The United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP), Tokyo, invites applications for the new intensive 4-week postgraduate programme on "Building Resilience to Climate Change" developed under the framework of the University Network for Climate and Ecosystems Change Adaptation Research (UN-CECAR). The new courses, conducted at UNU-ISP, cover a range of issues on sustainability and adaptation to climate and ecosystems change. Topics include:
Students also will receive practical training in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing software.
FELLOWSHIPS
A limited number of fellowships (covering tuition fees and living expenses) are available for outstanding students from developing countries and who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance. All students are expected to pay for their own travel expenses to and from Tokyo.
ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION
The programme is open to Master`s and Ph.D students who are currently enrolled in a university postgraduate programme and who have already identified their thesis topic prior to arriving in Japan.
Applicants must provide:
For detailed information on the application and admission procedures, and to download the application form, please visit the UNU-ISP website at: http://isp.unu.edu/cecar.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Spring 2011 Postgraduate Courses on “Building Resilience to Climate Change” 28 February - 25 March 2011
www.isp.unu.edu/cecar
Friday, January 14, 2011
UN University Spring 2011 Building Resilience to Climate Change Courses, Japan
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