We are recruiting a PhD student in Energy Technology with specialization in Thermal Process Chemistry for a project focused on fundamental studies of calcination and carbonation reactions under conditions relevant for new and innovative processes for sustainable production of cement clinker and quicklime, with the overall goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the processes. Application deadline is May 15th 2020. The position will open on…

Combining ROot contrasted Phenotypes for more resilient agro ecosystems CROP The Biogeophysics group at the Institute of Soil Science and Land Evaluation of the University of Hohenheim conducts research to improve our understanding of biogeophysical and -chemical processes in terrestrial ecosystems. We use innovative modeling tools in combination with experiments to analyze critical controls of process dynamics. Our research contributes to the…

El agua constituye un factor ambiental clave que tienen que ser evaluada, investigada, protegida y gestionada de manera óptima. El Máster "AQUARID" se centra en conocer, comprender, analizar, valorar y resolver los problemas asociados con el agua y sus implicaciones medioambientales en regiones de clima árido y semiárido. Además pretende aportar la capacitación científica y técnica suficiente para plantear y resolver los problemas relacionados…

A lo largo de los años el Medio Ambiente se ha convertido en una de las mayores preocupaciones a todos los niveles sociales y empresariales. En nuestro camino hacia la conservación medioambiental, han ido ganando protagonismo una serie de herramientas y procedimientos técnicos dirigidos a la protección del Medio Ambiente. Por otro lado las exigencias legales en materia medioambiental, son cada vez mas exigentes imponiendo sanciones tanto civiles…

The Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Institute of Development Research is currently seeking a Postgraduate Research Associate (temporary replacement). We are looking for a junior scientist with experience in the field of food systems in the global South. This position offers the possibility to realize a Doctoral study at BOKU-University. The main task is to work on a project on "Food trees as a strategy to increase food and…

El objetivo principal del Curso de Jefe COEX - Conservación y Explotación de Carreteras + Experto en Gestión Ambiental COEX es formar a los alumnos en las diferentes materias y técnicas de gestión, necesarias para el buen desempeño de las funciones de dirección, de los diferentes tipos de actividades de mantenimiento y mejora de las carreteras. Así mismo, en los últimos años las empresas de Conservación de Carreteras han ido modificando sus…

Combinar el cuidado del entorno con un crecimiento sostenible se ha convertido actualmente en una prioridad social gracias a la creciente conciencia sobre el tema y la legislación que la apoya. La incorporación de profesionales cualificados en la protección medioambiental es de vital importancia para empresas e instituciones que necesitan cumplir con estos patrones de cara a su producción interna y a la legislación vigente. De cara a formar…

Sensibilizar y educar a la población, promoviendo actitudes que contribuyan a la conservación y mejora del medio, informando sobre sus valores y los diversos problemas ambientales, capacitando para una correcta toma de decisiones, diseñando actividades para su conocimiento y uso basado en principios de sostenibilidad, así como realizar acciones de gestión ambiental para controlar y proteger el medio aplicando la normativa. Politeknika Ikastegia…

El curso preparatorio para la obtención del Título Oficial de Formación Profesional de Grado Superior de Gestión Forestal y del Medio Natural, mediante la superación de las pruebas directas convocadas por las Consejerías de Educación de las Comunidades Autónomas (Real Decreto 1147/2011), se imparte mediante la metodología de enseñanza a distancia. El temario del curso ofrecido por Formación Universitaria: Realizar operaciones topográficas…

El curso preparatorio de Formación Profesional de Grado Medio de Aprovechamiento y Conservación del Medio Natural permite adquirir los conocimientos teóricos para superar las pruebas directas convocadas por las Consejerías de Educación de las Comunidades Autónomas (Real Decreto 1147/2011), obteniendo de dicha manera el Título Oficial de Formación Profesional de Grado Medio que habilita legalmente para trabajar tanto en centros públicos como…

