[IYRPsupportgroup] FYI: Reminder re COFO WG Drylands Summer School - applications closing soon

[Ann Waters-Bayer]

Dear all,

Igshaan Samuels, IYRP International Support Group co-chair, is
collaborating on behalf of the IYRP with the FAO Committee on Forestry
Working Group on Dryland Forests and Agrosilvopastoral Systems (COFO WG)
in the summer school announced below.

For info on how to apply, seet
<https://www.fao.org/dryland-forestry/working-group/cofo-wg-summer-school/en/>his
link.
<https://www.fao.org/dryland-forestry/working-group/cofo-wg-summer-school/en/>

Cheers,

Ann


*Brief reminder - applications close in two weeks! Don't miss the chance
to be part of the first Drylands Summer School. *

*Do you want to promote transformational approaches ​to dryland forest​
and agrosilvopastoral​ management? *

**

*Are you interested in learning and sharing experiences with fellow
young professionals and international experts in the field? *

**

*Apply to join FAO's first dryland forests and agrosilvopastoral systems
Summer School!​ *

The FAO Committee on Forestry Working Group on Dryland Forests and
Agrosilvopastoral Systems (COFO WG) is holding a summer school ​session
​to explore transformative approaches to building climate resilient
dryland systems.

Taught through a combination of lectures and practical field work, the
course will cover:

/·The key concepts of sustainable transformation and social-ecological
resilience /

/·An overview of the important role of forests and agrosilvopastoral
systems /

/·Creating economic sustainability in drylands through sustainable value
chains and increasing rural market connections /

/·The role of trees and livestock management in restoring dryland
ecosystems /

/·Implementing afforestation and restoration techniques in rangelands
and drylands /

/·Communications advocacy tools, networks and good practices to advocate
your transformational initiatives/ or actions /

Participants will graduate the course as experts on ​integrating better
​​​socio-economic and sustainable practices in dryland
management.*Spaces are limited – so get your application in as soon as
possible! *

The course itself is free, but applicants will need to cover the cost of
flights and board. For more information on how to apply, please followt
<https://www.fao.org/dryland-forestry/working-group/cofo-wg-summer-school/en/>his
link.
<https://www.fao.org/dryland-forestry/working-group/cofo-wg-summer-school/en/>

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