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CENSE publishes research on value of biodiversity to local communities in Papua New Guinea

Submitted by AnthonyB on Oct 18, 2011
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Dalia Bastyte, a recent MESPOM graduate, along with Dr. Julian Fox (Univ. of Melbourne) and CENSE researcher Dr. Brandon Anthony, recently published findings on a joint research project to explore the value of local biodiversity for two remote villages in Papua New Guinea's Madang province. The chapter was published in Native Forest Management in Papua New Guinea: Advances in assessment, modelling and decision-making (Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Proceedings 135).

CENSE Researchers interview cocoa farmer adjacent to Kakum National Park, Ghana

Submitted by AnthonyB on Aug 3, 2011
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CEU faculty and CENSE researchers Alexios Antypas and Brandon Anthony interview cocoa farmer concerning park-people relations, crop-raiding elephants, and chili fencing adjacent to Kakum National Park, Ghana (31 May 2011)

The interview can be viewed on YouTube here

Monitoring Climate Change in Canadian Arctic National Parks- Arctic Vision Photo Exhibition by the Embassy of Canada

Submitted by RullI on Apr 1, 2011
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The Canadian Arctic is undergoing profound changes, affecting the fragile ecosystems, rhythm of life and the Inuit who depend on the land and sea for their traditional lifestyle. The Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy, and the Center for Environment and Security (CENSE) organized a public lecture by Paul Ashley, Ecosystem Scientist, Parks Canada Sirmilik and Auyuittuq National Parks. Ashley delivered a lecture at CEU on 30 March entitled “Monitoring Climate Change in Canadian Arctic National Parks,” on the effects of global warming on the Canadian Arctic. Brandon P.

EPRG researchers publish two chapters in Routledge handbook of energy security

Submitted by goldthaua on Jan 30, 2011
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EPRG researchers Aleh Cherp, Jessical Jewell and Andreas Goldthau contributed two chapters in the recently published Routledge Handbook of Energy Security, edited by Benjamin K.

CENSE Researchers publish article on managing human-wildlife conflict in South Africa

Submitted by AnthonyB on Dec 16, 2010
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Professors Brandon Anthony and Alexios Antypas, both CENSE researchers, recently published an evaluation of managing human-wildlife conflict along Kruger National Park's (South Africa) western border. The problems of wildlife escaping from the park and depredating on crops and livestock in the area has had major effects on local livelihoods and is undermining the legitimacy of conservation agencies in the area.

Three EPRG members present a new paper at the Standing Group on International Relations

Submitted by Jewell_Jessica on Sep 22, 2010
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Aleh Cherp, Andreas Goldthau, and Jessica Jewell present a new paper at the Standing Group on International relations. The paper argues that since the Energy System is a complex system the challenges it faces must be governed by striking a tenuous balance between exploitation (characterized by determination and efficiency) and exploration (characterized by diversity and flexibility).

EPRG and Environmental Department talks about new National Nuclear Power Programs at a conference on Energy Transitions

Submitted by Jewell_Jessica on Mar 16, 2010
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Jessica Jewell, an EPRG member and a PhD Student in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy presented a paper at the University of Sussex Energy Group Conference "Energy transitions in an interdependent world: what and where are the future social science research agendas?". The paper reviewed the 50 some countries that have expressed interest in developing a national nuclear power program and evaluated them for the capacities and drivers of implementation. 

CEU Researchers examine Human-Wildlife Conflict in Malawi

Submitted by AnthonyB on Sep 16, 2009
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In partnership with the Malawi Department of Parks and Wildlife, Prof. Brandon Anthony and Jolly Wasambo (PhD student, Dept. of Environmental Sciences & Policy) undertook field research in August 2009 to assess the extent of wildlife damage experienced by communities living next to the Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve, and how this is affecting rural livelihoods.

CEU Professor participates in Scientific Assessment for Elephant Management in South Africa

Submitted by AnthonyB on Sep 8, 2009
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Brandon Anthony is a contributing author to 'Elephant Management: A Scientific Assessment for South Africa', which aims to evaluate the large amount of information regarding South African elephants and provide a clear, scientific picture of the state of our current knowledge at multiple scales: small- medium- and large conservation areas.

CEU professors lead two Knowledge Modules in Global Energy Assessment

Submitted by Aleh Cherp on Nov 12, 2008
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The Global Energy Assessment (GEA) is a major international initiative to help decision makers address the challenges of providing energy services for sustainable development, whilst ameliorating existing and emerging threats associated with: security of supply; access to modern forms of energy for development and poverty alleviation; local, regional and global environmental impacts; and securing sufficient investment.