This webinar is hosted by the European Green Capital Network. This event is free to attend and offers guidance,also an opportunity to learn step-by-step how to become the next European Green Capital. This webinar will provide tips and advice from previous finalists and winners of the prestigious European Green Capital Award to help your city submit a solid application and make the most of the process to generate long-term benefits. It will guide…

Tree planting has become the latest trend in tackling the climate crisis, motivating legions around the world to tap the incredible carbon absorbing potential of trees. Business and political leaders from Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have pledged to plant billions - even trillions - of trees across the planet as a fix for runaway carbon emissions and degraded landscapes. The key is ensuring that these…

The Youth4Climate initiative celebrates the power of young people and inspires them to join together to take on the climate challenge. Global citizens under-30 are inheriting a hotter, more unpredictable climate that has enormous implications for the future. But they also have the power to change the course of history at the polls - and the energy, drive, and creative force to carry out any mandate they deem essential. Connect4Climate uses…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is an international financial institution founded in 1991. As a multilateral developmental investment bank, the EBRD uses investment as a tool to build market economies. The Infra Eurasia team in Sustainable Infrastructure is hiring an Analyst. The team is a leading provider of finance for infrastructure in 12 countries in the Eurasia region. It finances projects in both the private and public…

"The Age of Sustainable Development", instructed by Jeffrey Sachs, gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable. Modules included are: What is Sustainable Development? Inequality Around the World. A Short History of Economic Development. The History of Inequality. The MDGs and the End of Extreme Poverty…

The Commonwealth Secretariat and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification are organising a high-level side event in the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. The event will be an opportunity for member nations of the Commonwealth to explore new ways to deliver ambitious, coordinated and accelerated action that will help achieve a land-degradation neutral world and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and support…

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. The…

In this course, we will go on a journey to Africa and and discuss what are the challenges and outlooks for sustainable development on the continent. The course introduces you to the key approaches, policies and international frameworks that aim to unlock more sustainable patterns of consumption and production (SCP). We will cover a number of aspects and various thematic areas: from energy efficiency - to climate-smart agriculture, from SCP tools…

Ante la enorme presión medioambiental que ejerce la actividad humana sobre el planeta, es fundamental identificar e implementar aquellas actividades, iniciativas y modelos, que consigan reducir al mínimo los residuos y aumenten al máximo la sostenibilidad, el reciclaje, y la reutilización. Por eso la gestión e implantación de la Economía Circular se ha convertido en una herramienta estratégica imprescindible para las empresas que busquen crecer y…

From scorched landscapes to melting ice caps and polluted oceans, the impacts of climate change are clear and immediate. Yet despite the warning signs, progress to limit global warming remains slow and inadequate. Now, as the world grapples with the disruption of Covid-19—a crisis that at once threatens climate action and reinforces the need for collective efforts—businesses and governments are realising that they can’t simply return to normal…

El proyecto ”Fortalecimiento de las capacidades técnicas y de funcionamiento de la Dirección Nacional de Recursos Acuáticos” tiene como objetivo contribuir al fortalecimiento de la Dirección Nacional de Recursos Acuáticos (DINARA), del Ministerio de Ganadería, Agricultura y Pesca (MGAP), en lo que refiere a su liderazgo y planificación de políticas pesqueras y al manejo ecosistémico de los ambientes acuáticos. EL PNUD servirá como organismo de…

CGIAR is a global partnership that unites international organizations engaged in research about food security. CGIAR research aims to reduce rural poverty, increase food security, improve human health and nutrition, and sustainable management of natural resources. A webinar series is planned that will bring CGIAR centers and partners together with policy makers, academics, innovators and other stakeholders to take stock of current research and…

Applications are now opened for the METI Government of Japan Internship Program for foreign nationals. The program has been created for nationals of OECD countries on DAC list (Excluding China), living outside Japan. The program is seeking young applicants who have good academic achievements and committed to with team. The program aims to provide hands-on experience to interns. For this call, the program is only available for those living in an…

The King Abdulaziz University Scholarship is a fully funded program that is designed for qualified local and international students to conduct studies at the King Abdulaziz University. The scholarship is available for Master's degree and PhD applicants to study in a wide range of subjects at the King Abdulaziz University (KAU), in Saudi Arabia. All interested candidates are invited to apply for the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship. The…

