PhD Candidate positions on High Integrity Climate Action - Radboud University (NL)

[Chan, M. (Sander)]

Dear colleagues,

 

For the EU Horizon funded Achieving High Integrity Voluntary Climate Action (ACHIEVE), we are looking for 2 PhD candidates based at Radboud University, Netherlands.

 

The ACHIEVE project aims to identify opportunities to strengthen and scale up such voluntary climate action to contribute to reaching net-zero emissions by mid-century.

·         PhD Candidate on Strengthening integrity and impact of voluntary climate action. The application deadline is October 30. Link: https://www.ru.nl/en/working-at/job-opportunities/phd-candidate-strengthening-integrity-and-impact-of-voluntary-climate-action

·                  PhD Candidate on Assessing the sustainability of carbon credits in voluntary climate action. The application deadline is October 15. Link: https://www.ru.nl/en/working-at/job-opportunities/phd-candidate-assessing-the-sustainability-of-carbon-credits-in-voluntary-climate-action

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me (sande...@ru.nl) for more information.

 

Best,

 

Sander Chan & Birka Wicke

 

Dr. Sander Chan (he/him)

Department of Geography, Planning and Environment | Nijmegen School of Management | Radboud University | E: sande...@ru.nl | T: +31 (0)6 3113 2955 (during CET office hours)|  Elinor Ostrom Building room 02.151 | Heyendaalseweg 141 | P.O. Box 9108 | 6500 HK Nijmegen

 

 

Selected recent publications:

• Bulkeley, H., Chan, S., Fransen, A., Landry, J., Wagner, A., Seddon, N., Deprez. A., Kok, M. (2023) Building Synergies Between Climate & Biodiversity Governance: A Primer for COP28. Report. 1 July 2023. Durham Univerity, Utrecht University, Radboud University, University of Oxford, Nature-Based Solutions Initiative, PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.
• Hsu, A., Chan, S., Roelfsema, M., Schletz, M., Kuramochi, T., Smit, S., Deneault, A. (2023) From drumbeating to marching: assessing non-state and subnational climate action using data. One Earth, 6(9), 1077-1081.
• Varadan, S. R., Chandler, C. I. R., Weed, K., Ahmed, S. M., Atuire, C., Batheja, D., Bull, S.J., Chan, S., ... & Lewycka, S. (2023). A just transition for antimicrobial resistance: planning for an equitable and sustainable future with antimicrobial resistance. The Lancet.
• Teunissen, A., & Chan, S. (2023) Leveraging “Enabling Power” Through Awarding in Global Climate Governance: Catalytic Impacts of UNFCCC’s Global Climate Action Award. Global Environmental Politics. (online first) 1-24.
• Chan, S., Bauer, S., Betsill, M. M., Biermann, F., Boran, I., Bridgewater, P., ... & Pettorelli, N. (2023). The Global Biodiversity Framework Needs a Robust Action Agenda. Nature Ecology & Evolution.
• Chan, S., Hale, T., Deneault, A., Shrivastava, M., Mbeva, K., Chengo, V., & Atela, J. (2022). Assessing the effectiveness of orchestrated climate action from five years of summits. Nature Climate Change, 12(7), 628-633.
• NewClimate Institute, German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), Radboud University. (2022). Global Climate Action 2022: How have international initiatives delivered, and what more is possible? Research report prepared by: Kuramochi, T., Chan, S., Smit, S., Deneault, A., Pelekh, N.
• Widerberg, O.,  Boran, I.,  Chan, S.,  Deneault, A.,  Kok, M. &  Negacz, K. et al. (2022). Finding synergies and trade-offs when linking biodiversity and climate change through cooperative initiatives. Global Policy,  00, 1– 5.
• Obergassel, W., Bauer, S., Hermwille, L., Aykut, S.C., Boran, I., Chan, S., … & Simeonova K. (2022). From regime‐building to implementation: Harnessing the UN climate conferences to drive climate action. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change. Aug 13:e797.
• Chan, S., Eichhorn, F., Biermann, F., & Teunissen, A. (2021). A Momentum for Change? Systemic effects and catalytic impacts of transnational climate action. Earth System Governance, 9, 100119.
• Chan, S., Boran, I., Van Asselt, H., Ellinger, P., Garcia, M., Hale, T., ... & Shrivastava, M. K. (2021). Climate ambition and sustainable development for a new decade: a catalytic framework. Global Policy, 12(3), 245-259.

