The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process to address Climate Change. The UNFCCC secretariat supports the Convention, its Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties and the implementation of commitments. The Communications & Engagement division supports implementation of the Paris…

Para el proyecto que implementa el plan de trabajo de mediano plazo del “Memorando de entendimiento de Cooperación en el campo de la Vulnerabilidad, Evaluación de Riesgos, Adaptación y Mitigación al Cambio Climático”; la Dirección General de Cambio Climático y Desertificación del Ministerio del Ambiente del Perú ofrece una Consultoría para analizar las cadenas de valor que permitan el desarrollo de bionegocios en el país, de modo que se puedan…

Bangladesh is a highly populated and agriculture dependent country, but climate change impacts, unsustainable agricultural practices, land degradation and over exploitation of natural resources threaten to undermine its agricultural development trajectory. To stem these trends, several projects are being implemented and formulated aimed at promoting a transition to more productive and sustainable agriculture at national and local levels. These…

The first step to take part in the United Nations Volunteers Programme is to determine whether you meet the minimum requirements (see below). If this is the case, register your profile in the Global Talent Pool. Profiles from the Talent Pool are then matched with assignments offered by UN partner agencies. Approximately 2,000 assignments become available per year. Most assignments are filled through the Global Talent Pool without being advertised…

Applications for the Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Program 2021 are now open. The Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) program is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent. Participants will enhance their academic skills, receive guidance on university admissions and career path…

The African Graduate fellowship is a competitive fellowship program for bright, highly motivated African students interested in pursuing a master degree at AUC. Each year, fellowships are offered to nationals of African countries (not including Egyptians) for full-time study (nine credits or as required by the program) in any of the graduate programs offered at the AUC. Applications are open for the African Graduate Fellowships 2020/2021. The…

Le FIRA (Forum international de la robotique agricole) est l'évènement mondial dédié à la nouvelle ère à laquelle l'agriculture est confrontée, avec un énorme impact sur l'ensemble de la chaîne de valeur: la robotique. Jusqu'à présent, l'évènement expert était organisé à Toulouse. Pour sa 5ème édition et en raison du contexte particulier, le FIRA devient virtuel et vise à rassembler plus de 2000 participants dans le monde. Il s'agit là d'une…

The accredited international postgraduate program Agricultural Sciences and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ARTS) at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Bonn cordially invites you to join the ARTS Seminar Series in winter term 2020/21 on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On January 28th Yunus Arikan from Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) will give a presentation on SDG11: "Sustainable cities and…

L’ARAA (Agence Régionale pour l'Agriculture et l'Alimentation) souhaite renforcer son équipe de passation des marchés par le recrutement d’un(e) Consultant(e) expert(e) en passation des marchés dédié au Projet d’appui au Stockage de Sécurité Alimentaire en Afrique de l’Ouest. Le/ la Consultant(e) sera placé(e) sous la supervision du Responsable Chargé de la Passation des Marchés de l’ARAA. Le/ la Consultant(e) sera basé(e) à Lomé au Togo, au…

Le Congrès mondial de la nature organisé par l’Union Internationale de Conservation de la Nature (UICN) prévu initialement du 11 au 19 juin 2020 à Marseille est reporté du 7 au 15 janvier 2021. Le Congrès mondial de la nature de l’UICN est le lieu où le monde se réunit pour définir les priorités et guider les actions de conservation et de développement durable. Plus de 1 300 organisations gouvernementales, de la société civile et des peuples…

La 35ème édition du SIVAL, salon des productions végétales spécialisées, s’inscrira dans une dynamique post-crise. Tendances d’avenir et retours d’expériences sur les conséquences et les opportunités, seront au rendez-vous pour échanger et co-construire l’avenir du végétal spécialisé. Dans ce cadre, l’innovation sera plus que jamais une solution d’adaptation, aux situations de crise, mais aussi, plus généralement, à l’évolution des pratiques et…

La 5ème édition du Paris Grain Day se tiendra, virtuellement, les 27 et 28 janvier 2021. Cette année, en raison du COVID, le Paris Grain Day se tiendra uniquement en visioconférence via une plateforme dédiée et confortable. Les conférences mettront en lumière les principaux défis de la filière internationale des matières premières agricoles. En 2021, des speakers de renommée mondiale partageront leurs points de vue dans leur domaine d’expertise…

