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START is responding to the challenge of global environmental change by building human and institutional capacity and generating knowledge to support decisions that enable sustainable development in developing country regions. Through a framework of regional research centers, research nodes, science committees and secretariats, START
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Biodiversity in the Albertine Rift: Graduate level courses START and the Institute for Resource Assessment (IRA) of the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with funding from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, are implementing a program of education and training to build capacity in the Albertine rift region of Africa for conserving biodiversity in a changing climate. During July and August 2008, twenty early- to mid-career conservation professionals and practitioners from the Albertine Rift countries of Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Congo participated in intensive Master’s level courses at the University of Dar es Salaam. Program participants are currently in various stages of executing guided externships at several locations within the Albertine Rift region. |
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Biodiversity in the Albertine Rift Final Report Available!
Faces of the ACCFP
The African Climate Change Fellowship Program (ACCFP) offers experiential learning, education, research and training opportunities to African professionals, researchers and graduate students that enhance their capabilities for advancing and applying knowledge for climate change adaptation in Africa. The ACCFP recently awarded its inaugural round of Fellowships to 45 individuals throughout Africa. Information about each Fellow and his or her Fellowship project is now available in Faces of the ACCFP: 2009/2010 Fellows, available for download below. For more information about the ACCFP, please click here.
Updates from Pan-African START Secretariat
Check out what's new with the START regional center in Africa!
Cities at Risk Workshop Photos Available
The Cities at Risk Workshop Photo Gallery offers so many photos you feel as though you are in Bangkok, Thailand with the participants during the February Workshop.
New Oceanic Waves Issue now available!
Oceanic Waves is a quarterly newsletter produced by the START Oceania Secretariat. This issue: reports on recent environmental activities and events, highlights current research, and conveys news from the Oceania region.
Newsletter | Contribute to Oceanic Waves | START Oceania Website
2009/2010 ACCFP Awardees Announced- February 2009
After extensive review of more than 300 applications, 45 Fellows from 19 African countries were selected to receive awards through the African Climate Change Fellowship Program. A brochure was released to further explain the program and list the awardees.
More Information on ACCFP Program
MAIRS SEA RAP edited book, entitled "Critical States" published - January 2009
The Monsoon Asia Integrated Regional Studies South East Asia Rapid Assesment Project (MAIRS SEA RAP) have compiled "state-of-the-science" reviews, case studies, and assessments of issues in the environmental change into a new book, "Critical States: Environmental Challenges to Development in Monsoon Southeast Asia."
START funded International Human Dimension Workshop on “Sustainable Adaptation to Climate Change” Presentations Available - December 2008
The Global Environmental Change and Human Security (GECHS) project organized an International Human Dimensions Workshop (IHDW) on “Sustainable Adaptation to Climate Change” October 11-16, 2009, New Delhi, India. With contributions from the 17 researchers and practitioners from around the world in attendance, the training seminar focused on the concept of sustainable adaptation to climate change as a means of enhancing human security.
Presentations available on GECHS website
