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<p>Dear all,</p>
<p>Igshaan Samuels, IYRP International Support Group co-chair, is
collaborating on behalf of the IYRP with <span
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style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">the
FAO Committee on Forestry Working Group on Dryland Forests and
Agrosilvopastoral Systems (COFO WG) in the summer school
announced below.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="xxcontentpasted0"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">For info
on how to apply, see<span class="xxcontentpasted0"> </span><a
href="https://www.fao.org/dryland-forestry/working-group/cofo-wg-summer-school/en/"
title="https://www.fao.org/dryland-forestry/working-group/cofo-wg-summer-school/en/">t</a><a
href="https://www.fao.org/dryland-forestry/working-group/cofo-wg-summer-school/en/"
title="https://www.fao.org/dryland-forestry/working-group/cofo-wg-summer-school/en/">his
link. </a></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xxcontentpasted0"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Cheers,</span></span></p>
<p><span class="xxcontentpasted0"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Ann</span></span></p>
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style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"></span></span><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#ED5C57">Brief
reminder - applications close in two weeks! Don't miss the
chance to be part of the first Drylands Summer School. </span></b><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxxmsonormal" style="background:white"><b><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Do
you want to promote transformational approaches to
dryland forest and agrosilvopastoral management? </span></b><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<b><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></b><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span>
<p class="xxxmsonormal" style="background:white"><b><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Are
you interested in learning and sharing experiences with
fellow young professionals and international experts in
the field? </span></b><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<b><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></b><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span>
<p class="xxxmsonormal" style="background:white"><b><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Apply
to join FAO's first dryland forests and agrosilvopastoral
systems Summer School! </span></b><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxxmsonormal" style="background:white"><span
class="xxcontentpasted0"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">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. </span></span><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
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<p class="xxxmsonormal" style="background:white"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Taught
through a combination of lectures and practical field work,
the course will cover: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
<o:p></o:p></span>
<p class="xxxmsonormal" style="background:white"><i><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">·<span
class="xxxcontentpasted0"> </span><span
class="xxcontentpasted0"> </span>The key concepts of
sustainable transformation and social-ecological
resilience </span></i><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxxmsonormal" style="background:white"><i><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">·<span
class="xxxcontentpasted0"> </span><span
class="xxcontentpasted0"> </span>An overview of the
important role of forests and agrosilvopastoral systems </span></i><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxxmsonormal" style="background:white"><i><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">·<span
class="xxxcontentpasted0"> </span><span
class="xxcontentpasted0"> </span>Creating economic
sustainability in drylands through sustainable value
chains and increasing rural market connections </span></i><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxxmsonormal" style="background:white"><i><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">·<span
class="xxxcontentpasted0"> </span><span
class="xxcontentpasted0"> </span>The role of trees and
livestock management in restoring dryland ecosystems </span></i><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxxmsonormal" style="background:white"><i><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">·<span
class="xxxcontentpasted0"> </span><span
class="xxcontentpasted0"> </span>Implementing
afforestation and restoration techniques in rangelands and
drylands </span></i><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxxmsonormal" style="background:white"><i><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">·<span
class="xxxcontentpasted0"> </span><span
class="xxcontentpasted0"> </span>Communications advocacy
tools, networks and good practices to advocate your
transformational initiatives/ or actions </span></i><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
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<p class="xxxmsonormal" style="background:white"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Participants
will graduate the course as experts on integrating better
socio-economic and sustainable practices in dryland
management.<span class="xxcontentpasted0"> </span><b>Spaces
are limited – so get your application in as soon as
possible! </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">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 follow<span class="xxcontentpasted0"> </span><a
href="https://www.fao.org/dryland-forestry/working-group/cofo-wg-summer-school/en/"
title="https://www.fao.org/dryland-forestry/working-group/cofo-wg-summer-school/en/"
moz-do-not-send="true">t</a><a
href="https://www.fao.org/dryland-forestry/working-group/cofo-wg-summer-school/en/"
title="https://www.fao.org/dryland-forestry/working-group/cofo-wg-summer-school/en/"
moz-do-not-send="true">his link. </a><o:p></o:p></span><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p><img
style="width:14.7291in;height:20.8333in" id="_x0000_i1025"
src="cid:part5.69F8E184.2DF07ACD@web.de" class=""
width="1414" height="2000" border="0"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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