentally) -The United Nations and the international environment -Social Construction of International Environmental Problems -ecological modernization -Epistemic communities and international environmental politics -Social Learning (for environment/sustainability) -environment and the politics of knowledge -industrialization and the environment -globalization and the environment -environment and women -environment and workers -domestic politics and international environmental politics -foreign policy and IEP --trade and environment -finance/foreign direct investment and the environment -Business/MNCs and the environment -Role of NGOs in International Environmental Politics -effectiveness of IEP -social movement/ civil society -international environmental law -international environmental regimes -transboundary/transfrontier conservation (pollution, parks, etc.) -Sustainable Development/The environment-development nexus -Community management of resources -Ecological Integrity -International Environmental Justice/Fairness/Equity/Human Rights -Environmental values/role of values in the policy process -environmental security/ environment and security/ environment and violence -sustainable consumption (or consumption and the environment) -private environmental governance (private standards, CSR, PPPs) -the role of developing countries in international environmental politics/agreements -environmental footprints Doubt is not paralysis. Certainty is. Doubt keeps the doors and windows open. Belief is one room with no way out. John Patrick Shanley ** P.G. Harris Politics Sociology Dept. [Political Science Dept. starting Aug. 2007] Lingnan University Tuen Mun HONG KONG Tel: +852-2616-7199 Fax: +852-2891-7940 Email: pharris [at] LN.edu.hk WWW: http://www.ln.edu.hk/psd/ Project on Environmental Change and Foreign Policy: http://www.ln.edu.hk/projects/ecfp/Home ** Information transmitted in this message is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Do not share this message, information contained in it or its attachments without first receiving the written permission to do so from its author. The author/sender is not responsible or liable for any consequences arising from the forwarding or sharing of this message or its attachments. If you are not the addressee you may not copy or deliver
Coastal Mgt asst prof 1-yr position
FYI, and apologies for cross-postings. Rich -- Environmental Studies. Coastal Management. Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies for one-year appointment, to start in September 2007. Ph.D. or ABD is required. We seek someone to contribute to our thriving interdisciplinary environmental studies program whose expertise is in the field of coastal policy, planning and/or management. The ideal candidate will have an environmentally related degree, be an excellent teacher and an active researcher. The teaching load is seven courses per academic year, including introduction to environmental studies, sophomore level coastal management, and other coastally related classes in the candidate?s area of expertise. Ability to teach environmental statistics is a plus. Eckerd College, the only independent national liberal arts college in Florida, has a tradition of innovative education and teaching/mentoring excellence and is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Send a letter of application, vita, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation by March 23, 2007 to Dr. Alison Ormsby, Eckerd College (BES), 4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711. No electronic applications please. EOE.
Sustainability indicators for oil companies?
Hi all, Does anyone have a good source of information on sustainability (social and environmental) rankings for oil companies? All I can find are industry rankings, like those done regularly by various management consulting firms. Are there good, objective rankings that take into account rigorous indicators when appraising oil company performance on environmental and social justice issues? Thanks for any help. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Chair, Environmental Studies Ursinus College 601 E. Main Street Collegeville, PA 19426 USA (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: RE: Vegan and Environmental Impact
Nice statement, Angus. Also being active in this area, I would add only that given the nature of today's industrial food systems, considerations of local economy should be added to the agroecological paradigm. When I moved to southeastern Pennsylvania five years ago, I was shocked at the advanced development of the local agroecological market. Virtually every type of meat and climate-appropriate fruit and vegetable is grown here by local, small-scale, ecologically sensitive farmers, and sold in local community-based farmers markets. I know the farmers market phenomenon is a huge and growing trend in the U.S., but what surprised me here was the combination of near-complete coverage of unprocessed food types and the explicit focus not just of individual farmers, but of the entire market or industry on the benefits that accrue to the local economy (and thereby return to the agroecological systems in place). Having moved here from Florida's central east coast, where there were literally no farmers markets, much less locally grown organic and/or sustainably farmed meats or veggies, this was an eye-opener. So my sense of the ideal paradigm, for what it's worth, is a combination of agroecological and local economic (or ecological economic) as a combined and most fully realized response to the industrial food system. And I concur with Angus's closing point that this is a very different view than that driven by animal rights considerations. