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From October 14-16, 2025, the Belmont Forum attended the GRC Regional Meeting Middle East/North Africa, held in Cairo, Egypt. The Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT), Egypt, and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), Kuwait, hosted the event. The meeting's theme was "Equity-based science, technology and innovation for inclusive human development and global sustainability." Discussions covered "Reimagining Inclusive Open Science, AI for Equity, Justice, and Sustainability," and "Research for Sustainable Communities." These conversations helped shape principle statements for adoption at the 2026 GRC Annual Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Our involvement helps the Belmont Forum stay current on issues and contribute to these discussions. Hilario Espinosa, our Membership Relations and Open Science Officer, represented the Belmont Forum. His attendance offered opportunities to network with other organizations and strengthen relationships within the global research community. #BelmontForum #GRCMeeting #OpenScience #ResearchNews

Big news for researchers worldwide! The Mountain Research Institute (MRI) has officially joined the Resilience Collaborative Research Action (CRA). This opens up significant new funding opportunities for researchers to lead consortia focusing on urgent global environmental challenges. This expansion boosts the Belmont Forum Community's international collaboration and enriches its transdisciplinary contributions to risk science. We're eager to welcome MRI to this partnership! There is still time to apply for the Resilience CRA. Learn more about the call and its annexes for specifications: https://lnkd.in/d43ZpUbt #ResilienceCRA #MRI #ResearchFunding #GlobalChallenges #FundingOpportunity #BelmontForum

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The deadline for the Resilience CRA has been extended to 7 November 2025. We look forward to receiving your project application. Don't miss out! Register now: https://lnkd.in/dMQra6-r #ResilienceCRA #Sustainability #FundingOpportunity #BelmontForum

📢 The Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) joins the Belmont Forum's Resilience Collaborative Research Action (CRA). The MRI is proud to offer targeted support for research on vulnerability and resilience in mountainous regions and/or highland–lowland linkages as part of this global research effort. The Belmont Forum’s Resilience CRA seeks innovative, transdisciplinary approaches to managing socio-environmental risks – from disaster risk reduction to addressing exacerbated vulnerabilities in exposed territories. 🔹 MRI Support: Up to CHF 20,000 per project, plus in-kind contributions (data access, tools, and expert networks). 🔹 Registration deadline (extended): 7 November 2025, 23:59 UTC 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8k-qyQD #BelmontForum #Resilience #DisasterRiskReduction #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #TransdisciplinaryResearch #FundingOpportunity #OurChangingMountains

Exciting news! We're happy to announce the awarded projects for the Africa Regional Call (ARC) Collaborative Research Action. These diverse research efforts, launched in 2024, are addressing environmental challenges on the continent, aligning with the African Union's Agenda 2063 goals. The projects focus on themes such as Water-Energy-Food-Health Nexus, Pollution, and Disaster Preparedness. Nineteen organizations, including ANR, BMFTR, FAPESP, FE, FNI, FONSTI, IOC, MSRTI, NCRST, MInT, NRF-KE, NSF, ReGIG, SNSF, SOI, START, TÜBİTAK, and WRC, joined NRF South Africa (ARC lead) in supporting this initiative. Stay tuned for more updates on these impactful projects! Explore our website for in-depth details: https://lnkd.in/dyvjEDuY #AfricaRegionalCall #ARC #BelmontForum #TransdisciplinaryResearch #ResearchImpact #Africa

#HiringNow: We're looking for an Ocean Decade Support Officer to support the #OceanDecade’s engagement with Indigenous and Local Knowledge holders and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities! The consultant will work closely with the Ocean Decade team and staff within the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (UNESCO Ocean) to liaise with the Indigenous and Local Knowledge community. 🗓️ Consultancy: 48 working days spread over a period of 3 months 🚨 Deadline: 14 October, 5pm CET 👉 Find more info and apply here: https://ow.ly/WEjI50X8Z8i #Hiring #UNJobs #OceanJobs

We’re hiring! Join IIASA and shape global solutions for a sustainable future. We currently have three exciting opportunities open across our programs: 📊 Research Scholar/Modeler – Global Climate System 🔴 Deadline: TODAY! - Develop open-source tools for greenhouse gases, aerosols & radiative forcing - Support global climate system research with cutting-edge modeling - Work with Carl-Friedrich Schleussner and Keywan Riahi 🌱 Researcher in Land Use Policies - Conduct quantitative assessments of land use & climate policies - Contribute to scientific publications & policy briefs - Work with Zuelclady M.F. Araujo Gutierrez and Michael Le Gohebel 🌍 Science Policy & Member Relations Officer - Serve as the link between IIASA and our global member network - Strengthen our role in international science diplomacy - Contribute to the office of IIASA Deputy Director General Karen R. Lips If you’re ready to make an impact on climate, policy, and sustainability, this is your chance. 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dEi_uwqN

If you’re an early career scientist who is interested in climate science and policy — I cannot think if a better opportunity to develop exposure and experience in these spaces .. please circulate to those you think may benefit from this … Varsha Ramharrack - M.Sc,CEM®,CC-P® Dr. Omardath Maharaj Omar H. Mohammed Ellie Devenish-Nelson Kishan Kumarsingh Swasti Chand Patricia Chand (LLM, MA, LLB) Naima Fifita (Taafaki) Kate Mackintosh Kate Brown Gautam Talukdar Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh Myrle Ballard, PhD

Only a week remains to apply for the TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme. Young scientists from least developed countries who hold an MSc or higher degree can visit research laboratories in the Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia of Italy for three months to carry out collaborative research projects or training internships in the fields that fall under the umbrella of the SDGs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dfCFgFYc