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		<title>Carbon Dots, Connections, and Confidence: My IIES France Workshop &#038; Graduate Forum Experience</title>
		<link>https://ii-es.com/news/carbon-dots-connections-and-confidence-my-iies-france-workshop-graduate-forum-experience/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Farah Noun]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:16:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Trent student Josh De Sousa recounts his experience at the 2026 edition of the IIES Science &#038; Policy Workshop and Graduate Student Forum in the south of France.</p>
<p><a href="https://ii-es.com/news/carbon-dots-connections-and-confidence-my-iies-france-workshop-graduate-forum-experience/">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ii-es.com/news/carbon-dots-connections-and-confidence-my-iies-france-workshop-graduate-forum-experience/">Carbon Dots, Connections, and Confidence: My IIES France Workshop &#038; Graduate Forum Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ii-es.com">International Institute for Environmental Studies</a>.</p>
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		<title>Reflections on COP30 and a Look Towards COP31</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Farah Noun]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Earth Fellow and PhD student Katherine Taylor, brings together insightful and candid reflections on the COP30 negotiations in Belem, Brazil from academic staff and Earth Fellows and looks ahead towards COP31 in Antalya, Turkey.</p>
<p><a href="https://ii-es.com/news/reflections-on-cop30-and-a-look-towards-cop31/">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ii-es.com/news/reflections-on-cop30-and-a-look-towards-cop31/">Reflections on COP30 and a Look Towards COP31</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ii-es.com">International Institute for Environmental Studies</a>.</p>
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		<title>Strategies and Sampling in Geosciences: A Research Skills Training Program (French language only)</title>
		<link>https://ii-es.com/news/strategies-and-sampling-in-geosciences-a-research-skills-training-program-french-language-only/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Farah Noun]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Université des Sciences et Techniques de Masuku (USTM) in Franceville, Gabon is hosting a Research Skills Training Program on Strategies and Sampling in Geosciences. This training program takes place from November 16-20, 2026 and is only available in French.</p>
<p><a href="https://ii-es.com/news/strategies-and-sampling-in-geosciences-a-research-skills-training-program-french-language-only/">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ii-es.com/news/strategies-and-sampling-in-geosciences-a-research-skills-training-program-french-language-only/">Strategies and Sampling in Geosciences: A Research Skills Training Program (French language only)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ii-es.com">International Institute for Environmental Studies</a>.</p>
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		<title>4th Edition of the Symposium on Transdisciplinary Research for a Healthy Planet</title>
		<link>https://ii-es.com/news/4th-edition-of-the-symposium-on-transdisciplinary-research-for-a-healthy-planet/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Farah Noun]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:46:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne and the EXEBIO Institute have announced the 4th edition of the Symposium Transdisciplinary Research for a Healthy Planet. This year's main theme asks: “How can we preserve ecosystems?”</p>
<p><a href="https://ii-es.com/news/4th-edition-of-the-symposium-on-transdisciplinary-research-for-a-healthy-planet/">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ii-es.com/news/4th-edition-of-the-symposium-on-transdisciplinary-research-for-a-healthy-planet/">4th Edition of the Symposium on Transdisciplinary Research for a Healthy Planet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ii-es.com">International Institute for Environmental Studies</a>.</p>
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		<title>The 2026 Science &#038; Policy Workshop and Graduate Student Forum in France</title>
		<link>https://ii-es.com/news/the-10th-annual-iies-science-policy-workshop-and-9th-international-graduate-student-forum/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Farah Noun]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:50:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Co-hosted by the IIES and the University of Toulon, the 10th Annual Science &#038; Policy Workshop took place in Toulon (France) from June 14-17, 2026, followed by the 9th International Graduate Student Forum on the island of Porquerolles (France) from June 18-20, 2026. With 100 participants from over a dozen countries, these events brought together delegates from across the IIES network to share research centered around the main theme of this year’s Workshop: “Environment, Economy &#038; Society”.</p>