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Chair, Environmental Studies Ursinus College 601 E. Main Street Collegeville, PA 19426 USA (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wright, Angus Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 2:50 PM To: Dale W Jamieson; Maria Ivanova Cc: Mary Pettenger; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: RE: RE: Vegan and Environmental Impact As I am sure many of you know, the main environmental and justice arguments (rather than animal liberation arguments for not eating meat were pretty well-laid out in Frances Moore Lappe's Diet for a Small Planet and others have been improving on and elaborating those arguments for some time. I was convinced by those arguments for many years and became a vegetarian for quite some time largely based on them. I later became convinced that the best eating model was based on what the best kind of farm would produce. The best kind of farm and farming system, I believe, is one that is a rough mimic of natural processes, and that as such incorporates animals in a variety of ways and makes modest amounts of meat consumption a logical consequence of the production system. This is an agroecological approach rather than a minimal energy or minimal materials approach, though in the larger picture, it would tend to minimize energy and materials production. Of course, large scale or l! ong term feed lot production would not be part of this.and meat would be produced in ways that are far different, ecologically and ethically, than what we now have. The farm, in fact, would look a lot more like what the mixed production farms of the American midwest looked like one hundred years ago--the kind many of us older folks remember from our childhoods. It is also a kind of farm one still encounters frequently outside of Europe and the U.S. (Eating very little beef in the U.S., I am much more relaxed about eating the delicious and more healthful grass fed beef one finds in Brazil and elsewhere--which of course brings in rainforest issues, another complicated--much more complicated than generally believed--issue.) I think many ecologically conscious farmers have come to the same kind of conclusions. Other than my own work on this, my main guides for this have been Wes Jackson and Miguel Altieri. I have heard Michael Pollin speak, but haven't read his book yet, but I gather it is the approach he takes, too. Having served on the board of Food First, the organization Frances Moore Lappe founded with the proceeds of Diet for a Small Planet, I can say that it is predominantly the evolution of thought that most people involved with that organization, I believe including Lappe, have taken. Let me emphasize that this would require dramatic change in our agricultural system--it is not a status quo argument. But it is based more on genuine ecological reasoning, in my view, than the standard vegetarian arguments. Of course, if you believe that it is wrong to kill and eat animals, then that brings in an entirely different set of considerations, different from those I have outlined here. Angus Wright Professor Emeritus of Environmental Studies California State University, Sacramento From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Dale W Jamieson Sent: Wed 1/31/2007 10:23 AM To: Maria Ivanova Cc: 'Mary Pettenger'; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: Re: RE: Vegan and Environmental Impact 'animal
RE: Environmental Films
I do a similar thing to Stacy's penguin idea, but more historical, with the film Jaws. I focus on the trends since the 1970s in global shark populations, funding for shark research, and public attitudes about sharks. Plus it's a great film. Another good film for stirring things up is Supersize Me, especially given policy actions or inquiries by Denmark, the EU, UK, and some U.S. cities vis-à-vis legislating trans fats. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Chair, Environmental Studies Ursinus College 601 E. Main Street Collegeville, PA 19426 USA (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about? - Henry David Thoreau From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of VanDeveer, Stacy Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 8:39 PM To: Geoffrey Wandesforde-Smith; GEP-Ed Subject: RE: Environmental Films Geoffrey, My suggestion is slightly different than your request, but I have been thinking about showing the March of the Penguins and then asking GEP students to research and write about what it would take, in terms of politics and institutions, to protect the penguins and their habitat. --Stacy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Geoffrey Wandesforde-Smith Sent: Mon 12/18/2006 7:53 PM To: 'GEP-Ed' Subject: Environmental Films In theory, previous threads on this list are researchable. But did we actually ever do one on movies (rather than novels)? I can't remember. I'm looking for and would appreciate suggestions about movie titles suitable for showing to students in an (international) environmental politics course. I am not interested in futuristic or science fiction stuff, a la Soylent Green or brave colonists building new worlds after Earth is devastated. I'm interested in something that's more reality based. Inconvenient Truth comes to mind, although it's a documentary rather than a film drama. And I have used Chinatown and a CBS documentary about Rachel Carson to good effect in the past (although their gep-ed linkages are thin). I'd appreciate nominations, off list or on, as you wish. Geoffrey.
RE: succint reading on biodiversity?
