Contents:

1. Why Do We Decide to Live with Risk at the Coast? – Publication
2. Cultural Dynamics of Adaptation to Climate Change – Publication
3. A Review of the 5^th Arctic Summer College – Event
4. First ICAP Masterclass on Emissions Trading in London – Event
5. Engaging Citizens in Adaptive River Basin Management in the Mediterranean – Event
6. Ecologic Institute Returns to Egypt for the 30th Cairo Climate Talk – Cairo Climate Talk
7. European Climate Change Adaptation (ECCA) Conference 2015 – ECCA Final Conference
8. Strengthening the Shareholder Structure: Ecologic Institute Welcomes Willem van Rijn – News
9. Ecologic Institute Seeks Student Assistant – Opportunity

1. Why Do We Decide to Live with Risk at the Coast? – Publication

   In the article "Why do we decide to live with risk at the coast?" recently published in "Ocean and Coastal Management", Dr. Grit Martinez of Ecologic Institute and Susana Costas and Prof. Oscar Ferreira of the University of Algarve explore risk perception in a community found in the vulnerable coastal region, Praia de Faro, on the southern coast of Portugal. The study addresses the identification of factors shaping risk perception and the reasons leading to settlement of high-risk coastal areas.
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2. Cultural Dynamics of Adaptation to Climate Change – Publication

   It is widely recognized that national or regional efforts to restrict the damage of climate change are insufficient and hence that environmental and climate protection needs a global concept. Paradoxically, the way environmental and climate change is perceived and damage is handled is linked to local and regional patterns of perceptions. Dr. Grit Martinez from Ecologic Institute and Prof. Michael Paolisso from the University of Maryland investigate the ways local knowledge and the values of major cultural groups shape understanding and perceptions of climate change risks, and in turn the consequences of that cultural knowledge in terms of vulnerability, adaptation and resilience.
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3. A Review of the 5^th Arctic Summer College – Event

   The Arctic Summer College is proud to have recently completed its fifth successful year. From June 25 to August 13, the 20 selected Arctic Summer College Fellows participated in eight webinars on various topics relevant to the Arctic, including Indigenous Actors and Arctic Decision-making, Arctic Energy and Climate Change Adaptation. Fellows became part of a network of emerging Arctic leaders from different disciplines and regions and were able to share and discuss ideas with expert speakers.
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4. First ICAP Masterclass on Emissions Trading in London – Event

   Following 13 successful ICAP summer and training courses on emissions trading, the first ICAP Advanced Training Course (Masterclass) took place in July 2015. Taking place over a week, the course brought together experts from emerging economies and developing countries to deepen their knowledge of emissions trading as a tool for climate protection and to discuss the experiences with / options of implementing such schemes in developing countries. The course in London was the fourteenth of its kind and continues the tradition of previous ICAP Summer Schools and Training Courses, the most recent of which were held in Seoul, Mexico City and Paris. 31 mid-career professionals from 14 countries attended the course, which was led by Benjamin Görlach and Matthias Duwe.
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5. Engaging Citizens in Adaptive River Basin Management in the Mediterranean – Event

   'BeWater' is a three and a half-year EU-funded project, which investigates the opportunities of preparing adaptive management plans for river basins in four case studies based in the Mediterranean region: Pedieos (Cyprus), Rmel (Tunisia), Tordera (Spain) and Vipava (Slovenia). The aim of the project is to promote dialogue and collaboration between science and society for sustainable water management in order to facilitate adaptation to the impacts of global change in the Mediterranean. From May until July 2015, four participatory workshops were held in the aforementioned cities. Some of the outcomes of the workshops are summarized in the table at the end of the text.
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6. Ecologic Institute Returns to Egypt for the 30th Cairo Climate Talks – Cairo Climate Talks

   The upcoming negotiations in Paris on the future global climate regime were the topic of the 30th Cairo Climate Talks in Egypt. Top level participants from the Egyptian Ministry of Environment, the French and German Embassies and Ecologic Institute’s own Dr. Camilla Bausch provided varying perspectives on the challenges and opportunities regarding the upcoming 21st Conference of Parties (COP21). Dr. Khaled Fahmy, Egyptian Minister of the Environment, offered critical insights into the current framework in Egypt, while German Ambassador Hansjörg Haber and French Ambassador André Parant served as hosts for the evening discussion.
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7. European Climate Change Adaptation (ECCA) Conference 2015 – ECCA Final Conference

   The ECCA 2015 covered a range of issues related to climate adaptation under the theme, "Integrating climate adaptation action in science, policy, practice, and business." The three-day conference took place from 12 to 14 May 2015 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The conference also featured a poster commercial, as well as three State of Green Tours to see innovative, local adaptation activities in action.
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8. Strengthening the Shareholder Structure: Ecologic Institute Welcomes Willem van Rijn – News

   Ecologic Institute would like to issue a warm welcome to our newest Shareholder, Willem van Rijn. Willem van Rijn added his expertise to the Ecologic Institute Board of Shareholders in 2015. He brings with him a wealth of experience in international finance and consulting as well as a well-honed background in strategy and risk management. Willem van Rijn is currently active as an investor, advisor and board member at various institutions.
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9. Ecologic Institute Seeks Student Assistant – Opportunity

   Ecologic Institute is currently seeking new staff, in particular for the position of Student Assistant for the finance team (1-year-contract). For more information regarding the requirements and the necessary application documents, please visit our website and submit your application online.
   http://ecologic.eu/opportunities