SeeDGreen (Sustainable Development Goals) wants to be an opportunity for young people to discuss the topic and the methods through which to promote the principles of cultural change towards the circular economy. The seminar intends to clarify the key concepts related to the green revolution and analyze the opportunities it can generate, in particular concerning green jobs. The objectives of the SeeDGreen project are: - increase the skills of…

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation…

Under the leadership of UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi, the Pre-Summit event will bring together the efforts and contributions of a global engagement process to shape ambition to transform food systems. The three-day event will bring together youth, smallholder farmers, indigenous peoples, researchers, private sector, policy leaders and ministers of agriculture, environment, health, and finance…

Play:Fair for People and Planet aims to inspire, connect and mobilize people all around the world by bringing together musicians, performing artists and local and international activists. We want to reimagine a new world where we address the global challenges of climate injustice and inequality; and ensure a sustainable food system for all. With major events and conferences happening in 2021, from the Food Systems Summit to COP26, they are…

The Pre-Summit of the UN Food Systems Summit will set the stage for the culminating global event in September by bringing together diverse actors from around the world to leverage the power of food systems to deliver progress on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hosted by the Government of Italy, the Pre-Summit will take place in Rome from 26–28 July 2021. The event, which is open to all who would like to participate, will take a…

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger and to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger. The Internship Programme of Human Resources aims to attract…

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. The Alliance Climate Action team is looking for a motivated and high performing Agricultural and Climate Data Scientist to support the delivery of climate resilient food systems and climate data…

The mission of United Nations University (UNU) is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States. The mission of UNU Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) is to advance human security through knowledge-based approaches to reducing vulnerability and environmental risks. UNU-EHS and Eurac Research have…

The University of Bologna is a research university in Bologna, Italy. Established in 1088 by a group of students, (University of Bologna) is the oldest university in the world. 87,590 students have chosen the University of Bologna (a.y. 2019/2020), making it the most popular university in Italy. The International Scholarship Program 2021 in Italy is open to international students at the University of Bologna, Italy. They offer a wide variety of…

The World Food Programme is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations. Global hunger and malnutrition have been on the rise over the past four years and the 135 million in IPC phase 3 or worse (GRFC, 2020) are at risk of becoming twice as many in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Needs are already outweighing available resources to respond - and the gap is growing. Needs assessments, targeting, and prioritization are at the core of WFP's…

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all peacekeeping and special political missions around the world. This position is located in the Environmental Technical Support Unit, Planning and Sourcing Support Section, Supply Chain Service, based in the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) in Brindisi. The incumbent…

Despite widespread recognition of the urgent need to change the way we grow and consume our food we are far from reaching this goal. Food production remains the single largest driver of environmental degradation and biodiversity loss, including of nutrient-rich varieties of plants and animals. This is not only a conservation issue: it undermines the resilience of our food systems to pests, diseases, and climate change. It affects nutrition. In…

Within a global network, the Young Ambassadors Society aims at promoting dialogue and cooperation between national and international young people and offers them opportunities to speak up and make an impact. The Y20 and Y7 summits are the official engagement groups of the G20 and G7 summits, bringing together young leaders representing the G7 and G20 countries. The conferences allow young delegates from these countries to gather to discuss ideas…

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. The Technology Division of WFP partners with business areas across the organization to digitally transform our business. We design, develop, enhance and maintain a variety of digital products. The Digital Solution Delivery Branch…

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP is seeking to fill a Training Specialist position based remotely with international travel to deliver courses when it is safe to do so. The global context in which WFP operates is rapidly changing which means…

The Master's Degree Programme in Environmental Sciences will give you the possibility to choose between three paths: Global Environmental Change (in English); Environmental Control and Remediation; Evaluation and Management of Environmental Systems. You will join experimental laboratory activities and interdisciplinary exercises in the field. Last you will be given the chance to join internship opportunities both locally, nationally and…

The association started to operate thanks to a small group of people moved by the realities of everyday living faced by their Congolese friends. This groups of determined people committed their support to improving the stagnant poverty adversely affecting lives of Congolese people. Afterwards, the group extended their activities to Guatemala too, where they’ve launched projects supporting indigenous populations. From more than 15 years we are…

CELIM – Centro Laici Italiani per le Missioni – is an Non-governmental Organisation founded in 1954, registered in the OSC (Civil Society Organisations) book of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and recognized by the European Union. They handle projects of international cooperation in Africa, in the Balkans and in the Middle East, with the help of numerous volunteers and professionals on the one side and the co-operation of…

The post is located in the Research and Extension Unit (OINR). The Unit supports countries in assessing and transforming their agricultural innovation systems (AIS), national agricultural research systems and agricultural extension and advisory services to meet the current and future challenges. The activities of the Unit include development of tools, methods and guidelines for assessment of national research, extension and advisory systems…

The Land and Water Division (NSL) aims at enhancing the agricultural productivity and advancing the sustainable use of land and water resources through their improved tenure, management, development and conservation. It addresses the challenges member countries face in ensuring productive and efficient use of land and water resources in order to meet present and future demands for agricultural products, while ensuring the long-term sustainability…

The Fisheries Division (NFI) is responsible for the economic, social, institutional, governance and policy aspects of FAO's activities related to fisheries and aquaculture and their development, with particular emphasis on human well-being, food security and poverty reduction; post-harvest utilization, marketing and trade with due regard to the protection of the environment, food security and the well-being of fishing communities; collection…

The Forestry Division leads FAO's work in promoting sustainable forest management and providing leadership on the environmental, social and economic dimensions of forestry, including contributions of forests and trees to poverty reduction and food security and nutrition. Staff of the Division liaise with member countries, civil society and the private sector in aspects ranging from development of effective forest policies to forest conservation…

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are global objectives that will shape national development plans over the next 15 years. From ending poverty and hunger to responding to climate change and sustaining our natural resources, food and agriculture lies at the heart of the 2030 Agenda. The Office of Sustainable Development Goals coordinates FAO engagement in the 2030 Agenda follow-up…

In 2019, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) adopted its Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors. To achieve the Strategy’s aim and goals, FAO is looking for a Senior Natural Resources Officer. The Officer works under the overall guidance of the Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment. She/he will be responsible for the leadership and technical policy expertise for the planning…

The Agrifood Economics Division (ESA) conducts economic research and policy analysis related to all five of the Organization's strategic objectives (food security and nutrition, sustainable agriculture, poverty reduction, inclusive food systems and resilient livelihoods). ESA provides evidence-based analytical support to national, regional and global policy processes and initiatives related to food security and nutrition and sustainable…