YSI Workshop at the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP/OSC)

The Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) Workshop at the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) Open Science Conference (OSC) in Kigali, Rwanda (23-27 Oct., 2023) offers an exciting opportunity to bring together members of the YSI community with works or interest in climate science. The workshop is designed to provide a platform for intellectual exchanges, networking, and scientific collaboration among participants of both the workshop and the OSC.

A core theme in the sustainable development goals (SDGs) is the need for knowledge co-creation to inform policy and the forging of robust partnerships to drive sustainability. One area where this has become increasingly urgent is in the area of climate change. Moreover, the crosscutting and urgent nature of the challenges associated with contending with climate change requires cross-disciplinary approaches from diverse stakeholders. Towards this end the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) in conjunction with International Science Council (ISC) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is re-strategizing its mobilization of the scientific community for effective climate mitigation and adaptation.

The WCRP aims to integrate the physical, natural, economic, social, political and legal sciences. The WCRP is also positioned to bridge the gaps between the global North and South, Science and Policy, and established, mid-level and early career researchers. It is noteworthy that the youth are often marginalized in the decision making processes concerning climate change. YSI through its impressive work with the youth, is well positioned to harness the skills of its early careers researcher in tackling global issues such as climate change.

The WCRP is a once in a decade event. In this 2023 edition, avenues have been provided for early career researchers/young scholars to among others, present their papers and posters, attend, organize and attend workshops etc.

The theme of the workshop is "New Economic Thinking in the Age of Climate Change". We invite members of the YSI community to submit an application (an abstract and motivation letter of not more than 300 words each. This should include your name, affiliation, and contact details).

Submit your application using the following link: https://fs8.formsite.com/CNZLjX/in6vbvov7i/index

Important dates:

Deadline for submission of application: 30 July 2023
Notification of acceptance: 10 August 2023

Please indicate in your application if your abstract has been accepted for the WCRP OSC

The workshop will be held on the 24th and 25th of October, 2023 during the WCRP OSC.

NB: Limited travel grants and accommodation are available for selected applicants. However, it is important to note that all applicants are responsible for covering the registration fee required to participate in the WRCP-OSC.

For any inquiries, please contact africa@youngscholarsinitiative.org cc sustainability@youngscholarsinitiative.org