The presenter will be Pichu Rengasamy. He is a visiting Research Fellow in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine of the University of Adelaide. He has worked on different aspects of salt-affected soils in Australia for the past 40 years, both in The University of Adelaide and in the Victorian Department of Agriculture. Pichu has focused his research on the chemical physics of sodic and saline soils in irrigated and dryland regions. His works…

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities…

John Sender and Christopher Cramer will discuss their new book, written with Arkebe Oqubay, on African Economic Development. The air that policy officials breathe is thick with conventional wisdoms that need to be questioned, and with reflexes of pessimism or over-optimistic fantasies about the prospects for economic development, improving welfare, and structural change. The authors will present some of the main arguments underpinning a more…

London Wildlife Trust is a driving force for nature conservation across the capital. With our dedicated supporters and volunteers, we work tirelessly to protect wildlife across London. Are you passionate about London’s wildlife and want to share your knowledge with others? London Wildlife Trust is looking for a self-motivated individual to help achieve our vision of London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. Their…

The accredited international postgraduate program Agricultural Sciences and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ARTS) at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Bonn cordially invites you to join the ARTS Seminar Series in winter term 2020/21 on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On January 21st Koko Warner from UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) will give a presentation on SDG13: "The use of scientific information in…

3rd International Scientific Virtual Conference Agroecosystem Sustainability: links between Carbon Sequestration in Soils, Food Security and Climate Change. The conference addresses main issues related to Horizon Europe Mission Area ‘Soil health and food’. Main Topics: Soil health and C sequestration for sustainability Soil and crop management towards a chemical pesticide-free agriculture Biodiversity, crop and production diversification…

The World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) has launched a Webinar Series on the Role of Civil Society in Environmental Governance. The WCEL is a network of environmental law and policy experts from all regions of the world volunteering their knowledge and services to IUCN activities. With a worldwide membership, WCEL not only takes the lead in projects of its own but also provides a source of expertise for the Environmental Law Centre and…

La Chambre interdépartementale d'agriculture Alsace souhaite recruter un(e) conseiller(ère) spécialisé(e) en production végétale - grandes cultures. Le poste est à pourvoir dès que possible et est localisé à Obernai à l'antenne de la Chambre d'Agriculture Alsace. Missions : Dans le cadre des prestations de services de la Chambre d'agriculture, apporter un conseil individuel et collectif adapté aux besoins des exploitants agricoles du secteur…

MED is the annual high-level initiative promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ISPI, the Italian Institute for International Political Studies, with the aim to rethink traditional approaches to the Mediterranean area complementing analyses of current challenges with new ideas and suggestions and to draft a new “positive agenda”, addressing shared challenges at both the regional and the international…

The 8-week course is designed in 3 phases that move the participants from ideation towards the successful implementation of a new sustainable business model for landscape restoration with 4 returns: return of natural capital, return of social capital, return of inspiration and return of financial capital. Building on our ENABLE’s first MOOC "A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration", this second MOOC focuses on the potential for a…

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded at its grassroots in the United States in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. The Sustainable Productive Systems Leader works in close collaboration with other conservation leaders and their teams designing and…

En el marco de la autoridad delegada y bajo la supervisión del Asesor Técnico Principal o su representante designado, el Voluntario de la ONU llevará a cabo las siguientes tareas: Apoyar al equipo del proyecto en el seguimiento de la ejecución del proyecto. Apoyar procesos de compras de servicios y bienes del proyecto. Documentar las incidencias relacionadas con los contratos de bienes y servicios. Participar, cuando sea requerido, en los…

Issue de la fusion des 3 associations interprofessionnelles bio de Poitou-Charentes, Aquitaine et Limousin, INTERBIO NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE a pour objectif principal d’accompagner les projets de développement des opérateurs biologiques régionaux, d’assurer la structuration et la promotion de la filière biologique et de ses producteurs et d’appuyer son essor. La chargée / le chargé de mission, basé(e) au siège d’INTERBIO à Bordeaux (33) sera…