The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a non-profit, scientific research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in developing countries, with its headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and regional offices across Asia and Africa. IWMI is looking for a highly motivated researcher to take the lead on the learning agenda component of the Water Innovations Technology project (WIT) in Jordan. WIT is a 5…

The Rainforest Foundation UK successfully developed and launched ForestLink community based Real Time Monitoring (RTM) system. RFUK’s ground-breaking ForestLink technology enables forest communities anywhere in the world to collect and transmit accurately geo-referenced reports of forest illegalities to a central database in real-time, even from areas where there is no mobile phone or internet connectivity. In order to sustain and…

A lo largo de los años han pasado miles de voluntarios por las puertas de la Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY). Son muy afortunados de tener tanto apoyo y de diferentes partes del mundo. Sencillamente no podrían realizar su trabajo sin la ayuda de sus voluntarios, quienes les ayudan con la gestión diaria de sus tres centros. El voluntariado en los santuarios de la Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) es una experiencia única. Implica un trabajo duro…

ACTED has been working in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2003 to respond to humanitarian needs throughout the country. ACTED teams intervene in emergency situations towards the most vulnerable populations and displaced people in order to meet their basic needs. The NGO goes beyond emergency aid and implements long-term activities such as rehabilitation works, agricultural recovery projects or the geographic information systems. Through…

The Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture, The Joint Research Centre of European Commission's science and knowledge service in collaboration with DG AGRI organize the Farm Advisory System (FAS) Workshop 2020. The objective of the workshop is to have open and constructive exchanges about the current implementation of the Farm Advisory System in the Member States. Farm advice should play an important role in the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)…

Interested in a career in forest or general environmental management, policy and/or research? The University of Aberdeen's MSc in Environmental and Forest Management is a professionally recognized qualification for careers in the forest and/or environmental sector. On this MSc programme you will study the principles of forest and woodland management as well as general environment management and their application both in the UK and overseas. The…

Have you always wanted to visit Finland? Have you ever wondered about Finnish society and the Finnish way of life? If you’re a young journalist or social media influencer, you might have a chance at a once-in-a-lifetime Finnish experience! ThisisFINLAND’s Foreign Correspondents’ programme will be held again from June 7 to 13, 2020. During the week, you will find out about inspiring Finnish solutions for reaching carbon neutrality, Finland’s human…

The specialisation in Transnational Ecosystem-based Water Management is an international programme for future water managers, combining ecology, hydrology, and socio-economics. The focus on ecological solutions is often more effective than technical adjustments. Think of estuaries with sea grass fields breaking the waves instead of reinforcing dikes, or self-purification of drainage-basins, making dredging unnecessary. Compulsory courses at…

Más allá de nuestra nacionalidad y condición estamos vinculados por un propósito común: el progreso humano, que supone que cada persona pueda desarrollar plenamente su potencial en un entorno social adecuado y en un planeta que ha de ser preservado para las generaciones presentes y futuras. Ese horizonte universal de progreso para toda la humanidad es el que define la Agenda 2030 de Desarrollo Sostenible, adoptada en 2015 por las Naciones Unidas…

Highlights: Flexibility to study at any time and from any location; Extensive support and live virtual classrooms; Multimedia learning material and self-evaluation tests; Certified by the Staatliche Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht - ZFU; (German Authority for Distance Learning); RENAC certificate upon successful finalisation of the training. This training suits those who: Need an overview of renewable energy technologies; Would like to refresh…

The internship at the ESCAP East and North-East Asia (ENEA) Office located in Incheon, Republic of Korea, is for two months with an opportunity for extension up to six months, if required by the division. Responsibilities: Interns will be assigned to conduct research on energy security and environmental sustainability including through North-East Asian Subregional Programme for Environmental Cooperation (NEASPEC, www.neaspec.org) and assist in…

European Forest Policy Post-2020 What does the Green Deal mean for European forest policy? How can we improve policy coordination? These questions will be discussed in the next ThinkForest seminar on 18 March 2020 in Brussels. ThinkForest is a high-level science-policy forum which brings together policymakers, the scientific community and stakeholders to build bridges on pan-European forest and bioeconomy issues. The event is chaired by Janez…

