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Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · 31m

Hilario Espinosa, BF Open Science Officer, participated as a moderator at the APANAC, promoting community and networking among social actors. Our ongoing commitment is to cultivate partnerships and drive solutions for global environmental challenges.
#APANAC #GlobalSustainability

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · 1d

Big news for Argentinian researchers! CONICET has officially joined the #Ocean2CRA. This opens up important new funding opportunities for Argentinian researchers to lead consortia focused on ocean science. There is still time to apply: belmontforum.org/open-opportunities

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · 13d

Join Anne Toomey, author of "Science with Impact," for a webinar on October 2nd at 16:00 (UTC+0)! Learn how research can drive societal change. Registration required: belmontforum.org/archives/new...

Missed our other activities? Watch the recordings on YouTube!

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Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · 15d

Improve your science communication skills with the Belmont Forum's "Sci Comms Game" Workshop, designed to help you effectively communicate your science to diverse audiences. Register here: belmontforum.org/archives/new...

Don't miss this opportunity!

#Workshop

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · 16d

The TD Game is designed to improve your TD practice by promoting a shared understanding of the TD approach, identifying common challenges and opportunities, and developing effective collaboration strategies. You can now watch the recording: belmontforum.org/archives/new...

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · 22d

Big news for South African researchers! There is still time to apply for the Resilience CRA. Learn more about the call and its annexes for specifications:
belmontforum.org/archives/ope...

#ResilienceCRA #ResearchFunding #FundingOpportunity

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · 23d

This session will provide essential tools and knowledge to enhance your Collaborative Research Action (CRA) proposals. Don't miss out on enhancing your research data, software planning, and preservation skills! Register here: belmontforum.org/archives/new...

#BelmontForum #DDOMPTraining

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · 29d

The #BelmontForum participated in the 5th Ocean Decade Foundations Dialogue, highlighting the success stories and impact of collaborative research projects related to #OceanScience and #SustainableDevelopment, including our #Ocean2CRA. Learn more: belmontforum.org/news/

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Sep 8

Mark your calendars and get ready to learn and connect! We look forward to seeing you there! Visit our website to register: belmontforum.org/news

#CapacityBuilding #ProfessionalDevelopment #SkillUp #BelmontForum

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Sep 3

Great news for the #OceanCommunity! Our colleagues at Blue Convergence Fund have a new request for proposals (RFP) to advance climate-resilient fisheries management. Proposals due by midnight ET on September 4, 2025.

Learn more: blueconvergence.org/2025-fisheries-engagement-rfp

#FundingOpportunity

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Sep 2

The #BelmontForum was at the Esri Community Users Event, connecting with #GIS professionals and enthusiasts to discuss the latest in geospatial science! belmontforum.org/archives/new...

#GeospatialScience #EnvironmentalResearch #OpenScience

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Aug 28

Theory of Change workshop with Dr. Piotr Magnuszewski. This collaborative framework uses systems thinking to map how research and interventions lead to real-world change. Fill out the form by August 31st! Register: belmontforum.org/archives/new...

#TheoryOfChange #SystemsThinking

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Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Aug 21

Unlock transdisciplinary solutions for global environmental change! Enroll in the free online course offered by the IAI in collaboration with the University of California, Long Beach, and the University of Calgary. Learn key concepts, tools, and lessons from real-world projects: www.iai.int

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Jul 21

The Belmont Forum is seeking a Systems Specialist. This role will support the Belmont Forum website, workspace administration, and the Belmont Forum grant operations system (BFGo).

To apply, visit belmontforum.org/archives/new...

#JobVacancy #SystemsSpecialist #SystemsManagement #ITJob

Announcement: Belmont Forum Seeks a Systems Specialist - Belmont Forum

The Belmont Forum is seeking a Systems Specialist. This role will support the Belmont Forum website, workspace administration, and the Belmont Forum grant operations system (BFGo). This opportunity ca...

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Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Jul 18

Join our virtual networking event to connect with collaborators for the "Resilience" CRA! Meet potential partners, share project ideas, and strengthen transdisciplinary proposals. Learn more and register: belmontforum.org/archives/new...

#BelmontForum #FundingOpportunity #ResilienceCRA

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Jul 10

We are pleased to reveal the winning entries of the 2025 Belmont Forum Photo Competition! Want to dive deeper into the stories behind these winning images? Visit our website to learn more: belmontforum.org

#BelmontForum #EPIC-N #PhotoCompetition #GlobalChangeResearch #SciencePhotography

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Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Jul 3

Exciting news from Sevilla, Spain! Our Executive Director, Nicole Arbour, recently participated in the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), alongside UNESCO and the International Science Council.

#FFD4 #SDGs #ScienceFunding

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Jul 2

The new report offers a roadmap for impactful, ethically responsible research, especially in the Global South. Learn how we're transforming science, funding, and capacity building for a sustainable future. Download the full report at belmontforum.org

@iai-news.bsky.social

#ResearchImpact

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Jun 30

Announcing the Belmont Forum's new Collaborative Research Action (CRA): "Vulnerability and Resilience Management for Socio-Environmental Systems in Exposed Territories" (Resilience)!

Learn more: belmontforum.org/open-opportu...

#BelmontForum #RiskManagement #SocioEnvironmentalSystems

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Belmont Forum, alongside UNESCO and the International Science Council, is co-hosting a side event on June 30 at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4) in Seville, Spain. Find out more: council.science/events/side-...

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Jun 17

The BF's Advancing Leadership Program is launching a 90-minute curriculum designed to address the challenges of transdisciplinary (TD) research. The launch session will feature a panel of TD experts and community leaders discussing the program's importance and impact.

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Jun 17

This session explores how strategic and inclusive investment approaches can align finance with system-level change, capacity building, and resilient governance to create more impactful and lasting financing strategies.

#SRI2025 #ResilientGovernance #CapacityBuilding

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Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Jun 17

The 2030 SDGs Game is an experiential workshop that simulates the world in 2030, emphasizing the balance between People, Planet, and Prosperity. Players manage projects, time, and money to achieve missions, with diverse outcomes emerging from each unique group. #SRI2025

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Jun 17

This talk introduces EPIC Asia, a regional initiative under the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities Network (EPIC-N), it demonstrates how applied teaching, community-engaged research, and municipal cooperation can address complex urban issues.

#StarTalks

Belmont Forum @belmontforum.bsky.social · Jun 17

Global environmental challenges necessitate transboundary and multifaceted scientific cooperation. This panel aims to set a common agenda for future collaborative research by fostering synergies and sharing best practices.

#GlobalChallenges #ScienceCollaboration