Opp: Nominees sought for UK representative on IPBES Multidisciplinary Expert Panel
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) was established by an intergovernmental meeting in Panama City, Panama on 21 April 2012 with the objective of strengthening the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human wellbeing and sustainable development.
It was agreed that the Platform would be supported by a Multidisciplinary Expert Panel (MEP) that will carry out the scientific and technical functions of the Platform. An interim arrangement for the membership of the Panel will be put in place until the final regional structure and expert composition of the Panel is determined by the IPBES Plenary.
The UK Government is seeking expressions of interest from persons interested in being nominated by the UK to serve on the Platform’s interim MEP in an independent expert capacity.
The position will be unpaid but all expenses associated with attendance at meetings of the Platform as a member of the interim MEP or on behalf of the UK will be paid.
For details see: http://jobs.economist.com/job/2535/intergovernmental-platform-on-biodiversity-and-ecosystem-services/.
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