The Nestlé Foundation initiates and supports research in human nutrition with public health relevance in low-income and lower middle-income countries according to the World Bank classification. The results of the research projects should ideally provide a basis for implementation and action which will lead to sustainable effects in the studied populations as generally applicable to the population at large. They should also enable institution…

The International Trade Centre’s SheTrades initiative aims to connect 3 million women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses to international markets by 2021.Under the umbrella of the SheTrades Initiative, SheTrades Invest is dedicated to supporting fruitful relationships between investors and women entrepreneurs in developing markets. In doing so, SheTrades Invest addresses the sixth global action of the SheTrades initiative unlocking…

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader of the InforMEA Unit, the intern will: • Support the overall work of…

The proposed assignment will assist UNHCR in analyzing its global environmental footprint, as well as environmental footprints of individual offices. It will also help to identify ways to improve measurement/calculation of its global environment footprint and recognize perspective areas for environmental interventions (GHG emissions reduction, energy management, water management, waste management, etc.). The assignment will support UNHCRs…

Les deux formations mènent à des postes de généraliste dans le domaine de l’environnement. Un-e chef-fe de projet nature et environnement travaille sur la structure et les processus afin de réduire l’impact environnemental d’une entreprise ou pour protéger la nature sur un territoire donné. Un-e Conseiller-ère en environnement va communiquer, conseiller, faire de la sensibilisation afin d’amener un changement de comportement ou une façon d’agir…

The Earthworm Foundation (EF) est une organisation internationale et dynamique à but non lucratif qui aide les entreprises à transformer leurs chaînes d'approvisionnement à travers le monde, dans l'intérêt de l'homme et de la nature. L'EF recherche un comptable motivé, précis, axé sur le service et à l'esprit d'équipe, basé à Nyon (Suisse), passionné par les chiffres et possédant une bonne connaissance des normes financières et des règles…

BiodivERsA is a network of 39 agencies and ministries from 24 European countries programming and funding pan-European research on biodiversity and ecosystem services on a competitive basis. It is an ERA-NET Co-fund, funded under the EU’s Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. This call will cover the following four non-exclusive themes: Consequences of climate change on biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people…

The development of high-quality, real-world data sets constitutes an on-going need of the climate research, observations, and modelling communities and their joint activities. Key areas in data collection for climate change research still remain under-sampled today, also affecting efforts in climate model calibration, evaluation, and reanalysis. Recognizing this need for further advancing climate observations and their coordination, the World…

The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) mission is to facilitate the analysis and prediction of Earth system variability and change for use in an increasing range of practical applications of direct relevance, benefit and value to society. The development of high-quality, real-world data sets constitutes an on-going need of the climate research, observations, and modelling communities and their joint activities. Key areas in data collection…

The UN-REDD Programme is the United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) in developing countries. The Programme was launched in 2008 and builds on the convening role and technical expertise of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The Programme supports…

Aujourd’hui la gestion de l’eau se trouve confrontée à de nouveaux défis tels que le changement climatique ou les conséquences des activités anthropiques. Les acteurs publics ou privés dans ce domaine doivent développer de nouvelles compétences pour mieux gérer le cycle de l’eau « dans son ensemble ». Par conséquent, l’objectif de ce MOOC est de comprendre les problèmes touchant à la gouvernance de la ressources en eau. Ce cours définira tout d…

Le cours propose une lecture de l’environnement urbain en Afrique à travers les thématiques les plus pertinentes pour mesurer le niveau de développement d’un pays : eau et vie urbaine, assainissement (eaux usées et pluviales), gestion des déchets solides, agriculture urbaine. Après avoir analysé les différents enjeux de celles-ci, nous aborderons les liens entre environnement urbain et santé. Pour chacune des thématiques énoncées, nous…

De nouvelles perspectives professionnelles dans le domaine de l’environnement voient le jour actuellement. Certains marchés connaissent un boom et jouissent d’une popularité grandissante. De nouvelles filières d’apprentissage apparaissent dans les enseignements académiques et non académiques et un nombre croissant de personnes souhaite donner plus de sens à leur activité professionnelle en s’engageant pour l’environnement. Durant cette journée de…

