World Soils Day is a worldwide celebration of soil as a natural resource and a day for advocation and recognition of soil sustainability. The International Union of Soil Sciences first recommended in 2002 that an international day to celebrate soil be created. Afterwards, in December 2013 the United Nations designated December 5 as World Soil Day. This year the theme of World Soil Day is “Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity”. This theme is…

Eureden, est un Groupe agroalimentaire coopératif breton. La production et la commercialisation des produits du groupe sont reconnues notamment à travers la marque d’aucy. Missions : Au sein du Service « Culture », répondant à notre activité de production de conserves de légumes, vous aurez à participer à l'organisation des approvisionnements en légumes BIO et conventionnels, dans le respect des objectifs de productivité, des règles de qualité et…

Join the European Business & Nature Summit on 8-9 December 2020 for two days of stimulating discussion and knowledge exchange on “Green economic recovery – Reshaping business for nature and people” The European Business & Nature Summit is a place to showcase businesses that understand the critical value of nature for their business and take action to develop and adapt business models that contribute to rebuilding ecosystem health. Join the EBNS…

The Commission Communication “Towards a comprehensive European Union framework on endocrine disruptors”, published in November 2018, states as part of the inclusive approach to bring together all interested parties, that the Commission will organise an annual Forum on endocrine disruptors. The objective of the Second Annual Forum is to present the actions on endocrine disruptors in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability as well as 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…

A major strength of Africa’s 2016 Lomé Charter on maritime security and development is its recognition that no country can singlehandedly prevent maritime threats or sustainably develop its maritime domain. The charter calls on neighbouring states and partners to work together on training, education, business and industry. Although 35 countries signed the Lomé Charter, only two have ratified it. To encourage ratification, the Institute for…

The Resources Mobilization Officer for the Arab States, under the direct supervision of the Director of the Partnership Division of UNESCO's Bureau of Strategic Planning and under the overall authority of the Director of the Bureau of Strategic Planning (BSP), will contribute to the mobilisation of resources and building partnerships efforts by UNESCO field offices in the Arab States region including collecting donor intelligence about funding…

Sur le terrain avec Marlène Vissac à la Ferme de La Canopée, Sansan (Gers), les 8 et 9 décembre 2020. Formée au Keyline Design par Darren J. Doherty et diplômée de l’Université Populaire de Permaculture, Marlène Vissac a participé a de nombreux projets de réhabilitation agricole autour du globe (Europe, Asie et Afrique du Nord). Elle dispense des formations de base ou de perfectionnement pour de nombreux organismes : CCP (Cours Certifié de…

La Ferme Grégoire Rousseau est à la recherche d’un(e) passionné(e) de l’acériculture et de sylviculture biologiques et écologiques pour exploiter une érablière et entretenir un domaine en Estrie. L’érablière et le domaine dans les cantons de l’Est (Canada) Avec plus 4600 entailles, l’érablière a un potentiel de 6500 et produit présentement une moyenne de plus 6.5 livres par entaille ;nos produits sont biologiques ,notre évaporateur est à granules…

Films have the power to inspire. The Forest Film Festival will transport audiences to some of the world’s most stunning tropical forests, featuring stories based on research by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF), highlighting the crucial role that these biodiverse ecosystems play in providing people and the planet with vital services from nutritious food to protection from climate change. The…

COOPI has been present in Sudan since 2004. The recent history of Sudan is marked by strong disorders and violence, expressions of a civil war that on several occasions has shaken the country since its independence. Since 2019, COOPI's interventions focused in the Kassala region that for a long time has been the scene of armed clashes and particularly hit by periods of severe drought. Furthermore, following the civil war in nearby Ethiopian…

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Reporting to the Deputy Country Director for Programmes, the Country Programme Manager – Disaster Resilience has thematic expertise in…

In the Paris Agreement, governments had agreed to update their 2030 climate targets this year. But only very few countries have done so up until now. One reason countries have been slow to come forward with more ambitious NDCs may be that climate mitigation has not been at the top of the agenda for many developing countries that see addressing the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic as their top priority. Throughout the developing world, the…

Arrell Food Institute recognizes global leaders who are ensuring future food security for the planet, and hopes to inspire new leaders to take bold steps towards change. Scientific excellence and community engagement are necessary to overcome the challenges our world will face in feeding 9 billion people and beyond. Two prizes, of at least $100,000 CAD each, are awarded annually. The first award recognizes a researcher, or group of researchers…

Agroforestry will become a central element in the global response to the growing demand for sustainable agricultural and timber products. Agroforestry also counters global warming by planting trees, conserves biodiversity by its inherent diversity and alleviates poverty by providing opportunities to local communities. Moringa offers financing solutions to companies operating or developing agroforestry farming for sustainable high-yields…

Former des adultes en vue d’un développement durable, transmettre des thèmes environnementaux avec compétence, assurance, créativité et dans différents lieux d’apprentissage, animer des ateliers, sensibiliser un public adulte... cela s’apprend ! Le cours de formateur ouformatrice d’adultes en environnement vous permet d’acquérir toutes les compétences nécessaires pour concevoir et donner des cours. Divers concepts de formation en environnement…

600 entreprises agricoles du Loiret vont être transmises d’ici 2025 du fait de la pyramide des âges des chefs d’entreprises. La Chambre d’agriculture organise une action d’envergure, à l’échelle du département, pour maintenir les exploitations et préserver une agriculture diversifiée et génératrice de développement économique et social au sein des territoires. Le projet comporte 2 grands volets : Une action de repérage et de sensibilisation des…