In November of 2007, New Zealand established an international research network entitled the ‘Livestock Emissions & Abatement Research Network’ (LEARN). It is an international research network focused upon improving the understanding of greenhouse gas emissions from livestock agriculture.
The objectives of the network are to:
a) Improve the quantification of non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture at all scales; and to
b) Facilitate the development of cost effective and practical greenhouse gas mitigation solutions.
The LEARN network focuses on information sharing, the facilitation of discussion and face to face contact with researchers around the world. The network encourages partnerships that are mutually beneficial and collaborations that are active in nature, rather than an occasional exchange of ideas. The LEARN Fellowship Programme shall help facilitate the development of the wider LEARN network of researchers.
The New Zealand Government via the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry shall offer up to nine (9) New Zealand LEARN Fellowships per annum for scientists or technicians from developing countries to work in New Zealand in the area of Livestock Emissions research. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s best researchers and develop links that they will keep throughout their careers.
More information
Education New Zealand will act as the Administration Agent of the LEARN Fellowship programme. For more information or clarification about the LEARN Fellowships Programme please visit either www.livestockemissions.net or e-mail .Please note that candidates for the LEARN Fellowships Programme must register as a member of the LEARN network at www.livestockemissions.net.
To find out which organisations and researchers in New Zealand are involved in the LEARN network, please visit the www.livestockemissions.net homepage and click on the image of Earth, this will bring up a world map. Simply click on New Zealand, and the site will open a new window containing a listing of LEARN network members within New Zealand.
LEARN - Application Form (Word Doc)
LEARN - Terms and Conditions (PDF)