At least 25% of earth's land is estimated to be affected by land degradation (of one form or another) and this affects the lives of more than a billion people, spread across many countries. Partake in this e-learning course and learn how to restore and protect degraded environments - natural or man-made. Key components of this course will be, among many others: Environmental studies; Soil management; Conservation and environmental management;…

Environmental sustainability is the way of the future. With the ever-increasing trend to reduce waste and emissions, increase energy efficiency and minimise practices that may threaten our natural resources, more and more organisations are realising the importance of environmental management and implementing environmental initiatives as core values into their business plans. This course provides extensive professional training for environmental…

Interested in the thin skin of soil that mantles the land surface of the earth? Then why not study Agriculture at the University of New England. Areas of specialisations include, among many others: Animal science, genetics and animal breeding; Agricultural and resource economics; Agronomy and soil science.

The Australian National University (ANU) and China Scholarship Council (CSC) will jointly fund up to 20 PhD scholarships. These scholarships are available to Chinese citizens to study in Australia. Key areas of study to be considered includes, among many others: Life sciences and public health; Energy and environment; Agriculture.

Gain an online Masters qualification in Environmental Management with Charles Sturt University (CSU). The course focuses strongly on real-world situations. A mix of biophysical and ecological sciences and management subjects are provided as a pool of subjects. This allows one to tailor a degree that suits one's career aspirations. Some key courses will be, among others: Agricultural Ecology; Vegetation and Disturbance Management; River…

Study natural resource management online. Learn about nature park management, and choose from a variety of electives, including ecology, earth science, wildlife management, and ecotourism. ACS Distance Education, in Australian, is giving individuals to gain knowledge through the online course on Natural Resource Management. Key components of the course, will be among others: Nature Park Management; Introduction to Ecology; Conservation and…

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is soliciting applications for Postdoctoral Fellowship in Crop Nutrition, Sensing and On Farm Experimentation. The selected Fellow will have the opportunity to, among others: Design and implement innovative research activities that explore current and future on-farm experimentation technologies which enhance fertilisation strategies; Gain invaluable opportunities to…

Forestry industries are enormously dynamic and are often key to the success of developing economies. This degree focuses on implementing environmentally-sound practices across a variety of forest environments world-wide. The Bachelor of Forest Science and Management course is intended to provide students with a strong foundation in forest science and incorporates field-based practicums and interactive tutorials. It also focuses on the business…

Discover the impact of human activity on our planet, and what we can do to ensure a sustainable future for everybody. This online course explores why and how human activity impacts negatively on the environment, why this is important, and what we can do about it. Key topics to be covered, will be among others: What sustainability and development is; Impact human activity has on the environment; Actions that have been taken so far for sustainable…

Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation at the Macquarie University combines studies in plant and animal sciences, genetics, evolution and ecology with environmental and conservation management for interested students. Key courses will be, among others: Ecology; Biodiversity and conservation; Aquatic ecosystems.

The Master of Forest Science and Management gives students the opportunity to gain expertise for an industry that is key to the economic success of many countries, but which has numerous challenges associated with climate change, the commoditisation of forest products and land management. Study subjects will aim at problem solving and innovation for resource management, with a focus on the environmental science impacts of forestry. Key modules in…

The University of Queensland offers a Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture program which is an introduction to the scientific and practical aspects of the sustainable agriculture industry. It offers knowledge and practical skills to help commercial farmers sustainably increase their output through innovative solutions and to develop agricultural solutions to some of the critical issues facing the planet. Some key courses in this program will be,…

Through the development of creative and critical perspectives on sustainability, the Masters program in Sustainable Agriculture focuses on innovative ways of enhancing agriculture for the medium to long term. This course is designed to equip students with high-level analytical, research and problem-solving skills and conceptual insight. In a capstone project, students will develop a research question in an area of interest, gather evidence and…

World populations and economies are increasing their demands for food and fibre. Agricultural systems are placed under pressure to meet environmental, social and economic goals. This masters program in Agricultural Science provides the research, technology and information for the sustainable, profitable and ethical development of the agricultural industry. Some key courses in this program will be, among many others: International Agriculture:…

South Pole is seeking a new Carbon & Renewable Energy Portfolio Manager. The Carbon & Renewable Energy Portfolio Manager will be responsible for supporting the sales of carbon credits and renewable energy certificates (REC). The candidate will work closely with Account Managers and in coordination with the projects and marketing teams for drafting proposals in order to meet corporate CSR needs as well as participate in events. Candidates will…

The Summer Research Scholarships program at The University of Wollongong (UOW) gives undergraduate students an exceptional opportunity to experience what academic research is all about. Projects are available in the Schools of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine and Earth and Environmental Sciences. This opportunity is an 8 week full time research project commencing 26 November 2018 and finishing 8 February 2019. Those eligible for this…

The Managing Farm Risk Program provides rebates for advice and assessments to help farmers prepare and apply for a new insurance policy that assists with the management of drought and other production and market risks. These one-off rebates will be for half of the costs incurred by eligible farm businesses, up to a maximum of $2500. The Managing Farm Risk Program is part of the Australian Government's Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, the…

The Master of Agriculture and Environment deals with how to solve the big challenges in the world: food security, climate change, and management of carbon, water and the environment. Within this articulated degree students will complete a research project by innovatively addressing modern-day problems, while also honing skills in project management, communication and cross-disciplinary thinking. Some of the possible study themes will be, among…

Agricultural Science - Soil Science and Plant Nutrition from The University of Western Australia provides the research, technology and information for the sustainable, profitable and ethical development of the agricultural industry. Enhance your knowledge and skills for a future in the rapidly evolving field of agricultural science with a specialisation of either Agricultural Economics, Crop and Livestock Farming Systems, Genetics and Breeding or…

Sessions and tracks during this conference will be, among others: Geosciences: ... Environmental geology applies geologic information to the solution, prediction and study of geologic problems such as Earth materials, Natural hazards, Landscape evaluation, Environmental impact analysis and remediation. Health disasters and epidemics: The relationship between natural disasters and communicable diseases is frequently misconstrued. The availability…

The study of Agricultural Science at the University of Western Australia provides the research, technology and information for the sustainable, profitable and ethical development of the agricultural industry. The challenges of a rapidly growing population and the limitations of land and fresh water all affect the ability of agriculture to meet the demand for food, fibre and fuel. Enhance your knowledge and skills for a future in the rapidly…

An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Fellow to join the Water, Environment and Agriculture research team to conduct leading edge research in ensemble hydroclimate forecasting and in applications of forecasts to management of water resources and hazards. In this role, you will collaborate to enhance interdisciplinary research within the University and with outside organisations. You will work with external water information and…

The International RiverFoundation invites applications for the Vera Thiess Fellowship for Women. Women from developing countries get the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through the IRF and its partners, with the goal of advancing women’s participation in water and river management. The Foundation offers a 3 to 6 months fellowship consisting of project work, funding for travel and participation in the International Riversymposium…

The Master of Forest Science and Management offered by the Southern Cross University is a postgraduate qualification in plantation and natural forest management. Concerns about climate change, carbon sequestration and environment-friendly building materials have rekindled the demand for professional forest managers. Worldwide, forest management is becoming more intensive, with many forest products traded internationally as commodities. As a…

Water Technology is offering an opportunity for a passionate and motivated water/environmental consultant to join our Gippsland office. The Gippsland office services clients from Warragul to Mallacoota, working with specialist teams within Water Technology including Integrated Stormwater, Floodplain Management, Coast and Environment, Hydrogeology and Waterways and Ecology. Essentially this covers all things concerning the management of surface…