• Hale, T. N., Chan, S., Hsu, A., Clapper, A., Elliott, C., Faria, P., ... & Widerberg, O. (2021). Sub-and non-state climate action: a framework to assess progress, implementation and impact. Climate Policy, 21(3), 406-420.

[Chan, M. (Sander)]

Dear colleagues,

 

We are excited to announce a unique PhD opportunity for talented graduates who are passionate about biodiversity and climate action. This position is part of the new BioCAM4 project, which focuses on integrating biodiversity with transnational climate adaptation and mitigation actions.

 

The PhD candidate will be based at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), and work closely with researchers at Radboud University, Leuphana University, and York University.

 

Key responsibilities include:

• Mapping Nature-based Climate Actions (NBCA) globally
• Developing methodologies to assess the performance and impact of NBCA

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and collaborate with a diverse, international team.

 

For more information, please visit the: https://www.idos-research.de/en/about-us/career-internships/job-advertisment-researcher-/-phd-candidate-f/m/diverse-biocam4-mapping-nbca/.

 

Applications should be submitted by 28 July 2024.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me directly.

 

Best regards,

 

Sander

 

Dr. Sander Chan (he/him)

Department of Geography, Planning and Environment | Nijmegen School of Management | Radboud University | E: sande...@ru.nl | T: +31 (0)6 3113 2955 (during CET office hours)|  Elinor Ostrom Building room 02.151 | Heyendaalseweg 141 | P.O. Box 9108 | 6500 HK Nijmegen

 

 

Selected recent publications:

• Bulkeley, H., Chan, S., Fransen, A., Landry, J., Wagner, A., Seddon, N., Deprez. A., Kok, M. (2023) Building Synergies Between Climate & Biodiversity Governance: A Primer for COP28. Report. 1 July 2023. Durham Univerity, Utrecht University, Radboud University, University of Oxford, Nature-Based Solutions Initiative, PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.
• Hsu, A., Chan, S., Roelfsema, M., Schletz, M., Kuramochi, T., Smit, S., Deneault, A. (2023) From drumbeating to marching: assessing non-state and subnational climate action using data. One Earth, 6(9), 1077-1081.
• Varadan, S. R., Chandler, C. I. R., Weed, K., Ahmed, S. M., Atuire, C., Batheja, D., Bull, S.J., Chan, S., ... & Lewycka, S. (2023). A just transition for antimicrobial resistance: planning for an equitable and sustainable future with antimicrobial resistance. The Lancet.
• Teunissen, A., & Chan, S. (2023) Leveraging “Enabling Power” Through Awarding in Global Climate Governance: Catalytic Impacts of UNFCCC’s Global Climate Action Award. Global Environmental Politics. (online first) 1-24.
• Chan, S., Bauer, S., Betsill, M. M., Biermann, F., Boran, I., Bridgewater, P., ... & Pettorelli, N. (2023). The Global Biodiversity Framework Needs a Robust Action Agenda. Nature Ecology & Evolution.
• Chan, S., Hale, T., Deneault, A., Shrivastava, M., Mbeva, K., Chengo, V., & Atela, J. (2022). Assessing the effectiveness of orchestrated climate action from five years of summits. Nature Climate Change, 12(7), 628-633.
• NewClimate Institute, German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), Radboud University. (2022). Global Climate Action 2022: How have international initiatives delivered, and what more is possible? Research report prepared by: Kuramochi, T., Chan, S., Smit, S., Deneault, A., Pelekh, N.
• Widerberg, O.,  Boran, I.,  Chan, S.,  Deneault, A.,  Kok, M. &  Negacz, K. et al. (2022). Finding synergies and trade-offs when linking biodiversity and climate change through cooperative initiatives. Global Policy,  00, 1– 5.
• Obergassel, W., Bauer, S., Hermwille, L., Aykut, S.C., Boran, I., Chan, S., … & Simeonova K. (2022). From regime‐building to implementation: Harnessing the UN climate conferences to drive climate action. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change. Aug 13:e797.
• Chan, S., Eichhorn, F., Biermann, F., & Teunissen, A. (2021). A Momentum for Change? Systemic effects and catalytic impacts of transnational climate action. Earth System Governance, 9, 100119.
• Chan, S., Boran, I., Van Asselt, H., Ellinger, P., Garcia, M., Hale, T., ... & Shrivastava, M. K. (2021). Climate ambition and sustainable development for a new decade: a catalytic framework. Global Policy, 12(3), 245-259.