The Caribbean Small Island Developing States face a variety of impacts from climate variability and climate change. The Caribbean Sea surface temperatures change from year to year due to both natural variability (for example associated with El Niño or the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation) and anthropogenically forced climate change. Anomalously warm years can lead to an early start to the rainfall season, coral bleaching and more hurricanes or…

The Sr. Director for the Agriculture, Resilience and Water Group will be responsible for leading Winrock’s development and implementation of its strategic vision for the agriculture, resilience and water sectors. Demonstrated managerial and technical leadership in projects and proposals in the areas of resilient agriculture, market systems, water systems and/or monitoring and evaluation will enable this individual to secure, manage and articulate…

Private Sector Engagement Team Lead, Natural Resource Security and Governance Activity Winrock is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Private Sector Engagement Team Lead for an anticipated USAID-funded project in the Philippines that aims to improve the way that natural resources and the areas from which these are derived are governed and address the drivers of natural resources insecurity by addressing both the supply of and demand for…

Los cursos a distancia que oferta el Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico del Agua (CIDTA) de la universidad de salamanca se diseñan tomando como referencia las necesidades de formación continua y de postgrado de profesionales de empresas e instituciones relacionadas con la gestión y tecnología del uso y consumo de recursos hídricos. Los objetivos del curso de Hidrogeología son, entre otros: Dar una visión general de los conceptos…

International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a sister organization of the World Bank and a member of the World Bank Group - is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. IFC with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in the toughest areas of the world. In the fiscal year 2019, the organization delivered more than US$19…

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. Assisting 91.4 million people in around 83 countries each year, the…

Ce cours se propose de passer en revue les différents éléments d’une planète où des humains toujours plus nombreux, dotés de capacités d’action toujours plus puissantes, sont en passe de modifier plus profondément que par le passé la totalité des environnements terrestres. L’objectif de ce cours est d’offrir un aperçu des divers éléments du Système-Terre, en insistant sur les forces et les interactions. La Terre comme système , une coupe…

L’objectif de ce cours est de présenter le secteur de l'environnement et de l'aménagment territorial dans ses différentes facettes et les débouchés professionnels possibles. Si vous aimez la nature, la campagne, que vous avez envie de vous investir concrètement pour un territoire, et si vous vous intéressez à tout ce qui concerne la protection de l’environnement, le développement rural, les liens ville-campagne, ce cours vous ouvrira les portes…

The University of Oulu is an international scientific community, with 15,000 students and approximately 3,000 employees. By combining multidisciplinary research and education, high-level infrastructure and wide cooperation with international research and educational institutes, companies and the public sector it has created a significant research and innovation hub of “Science with an Arctic Attitude”. The Water, Energy and Environmental…

Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries. Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh…

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts. A century later it is a global movement made up of 29 national member organisations which work in 120 countries. The organization promotes policy changes to…

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. CIMMYT seeks an innovative, self-motivated, and results-oriented candidate for the position of Crop Disease Geo-Spatial / Data Scientist (Post-Doctoral Fellow) to work on improving maize and wheat agri-food systems in sub-Saharan Africa and other parts of the…

Are you passionate about clean energy, a great writer with critical thinking skills, and looking to get started working in international development? If so, we want you on our team! We are seeking an intern who can work part-time or full-time for at least 6 months. We work on off-grid solar applications for rural smallholders, including solar water pumps and solar chillers; and access to energy in developing countries, including solar home…

Background The Agribusiness Competitiveness Activity in Tajikistan (ACAT) will work to expand and improve market systems in order to increase employment opportunities and income for agribusinesses. The Agribusiness Competitiveness Activity in Tajikistan is a five-year, $18.6 million project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. The activity will implement a market-driven approach, led by the private sector, to stimulate…

The SEI Africa internship program provides a unique learning opportunity for postgraduate (MSc and PhD) students and recently graduated students from diverse academic backgrounds. SEI values diversity and encourage qualified women and men to apply. Our internship programme is part of capacity building activities and is designed for talented and motivated individuals who would like to gain knowledge and learn skills in the field of environment and…