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe is one of the five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It was established in order to promote economic cooperation and integrations among its Member States. The Chief of Section position is located in the Transboundary Cooperation Section, Environment Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The broad aim of UNECE's…

Le projet de renforcement du système de gestion des déchets solides en Haïti vise à fournir une assistance technique au Gouvernement d’Haïti par l’intermédiaire du Ministère de l’Environnement (MDE) aux fins du développement d’une stratégie durable de gestion des déchets solides (GDS) aux échelons national et local. Ainsi, à travers une approche multidimensionnelle basée sur une meilleure gestion environnementale, le projet contribuera à la…

Le projet de renforcement des capacités de réduction des risques de catastrophe et d’adaptation à l’appui de la résilience dans la région du Sahel a démarré en 2020. Ce projet vise à renforcer les capacités de plusieurs pays du Sahel, dont le Sénégal, quant à la gestion des risques et catastrophes. Le consultant aura en charge de concevoir et de rédiger un guide pratique à l’intention des responsables régionaux de la réponse au COVID-19. Le guide…

L'amélioration de l'élaboration, de la mise en oeuvre et du suivi des politiques foncières restera une aspiration, à moins que les capacités humaines pertinentes ne soient développées à diérents niveaux. C'est dans ce contexte que la présente formation en ligne est co-organisée par la Commission économique pour l'Afrique (CEA) par l'intermédiaire du Centre africain de politique foncière (ALPC), de l'Institut Africain de Développement Économique…

Les interventions du Comité permanent inter-Etats de lutte contre la Sécheresse dans le Sahel (CILSS) se font via des projets dont la mise en œuvre de certaines activités pourrait induire des impacts et effets négatifs potentiels sur l’environnement naturel et humain. C’est en ce sens que le CILSS, en vue de se conformer aux normes internationales en matière de sauvegarde environnementale et sociale et de s’aligner aux exigences des grands…

The United Nations Department of Global Communications is a department of the Secretariat of the United Nations. It is tasked with raising public awareness and support of the work of the United Nations through strategic communications campaigns, media and relationships with civil society groups. The Internship is located in the Sales and Marketing Section ('UN Publications'), Outreach Division of the Department of Global Communications (DGC). The…

Are you ready to join storytellers worldwide in a competition for positive change? The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and Esri are teaming up to solve global challenges through GIS and storytelling. Last month, they launched SDGs Today: The Global Hub for Real-Time SDG Data. Now, they are challenging students and professionals to put their GIS and storytelling skills to the test and enter in the 2020 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition…

La consolidation de la paix est un ensemble d’activités de développement entreprises pour instaurer une paix durable, avant, pendant et après un conflit violent. Il s’agit de promouvoir des sociétés justes, pacifiques et inclusives. Selon les contextes, il peut s’agir de réduire les tensions autour de l’accès aux ressources naturelles, assurer un recours équitable à la sécurité et la justice, restaurer la confiance entre groupes sociaux ou encore…

Selon l'Agenda 2030 pour le développement durable, la réduction des inégalités (SDG 10) est une condition préalable essentielle pour un monde de justice et d'égalité des chances permettant la pleine réalisation du potentiel humain. La science est censée jouer un rôle clé dans la réalisation de cette vision - bien qu'elle soit aussi bien structurée par les multiples formes d'inégalité au sein de son propre système. Le programme Point Sud 2020…

This Webinar, hosted by the SDG2 Advocacy Hub and taking place on the eve of International Youth Day 2020, will feature a discussion between youth leaders and food systems experts on the role and vision of youth in transforming food systems and ensuring Good Food For All, building up to the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit. Time > Aug 11, 2020 01:00 PM in London Speakers: Dr Agnes Kalibata, Special Envoy for the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit Dr Kanayo F…

En réponse aux impacts du changement climatique sur la productivité agricole en Afrique de l'Ouest, notamment sur les petits producteurs, la Communauté Economique des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (CEDEAO) a développé un mécanisme financier intégré au Fonds Régional pour l’Agriculture et l’Alimentation (FRAA) dénommé « Initiative Ouest-Africaine pour une Agriculture Intelligente face au Climat (WAICSA) ». Le dispositif de financement du WAICSA…