University Courses, Summer Schools and Webinars

2023-09-28

Training course: Introduction to quantitative genetics

The course is free of charge, but participants are responsible for their own housing, food, and travel expenses. There are no formal prerequisites, but familiarity with R and basic Mendelian genetics is beneficial.

Apply for an EVOLTREE grant by 30 October. One grant will be awarded per partner organisation, with preference given to students and researchers who have not received a training or conference grant in the last year.

Date:  27 November - 1 December 2023
Application deadline:  17 November 2023
Application contact:  lstiburek(at)fld.czu.cz

Application for grant - deadline:  30 October 2023
Application for grant - contact:  marjana.westergren(at)gozdis.si

Location:  Prague, Czech Republic
Organizers:   EVOLTREE

Details at:  https://www.evoltree.eu/training/item/training-introduction-to-quantitative-genetics


2023-07-31

FAO e-learning course: Institutionalization of forest data

This course intends to establish a clear path towards a more efficient and effective use of forest data, underscoring the crucial significance of institutionalizing a robust national forest monitoring system (NFMS) within countries. Additionally, it emphasizes transparency, sustainability, and data-sharing as critical pillars for the successful implementation of an NFM strategy. This course is designed for individuals who have an interest in establishing and developing a national forest monitoring system (NFMS), and to learn about the institutionalization process. The course targets legal experts, ministries, government officers, academia and private sector among others involved in the design and establishment of an NFMS. This course offers certification (digital badge).

Venue:  online
Organizers:  Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Details:  https://elearning.fao.org/course/view.php?id=977


2023-07-20

Self-Paced Course on Forest and Land Monitoring for Climate Action

The "Sharing the experience on Forest and Land Monitoring for Climate Action – SEPAL" self-paced course is based on the first edition of the online facilitated course delivered from 24 March to 7 May 2023 in English, Spanish and French. This facilitated course has been adapted and made available in self-paced mode to share the content and associated resources that were developed for it, offering a comprehensive learning experience. If you are interested in digital platforms and tools for more effective forest and land monitoring, enrol in the FAO self-paced course and get your digital badge!

Date:  self-paced
Venue:  online
Organizers:  Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Details: 
English:  https://www.fao.org/in-action/sepal/resources/certified-course/en
Spanish:  https://www.fao.org/in-action/sepal/resources/certified-course/es
French:  https://www.fao.org/in-action/sepal/resources/certified-course/fr


2023-07-18

FAO e-learning course: Introduction to forest and landscape restoration

Degradation of forests and landscapes impacts the global climate, and also the food security and livelihoods of communities. Forest and landscape restoration (FLR) is a process which brings stakeholders together to create healthy, resilient and productive landscapes and meet national, regional and global commitments.​ This course has been developed to introduce the key concepts and process of forest and landscape restoration.

La degradación de los bosques y paisajes afecta al clima mundial y a la seguridad alimentaria y sustento de las comunidades. La restauración de bosques y paisajes (RBP) es un proceso que une a los actores involucrados para generar paisajes sanos, resilientes y productivos y cumplir los compromisos nacionales, regionales y mundiales. Este curso se ha creado para presentar los conceptos claves e introducir el proceso de la restauración de bosques y paisajes.

La dégradation des forêts et des paysages a des conséquences non seulement sur le climat mondial, mais aussi sur la sécurité alimentaire et les moyens de subsistance des communautés. La restauration des forêts et des paysages (RFP) est un processus qui rassemble les parties prenantes pour créer des paysages sains, résilients et productifs et répondre aux engagements nationaux, régionaux et mondiaux. Ce cours a été conçu pour présenter les concepts clés et le processus de restauration des forêts et des paysages.

Venue:  online
Organizers:  Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Details: 
English:  https://elearning.fao.org/course/view.php?id=703
Spanish:  https://elearning.fao.org/course/view.php?lang=es&id=857
French:  https://elearning.fao.org/course/view.php?lang=fr&id=741