IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. Headquartered in Switzerland, the IUCN Secretariat comprises over 1100 staff in more than 50 countries. Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world's largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,300 member organisations and some 10,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards. IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people's well-being., FEBA hosts a number of thematic transdisciplinary working groups with a range of partners. FEBA Fellows support the Secretariat in the coordination of these working groups, including through leading on the research and drafting of technical publications in consultation and collaboration with the expert members of the group.
Examples of previous FEBA technical publications include the EbA Qualification Criteria and Quality Standards , the Guidebook for Monitoring and Evaluating Ecosystem-based Adaptation Interventions, and Climate Justice for People and Nature through Urban EbA .
At the end of the fellowship, fellows will have gained experience in coordinating an international working group and producing innovative and synthesized EbA knowledge, drawing on the experience of the 90+ member organizations of FEBA. Each fellow will also support distribution of key messages through, for example, development of tailored materials (e.g. graphs, infographics and social media content), which will be shared on the FEBA webpage and social media channels. These publications and virtual knowledge products will be disseminated among the global adaptation community at high-level policy events and technical workshops.
2.2.1 Expert Working Group on Biodiversity, Climate Change, One Health, and Naturebased Solutions
Based on the strong premise that many of the solutions to the common environmental and public health threats that we face can only be found through iterative, cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, the working group works to catalyse the development of coherent and inclusive, evidence-based policies that promote a healthy recovery, help prevent
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Friends of EbA (FEBA) is a global collaborative network of 90+ agencies and organisations involved in ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) working jointly to share experiences and knowledge to improve the implementation of EbA related activities on the ground, and to have a stronger and more strategic learning and policy influence on EbA. FEBA enhances mutual learning and sharing of experiences between these organisations to make EbA more effective and demonstrate its value-addition as an adaptation option. FEBA works to synthesise this multistakeholder knowledge on EbA; disseminate this knowledge by convening the global EbA community around high-level events, technical workshops, and expert working groups; and raise awareness and understanding of EbA in adaptation planning processes and multilateral policy frameworks. The CBD COP recognises FEBA as a key partner "to support Parties in their efforts to promote ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation" (Decision 14/5). IUCN serves as the FEBA Secretariat., future health risks associated with ecosystem degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change, and chart a common path toward the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The World Health Organization (WHO), through its Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health (ECH), the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the Friends of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (FEBA) network host an expert working group (EWG) on Biodiversity, Climate, One Health and Nature-based Solutions. This initiative builds upon and expands the scope of work carried out by the Inter-agency Liaison Group on biodiversity and health, co-chaired by WHO and the Convention on Biological Diversity between 2015 and 2020.
The EWG aims to develop guidance and tools to support the operationalization of One Health approaches and Nature-based Solutions by: (1) identifying co-benefits and trade-offs for human and ecosystem health, (2) strengthening social and ecological resilience and (3) supporting a healthy, green and just recovery from COVID-19.
The EWG aims to catalyze health sector leadership, while ensuring cross-sectoral policy alignment, coordination and coherence across international policy processes. It focuses on embedding ecosystem health, biodiversity and climate change in One Health policies, plans and projects, and driving knowledge exchange on the environmental and social determinants of health. The group also seeks to systematically integrate health co-benefits in the development, design and implementation of Nature-based Solutions to climate change.
The work of the EWG will:
Examine the relationships between biodiversity, ecosystem degradation, climate and (infectious and noncommunicable) disease emergence, with a view to maximizing health cobenefits of sustainable ecosystem management and restoration.
Assess the role of environmental, social and economic determinants of health and develop tools to strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration, policy coherence and the operationalization of the One Health Approach;
Mainstream health and biodiversity to support a transition toward sustainable and healthy food systems in ways that also support: dietary diversity; the sustainable management and use of biodiversity in agriculture, fisheries and forestry ecosystems; regenerative agriculture practices; crop diversity and sustainable harvesting practices; sustainable fisheries; sustainable management of livestock, wildlife, terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems; climate change adaptation and mitigation; and the interactions between these drivers, responses, and outcomes;
Examine the contribution of biodiversity and green and blue infrastructure to support the creation of health-promoting environments and improve mental and physical health outcomes in both rural and urban areas, including the development and implementation of Nature-based climate Solutions focused on health co-benefits;
Evaluate climate change as a cross-cutting driver and amplifier of ecosystem degradation, biodiversity loss and ill health, and developing policy guidance to maximize the health cobenefits of ecosystem-based adaptation and mitigation efforts.
