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ISCM Applications are open!
Posted:
February 7, 2025
Applications for the fourth annual International School on Climate Mobilities (ISCM) are now open. The deadline to apply is February 28th, 2025 at 11:59pm UTC.
This year, the ISCM will welcome a maximum of 200 participants to enroll in the summer school. The 2025 programme will bring together more than forty leading experts to deliver lectures, convene rigorous seminars and share their first-hand experience of the impacts of climate change and related displacement over the course of seven weeks. Placing questions of differential vulnerability and environmental justice at the center, the ISCM unpacks topical themes related to climate and environmental (im)mobilities throughout weekly lecture and seminar sessions.
Who should apply?
We welcome students, recent graduates, academics, practitioners and change-makers from all corners of the world who are keen to unpack how we problematize and respond to climate and environmental-related (im)mobilities in the twenty-first century. We welcome participants at different stages of their research, advocacy and career journeys and encourage diversity – across geographies and disciplines. We encourage participation amongst change-makers who are passionate about advancing resilience to climate change and environmental shocks through disaster risk reduction and sustainable development, as well as those who champion human rights-based protection for those who move and those who stay to cope with the intensifying impacts of climate change, disasters and environmental degradation.
If you are passionate about researching the nuances of climate-induced migration, displacement and immobility, influencing new laws and policies, providing life-saving assistance in the humanitarian sector or engaging in sustainable development programming on climate change and migration, this course is for you!
Learn more and apply!
Events
We sporadically (co-)host and contribute to webinar series and virtual events that delve into the intersections of climate change, migration, displacement, mobility and environmental justice. Stay tuned, and join us on screen as we (un)learn, unravel, disrupt and radically reimagine together!
West Africa-EU Climate Mobility Justice Webinar Series (Passed)
Environmental and Climate Mobility Justice: The Interplay Between Water Management Policies at Origin and Closed Borders Abroad - case studies from West Africa to the European Union
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As one of the most important natural resources, water influences both human life and the economy in countless ways but it is threatened by many factors, including climate change that can, in turn, exacerbate water access inequalities leading the poorest and most vulnerable groups to a greater risk for their life and well-being. This webinar series aims to reach a deeper understanding of the interplay between water management policies and their effects on local communities in the West African Sahel. Moreover, this event series seeks to examine the extent to which these impacts are situated in a broader trend of increasing mobility tied to climate and environmental-related factors. It also aims to critically explore the degree to which Europe's increasingly restrictive immigration policies may reflect and perpetuate colonial-era dynamics in modern geopolitical and social contexts. Through this lens, the series will engage with themes such as climate vulnerability, coloniality, and the interconnections between local policies and broader international frameworks.
The series will include three thematically organized, distinct and interrelated webinar events, which will take place on Mondays between 18:00 - 20:00 CET the following schedule:
1) Climate Justice, Resilience and Mobility in the Sahel (Monday, 03 February 2025)
This first event will explore how historical colonial factors have contributed to present-day environmental degradation and climate vulnerability, and will define climate justice within the Sahelian context and highlighting the region’s unique challenges.
2) Water Security and Climate Mobility in West Africa (Monday, 10 February 2025)
Through a justice-based perspectives, this second event will explore climate change impacts and stressors in the region and their connection to water availability as tied to the role of water management policies in shaping migration as an increasingly common adaptation strategy, and will discuss the potential frameworks for solutions, reparations and policy reforms that could support affected communities, including financial, technological, and capacity-building aspects.
3) Closed Borders Abroad (Monday, 17 February 2025)
Taking a decolonial approach, this last event will attempt to unpack the relationship between water-related migration at origin and immigration policies abroad. With particular attention to the human rights considerations of such policies, as the European Union continues to close and externalize its borders, we will discuss the extent to which these restrictive immigration policies impact people's capacity to migrate abroad and their perception around viable migration pathways.
Key Themes:
This series consists of three webinar events that will:
- Explore how historical colonial factors have contributed to present-day environmental degradation and climate vulnerability.
- Define climate justice within the Sahelian context and highlighting the region’s unique challenges.
- Explore climate change impacts and stressors in the region and their connection to water availability as tied to water management policies, assessed through justice-based perspectives, in shaping migration as an increasingly common adaptation strategy.
- Discuss potential frameworks for solutions, reparations and policy reforms that could support affected communities, including financial, technological, and capacity-building aspects.