Erm, that should have been seminal, not seminar and the date on the Lyster book is actually 1985. Cambridge University Press's web site is showing it as 1993, but I think that's a straight reprint of the original 1985 text. I don't believe the book has been updated. Cheers, Rich -Original Message- From: Wallace, Richard Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 10:52 PM To: 'C. Epstein'; GEP-Ed Subject: RE: succint reading on biodiversity? Charlotte, I would suggest chapters or passages from two seminar works: Edward O. Wilson. 2002. The future of life. Alfred A. Knopf, Publishers, New York. Simon Lyster. 1993. International Wildlife Law: An Analysis of International Treaties concerned with the Conservation of Wildlife. Cambridge University Press. For the best U.S. perspective on policy and law, see: Michael J. Bean and Melanie J. Rowland. 1997. The evolution of national wildlife law. Third edition. Praeger Publishers, Westport, Connecticut. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Director, Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College 601 E. Main Street Collegeville, PA 19426 USA (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: C. Epstein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 10:16 PM To: GEP-Ed Subject: succint reading on biodiversity? Dear All, can any one think of a succint, to the point, and shortish reading on biodiversity, that would present both the scientific issue and the existing policy arrangements/conventions? It seems suprisingly difficult to find anything that does that simply. This is for my undergrad course on 'Environmental POlitics and Policy' at Sydney University Thanks charlotte
RE: succint reading on biodiversity?
Charlotte, I would suggest chapters or passages from two seminar works: Edward O. Wilson. 2002. The future of life. Alfred A. Knopf, Publishers, New York. Simon Lyster. 1993. International Wildlife Law: An Analysis of International Treaties concerned with the Conservation of Wildlife. Cambridge University Press. For the best U.S. perspective on policy and law, see: Michael J. Bean and Melanie J. Rowland. 1997. The evolution of national wildlife law. Third edition. Praeger Publishers, Westport, Connecticut. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Director, Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College 601 E. Main Street Collegeville, PA 19426 USA (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: C. Epstein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 10:16 PM To: GEP-Ed Subject: succint reading on biodiversity? Dear All, can any one think of a succint, to the point, and shortish reading on biodiversity, that would present both the scientific issue and the existing policy arrangements/conventions? It seems suprisingly difficult to find anything that does that simply. This is for my undergrad course on 'Environmental POlitics and Policy' at Sydney University Thanks charlotte
FW: Social effects of climate change / TNC podcast
Hi all, In response to my bibliography, I received the following e-mail, which contains a link to a podcast that will be of interest to those of you with Arctic/Native/climate change interests. Sorry again for cross-postings. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Director, Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College 601 E. Main Street Collegeville, PA 19426 USA (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] "If you travel in hope rather than with certain knowledge, something interesting usually happens." -Pete McCarthy From: Alison Laborderie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 4:21 AM To: Wallace, Richard Subject: Re: [SSWG] Social effects of climate change / TNC podcast Hi, The Nature Conservancy does a podcast with stories on the intersection between people and place. On 24 May 2006 they posted a story that may interest you: Chronic erosion and flooding driven by climate change is making the remote Alaskan village of Shishmaref uninhabitable, so much so that the thousand-year-old Inupiaq Eskimo community wants to move their entire village. You can listen to it at this link: http://podcast.prx.org/nature/audio/NSP015.mp3 Or you can right-click and chose Save-As to download it to your desktop or MP3 player and listen at your convenience. It's about 30 minutes. Cheers, Alison PS-You can see all the podcasts at http://www.nature.org/podcasts/
FW: climate change enviro justice ??
