The 2022 meeting of the GRA Paddy Rice Research Group’s (PRRG) Americas sub-Group was held in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA from 12-14 July 2022.
The meeting was attended by 80 participants (in-person and virtually), representing 15 GRA member countries. The meeting report and selected presentations are now available for download HERE.
Location: Washington, DC, USA
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is currently seeking a Manager, Agricultural Methane.
Job Summary: Methane, a highly potent greenhouse gas, traditionally has been overlooked. But that is changing. At COP26 in Glasgow, the United States and the European Union launched the “Global Methane Pledge” to cut methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030 relative to 2020 levels. While this is a very positive development, much of the attention to date has focused on achieving methane reductions in the oil and gas sector. Considerably less attention has been given to methane reductions from the agricultural sector. Yet agricultural production (e.g., cattle, dairy, rice) accounts for ~46% of global anthropogenic methane emissions, and emissions from organic material in landfills (much of which is food waste) contributes another 18%. WRI seek to change that lack of attention. Supporting those countries which made a Global Methane Pledge, WRI and partners will bridge solutions and policy to scale adoption of technologies and practices that would reduce methane from the food and agricultural system.
This position will lead WRI’s research efforts on agriculture methane reduction, providing the science and policy foundations for the four pillars of the WRI strategy.
For further information about the role and how to apply, click HERE.
Closing Date: 17 August 2022
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a consultant for a systematic literature review on adaptation practices in livestock in response to climate change in Kenya.
Background: Literature describing adaptation practices regarding livestock farming in detail is rare. Most research focuses on describing the impacts of climate change and then allocates varying farming practices as adaptation practice, presuming local land users adopted these as a linear response to climate change. To address these misconceptions, the adaptation team is conducting a systematic literature review to compare different adaptation practices and the underlying drivers in Kenya’s livestock systems. The review will enhance the understanding of adaptation responses and their effectiveness in reducing climate change risks.
For further information about the Scope of Work and how to apply, please click HERE.
Closing date: 17 August 2022
The Ministry for Primary Industries has two newly created roles in their Global Research Alliance team, in the International Policy directorate. This team hosts the Secretariat of the Global Research Alliance on Global Greenhouse Gases (GRA) leading New Zealand’s collaborative international research and capability building efforts on agricultural greenhouse gases.
One role will involve working for the GRA Secretariat and the second role is looking at New Zealand’s GRA investment.
To learn more click HERE.
Closing date: 26 August 2022
The second-order draft of the chapters of the Global Peatlands Assessment (GPA) is now available for external open peer review.
The GPA is one of the flagship products being developed under the Global Peatlands Initiative (GPI). The assessment aims to establish the State of the World’s Peatlands and will be important as a basis for work towards a future Global Peatlands Inventory. Together with other GPI flagship products, such as the Global Peatland Map and the Global Hotspot Atlas of Peatlands, the GPA is part of the GPI’s mission to support countries to address the challenges they face due to peatland degradation and loss.
The draft chapters have previously undergone internal and external expert peer review processes, and your feedback is now kindly requested during this open peer review period to advise how the current drafts could be improved before publication. Feedback can be submitted until COB 26th of August.
If you would like to view the draft chapters and contribute to the GPA open peer review process, please sign this declaration form.
For further information please contact the GPA Development team.
Closing date: 29 August 2022
Location: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI)
AFBI is currently seeking two experienced and enthusiastic scientists to join it’s team. Learn more and apply via the links below.
Head of Beef and Sheep Research Principal Scientific Officer
Head of Precision Grazing Systems Research Principal Scientific Officer
Closing date: 18 August 2022
An increase in the long-term government funding means that the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre (NZAGRC) is currently seeking two experienced Science Contract Managers to oversee contract negotiation and day to day management, monitoring and reporting of a complex portfolio of domestic and international research initiatives. One appointee will focus on domestic research contracts and the other on international initiatives.
To find out more, click HERE.
Catch up with the latest update from the Animal Health and Greenhouse gas (GHG) Emissions Intensity Network (AHN) on their activities, and cutting edge research from network members, presented at the recent AHN Workshop held in Orlando, USA on 5 June 2022.
The meeting report and selected presentation recordings are now available to view HERE.
The meeting brought together 45 researchers from a number of different countries from across the world including Colombia, Chile, Denmark, France, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Peru, Scotland, Spain and the United States.
Closing dates: From August 2022 onwards
Teagasc are now recruiting 8 additional permanent staff to support the delivery of the Climate Action and Biodiversity Strategies and a further 8 posts will be advertised in the coming weeks. These new positions provide an exciting opportunity to work in the battleground of climate action and help Teagasc to rapidly advance the science and implementation of current and new measures to meet the biodiversity and climate challenges. Further information is available HERE.
Closing date: Screening of applications will start on 22 August 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a motivated ruminant nutritionist with expertise in GHG emissions and nutrient use efficiency in livestock systems. The successful candidate will help to generate baseline data and test interventions to reduce GHG emissions from ruminant livestock systems in Africa.
Learn more HERE.
Closing date: 25 August 2022
Teagasc, Ireland, are currently recruiting for 5 new permanent greenhouse gas research and climate related posts. The positions will join the existing research staff and will be based in Teagasc Johnstown Castle. The new positions will have access to a range of cutting edge technologies to support their research. Links to further details about the 5 posts are included below:
Permanent Researcher Opportunities
- Researcher: Measuring & Modelling Soil Carbon Sequestration & Emissions
- Researcher: Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Peat Soils
- Researcher: Water Catchment Environmental Modeller
Permanent Technical Opportunities