{"id":21091,"date":"2025-04-11T05:30:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T05:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.futureearthcoasts.org\/?p=21091"},"modified":"2025-04-14T01:46:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T01:46:41","slug":"call-for-expressions-of-interest-co-chairs-for-future-earth-coasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.futureearthcoasts.org\/call-for-expressions-of-interest-co-chairs-for-future-earth-coasts\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Expressions of Interest: Co-Chairs for Future Earth Coasts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21094 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/futureearthcoasts.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14115950\/Call-for-Expressions-of-Interest_Banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1654\" height=\"1654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/futureearthcoasts.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14115950\/Call-for-Expressions-of-Interest_Banner.jpg 1654w, https:\/\/futureearthcoasts.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14115950\/Call-for-Expressions-of-Interest_Banner-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/futureearthcoasts.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14115950\/Call-for-Expressions-of-Interest_Banner-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/futureearthcoasts.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14115950\/Call-for-Expressions-of-Interest_Banner-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1654px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Future Earth Coasts (FEC) is inviting Expressions of Interest from qualified and motivated individuals to serve as <strong>Co-Chairs<\/strong> of its Executive Committee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Future Earth Coasts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Future Earth Coasts (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.futureearthcoasts.org\/\">https:\/\/www.futureearthcoasts.org\/<\/a>) is a global research network of <strong>Future Earth<\/strong>, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers to co-produce knowledge and solutions for the urgent sustainability challenges facing coastal systems. Our vision is to ensure a sustainable, just, and resilient future for both society and nature along the world\u2019s coasts. We achieve this by fostering innovative, integrated, and collaborative research and knowledge mobilization.<\/p>\n<p>The Executive Committee of FEC is responsible for overseeing the direction and implementation of FEC\u2019s work. This includes defining, developing, and prioritizing plans; guiding the implementation of the Research Strategy; promoting FEC&#8217;s goals and outcomes at scientific and stakeholder events; and facilitating interactions with Future Earth and other relevant international programs and stakeholder groups.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Role of FEC Co-Chairs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FEC Co-Chairs play a key leadership role in shaping the strategic direction, scientific agenda, and community engagement of FEC. As <strong>ex officio<\/strong> chairs of the Executive Committee, Co-Chairs are expected to actively lead and guide FEC\u2019s strategic goals and initiatives. Working collaboratively with the FEC Vice-Chair, Co-Executive directors, and International Project Offices, the Co-Chairs help ensure that FEC continues to grow as a dynamic and influential global network.<\/p>\n<p>Key responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chairing the FEC Executive Committee meetings as required<\/li>\n<li>Facilitating dispute resolution procedures, if necessary<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining strategic oversight of FEC plans and activities<\/li>\n<li>Representing FEC as a figurehead at relevant scientific and stakeholder events<\/li>\n<li>Working closely with the other Co-Chair and Vice-Chair to distribute tasks and responsibilities<\/li>\n<li>Providing support, guidance, and mentorship to the FEC Co-Executive directors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"246\">To learn more about the role, please reach out to one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"391\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"295\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"295\">Prof. Mike Elliott, Vice-Chair: <a href=\"mailto:Mike.Elliott@hull.ac.uk\">Mike.Elliott@hull.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"347\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"347\">Prof. Anja Scheffers, Co-Executive Director:<a href=\"mailto:Anja.Scheffers@scu.edu.au\"> Anja.Scheffers@scu.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"391\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"391\">Dr. Xiaoyu Fang, Co-Executive Director: <a href=\"mailto:xyfang@sklec.ecnu.edu.cn\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"391\">xyfang@sklec.ecnu.edu.cn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Serving as an FEC Co-Chair requires a willingness to invest the time necessary to fulfill leadership responsibilities, attend and chair meetings, and represent FEC in various international fora. Co-Chairs are expected to contribute meaningfully to the development and implementation of FEC&#8217;s goals and initiatives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility and Desired Qualities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We welcome both nominations and self-nominations from individuals who meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A proven track record of leadership and scholarship in coastal sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Experience in international, interdisciplinary, and multi-stakeholder environments<\/li>\n<li>A demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusiveness, and transdisciplinary collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Strategic vision and the ability to mentor and inspire others<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FEC values diversity and strongly encourages applications from individuals in underrepresented regions and backgrounds.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To apply, please submit the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A short statement of interest (maximum 1 page) outlining your motivation and vision for the role<\/li>\n<li>A brief biography or CV (maximum 2 pages)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Send your Expression of Interest by May 31st to fecchina@ecnu.edu.cn.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about FEC and its governance structure, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futureearthcoasts.org\/\">https:\/\/www.futureearthcoasts.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Future Earth Coasts (FEC) is inviting Expressions of Interest from qualified and motivated individuals to serve as Co-Chairs of its Executive Committee. 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