NRC is looking for a dynamic FSL specialist to: initiate and launch a quality FSL programme; set the standard through training and capacity building of newly recruited staff; develop a strategy for programme quality and growth. The position will cover the 3-countries to ensure coherence and complementarity across the programmes in the sub-region. Qualifications: Knowledge of the Sahel context specifically Experience with start-up or expansion of…

Comment nourrir une population croissante tout en préservant les ressources naturelles, alors même que les incertitudes augmentent (climat, dégradation des terres, biodiversité, énergie, etc)? Peut-être que l’Agroécologie pourrait apporter LA réponse aux enjeux contemporains de l’agriculture. Ce cours, permet de découvrir ce qu’est l’agroécologie, quelles en sont les différentes approches, comment elles se traduisent dans des pratiques agricoles…

This European joint master’s degree programme Sustainable Food Systems is tailored for students who are: interested in sustainable food production and how to manage and implement food processing and other food production related activities in a sustainable way; looking for an international degree where the international perspective is an integrated part of the learning environment and the curriculum; aiming at flexible career options within…

East End Food Institute (formerly Amagansett Food Institute) works to create a more economically-viable, environmentally-sustainable, more efficient, and equitable local food system. Apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain experience in: Mixed vegetable, herbs, and cut flower production; Greenhouse production; Commercial Fishing; Pastured poultry and a variety of other certified organic livestock; Marketing, farm management and other…

The overall aim of the Global Symposium on Soil Biodiversity (GSOBI20) is to review the role of soil biodiversity and ecosystem services in tackling environmental problems, and to drive actions towards the implementation of the World Soil Charter along with the Voluntary Guidelines for Sustainable Soil Management. Specifically, the symposium outcomes will provide evidence to support actions to protect soil biodiversity and promote its sustainable…

This course aims to educate you in the way that every human being can reduce their impact on our planet and inspire you to make global connections to tackle sustainability issues. No previous experience or qualifications are required. The content will complement interests in science, nature and the environment and works well at any stage of education. Topics: The pillars of sustainability; Environmental impacts of food production; Exploitation of…

International Conference on Forestry Food and Sustainable Agriculture (ICFFSA) is to bring together innovative academics and industrial experts in the field of Forestry Food and Sustainable Agriculture to a common forum. All the registered papers will be published by the World Research Library and will be submitted for review for indexing by Google Scholar etc. This Conference is sponsored by many International institutes. The conference would…

The three years joint programme “Supporting Resilient Livelihoods and Food Security in Yemen joint programme financed by EU, will be implemented by FAO, ILO, UNDP and WFP in six vulnerable governorates: Hajjah, Hodeidah, Lahj, Abyan, Taiz and Sana’a. The overall objective of the programme is to contribute to reduced vulnerability and strengthened resilience capacity of crisis-affected communities in Yemen through creation of sustainable…

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. Key Accountabilities: Contribute to a WFP country plan, including…

In 2020, UN-Habitat is launching the multi-country project “Building urban climate resilience in south-eastern Africa.” The project will strengthen urban climate resilience by working with various levels of government and stakeholders and ensuring strong participation, in particular, of the most marginalized and vulnerable groups, in all its phases – from conception to evaluation. The main activities will take place in Madagascar, Malawi…

The International Land and Water Management from Wageningen University and Research addresses problems of drought, erosion and floods, which put food production at risk in large parts of the world. Programme Structure: The first year is introductory in character and includes some core curriculum subjects. You become familiar with the field of study, the professional career possibilities. The first year concludes with a case study and practical…

You will study topics that are locally relevant, and globally significant, including natural resource management, agricultural production, supply and value chain analysis, and policy development. Our strong connections to other research, development, extension and education institutions in Australia and around the world, provides unmatched opportunities for you to become globally connected and engage directly with industry. There is growing…

