Contribute Your Expertise to a PIANC Working Group!
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PIANC currently has an open vacancy for Environmental Commission and Permanent Task Group on Climate Change (EnviCom-PTGCC) WG 256, ‘Understanding Blue Carbon: A Practical Guide’. The results of the work conducted by the Working Group (WG) provide guidance for the international waterborne transport industry in the form of PIANC’s highly-regarded technical reports.
How to Apply
To apply for one of our open working groups, simply fill out an application here: https://pianc.us/working-group-application/
Please note: Working Group Members should either be an Individual Member of PIANC, working for a Corporate Member, be an invited expert or a be a member of a Sister Organization. Working group meetings are usually held twice a year in a participating member nation.
Current Vacancies
Environmental Commission and Permanent Task Group on Climate Change (EnviCom-PTGCC) WG 256, ‘Understanding Blue Carbon: A Practical Guide’.
Current open working groups have a deadline to apply by 30 April 2024!
A main objective of this Working Group report will be to define the concept including describing why and how blue carbon is relevant to waterborne navigation infrastructure. In particular, the Working Group will explore the following navigational infrastructure elements and their relationship to and impacts on blue carbon:
Ports and navigation infrastructure and operations, including recreational infrastructure and operations, supported by MarCom and RecCom contributions | Coastal, estuarine, and riverine flood protection measures | Sediment dredging, disposal, and beneficial use opportunities | Habitat restoration and enhancement and ecosystem service approaches in the context of mitigation, compensation, or biodiversity offsetting for new development | Achieving net zero emissions of greenhouse gases from existing activities and operations or from new development projects | Climate change adaptation, strengthening the resilience of both navigation and nature | Applying working with nature (WwN) and nature-based solutions (NbS) in operating or managing waterborne navigation infrastructure | Creation of and support for local livelihood activities within blue carbon habitats
Benefits of Participating in Working Groups
- Get connected to expert guidance and technical advice
- Gain access to advanced technological information
- Team up with decision makers & influence industry guidance
- Become part of PIANC’s international network and contribute to your field
- Work with motivated participants from around the world who are ready to share their experience and know-how
- Work with professionals developing new approaches within the scope of the research project