Aaranyak - Biodiversity Conservation Internship Programme , Assam
WhereGuwahati
OrganizerAaranyak - Society for Biodiversity Conservation in Northeast India
Eligibility
Post-graduate or Graduate students
Aaranyak, a Society for Biodiversity Conservation in Northeast India (Recognized by the Govt. of India as Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) offers internship opportunities for post-graduate or graduate students, in its ongoing conservation programmes particularly aimed at research and conservation of Tiger, Elephant and Rhino. Interns will be working with experienced conservationists of Aaranyak and also its collaborators. Only a limited number of internship positions are available at this moment.
Objectives of the Internship :
1.To obtain hands-on experience in conservation science, environmental education and related fields.
2.To expose them to prevailing conservation issues and ongoing practical interventions in the region through work assignments.
Scope of internship:
The internship will cover (any one or in combination) the following broad topics. However, the intern is expected to design a small, issue based composite proposal to work on the issue in depth.
- Identification of threats to ecosystems and possible interventions to minimize those.
- Assessment of changes in forest landscape.
- Ecosystem economics.
- Conservation and local livelihoods.
- Design mitigation measures to combat the degradation of ecosystems.
- Assess impact of human-animal conflict.
- Participatory workshop planning for local stakeholders, workshop execution and proceeding preparation.
Eligibility:
- Applicants should be enrolled in a course of study leading to a formal qualification or associated with an institution or conservation organization. English will be primary language for communication. Good computer skills (Word/Excel) are essential.
- Minimum age 20 years. Person with any nationality can apply.
Duration: 4 weeks minimum to 12 weeks maximum.
Please visit the given website for Application details.
Website : http://tinyurl.com/ykn2q2a
Email address: info@aaranyak.org
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