• Hale, T. N., Chan, S., Hsu, A., Clapper, A., Elliott, C., Faria, P., ... & Widerberg, O. (2021). Sub-and non-state climate action: a framework to assess progress, implementation and impact. Climate Policy, 21(3), 406-420.

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[Chan, M. (Sander)]

Dear Colleagues,

 

With COP29 just around the corner, we’re excited to share the first ACHIEVE Policy Brief, with timely recommendations to enhance the integrity of UNFCCC-registered cooperative climate initiatives.

 

The Policy Brief, attached here, dives into key areas for improvement—including transparency, accountability, and effectiveness—and offers insights into challenges and opportunities in today’s voluntary climate action landscape.

 

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, thoughts, or would like to discuss any part of the brief. We’d love to hear from you.

 

Warm regards,

Sander

[Chan, M. (Sander)]

Dear colleagues,

 

I’m reaching out to invite you to contribute to a section I’m co-chairing at the upcoming ECPR Conference (26–29 August 2025, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki).

 

Our section, Strengthening Integrity of Voluntary Climate Action in Turbulent Times, will explore the vital role of non-state and subnational actors in advancing climate and sustainability goals amid the intersecting challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, economic volatility, and political polarization.

 

We are seeking papers that address:

• The polarized societal context of voluntary climate action,
• Integrity and accountability within voluntary climate initiatives, and
• Governance and policy mechanisms that strengthen voluntary climate action.

 

Panels are envisaged as follows (4-5 papers each):

• The Role of Voluntary Climate Action in a Politically Polarized Environment - Strategies to foster collaboration, engage diverse stakeholders, and build trust in voluntary climate commitments amid rising populism.
• Achieving Higher Accountability, Credibility, and Integrity in Voluntary Climate Action - Standards and frameworks for accountability, addressing challenges of greenwashing, voluntary carbon markets, and evolving integrity criteria.
• Governance and Policies to Strengthen Interactions for Voluntary Climate Action - Examining governance and policies at all levels that could strengthen voluntary climate action integrity and alignment with global goals.

 

If you’re interested, we would appreciate a quick expression of interest by Friday 29 November, in a reply to this email. 

 

Subsequently, you can submit an abstract (200-250 words) to me (sande...@ru.nl) by Friday 3 January 2025. We will communicate our decision shortly thereafter.

I have attached the full call for papers to this email. Feel free to reach out with any questions. I look forward to the opportunity to see you at the ECPR Conference!

 

Kind regards, 

 

Sander

 

 

Dr. Sander Chan (he/him)

Department of Geography, Planning and Environment | Nijmegen School of Management | Radboud University | E: sande...@ru.nl | T: +31 (0)6 3113 2955 (during CET office hours)|  Elinor Ostrom Building room 02.151 | Heyendaalseweg 141 | P.O. Box 9108 | 6500 HK Nijmegen

 

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