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Climate and Environment Policy Advisor

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Serve as the Governor’s point of contact on environmental issues and, alongside the policy team,
executive office staff, state departments and agencies, and stakeholders, lead the charge on key topics,
pursuing policies, improving programs, and identifying tools that will make the Governor’s vision for a
cleaner, more sustainable Michigan a reality. Responsibilities and focus areas are subject to change
depending on the Governor’s and executive office’s needs.

This individual would be responsible for developing, project management, and making progress to
respond to high-profile emerging issues and address key gaps in the Governor’s agenda including but
not necessarily limited to, climate adaptation and resiliency and climate-smart, sustainable agriculture.

This position works for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and is
detailed within the Governor’s policy division as a Climate and Environment Policy Advisor. The
incumbent manages issues in these areas, especially how they intersect with energy, natural resources,
and agriculture. This position would serve as a policy advisor and project manager on existing and new
initiatives in this issue space.

Further information and details to apply can be found at the link to the position description.

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Two master’s degree Funding Opportunities at the University of Wyoming

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The University of Wyoming seeks applications for two fully funded Graduate Research Assistantships to evaluate the effects of climate on Indigenous cultural resources at Grand Teton National Park. The assistantships will support two academic years of tuition and salary toward a Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field. We seek students who are interested in respectful engagement with the Indigenous people and cultural heritage of the Grand Teton region.

Each Graduate Research Assistantship is fully funded and valued at approximately $73.000 including approximately $43,000 in non-resident tuition and $30,000 in part-time salary support. The application for the Master of Arts Degree in Anthropology is due February 15th, 2025. *the GRE is NOT required for applicants

Additional information about the UW Anthropology program can be found at https://www.uwyo.edu/anthropology/

To receive consideration for this opportunity, please specify your interest in participating in the project in your application. For additional information, contact Dr. Randy Haas (Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology) at whaas@uwyo.edu

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Climate Leaders Academy Fellowship

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The Climate Leaders Academy is a two-semester program with the goal of providing formal climate training and professional development to fellows through direct engagement with national and international climate change frameworks, formalized mentoring and collaboration with a diverse set of institutions. Applications are due March 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. CDT.
Climate Leaders Academy Fellows will be entitled to:

  • $10,000 stipend ($5,000 per semester)
  • Four transferable course credits
  • All travel expenses covered (to and from kickoff workshop, climate change conferences, etc.)
  • One-on-one mentoring by a Climate Leaders Academy faculty member
  • Tuition coverage for Climate Leaders Academy course
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