<p><a href="https://ii-es.com/news/the-10th-annual-iies-science-policy-workshop-and-9th-international-graduate-student-forum/">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ii-es.com/news/the-10th-annual-iies-science-policy-workshop-and-9th-international-graduate-student-forum/">The 2026 Science &#038; Policy Workshop and Graduate Student Forum in France</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ii-es.com">International Institute for Environmental Studies</a>.</p>
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		<title>Power With Indigenous Knowledges, Environmental Practice, and the Strength of Collaboration</title>
		<link>https://ii-es.com/news/power-with-indigenous-knowledges-environmental-practice-and-the-strength-of-collaboration/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Farah Noun]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Trent University Professors Barbara Moktthewenkwe Wall &#038; Mary-Claire Buell share the release of their new book: Power With Indigenous Knowledges, Environmental Practice, and the Strength of Collaboration.</p>
<p><a href="https://ii-es.com/news/power-with-indigenous-knowledges-environmental-practice-and-the-strength-of-collaboration/">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ii-es.com/news/power-with-indigenous-knowledges-environmental-practice-and-the-strength-of-collaboration/">Power With Indigenous Knowledges, Environmental Practice, and the Strength of Collaboration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ii-es.com">International Institute for Environmental Studies</a>.</p>
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		<title>IIES Newsletter &#124; Issue 09 &#124; June 2026</title>
		<link>https://ii-es.com/news/iies-newsletter-issue-09-june-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Farah Noun]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:16:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Read all about our activities and events during the first half of 2026. </p>
<p><a href="https://ii-es.com/news/iies-newsletter-issue-09-june-2026/">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ii-es.com/news/iies-newsletter-issue-09-june-2026/">IIES Newsletter | Issue 09 | June 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ii-es.com">International Institute for Environmental Studies</a>.</p>
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		<title>International Collaboration for a Planet in Balance &#8211; MAGNA Meeting 2026</title>
		<link>https://ii-es.com/news/international-collaboration-for-a-planet-in-balance-magna-meeting-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Farah Noun]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The IIES was represented at the annual Magna Meeting of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC) by Co-director Prof. Huy Dang.</p>
<p><a href="https://ii-es.com/news/international-collaboration-for-a-planet-in-balance-magna-meeting-2026/">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ii-es.com/news/international-collaboration-for-a-planet-in-balance-magna-meeting-2026/">International Collaboration for a Planet in Balance &#8211; MAGNA Meeting 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ii-es.com">International Institute for Environmental Studies</a>.</p>
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		<title>The IIES welcomes its newest member, Université Laval</title>
		<link>https://ii-es.com/news/the-iies-welcomes-its-newest-member-universite-laval/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Farah Noun]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:47:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://ii-es.com/?p=14474</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The IIES is delighted to welcome its newest member, Université Laval in Québec City, Québec.</p>
<p><a href="https://ii-es.com/news/the-iies-welcomes-its-newest-member-universite-laval/">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ii-es.com/news/the-iies-welcomes-its-newest-member-universite-laval/">The IIES welcomes its newest member, Université Laval</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ii-es.com">International Institute for Environmental Studies</a>.</p>
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		<title>Researcher Spotlight: Professor Claude Fortin</title>
		<link>https://ii-es.com/news/researcher-spotlight-professor-claude-fortin/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Farah Noun]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We had the chance to interview Claude Fortin, professor at the INRS and co-director of EcotoQ in Québec City (Canada) as our May 2026 Spotlight Researcher. Researcher Spotlight is a segment designed to help IIES members familiarize themselves with other members and showcase the great variety of work being done within our network.</p>
<p><a href="https://ii-es.com/news/researcher-spotlight-professor-claude-fortin/">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ii-es.com/news/researcher-spotlight-professor-claude-fortin/">Researcher Spotlight: Professor Claude Fortin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ii-es.com">International Institute for Environmental Studies</a>.</p>
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