In the Nature Based Solutions Challenge, you are challenged to come up with a nature-based solution and to implement it. A jury will select the teams that receive funding (2500 euro) and mentoring from experts to make their project into a succes. Nature based solutions are actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems, that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human…

Global change, the increasing demand for scarce resources and the degradation and pollution of landscape, soil and water means that we need skilled professionals of earth sciences now more than ever. Professionals who understand the earth as a complex system and are able to lead the way towards a more sustainable future. What you can expect from Earth Sciences at the UvA With us, you will study in an inspiring environment where scientists work in…

South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, it strives to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, it inspires and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities. The Climate Investment team is responsible for…

Reporting to the Cities4Forests Implementation Manager, you will support day-to-day management, international office coordination, and overall delivery of the initiative. In this position, you will support team members to ensure the successful and effective delivery of projects. You will provide project management and research support across multiple projects and initiatives in Cities4Forests. You will work with an interdisciplinary and cross…

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that works as a solutions broker to catalyse action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sector, to ensure we learn from each other and work together for a climate resilient future. Adapting to impacts of climate change provides a “win-win” for health, livelihoods, food security, water supply…

The bachelor's programme in Environmental Sciences is a three-year programme, and includes 180 ECTS credits (60 credits per year). The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is an international system in which each credit represents around 28 hours of study. The Wageningen University & Research academic year is divided into six teaching periods. Usually the first six weeks of each period are devoted to classes and practicums; the seventh week is…

Work on the sustainability challenges of our time If you want to work towards finding solutions for societal problems related to natural resource depletion and environmental change, then this is the Master’s programme for you. The Environment and Resource Management (ERM) Master’s trains you to become part of the next generation of environmental leaders who work on the sustainability challenges of our time. From the role of climate change in…

EIT Climate-KIC (Knowledge and Innovation Community) is Europe’s foremost climate innovation initiative. Their mission is to leverage the power of innovation to build a zero-carbon, climate-resilient, just, and inclusive society. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Amsterdam, they orchestrate a community of more than 400 organisations. The Climate-KIC Space Earth Observation Programme is focused on the uptake of satellite and remote sensing…

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, formerly known as UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is the largest international graduate water education facility in the world and is based in Delft, Netherlands. The programme brings together the scientific study of water resources with practical planning and management skills. Participants are encouraged to study water management from a multi-disciplinary perspective and to seek integrated…

Vattenfall is now looking for the right person to fill the position as Environment and Sustainability Specialist for our Dutch Market in the Business Area Wind. If you have excellent project supporting and analytical skills, speak Dutch fluent and English on a professional level and are enthusiastic about environment and sustainability topics, then this could be your next job opportunity. Become part of their mission and help us to achieve our…

This position lies in Oxfam (Novib)’s food and justice campaign GROW. The GROW campaign contributes to a diverse and active movement for food justice. It focuses on small scale-food producers and their communities benefitting more from local, national and global public and private sector policies in the areas of land rights, climate change, investment, income and human rights to ensure that their food security, prosperity and resilience are…

The Assistant Professor hired for this position will join the Department of Environmental Policy Analysis (EPA) at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM). You will have the responsibility to develop and implement innovative research. This should be related to the complexity of global environmental governance across different levels of policymaking related to biodiversity conservation. While working closely with colleagues within the…

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In conflict, in disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. The Assistant Program Officer – Energy and Climate will support program design and gather lessons learnt from…

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that works as a solutions broker to catalyze action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sector, to ensure we learn from each other and work together for a climate resilient future. Adapting to impacts of climate change provides a “win-win” for health, livelihoods, food security, water supply…

Are you passionate about the prospect of challenging work and committed to the fight for justice and equity, animated by kindness? Are you willing to speak truth to power with an international, legal and activist mentality? Greenpeace International is seeking a General Counsel to continue its proud tradition of building movements that fight for a just and sustainable future for our planet and its people. For half a century, Greenpeace has…

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that works as a solutions broker to catalyse action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sector, to ensure we learn from each other and work together for a climate resilient future. The work of the GCA elevates the visibility and political importance of climate adaptation and facilitates solutions…

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime. All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge. The Proposal…

The Utrecht University School of Law is seeking to appoint a PhD Researcher in law for a period of three years to participate in the NWO/NRF project 'Nexusing Water, Energy and Food to Increase Resilience in the Cape Town Metropolitan Region'. Your role in the project is to assess ways to improve the coordination within water, food and energy legal frameworks and the multi-level governance of these sectors. You will engage in comparative research…

UNICRI is a United Nations entity established in 1968 to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and facilitating criminal justice. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. This position is located within UNICRI's Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in the Hague, the…

Food insecurity and climate change are the two major global challenges humanity is facing. Climate change is increasingly being perceived as one of the greatest challenges for food security as productivity of food systems are reduced, harming the livelihoods of those already vulnerable. Conversely, agricultural activities including indirect effects through deforestation and other forms of land conversion account for about one third of total…

The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) 2020 aims to advance the development of the capacity, knowledge and quality of both individuals and organizations in developing countries. The OKP scholarships are open in the field of higher and vocational education and in other fields related to the priority themes in the programme countries. The Orange Knowledge Programme individual scholarships are open to mid-career professionals, who are nationals of…

The Master of Arts in Development Studies at the International Institute of Social Studies offers a solid academic and professionally relevant training in theory and methods for development studies. It is designed for those wishing to start or continue their professional careers in the area of development. In the MA programme you learn about the most recent theories and debates. You will also learn to apply this knowledge to practical issues of…

Food security is of global importance. For this reason, providing highly skilled and mobile graduates with in-depth knowledge and practical expertise of how to enable a major food producing industry - 'aquaculture' - develop sustainably, is essential to the development of individuals and society. The aquaculture industry in Europe is stagnating and the sustainable development of this industry has become essential for improving the competitiveness…

The Resource Development Manager is a facilitative leader who orchestrates, supports and adapts the implementation of the organisation’s strategic efforts to mobilise resources, and tracks and evaluates resource development performance. This involves identifying and researching prospects, communicating and advising the Management Team and the Network on resource development strategy and tactics, coordinating the fundraising efforts across the…

We are looking for a candidate who has affinity for water governance and climate change adaptation, a keen interest in further developing his or her research skills, and a willingness to engage with societal stakeholders. With your research you will contribute to the KLIMAP (Climate Adaptation in Practice) project, which is funded by the economic top sectors Water Technology, Delta Technology and Agri & Food. The goal of this project is to…