Dear Ecolog, *14th International Course on Mangrove Ecosystems*
*Centre of Advanced Studies in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, India (Oct 27 - Nov 10, 2014) * Since 2004, UNU-INWEH has been supporting this annual two week training course in collaboration with UNESCO-MAB and Annamalai University, India, where it is organized and held. The South Asia Co-Operative Environment Programme (SACEP) became a partner in 2011. Teaching primarily focuses on mangrove ecosystems while maintaining an integrated approach on coastal ecosystem management. The course aims to build the capacity of professionals and institutions in developing countries to undertake monitoring, research and conservation of mangrove forests. This is achieved through training in the scientific methodology and teaching of latest research work on related subjects. A secondary objective is to create a network of professionals working with mangroves. *UNU Fellowships* A limited number of fellowships are available to qualified candidates from developing countries only. Thesefellowships will be granted on a competitive basis and will cover all expenses, including economy excursion airfares via the most direct route for candidates from outside India. Candidates from India will be reimbursed for travel via the most direct route. In order to apply for a fellowship, please complete the section called 'Justification for UNU Fellowship'. *ITTO Fellowship Programme* Applicants may apply for funding via The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) Fellowship Programme. Please note that this is a 2 week training course so requests should reflect realistic expenses for travel, accommodation and allowance. For more details please visit http://inweh.unu.edu/training/mangrove-course-in-india/ *Last date for applications is July 31, 2014.* Thank you -- Sunil Kumar Sahu DST INSPIRE SRF C/o Prof. Dr. K. Kathiresan Faculty of Marine Sciences CAS in Marine Biology Annamalai University, Parangipettai 608502 Tamil Nadu, India Mbl no. +91 9543213025 Skype ID: sunil_biotech https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sunil_Kumar_Sahu/?ev=hdr_xprf
