Development choices today influence the adaptive capacity of people and their governments well into the future. We cannot afford to delay adaptation planning and action. However, many development policies, plans, and projects currently do not take climate change into account due to a lack of awareness and clarity on how to effectively develop and integrate adaptation options. Intended Attendees: Target groups for the course include administration…

Land degradation happens in various forms and affects the quality of the soil as well as soil productivity. The Soil Science and Technology: Land Degradation and Soil Pollutants course is the fourth in a suite of free online courses that provides essential information on land degradation issues along with removing toxic inorganic substances in the soil. This course begins with a discussion on organic decomposition in soils and the formation of…

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was founded in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to help tackle climate change by fostering the development of a low-carbon society at the national, European and global level. We support over 280 partner organisations to carry out activities that contribute to the public debate on climate action, drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and help deliver a…

This training focuses on mapping and monitoring mangroves and how it relates to UN sustainable development indicator 6.6.1: Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time. Indicator 6.6.1 is used in determining progress toward meeting Sustainable Development Goal 6 which is to “Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.” Understanding mangrove ecosystems and mapping their extent is critical to…

Strengthening water, sanitation and hygiene programming is in line with USAID’s Global Water Strategy and efforts at overall development and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. These targets have a focus on improved water supply, sanitation, hygiene and control, and eradication of water borne diseases. Increasing access to potable water and improved sanitation and hygiene are essential to achieving targeted health outcomes and…

Climate change and environmental degradation undermine the rights of every child. Climate change is a direct threat to a child’s ability to survive, grow, and thrive. The United Nations recognizes Climate Change as one of the most important global issues today. Addressing the challenges of environmental sustainability is imperative for UNICEF to fulfil its mandate and protect the world’s most vulnerable children. Action must begin with knowledge…

The project “Building a Resilient Churia Region in Nepal” (BRCRN) was approved by the 24th meeting of the Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in November 2019, and is Nepal’s first full-size GCF project. FAO, as the nominated Accredited Entity (AE) for the project, is responsible to the GCF for implementation of the project and is also co-Executing Entity (EE) with the Ministry of Forest and Environment of the Government of Nepal. The BRCRN…

Créé en 1995, Ville en vert a pour mission de sensibiliser, d’éduquer et de soutenir tant les citoyens que les organisations en matière de développement durable. Par ses actions novatrices et engagées ainsi que par l’expertise diversifiée de son équipe, elle vise notamment à favoriser l’adoption de comportements favorables à la protection de l’environnement et à l’adoption de saines habitudes de vie. La personne aura pour mission de mobiliser les…

Chatham House was founded in 1920 with a vision ‘to help governments and societies build a sustainably secure, prosperous and just world’. The LIVE series will bring together international audiences and enable participants to connect with peers from across the globe. Over the course of each LIVE conference, participants will be able to engage in high-level panel discussions and conversations between policymakers, business leaders and…

La Chambre régionale d’agriculture Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes est l’échelon régional du réseau des Chambres d’agriculture, organisé du niveau national au niveau départemental. Son Projet Stratégique s’organise autour de 3 principes essentiels : Travailler dans l’intérêt de l’agriculture et des agriculteurs, Bâtir une Chambre régionale qui réponde aux attentes des Chambres départementales, Garder les départements comme bases de la proximité et de l…

Smallholder farmers and land reform beneficiaries have been greatly affected by the restrictions of movements that took place in South Africa with the declaration of the global pandemic. The reduced mobility for farmers and a drop in demand for produce, resulted in a loss of income. South African's Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development announced a Covid-19 relief fund for South Africa’s smallholder farmers and land reform…

The “Conversations that Matter” series, organised by the RLC Campus Santa Cruz in cooperation with the Right Livelihood Foundation. In the already 7th edition, Right Livelihood Award Laureates Medha Patkar (India) and Nnimmo Bassey (Nigeria) will engage in a global dialogue on livelihoods, solidarity and transformation. Swati Banerjee, Professor at the Tata Institute for Social Science in Mumbai and coordinator of the RLC Campus Mumbai, and Megan…

The lecture is part of the 'Innovation Pathways to Sustainability' series; a forum for high profile and internationally visible scientists who are active in academia or at the science-policy interface. The lectures address an interdisciplinary audience of experts from natural, social, and engineering sciences as well as representatives from international and implementation-oriented organizations. In the last year, the Covid-19 pandemic and…

UNEP DTU Partnership and UNFCCC organise a webinar to discuss finance needs for climate technology implementation and to provide insights about different types of technology inclusive projects. UNEP DTU Partnership (UDP) has been providing science-based reports, capacity building and technical assistance in different areas of climate change for over two decades. With more than ten multi-country and multiyear projects, UDP has become a leading…

The Department of Geography and The Environment at Syracuse University is seeking a student interested in pursuing MA or PhD research in climate science and climate change impacts, starting in fall 2021. The prospective student could pursue research on the drivers and impacts of extreme heat, agriculture-climate interactions, or related topics. Prospective students should have a strong interest in climate science and in the use of climate data…

The Global Soil Doctors programme is a farmer-to-farmer training initiative that aims to support farmers in enhancing their capacities and knowledge on sustainable soil management. This programme works very well in contexts where Extension Services are absent, weak or simply where the aim is to empower farmers within a community by training a lead farmer (Soil Doctor) in the diffusion of methods and tools to detect soil degradation problems and…

GEO is a unique global network connecting government institutions, academic and research institutions, data providers, businesses, engineers, scientists and experts to create innovative solutions to global challenges at a time of exponential data growth, human development and climate change that transcend national and disciplinary boundaries. The unprecedented global collaboration of experts helps identify gaps and reduce duplication in the areas…

Greencities, 11º Foro de Inteligencia y Sostenibilidad Urbana, es el encuentro de todos los agentes implicados en la construcción de ciudades inteligentes y sostenibles en España. La tecnología y la sostenibilidad son los ejes centrales de este foro en el que instituciones, administraciones públicas, empresas y profesionales se dan cita en Greencities para proyectar las ciudades del futuro. Desde una visión humanística de la sociedad digital…

The overall objective of Göksu Taşeli Watershed Development Project (GTWDP), is to reduce rural poverty by supporting economic diversification through value chain development and sustainable natural resource management. The Project targets to increase farmers’ income from improved agricultural production and marketing activities in the targeted area with strengthened resilience to climate shocks. The Project would also contribute to improving the…

Climate Bonds Initiative is an international organisation working solely to mobilise the largest capital market of all, the $100 trillion bond market, for climate change solutions.The strategy is to develop a large and liquid Green and Climate Bonds Market that will help drive down the cost of capital for climate projects in developed and emerging markets; to grow aggregation mechanisms for fragmented sectors; and to support governments seeking…