Rheinische

Friedrich-Wilhelms-
Universitt Bonn








Call for Applications
for the International DAAD Alumni-Seminar



Reflecting Biodiversity
Holistic approaches and regional adaptation
12 15 September 2014, Bonn

The University of Bonn hereby announces the International DAAD Alumni-Seminar
Reflecting Biodiversity Holistic approaches and regional adaptation, which
will convene 12

15 September 2014 in Bonn. The seminar is scheduled in the
run-up to the international BION conference Biodiversity Today for Tomorrow
(17 19

September 2014).
Concept & Programme
Based on biocentric approaches in social sciences, philosophy and cultural
studies, this seminar focuses on biodiversity as a transdisciplinary field, in which
ecological, political, cultural and economic aspects and challenges are profoundly
interlinked. Especially holistic views and approaches will be of our interest and
shall be discussed intensively, as they mark basic shifts of perspectives and
introduce practical steps to preserve biodiversity at the same time.

This Alumni-Seminar will provide you with the unique opportunity to exchange and
develop ideas with our experts. With several excursions and guest speakers you
will get in touch with international organizations in the field of biodiversity. You
will not only gain insights into their structures and agendas but also discuss
conceptualizations of international programmes and conventions, political/
economic implementations as well as mapping and preservation strategies with
leaders of the involved organizations, like Intergovernmental Science-Policy
Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services IPBES, "Environmental Law
Centre of the International Union for Conservation of Nature - IUCN (ECL), the
Global Crop Diversity Trust, the NEES-Institute for Biodiversity of Plants, the
Leibniz-Institute for Animal Biodiversity or the Gesellschaft fr Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

The programme is organized and hosted by the Department Strategic
Partnerships of the Forum Internationale Wissenschaft (FIW) at Bonn University.
For a preliminary programme please visit:
http://ww.fiw.uni-bonn.de/reflecting-biodiversity.

Forum Internationale Wissenschaft D-53012 Bonn Germany

Prof. Dr. Bettina Schlter
Head of Department
Department Strategic
Partnerships

Department Digital Society




Forum
Internationale
Wissenschaft

Contact:
Bjrn Mller-Bohlen
Heussallee 18-24
D-53113 Bonn
Germany

Tel.: +49 228/73-62987
Fax: +49 228/73-62919
b.mueller-bohlen@uni-bonn.de

www.fiw.uni-bonn.de

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Schedule 2014
Arrival & Registration 11 September
Alumni-Seminar 12 15 September
Special Event: Reception by the City of Bonn 12 September
Special Event: Concert at the Beethovenfest 2014 13 September
Welcome by DAAD 16 September
BION-Conference
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17 19 September
Departure from Germany 20 September
Participation
This seminar targets Germany Alumni
from Countries, listed on the DAC list of developing countries
(http://www.daad.de/imperia/md/content/entwicklung/dac-liste.pdf),
who carried out research or studied in Germany for at least 3 months and
are currently living and working in their home countries.
The alumni should have (a) a proven background in academic fields
relevant to the topics of biodiversity and social/cultural change and (b)
professional experience in at least one of the following fields: government
agencies, policy making, NGOs, consultancy, project development,
research and development or educational institutions involved in
biodiversity related topics and projects.
The prospective participants should be potential multipliers who will
disseminate the acquired knowledge and develop ideas and projects for
regional adaptations.
Participants should be willing to contribute a brief paper or poster
outlining current biodiversity issues and processes in their home
countries.

The seminar will be held in English. English language proficiency is absolutely
necessary to follow the presentations and actively participate in the discussions.
Cost coverage
The following costs will be covered through DAAD and FIW funds:
International return tickets (to and from Bonn)
The maximum amount per participants is 900 including costs for
airport transfer from the arrival airport to Bonn and return
Public Transport for seminar purposes
Entrance fees/costs for excursions
Accommodation and board (breakfast, lunch, beverages) during the
seminar
Accommodation during the BION-Congress
Rooms are financed and booked separately by the DAAD; a small daily
allowance will be provided
Travel health insurance and visa costs for the stay in Germany.
Tickets for the Beethovenfest

All other home country expenses such as transport cost from participants
area of residence to the airport need to be covered by the participants.
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Application
If you are interested in attending our Seminar, please send your application in one
single pdf-file to b.mueller-bohlen@uni-bonn.de by 15 May 2014.

Your application (in English language) should include the following documents:
A letter of motivation explaining your special interests in the topic and why
you should be chosen (max. one page with font size 11 and spacing 1.5).
A concise CV with personal data (surname, first name, organization,
department, city, country, phone number, email-address, PhD-candidate
or not, information on studies at home country and in Germany and
professional development; all written in English).
The CV should also contain a statement whether you already participated
in one of the DAAD Alumni special projects and an overview of summer or
winter schools, seminars, workshops and conferences attended in
Germany since you completed your studies.
Proof of your stay in Germany (at least 3 months).
An abstract with your professional profile/interests and a short outline of
current biodiversity issues and processes in your home country you are
engaged with. Your abstract should not exceed more than one page.

Please note:
With your application you agree that your data (name, organization, email)
may be shared with selected organization representatives as well as the
other participants. You might also appear on pictures and videos which
will be published on the DAAD website or brochures after the event.
With your application you commit yourself to participate in the whole
programme (seminar, conference visit and social programme).

Deadline for Applications: 15 May 2014
















For further enquiries please contact:
Mr. Bjrn Mller-Bohlen
Heussallee 18-24 Tel: +49 228 73 62 987
D-53113 Bonn Fax: +49 228 73 62 919
Germany Email: b.mueller-bohlen@uni-bonn.de

http://www.fiw.uni-bonn.de/reflecting-biodiversity


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