IUCN SOS – Save Our Species is an IUCN grant-making mechanism set up to ensure the long-term survival of threatened species, their habitats and the people who depend on them. IUCN SOS channels funds from donors to existing frontline conservation actors working to protect from extinction some of the world's most threatened species of plants and animals, as informed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. The Rapid Action Grant will allow…

L'adoption de l'Agenda 2030 marque l'aboutissement d'un processus de négociation et d'une démarche participative sans précédent. Alliance unique de compétences transversales, ce programme permet de traiter des enjeux actuels et futurs de la durabilité. Objectifs: Développer chez les participants les compétences-clés du développement durable: la pensée systémique la capacité d’anticipation et de prospective l’aptitude stratégique le raisonnement…

At the outset of any adaptation initiative, it is important to assess the implications of climate change on the natural systems (e.g. biodiversity) and the human society (e.g. human health) to determine how and to what extent they will be affected. There are a number of measures that can be implemented to reduce risk and vulnerability. Due to financial and human capacity constraints, not all actions can be implemented simultaneously and it is…

This e-course provides “everything you need to know” about the basics of climate change. It is divided into six modules, each taking an average of 2 hours to complete. Each has 4 to 5 learning objectives. A short quiz at the end of each module allows you to verify if you have achieved these learning objectives. You have three attempts to try each quiz. Once all 6 modules are completed with above 70% of passing scores individually, you will…

The Climate Change International Legal Regime course presents the causes and effects of climate change, describes the mechanisms established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and explains the key provisions and commitments under the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. This introductory course is divided into 3 modules, each including 2 interactive lessons, resources for additional learning as well as a…

The Center organizes summer schools open to students at the ETH and other higher education institutions around the world. Each two-week, intensive program brings together 20 to 25 university students who are selected in a competitive admissions process from a wide range of disciplines and nationalities. The curriculum is also interdisciplinary and multicultural, allowing students to work in diverse groups and in collaborative ways. The courses…

The WFSC was established at ETH Zurich based on the belief that the real-world solutions needed to tackle the challenges our food system faces require collaboration from global and local stakeholders across the entire food value chain. In order to do this, we support multi- and transdisciplinary approaches to addressing these challenges through research, education, and outreach activities that contribute to sustainable food security. The question…

EOCA defines 'wild places' as non-urban environments and ecosystems occurring in as natural a state as possible, given the area's location and use. This may include for example moorland, hills, mountains, coasts, rivers, forest, grassland, peatland, lake and ocean areas. As EOCA is raising money from the European outdoor industry, we feel that conservation and restoration work should go hand-in-hand with responsible use of the ‘wild’ areas we all…

Transformer notre monde - L'adoption de l'Agenda 2030 marque l'aboutissement d'un processus de négociation et d'une démarche participative sans précédent. Alliance unique de compétences transversales, ce programme permet de traiter des enjeux actuels et futurs de la durabilité. Objectifs: Développer chez les participants les compétences-clés du développement durable: la pensée systémique la capacité d’anticipation et de prospective l’aptitude…

Formation proposée par l'université de Fribourg afin d'exercer des professions en lien avec l'environnement. Le ou la spécialiste en protection de l'environnement informent et conseillent les entreprises, les institutions, les administrations et autorités publiques sur la protection de la nature et du paysage lors de mise en place de projets industriels et d'aménagement du territoire. Ils proposent des solutions innovantes pour protéger et…

As weather, climate and the water cycle know no national boundaries, international cooperation at a global scale is essential for the development of meteorology, climatology and operational hydrology as well as to reap the benefits from their application. WMO provides the framework for such international cooperation. WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including…

The UNDP JPO Programme equips outstanding young leaders with the skills and experience required to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make a positive difference in the world. As a pathway into the world of development, the programme offers young professionals excellent exposure to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development while providing a valuable entry point into the UN system. The UNDP Climate and Forests team is…