DEFRA Interim MEP member
Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) was established by an intergovernmental meeting in Panama City, Panama on 21 April 2012 with the objective of strengthening the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human wellbeing and sustainable development.
It was agreed that the Platform would be supported by a Multidisciplinary Expert Panel (MEP) that will carry out the scientific and technical functions of the Platform. An interim arrangement for the membership of the Panel will be put in place until the final regional structure and expert composition of the Panel is determined by the IPBES Plenary. The interim membership will be based on equal representation of five participants from each of the five United Nations regions, and the arrangement will be in place for not more than a two-year period.
The UK Government is seeking expressions of interest from persons interested in being nominated by the UK to serve on the Platform’s interim MEP in an independent expert capacity. Nominations will be subject to negotiation and agreement within the UN region of Western Europe and Others Group, and subject to agreement by the Platform’s 1st Plenary meeting. These negotiations are needed to ensure disciplinary balance within and between UN regional representatives.
The ideal candidate(s) will have:
Scientific or technical expertise in biodiversity and ecosystem services with regard to either the natural sciences, social sciences or economics;
Experience in communicating, promoting and incorporating science into policy development processes;
Ability to work in international scientific and policy processes.
Selected candidate(s) may also be invited to serve on the UK delegation to the IPBES plenary in an independent capacity.
Positions are expected to be for not more than a two-year period and will be subject to review. They will be unpaid but all expenses associated with attendance at meetings of the Platform as a member of the interim MEP or on behalf of the UK will be paid in accordance with Defra’s rules for claiming expenses incurred on public (or publicly funded) service. The frequency of meetings is not yet known, but we could expect one plenary meeting a year and two MEP meetings. Meetings are likely to be worldwide so international travel will be required.
A one page CV covering your key skills as relevant to the work of the Platform should be sent to Dominic Whitmee: 1/14 Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6EB; or dominic.whitmee@defra.gsi.gov.uk Tel: 0117 372 3597, by Friday 27 July.
Candidates will be advised whether they have been successful during September and nominations will be made to the Platform shortly thereafter.
Further information is available from Dr Andrew Stott: andrew.stott@defra.gsi.gov.uk; tel: 0117 372 3583, and from www.ipbes.net.
It was agreed that the Platform would be supported by a Multidisciplinary Expert Panel (MEP) that will carry out the scientific and technical functions of the Platform. An interim arrangement for the membership of the Panel will be put in place until the final regional structure and expert composition of the Panel is determined by the IPBES Plenary. The interim membership will be based on equal representation of five participants from each of the five United Nations regions, and the arrangement will be in place for not more than a two-year period.
The UK Government is seeking expressions of interest from persons interested in being nominated by the UK to serve on the Platform’s interim MEP in an independent expert capacity. Nominations will be subject to negotiation and agreement within the UN region of Western Europe and Others Group, and subject to agreement by the Platform’s 1st Plenary meeting. These negotiations are needed to ensure disciplinary balance within and between UN regional representatives.
The ideal candidate(s) will have:
Scientific or technical expertise in biodiversity and ecosystem services with regard to either the natural sciences, social sciences or economics;
Experience in communicating, promoting and incorporating science into policy development processes;
Ability to work in international scientific and policy processes.
Selected candidate(s) may also be invited to serve on the UK delegation to the IPBES plenary in an independent capacity.
Positions are expected to be for not more than a two-year period and will be subject to review. They will be unpaid but all expenses associated with attendance at meetings of the Platform as a member of the interim MEP or on behalf of the UK will be paid in accordance with Defra’s rules for claiming expenses incurred on public (or publicly funded) service. The frequency of meetings is not yet known, but we could expect one plenary meeting a year and two MEP meetings. Meetings are likely to be worldwide so international travel will be required.
A one page CV covering your key skills as relevant to the work of the Platform should be sent to Dominic Whitmee: 1/14 Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6EB; or dominic.whitmee@defra.gsi.gov.uk Tel: 0117 372 3597, by Friday 27 July.
Candidates will be advised whether they have been successful during September and nominations will be made to the Platform shortly thereafter.
Further information is available from Dr Andrew Stott: andrew.stott@defra.gsi.gov.uk; tel: 0117 372 3583, and from www.ipbes.net.
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