Join for the Young Leadership Programme (YLP) Mediterranean 2020 and broaden the horizon for the leaders of tomorrow! The 2020 edition of the EFI YLP-MED 2020 provides training, knowledge sharing and networking on Mediterranean forest-based value chains and their contribution to a circular bioeconomy, with a special focus on cities and urbanised societies. Young professionals will interact with global and regional leaders, network with peers and…

In 2015, the global community adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR); all of which have substantial areas of overlap and clear convergence of objectives related to strengthening resilience, fostering sustainable development and reducing vulnerability to climate change and disasters. The global agendas provide the overarching frame for guiding national…

Con el objetivo de formar profesionales forestales con un amplio sentido social y con un nivel científico, tecnológico y humanista comprometidos con el desarrollo sostenible, la Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco (UNSAAC) ofrece el Bachiller en Ciencias Forestales, que te convertirá en Ingeniero/a Forestal. El objetivo de este programa formativo es lograr profesionales de nivel superior, con rigurosidad académica en los campos de…

Various project initiatives over the past years have dealt with the topic of integrative forest management. The question on how to improve the situation for endangered species in multifunctional managed forests (see e.g. INTEGRATE, INTEGRATE+, INFORMAR and oFOREST) is key and these initiatives have thus provided a good overview of the state of biodiversity in European forests. This topic is well established now both at the political level and…

How to feed the world without eating the planet? The 2020 theme of Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is “Food and Livelihoods.” Today, food production and agricultural systems are one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, a main driver of deforestation and the greatest threat to biodiversity. It’s time to transform this problem into an opportunity. On 3-5 June, GLF will host one of the world’s first global digital conferences on…

Introduction This course will explore the application of Circular Economy (CE) practices in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Four years into the implementation of the Agenda, it is evident that ‘business as usual’ will not help us to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Systems-based approaches along with a strong commitment to deep rooted transformations and actions are vital to the reduction of humanity's…

Discover your place among tomorrow’s international forestry leaders. The University of British Columbia’s Master of International Forestry (MIF) is an intensive, 10-month, course-based master’s program that provides the knowledge, skills, and tools required to address the social, environmental, and economic challenges of global forest change and natural resources management. Why choose the MIF? Today’s forest conservation and resource management…

La Becas Leonardo a Investigadores y Creadores Culturales concedidas por la Fundación BBVA están destinadas a apoyar directamente el trabajo de investigadores y creadores culturales de entre 30 y 45 años que, encontrándose en estadios intermedios de su carrera, desarrollen un proyecto marcadamente personal e innovador en el correspondiente ámbito de especialización o actividad en las siguientes áreas: Ciencias Básicas (Física, Química y…

Overview “Limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is not impossible, but will require unprecedented transitions in all aspects of society,” warned Hoesung Lee, chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), upon the release of the panel’s report in October 2018. The IPCC says global net human-caused carbon-dioxide emissions must be reduced to zero by 2050 to keep global warming below 1.5°C. In the absence of such action, the IPCC…

Immerse yourself into the Kenyan culture as you work closely with farmers who are developing new methods of farming in soil-less environments. Provide them with the extra hands they need to continue farming and supporting their rural community. Program Highlights: Gain experience working in agriculture and hydroponic farming; Harvest fruits and vegetables; Care for livestock; Support the local community by helping farmers with their day-to-day…

Climate change, trade, and sustainable development agendas are increasingly converging. Acknowledging the role of trade as an engine for sustainable development, countries have begun how new trade rules can be designed to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on climate change. One example is the announced Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS), which will be negotiated between Costa Rica…

UNH is New Hampshire's flagship public research institution, located just minutes from the ocean and within reach of everything from the state's renowned mountains-and-lakes region to the major metropolitan hub of Boston. For over 150 years, UNH has delivered hands-on learning, research, and work experiences that bring together students, faculty, and private and public partners to create life-changing opportunities and innovative solutions in our…

Participación Ciudadana en la Gestión Ambiental es un curso online que nace con el objetivo de capacitar a los alumnos en los principios teóricos de la Participación Ambiental y en la planificación de procesos participativos eficaces basándose en diferentes herramientas. El ambiente o entorno en el que se desarrollan los seres vivos del planeta, constantemente sufre cambios y alteraciones de diversas causas o fuentes. El hombre con sus…