Soils are essential to food production through the delivery of bioavailable nutrients required for crop growth. Depleted nutrients are routinely replenished as mineral fertilizers at specific times of the crop growing season to promote productivity. However, this approach means that fertiliser application rarely matches crop demand, resulting in costly and often environmentally damaging over-application of mineral fertilizers. In addition, soil…

Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) is the region's largest exhibition and conference dealing with innovations in sustainable agriculture across all types of food production. So whether one wants to improve productivity, increase profits, save natural resources, or overcome the challenges of climate change, there are hundreds of solution providers exhibiting with working products to help your business remain competitive and…

For a long time, data collection has been done using pen and paper, making it a painstaking and very expensive effort to collect data. In the age of smartphones, mobile-based data collection technologies especially Open Data Kit (ODK) have greatly improved the conduct of surveys and assessments. This 5-day Course is designed to introduce to participants the free and opensource ODK set of tools to enable them author, field, and manage mobile data…

Travel and Operations assistant Under the overall supervision of the Director of HR and Corporate Operations, the Travel and Operations Assistant will provide support to the Corporate Operations Team in the areas of Travel and Meeting Services, General Corporate Services and HR. Her/his task manager in the area of Travel and Meeting Services will be the Travel and Meetings Officer, in the area of General Corporate Services and HR, she/he will be…

International Conference on Forestry Food and Sustainable Agriculture (ICFFSA) will be held on 19th March, 2020 at Dublin, Ireland. ICFFSA is to bring together innovative academics and industrial experts in the field of Forestry Food and Sustainable Agriculture to a common forum. All the registered papers will be published by the World Research Library and will be submitted for review for indexing by Google Scholar etc. This Conference is…

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…

The 4th International Conference on Global Food Security addresses the topic of food security at all spatial levels from local to global, and from an interdisciplinary and systemic food systems perspective. It aims to better understand environmental, nutritional, agricultural, demographic, socio-economic, political, technological and institutional drivers, costs and outcomes of current and future food security. Interactions with contextual…

The African Development Bank (AfDB) wishes to recruit an individual consultant to be engaged to support the coordination of Agriculture and Food Security activities under the Agriculture and Agro-industry Department of the Bank. 2. The Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department provides support for the delivery of Feed Africa: Strategy for Agricultural Transformation in Africa, 2016-2025. The strategy aims to end hunger and rural poverty in the…

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a financial operating entity of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which is established to contribute to the collective efforts of the international community to combat climate change. The GCF plans to fund programmatic approaches that provide an opportunity for a transformational shift in countries’ climate resilience and green economies, prioritizing a balanced approach between…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. The Guyana Land and Survey Commission (GLSC) and FAO are implementing the project Mainstreaming Sustainable Land Development and Management In the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The project aims at establishing an enabling environment for…

Les semences et plants sont un secteur stratégique pour l’agriculture et la société. Elles sont à l’origine de toutes les productions agricoles, et font partie des leviers les plus efficaces pour répondre aux défis de l’agriculture de demain : sécurité alimentaire, rendements en dépit des aléas climatiques, respect de l’environnement et préservation de la biodiversité, compétitivité des entreprises au niveau mondial. Le programme de ce MOOC est…

Ce MOOC de L'Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l’Energie (L'ADEME) vous permettra de mieux répondre à les évolutions du marché alimentaire concernant la durabilité des produits alimentaires. Il vous présentera des outils solides pour structurer vos démarches autour de la performance environnementale et de l’écoconception. Le cours est découpé en 4 séquences de formation. Chaque semaine, une nouvelle séquence est ouverte afin de…

La Fondation de France et la Fondation Daniel et Nina Carasso mettent en place un programme de recherche-action portant sur les innovations fondées sur des synergies entre les écosystèmes, l’agriculture et l’alimentation. Il s’agit de faire émerger des pistes nouvelles à ces interfaces, qui permettent de penser autrement l’agriculture, son rapport aux territoires et aux Hommes, ses impacts sur les écosystèmes, les ressources naturelles et le…