Translation of Nature-based Solutions manual from Spanish to English
Translate a manual on Nature-based Solutions from Spanish to English
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Overview
Translate a manual on Nature-based Solutions from Spanish to English
You have:
- Background in translation and knowledge of climate change, ecosystems, natural resource management
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Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are defined by IUCN as “actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems, that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits”.
This manual teaches policy makers and practicioners about the use of Nature-based Solutions in urban areas to help with climate adaptation needs.
This site will be useful for creating a log of translation terms: https://cityadapt.com/
The manual is located here: https://cityadapt.com/guiassbn/
A glossary of useful terms: https://cityadapt.com/guiassbn/glosario/
Translation of Nature-based Solutions manual of approximately 17,000 words from Spanish to English. This will be a team effort working with three other translators. In translating the document, the team must agree on a common translation to apply to specific terms throughout the text to ensure consistency and avoid confusing readers. Creating a shared Google sheet for this will be necessary, in addition to frequent (once every two days, approximately) check-ins with one another.
Background in translation and knowledge of climate change, ecosystems, natural resource management.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with translating technical documents? | This question assesses the candidate's familiarity with the translation process for complex subject matter. | Highlight specific examples where you translated technical content and any relevant terminology. |
| How do you ensure consistency in your translations when working in a team? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to managing collaboration on translation projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to handle difficult translations or concepts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach translating a term that doesn't have an established equivalent in English? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you received feedback on your translations and how you handled it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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