- Unpack the extent to which restrictive European immigration policies impact people's capacity to migrate abroad and their perceptions around viable migration pathways
Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in joining us. We will post opportunities to collaborate, volunteer, intern or join us through other roles at the BCC here. Keep an eye out!
Remote/Hybrid, based in the Pacific Northwest (USA)
Part-time, Voluntary (10 hours per week)
PNW Climate Mobility Programme Coordinator
Posted:
Jan 27, 2025
Role description
The PNW Climate Mobility Program Coordinator is responsible for establishing and expanding BCC’s presence in the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on Oregon. This role involves coordinating events, narrative-building, and fostering community engagement on climate-related mobility and environmental justice in the region and at local levels. The Coordinator will conduct scoping projects to map relevant stakeholders, identify gaps in climate-related mobility research and programming in the region and will propose new initiatives where the BCC can add value to academic and civil society spaces addressing environmental injustice, climate action and migration governance. Working under the supervision of the Founding Executive Director, the Coordinator contributes to programme design, delivery and evaluation and provides programmatic assistance for new and ongoing projects as needed. This position involves working closely with programme staff and volunteers, partners, universities, donors and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of programme activities. At times, the Coordinator will oversee Programme Assistants and Interns respective to PNW BCC projects. The ideal candidate is passionate about climate mobility justice and has experience organizing events, community outreach, and creating new spaces for dialogue.
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
Please review the role description by clicking the link below to learn about the role, key responsibilities, qualifications and how to apply.
How to Apply
We’re excited to learn more about you! To apply for this position, please submit the following:
- Resume/CV: Include your most recent experience, education, and any relevant skills or projects related to environmental justice, climate mobility, and community engagement.
- Writing Prompt: Please respond to the following question in no more than 500 words:
“How does environmental justice intersect with climate mobility, and what role can researchers, civil society, communities and emerging leaders play in addressing related challenges?” We encourage you to draw on personal or professional experiences to highlight your understanding of these issues.
- Video Submission: Create a short video (2-5 minutes) in which you answer the following questions. You can be as creative or straightforward as you like - just let your passion and personality shine through! Please share the video directly with your application email or upload it to a platform like YouTube or Vimeo and share the link in your application. Ensure the video is set to 'Unlisted' or 'Private' but accessible via the link.
- Why do you want to work for Beyond Climate Collaborative (BCC)?
- What makes you the right person for this role?
Submit your complete application to lauren@beyondclimatecollaborative.org with the subject line: "Application for PNW Climate Mobility Programme Coordinator - [Your Name]."
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only complete applications (including the CV, writing prompt and video) will be considered.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Global, Remote
Part-time, Voluntary (8 hours per week)
Communications Coordinator (Closed)
Posted:
Jan 27, 2025
Role description
The Communications Coordinator will lead the development and execution of a dynamic communications strategy to amplify Beyond Climate Collaborative's (BCC) mission of advancing environmental justice and addressing climate mobility. This role will oversee all aspects of communications, public relations, branding, social media and creative leadership, ensuring impactful engagement with audiences, partners, and supporters. A key component will involve managing and guiding the social media strategy, including driving content creation and platform management. This position requires a creative, enthusiastic, collaborative, and results-driven leader who is passionate about leveraging communication to inspire action and build community around BCC’s mission.
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
Please review the role description below to learn more about the role, key responsibilities, qualifications and how to apply.
How to Apply
We’re excited to learn more about you! To apply for this position, please submit the following:
- Resume/CV: Include your most recent experience, education, and any relevant skills or projects related to social media, advocacy and communications relevant to environmental justice, climate mobility, human rights, or another related area.
- Content Portfolio: Please share 2-3 examples of your past work in social media in a single pdf. If you have video formats, please add as an additional attachment.
We do not expect or require a full motivation letter but please feel free to include a short paragraph in your application email to explain your interest in the BCC or to explain how you understand the role of communication in advancing climate mobility discourse.
Submit your complete application to chloe.tenbrink@beyondclimatecollaborative and lauren@beyondclimatecollaborative.org with the subject line: "Application for Communications Coordinator - [Your Name]."
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 15 January 2025, and only complete applications (including the CV and portfolio example) will be considered. If selected, we will arrange a short interview.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Jan 15, 2025
Applications are open until the position is filled
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