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November 14, 2018 to November 29, 2018

Biodiversity Action Framework UN Conference [1]

In collaboration with the Government of Egypt, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will hold its 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties [2] (COP14) in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, under the theme "Investing in Biodiversity for People and Planet," beginning a two-year negotiation of post-2020 biodiversity action framework. Accredited media are invited.

Professional Meetings [3]
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Biodiversity [5]
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International [6]
Middle East [7]
November 15, 2018

DEADLINE: Fellowships for 11th World Conference of Science Journalists [8]

The 11th World Conference of Science Journalists, part of a wide push to enable science journalists to take responsibility and fulfil their role in society, will take place in Lausanne, Switzerland, Jul 1-5, 2019. International Travel Fellowships for professional and student attendees from all around the world are available. Apply by Nov 15.

Professional Meetings [3]
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Public [4]
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Journalism & Media [9]
Science [10]
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International [6]
Europe [11]
June 12, 2025 to June 13, 2025

Science Writers and Communicators of Canada Annual Conference [12]

The 2025 annual conference of the Science Writers & Communicators of Canada (SWCC; previously the Canadian Science Writers' Association), will take place June 12-13, 2025 at the Wu Conference Centre on the University of New Brunswick Campus.

Professional Meetings [3]
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Journalism & Media [9]
Science [10]
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Canada [13]
March 5, 2018 to March 7, 2018

CitiesIPCC Cities & Climate Change Science Conference [14]

SEJ members are invited to attend and cover this inaugural event in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Elected officials, scientists, UN representatives, urban development experts and others will gather to discuss the latest scientific research on climate change and advance understanding of how cities can address this global challenge. Can't attend in person? You may be able to cover the conference remotely.

Professional Meetings [3]
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Public [4]
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Climate Change [15]
Planning & Growth [16]
Science [10]
Region: 
Canada [13]
June 10, 2019 to June 14, 2019

SeaWeb Seafood Summit [17]

International leaders and representatives from the seafood industry will gather in Bangkok, Thailand to collaborate, connect and create a global marketplace that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

Professional Meetings [3]
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Public [4]
Topics on the Beat: 
Fish & Fisheries [18]
Water & Oceans [19]
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Europe [11]
July 26, 2020 to July 31, 2020

North American Congress for Conservation Biology [20]

This biennial conference, hosted by the Society for Conservation Biology North America, takes place this year in Denver, Colo. The theme is Crossing Boundaries: Innovative Approaches to Conservation. Travel fellowships for journalists are available from COMPASS; Mar 16 deadline.

Professional Meetings [3]
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Public [4]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [15]
Planning & Growth [16]
Science [10]
Water & Oceans [19]
Wildlife [21]
Region: 
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [22]
November 4, 2018 to November 8, 2018

SETAC North America 39th Annual Meeting [23]

This year's meeting will be held in Sacramento, California, and will explore the link between sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship, with particular focus on ecological and societal considerations.

Professional Meetings [3]
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California [24]
August 20, 2018 to August 23, 2018

Biochar 2018 [25]

USBI Biochar 2018 is the largest event in North America dedicated to advancing the sustainable production and use of biochar through scientific and engineering research, policy development, field practice, and technology transfer.

Professional Meetings [3]
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Public [4]
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Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [26]
November 28, 2017

Journalism Under Attack: The Phenomenon of Fake News in the Philippines and the Challenges of Accountability in the News Media [27]

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada invites you to Vancouver, BC for a presentation by Manny Mogato, a journalist with Reuters in the Philippines and this year’s winner of the McLuhan Fellowship.

Professional Meetings [3]
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Public [4]
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Journalism & Media [9]
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Canada [13]
February 28, 2019 to March 3, 2019

PIELC 2019: Common Ground [28]

Over the last 37 years, the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference has brought together thousands of activists, students, and professionals, from a diverse array of communities and cultures, to advance efforts for environmental and social justice. PIELC 2019, at the University of Oregon School of Law, is built upon the shared belief that we have more commonalities than differences.

Professional Meetings [3]
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Public [4]
Topics on the Beat: 
Activism [29]
Biodiversity [5]
Climate Change [15]
Laws & Regulations [30]
Region: 
Northwest (OR WA) [31]

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