Call for theses on greening Alpine economy
19.02.2016
Research and innovation are key elements for promoting sustainable development in the Alps and young academics play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Alps. Aim of the Young Academics Award is to recognize this key role by awarding outstanding master theses carried out on relevant alpine topics. This initiative is supported by the German Presidency of the Alpine Convention, the Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention and by the Infopoints of the Alpine Convention Domodossola, Grand Paradis and Morbegno.
The 2016 call of the award focuses on the topic “Greening the Economy in the Alps”. Green economy results in “improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. In its simplest expression, a green economy can be thought of as one which is low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive” (UNEP, 2015). The Alps offer a positive framework with a high potential for green economy initiatives and present, at the same time, sensitive ecosystems that need to be protected. The issue of green economy is therefore particularly relevant for the Alps. This is why the Alpine Conference, upon proposal of the German presidency of the Alpine Convention, chose “greening the economy in the Alps” as a topic for the next Report on the State of the Alps, to be finalized in 2016.
Contributions are welcome on the issue of green economy in the Alps and especially on the related topics:
- Energy efficient and low carbon economy.
- Resource efficient economy (including waste management).
- Ecosystem services and natural capital-based economy.
- Economy supporting quality of life and wellbeing.
The submitted master theses have to be completed in the years 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Three main prizes will be directly awarded by the Presidency and the Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention: 1st prize: 1 000 euros; 2nd prize: 750 euros; 3rd prize”: 500 euros.
How to apply
In order to participate in the first step, candidates are invited to submit the following documentation:
- an application form submitted according to the template provided here http://goo.gl/6gHkMO;
- an abstract of max. 5 pages A4 in English language;
- a digital copy (PDF) of the complete work;
- a copy of the graduation certification with marks. If the final exam has not been held, the candidate should present a declaration with the foreseen date of the final exam.
Deadline
All documentation must be sent to [email protected] before 30 April 2016.
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