Hi Stacy, Here's some feedback from Leah Joseph, our resident climate change expert. Cheers, Rich Wallace Director, Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College -Original Message- From: Leah Joseph [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 3:00 PM To: Wallace, Richard Subject: Re: climate change enviro justice ?? Just a little bitit depends what type of stuff you're looking for. There are some cartoons that underline env justice issues regarding climate change at this site: http://www.cartoonstock.com/search.asp?x=akeyword=global+warmingCategory=N ot+SelectedBoolean=OrArtist=Not+Selectedsubmit=Search I haven't fully investigated this site (nor do I know the organization offhand), but it seems worth looking at: http://www.ejcc.org/ The linked pentagon report (see link below) that someone just told me about outlines some of the impacts of climate change from a political/national security perspective and differences in abilities to adapt as well. You can download it at: http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/edu/dees/V1003/lectures/abrupt_change/ 2. The Oct. 2003 Pentagon Report In 2002, the Pentagon comissioned two outside contractors Peter Schwartz and Doug Randall to assess a what-if climate change scenario for the near future. They were asked to imagine the unthinkable and to consider what might be the effects of future global warming from a scientific perspective and also from a national security perspective. Quick peeks at affects on different people: http://assets.panda.org/custom/flash/our_climate_is_changing/ Might the IPCC have something as well? On Feb 9, 2006, at 10:55 AM, Wallace, Richard wrote: Leah, Can you help with this? Cheers, Rich _ From: VanDeveer, Stacy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 10:08 AM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: climate change enviro justice ?? Can anyone suggest a good website, online video, or other such resource to add visualization and/or spice up an undergraduate seminar on climate change and justice issues (they are reading good stuff by Dale Jamieson and Paul Baer). --Stacy Stacy D. VanDeveer 2003-2006 Ronald H. O'Neal Assoc. Professor University of New Hampshire Dept. of Political Science Horton SSC Durham, NH 03824 USA mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] tel: fax: mobile: (+1) 603-862-0167 (+1) 603-862-0178 (+1) 781-799-1782 https://www.plaxo.com/add_me?u=51539758810v0=302483k0=1522032408 Add me to your address book... http://www.plaxo.com/signature Want a signature like this?
Intro to war and the environment?
Hi all, I am revising the syllabus for our introductory undergraduate environmental studies class, which is a pretty typical survey course that is well balanced between local, national, and international issues. I am looking for good introductory materials on the intersection of war and environment, particularly those that address armed conflicts concerning resources (as opposed to the environmental effects of armed conflict). I have found few materials that I consider suitable for a freshman-heavy class in which we don't spend more than a week on any one topic. I appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks! Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace Director, Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Public policy analysis sources
Raul, Not unrelated at all! I can't wait to see everyone's responses. I especially like the following qualitative analytical texts: Clark, Tim W. 2002. The policy process: a practical guide for natural resource professionals. Yale University Press, New Haven, CT. Brewer, Garry D. and Peter deLeon. 1983. The foundations of policy analysis. The Dorsey Press, Chicago. I use Clark annually in my advanced (i.e., senior) undergraduate environmental policy seminar. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace Director, Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Raul Pacheco [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 6:25 PM To: GEP-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: Public policy analysis sources Dear all, I am aware that many of you may think this is as a totally unrelated question but here it goes anyway. I am looking for relevant sources in public policy analysis. Particularly I want my students to understand the different policy analysis tools of the trade. I would appreciate if anyone could direct me towards basic-yet-key sources. I am happy to post a compilation if desired by the list-serv members. Thanks in advance, Raul
Invitation to participate in a biodiversity conservation meeting
Dear Gep-Ed folks: I write to invite those of you with work that concerns the conservation of biological diversity to consider participating in a meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB). I am the vice president of SCB's Social Science Working Group, and we are actively seeking to network with social scientists who are either already SCB members or who are not SCB members but whose work concerns biodiversity and its conservation. For those of you interested in attending and participating in a meeting of the SCB, I want to reach out to you in the hopes of widening our network of social scientists who are doing applied work within the realm of biodiversity conservation. SCB is an 8,000-member international professional organization. The Social Science Working Group of SCB has more than 550 members (and counting), and has been given a prominent role within the society to promote the integration of the social sciences into the society's goals and workings (much as we believe in the necessity of integrating the social with natural sciences toward the goal of successful conservation). The meeting details are as follows: Society for Conservation Biology 20th Annual Meeting - Conservation Without Borders Location: San Jose, California, USA Dates: June 24-28, 2006 Website: http://www.conbio.org/2006/ There are two relevant deadlines for folks interested in participating formally. The first, for symposia, workshops, and organized discussions, is Oct.15th. The second, for individual papers, is January 10th. More information on the various formats for proposals is available on the web site. I am the contact person at SCB who is working with social scientists interested in participating, so if you are interested, please contact me. While we don't have financial support to offer (yet, except to students), we are providing other means of assistance, such as networking and editorial, to folks interested in participating. If you are interested in learning more about SCB or its Social Science Working Group, even if participating in the meeting is not something you are inclined to do, please contact me. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace Director, Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED]
