Summer course on managing mountain resources
16.03.2016
The Mountain Partnership Secretariat is pleased to announce the ninth International Programme on Research and Training on Sustainable Management of Mountain Areas, or IPROMO, as the training programme on sustainable mountain development is better known. Jointly organized by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization and the University of Turin, Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences - Interdepartmental Research Centre on Natural Risks in Mountain and Hilly Environments, IPROMO has the high patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The theme this year is “Managing mountain resources and diversities: the role of protected areas“.
About one third of all protected areas is located in upland and mountain areas and is characterized by a diversity of landscapes, land-cover types and land-use systems. Mountains host about 25 percent of terrestrial biodiversity and have cultural, spiritual and recreational values for many different populations around the globe.
Mountain protected areas can contribute significantly to the livelihoods and food security of mountain peoples while conserving universally important environmental services such as clean water and biodiversity resources. In order to ensure that these functions are maintained, the sound and integrated management of mountain protected areas is essential.
The course will run from 8 to 18 July 2016 with ten days of full-immersion learning. It will include lectures, practical work and excursions. The course will be held in English in Ormea (in northern Italy). The instructors will include university professors, FAO officers and colleagues from regional or international organizations, who work on sustainable mountain development.
About 30 professionals will be admitted to the course and preference will be given to participants coming from countries and organizations that are members of the Mountain Partnership. This course is geared toward technical officers, hence applicants from the academic world will not be given priority. Participants from developing countries are encouraged to apply.
The total cost of the course (inclusive of full board, accommodation, taxes, teaching equipment, internal transfers but excluding travel costs) is 3 000 euros. Please note that scholarships will ONLY cover on-site costs (lodging and tuition) and are available for participants from developing countries. Travel cost will not be covered.
Excellent knowledge of English, a university degree preferably in a technical area such as Agriculture, Forestry, Biology, Geology or Geography, and relevant work experience are prerequisites.
Those who are interested in participating can register online and upload their curriculum vitae as a Word or PDF file.
Applications should be sent by 6 April 2016 and applicants can expect a reply by end of April 2016.
See the draft programme
Photo: FAO/Richard Slaby
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