January 2018

Seedbeds of Transformation: The Role of Science with Society and the SDGs in Africa

The organisers of the "Seedbeds of Transformation: The Role of Science with Society and the SDGs in Africa" conference (to take place in South Africa in May 2018) have recently announced three calls related to the conference. They are seeking (1) proposals for conference sessions, (2) applications for travel grants for African innovators, and (3) applications for SDG Labs focused on Africa. 

More information, including session proposals and participant travel funding, can be founds at the following link:

Call for Nominations for Steering Committee Members of the Knowledge-Action Network on Water-Energy-Food Nexus

Future Earth are happy to announce that the Nexus KAN Development Team is opening a call for nominations for the Nexus KAN Steering Committee, which will replace the current Development Team.

You can access the call for nominations as well as to the Research and Engagement Plan that has been developed by the Development Team on Future Earth’s website here.