ISEE- Job Opening for Senior Economist on Food Systems at Union for Concerned Scientists July 19, 2018www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-ucs#senioreconomist Senior Economist, Food Systems Food & Environment Program Washington, DC Office The Position The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent national nonprofit whose scientists and engineers work to solve some of our planet’s most pressing environmental and safety problems. … Continue reading →
- Survey on Research Agenda for Ecological Economics July 16, 2018Ben Dube and Josh Farley It has been nearly 30 years since a group of ecological economists gathered at the Aspen Institute in Maryland to develop a Research Agenda for the then nascent field. We believe it is time for … Continue reading →
- ICTA-R&D Master in Political Ecology, Degrowth and Env Justice: Inscriptions are now OPEN! Deadline: 29th of September July 10, 2018The inscription process to our Master in Political Ecology is now open. You can access all the information about the inscription process here and the online inscription platform here. Unfortunately, the information is only available in Catalan and Castilian for the time being; it will soon … Continue reading →
- Global Warming June 21, 201815 June 2018 Article by Dissident Voice An interview with Stuart Scott Stuart Scott of Climate Matters.TV recently interviewed Dr. Peter Wadhams, emeritus professor, Polar Ocean Physics, Cambridge University and author of the acclaimed highly recommended: A Farewell To Ice (Oxford University … Continue reading →
- University of Freiburg, Germany Doctoral or Postdoctoral Researchers June 19, 2018The Chair of Environmental Economics and Resource Management at the University of Freiburg, Germany, Prof. Dr. Stefan Baumgärtner, is seeking two Doctoral or Postdoctoral Researchers in Ecological, Environmental and Resource Economics beginning October 1, 2018 or the earliest date thereafter. The position … Continue reading →
- 2018 Sustainability and Development Conference June 18, 2018Sustainability and Development Conference November 9-11, 2018 University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI CALL FOR ABSTRACTS NOW OPEN Sustainable development, as a concept and call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and guarantee human well-being, is perhaps … Continue reading →
- The Plastic Issue and Economics June 12, 2018Sir David Attenborough posted on his Facebook page about the damage we are inflicting using plastic. At a landfill in Spain, a stork entangled with a plastic bag was freed by the photographer. Sadly, a single bag can kill more … Continue reading →
- 2018 Boulding Award June 4, 20182018 BOULDING AWARD We are pleased to announce that the Boulding Award Committee, based on a thorough review of prior and recently identified potential candidates, has decided unanimously to award the 2018 Boulding Award to Inge Røpke, in recognition of her long-term efforts on behalf … Continue reading →
- St. Lucia Postdoctorla Research Fellow SEES May 29, 2018Postdoctoral Research Fellow Job no:504443 Area:Faculty of Science Salary (FTE):Academic Research Level A1 ($64,533.50 – $87,535.13) Work type:Full Time – Fixed Term Location: St Lucia The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (SEES) … Continue reading →
- Foreseen for 2020 Open Call for Hosting May 29, 2018News Release: 28 May 2018 OPEN CALL for Hosting the 7th International Degrowth Conference (Foreseen for 2020) – We are open to different formats, like regional or thematic conferences! This year the degrowth community celebrates the 10th anniversary of the … Continue reading →
- Job Opening for Senior Economist on Food Systems at Union for Concerned Scientists July 19, 2018
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Bina Agarwal awarded the prestigious 2017 Balzan Prize
Bina Agarwal, former President of the International Society For Ecological Economics and currently Professor of Economics at the University of Manchester, has been awarded the prestigious Balzan prize for her pathbreaking work in women in agriculture and gender studies. The … Continue reading
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Order of Agricultural Merit Awarded to Bina Agarwal
Professor Bina Agarwal (former ISEE President) was conferred the prestigious French civilian distinction, Officier de l’Ordre du mérite agricole (Officer of the Order of Agricultural Merit) by H.E. Mr Alexandre Ziegler, Ambassador of France to India, on 5 July 2017 … Continue reading
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Bina Agarwal awarded the 2017 Louis Malassis International Prize
Professor Bina Agarwal (former President, ISEE) has been awarded the 2017 Louis Malassis International Prize for an “Outstanding Career in Agricultural Development”. The Prize is given once every two years by the Agropolis Fondation, Montpellier, to recognize individuals for their exemplary … Continue reading
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Bina Agarwal elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, Italy
8 August 2016 Bina Agarwal, Professor of Development Economics and Environment at the Global Development Institute, has been elected foreign member of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei (National Academy of Sciences, Italy) in the social and political sciences. She is … Continue reading
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Bina Agarwal conferred the Order of Agricultural Merit by France
Bina Agarwal has been conferred the honour of being appointed officer in the Order of Agricultural Merit (Ordre du Mérite Agricole) by France. This prestigious award, second only to the Legion of honour when established in 1883, is given for outstanding contributions … Continue reading
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Oxford University Press releases “Gender Challenges” by Bina Agarwal
Gender Challenges Volumes 1, 2 and 3 Bina Agarwal Noted economist Bina Agarwal provides gender perspectives on a wide range of academic and policy issues of current importance in this three-volume set of essays written by her over the last … Continue reading
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Happiness Is an Important Indicator of Societal Progress
Opinion Piece in the New York Times, Room for Debate, by Bina Agarwal If happiness is defined by an individual’s freedom to choose, and lead, a life he or she has reason to value, it is worth tracking it as … Continue reading
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The CGIAR Development Dialogues: Integrated landscape approaches
Bina Agarwal, past-President of ISEE spoke on a panel on the landscape approach to agricultural production and food security as part of the CGIAR development dialogues held at Columbia University, New York, on 25 September 2015. She was also interviewed … Continue reading
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The Journal of Peasant Studies
The Journal of Peasant Studies published The Power of Numbers in Gender Dynamics: Illustrations from Community Forestry Groups by Bina Agarwal.
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Musings from an outgoing ISEE President (2012-2013)
My time as President of ISEE has gone by in a flash. I served for two years as President after serving for two as President-elect. This period has been significant in many respects, both globally and for ISEE. The 2012 … Continue reading
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Bina Agarwal’s Ongoing Effectuation
Bina Agarwal, President ISEE, has been appointed as a member of the Future Earth Science Committee. Consisting of 18 members globally, belonging to diverse disciplines, including the natural and social sciences, humanities and engineering, the Committee will provide scientific guidance … Continue reading
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Gender and Green Governance in Paperback
New in Paperback Gender and Green Governance The Political Economy of Women’s Presence Within and Beyond Community Forestry Bina Agarwal528 pages | 11 Boxes, 12 Figures, 94 Tables | 234x156mm978-0-19-968302-4 | Paperback | July 2013 (estimated)Also available as: Hardback Price: … Continue reading
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Planet Under Pressure 2012 Video
Planet Under Pressure 2012 | Bina Agarwal, ISEE President
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Transforming Quietly
Published on Saturday, 14 July 2012 in the Indian Express What India can learn from a grassroots land reform movement in Brazil The international dignitaries who left Rio de Janeiro soon after the UN Earth summit missed a remarkable grassroots … Continue reading
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Special Discount for Gender & Green Governance
Last chance for special discount! Oxford University Press Special Offer Gender and Green Governance – The Political Economy of Women’s Presence Within and Beyond Community Forestry by Bina Agarwal A personal copy of Bina Agarwal’s Gender and Green Governance (Oxford … Continue reading
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