2.3 Final deliverables
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Delivery of a competed technical publication based on the pre-developed outline on the integration of Health in Nature-based Solutions, in line with One Health approaches
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Delivery of 2-page synopsis of the longer technical publication for inclusion in the State of NbS Report sub-section on Health Systems and NbS.
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Support co-chairs in the coordination of inputs and review comments arising from experts of the working group.
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Development of tailored materials to be used for dissemination of key messages (e.g. graphs, infographics for publication and standalone web content)
2.4 Timeline
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Delivery of a 2-pager for the State of NbS Report by end September 29 2023.
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Develop the first draft of the publication in October 2023.
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Coordination and compilation of review comments in November 2023.
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Supporting co-Chairs in the finalisation of the publication by December 2023
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Development of tailored materials used for dissemination of key messages (e.g. graphs, infographics, web content) for the publication by December 2023.
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Written final reflections in December 2023.
2.5 Detailed ToRs
The incumbent FEBA Fellow for the Expert Working Group on Biodiversity, Climate Change, One Health, and Nature-based Solutions will undertake the following tasks:
a) Support the work of the expert working group by conducting an initial literature review, developing an annotated outline and supporting the co-Chairs in the drafting of a technical publication on the integration of Health in Nature-based Solutions in line with a One Health approach. The technical publication will include a thorough academic literature review, as well as synthesizing case studies and examples from the literature and working group members. This will include conducting research in collaboration with the co-chairs, conducting interviews, synthesizing this research and assisting co-chairs in coordinating member inputs and feedback into a technical publication. b) Present the preliminary research findings and support the distribution of key messages via development of web content and social media. c) Carry out other relevant tasks for the working group as assigned by, and agreed with, the line manager.Ihr Profil
a) 2-3 years relevant work experience in fields related to public health and ecosystem management, climate change policy, international development, and/or environmental science. b) A relevant university degree (preferably a graduate degree, or in the process of completing a graduate degree) in a subject relevant to public health, natural resources management,
international development, conservation science, environmental policy, etc. Welldeveloped computer skills required (Word for Windows, Excel, e-mail); c) Good organisational, administrative and reporting skills; d) Ability to work independently and on multiple tasks simultaneously; e) Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of outputs; f) Highly motivated to learn and develop new skills, keen to bring in own ideas; g) Excellent interpersonal skills; Proven ability to work harmoniously as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; h) Excellent written and spoken English required. Excellent editing skills will be highly desirable.PART 3 - OTHER INFORMATION
3.1 Fellowship duration The Fellow is expected to work approximately 20 hours a week for 3 months, starting on September 18, 2023 and ending December 18, 2023.,
- Curriculum Vitae of the applicant(s) indicating experience relevant to the subject of this assignment with professional references and area of specialisation;
- Letter of motivation (including demonstration of an excellent understanding of the assignment's purpose and aims);
- Writing sample on a related topic.
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3.2 Contract value This assignment has a budget of 5,000 USD.
3.3 Terms of payment Payment will be based on service provision and is subject to the prior production of an original invoice; advance payment can generally not be granted. There are no anticipated travel or mission costs. The fellow is required to comply with IUCN procedures for assignments. IUCN reserves the right to decline expenditure beyond the agreed budget or whose supporting documentation is not in accordance with procedures, and to suspend payments in the absence of appropriate deliverables.
Kontakt
Issue Date: August 22, 2023 Closing Date: September 5, 2023
IUCN Contact: Delilah Griswold Programme Officer, Climate Change IUCN Centre for Economy and Finance Delilah.Griswold@iucn.org, Interested applicants are invited to submit a proposal to Delilah Griswold by email delilah.griswold@iucn.org; by September 09, 2023, 23:59pm EST time, including
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