Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) German Arctic officePotsdam, Germany22 July – 20 September, 2019 Kimberly will collect information about international laws and agreements applicable for the Arctic and summarize them in a fact sheet. If possible, she will use graphical tools (e.g. ArcGIS) to illustrate the factsheet. Besides this main task, she will help with the […]
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Washington, D.C.June 3 to August 9, 2019 Environmental and Social Safeguards are an integral component of international development projects. WWF is committed to ensuring that its projects not only avoid (or minimize) adverse environmental and social impacts, but also enhance positive impacts to the maximum extent possible. The Safeguards team under the […]
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and European Institute of Marine Studies (IUEM)Université de Bretagne Occidentale/IUEM Brest, FranceMay 27 – August 16, 2019 The Center for the Blue Economy and the Nicholas Institute of Duke University are conducting a study of the “blue economy,” the contributions of the oceans and coastlines to the economy, and the need […]
Environmental Defense FundSan Francisco, CAJune 10-mid August, 2019 Zoe will research the development of behavior change interventions in areas like the Philippines, Chile and Cuba. She will focus on topics such as sustainable aquaculture, indebtedness in unsustainable fishing behavior, and the failure of the National Stock Assessment Plan of the Philippines. About EDF: Environmental Defense […]
California Coastal Commission (CCC), South Coast District OfficeLong Beach, CAMay 27 to August 23, 2019 Hahnbin will develop a summary of past Commission actions on items within the South Coast District related to specific coastal resource topics including, climate change, wetlands, mitigation of fill of coastal waters, and parking requirements. About CCC: The California Coastal […]
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research ReserveImperial Beach, CAJune 18-August 25, 2019 This summer, Ella will spend 66% of her time working with the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve developing sea level rise adaptation strategies for coastal watersheds. She will gain knowledge about watershed ecosystem-based management and green-to-gray approaches to adaptation. She will also offer […]
Environmental Defense FundSan Francisco, CaliforniaJune 10-August 23, 2019 Kelly will be conducting research on multi-species fisheries management or aquaculture regulations and producing a paper explaining the findings. About EDF: Environmental Defense Fund’s mission is to preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. Guided by science and economics, we find practical and lasting solutions […]
Wild AidGalapagos Islands, EquadorJuly 1-Sept 30 This summer (hopefully, still TBD) Andres will be working with Wild Aid in the Galapagos to revise and promote their control and vigilance program. This program helps regulate, manage, and protect the marine protected area that surrounds the Galapagos. About Wild Aid: The illegal wildlife trade is a multi-billion […]
Wild AidGalapagos Islands, EcuadorJuly 1-Sept 30 This summer, Andres will be working with Wild Aid in the Galapagos to revise and promote their control and vigilance program. This program helps regulate, manage, and protect the marine protected area that surrounds the Galapagos. About Wild Aid: The illegal wildlife trade is a multi-billion dollar global industry […]
Center for Blue Economy (CBE)Monterey, CA, USAJune 6- Aug 20 Chiao will be analyzing the data from local seafood markets to identify how blockchain technology could support greater sustainable seafood traceability. About the CBE: Our mission at the Center for the Blue Economy is to promote a sustainable ocean and coastal economy (the “Blue Economy”) […]
