Within the context of Agenda 2030, governments, civil society, academia and the private sector are working together towards achieving efficient and effective implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Technological developments, innovative practices, sustainable investment and new partnerships are being pursued, with the hope to lead humanity to this new era of development and welfare. On the other hand, conceptual challenges, weak…

El diplomado “Ecosistemas Forestales en el Ordenamiento Territorial: Herramientas para una gestión sustentable”, pretende ser un aporte para mejorar las competencias humanas, profesionales e institucionales en el manejo y gestión sustentable de los ecosistemas forestales y el desarrollo territorial. La metodología de aprendizaje se caracteriza por la semipresencialidad y se desarrolla articulando instancias en línea (vía internet) y presenciales…

The FAO Representation in Uganda provides technical assistance to the Government of Uganda in the agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and related sectors. The Agro-Forestry Specialist will support the community planning, implementation and monitoring of GCP/UGA/043/LDF project entitled “Integrating climate resilience into agricultural and pastoral production in Uganda, through a Farmer/Agro-pastoralist Field School Approach”.This projects aim to…

La cuestión de cómo las lecciones sobre sostenibilidad obtenidas en el Sur global pueden contribuir a los cambios sociales transformadores necesarios para promover la sostenibilidad a gran escala y para definir las prioridades a corto, medio y largo plazo, es la que será analizada en el XVI Congreso Internacional sobre Sostenibilidad Medioambiental, Cultural, Económica y Social en Santiago de Chile. Los organizadores del Congreso invitan a…

Vous avez la fibre écolo ? Vous désirez d'agir concrètement pour l'environnement ? Que vous ayez ou non de l'expérience, Unis-Cité vous guidera dans chaque étape de votre projet de sensibilisation, de prévention ou d'action directe dans ce domaine ! (ou dans n'importe quel autre domaine relevant de l'intérêt général !) Seul, à 2 ou à 3, et au sein d'un collectif de 15 volontaires issus de tout milieux sociaux et parcours scolaires, vous…

El Programa de Ayuda Directa (DAP por sus siglas en inglés) de la Embajada de Australia, acreditado en la República de Panamá, es un esquema de fondos competitivos para la ejecución de proyectos de desarrollo de pequeña escala ubicados en Panamá, con el fin de apoyar a personas de escasos recursos y en situación de desventaja, contribuyendo de esta manera a mejorar la calidad de vida de las comunidades locales. El DAP está dirigido a…

L’objectif de ce parcours est de privilégier la formation à la compréhension du déroulement et des processus responsables de la dynamique de la diversité biologique, appréhendée à l’échelle de la biologie des populations et de l’évolution des espèces sur une échelle de temps très brève (impact de l’action de l’homme sur les communautés, diversité des plantes cultivées) à très étendue (temps géologiques). Les aspects appliqués sont nettement…

This course introduces participants to the different types of private sector entities and demonstrates how strategically engaging with these entities can help implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It introduces participants to tools to identify common objectives to create shared value and emphasises the importance of mitigating risk. The course also reinforces the need for participants to advocate for placing sustainable…

World Research Forum for advances in Science and Engineering (WRFASE) is the most advanced global platform for Researchers, Scientists, Scholars, Students, and Industry Professionals from around the world to present their current research and foster alliances with peers. WRFASE is a paramount body which has brought technical revolution and sustainable development of Science and Engineering International Academic Conference on Science, Ecological…

The conservation and sustainable use of forests is one of major challenge of the twenty-first century, in a context of environmental change of uncertain magnitude and scale. Society demands that forests provide a wide range of potentially conflicting ecosystem services, from timber products, raw materials and renewable energy, to climate change mitigation and sociocultural amenities and habitats for nature conservation. Genetic diversity is a key…

The goal of Terra Sylvestris' field volunteer program is to contribute to sustainable development in the area of the inner Ionian on land and sea of the communities of the islands of Kalamos and Kastos. It is part of the Kalamos and Kastos sustainable development program. An important goal of this program is to help educate and inspire people from around the world with respect to sustainability and nature conservation. It is based in the Kalamos…

En matière de climat, la planification urbaine est de fait un levier incontournable pour territorialiser les stratégies et les plans d’actions nationaux : Stratégie Nationale Bas Carbone (SNBC), Plan National d’Adaptation aux Changement Climatique (PNACC), Plan biodiversité… De nombreuses structures (communes, agglomérations, syndicats mixtes…) se sont déjà engagées ou vont s’engager dans l’élaboration ou la révision d’un document d’urbanisme…

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. The Jordan Country Office is embarking on a new three-year strategy…

What can businesses do to counter climate change and create a sustainable business culture? Why is this relevant for business anyway? Explore how business can contribute to a better future for people AND the planet without giving up profits. Extreme weather events, wars, famine and environmental destruction are just a few of the wicked problems faced by humanity. That’s why in 2015 the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…

This course was designed by the UN System Staff College Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development, in coordination with the National University of Singapore acting through its Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and the Hertie School of Governance based in Berlin, and in collaboration with the OECD Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development Unit in Paris to equip participants with a sound understanding of why policy coherence is important…

The Youth in Landscapes Initiative is calling for creative filmmakers between 18 and 35 years of age, to create a short film that showcases the power and the potential of youth-led actions and innovations in improving landscape management in communities around Ghana’s capital city of Accra. Selected filmmakers will join the 30 participants of the first Youth in Landscapes Initiative Camp being held in three project sites near Accra from 26 to 28…

Students in Environmental Policy grapple with a wide range of issues, including alternative energy in the face of climate change, urban migration and its consequences for food production and other complex systems, interactions between built environments and the natural world, environmental effects on well-being and access to opportunity, as well as sustainable approaches to economic growth and economic decline. Environmental Policy students at…

The International RiverFoundation’s Vera Thiess Fellowship for Women gives women from developing countries the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience through the IRF and its partners, with the goal of advancing women’s participation in water and river management. Through the Fellowship, we honour Vera Thiess’ legacy by supporting women’s involvement in river basin and water management. We also acknowledge the inspirational role of…

The World Congress on Sustainable Technologies (WCST-2019) will be held in London, UK, from the 9th to 11th of December, 2019. It is a multidisciplinary congress. The WCST-2019 bridging efforts across the natural, social and engineering sciences, the environment and development of communities. The congress covers a wide spectrum of topics that relate to sustainability, which includes technical and non-technical research areas. It also encourages…

Soulcial Trust a pour objectif de transformer l’esprit de collaboration des communautés. Nous croyons que chaque acteur, qu’il s’agisse d’un individu ou d’une organisation, qui participe à une initiative représente une valeur ajoutée à la réalisation de notre objectif social commun, celui d’une société d’entraide. Tâche spécifique : Le volontaire travaillera dans la branche Green Influence de Soulcial Trust. Elle/il interviendra sur les taches…

Como parte del programa de entrenamiento, el aplicante participará en la contribución a las metas ambientales del Perú (ProAmbiente II). ProAmbiente II es una medida de consultoría en política ambiental. Promueve la aplicación de objetivos políticos en las esferas de la ordenación del medio ambiente, la protección y la utilización sostenible de la diversidad biológica y la ordenación sostenible de los bosques. La medida fortalece las capacidades…

La société upOwa conçoit, développe, finance, produit, installe et exploite des solutions solaires adaptées aux zones peu ou mal desservies par les réseaux électriques nationaux en Afrique sub-saharienne. La force de l’entreprise réside dans son modèle de distribution, permettant d’équiper et de garantir les populations les plus reculées et dénuées de connexions aux réseaux publics via des solutions de financement en pay-as-you-go…

El proyecto "Manejo Forestal Integrado para Reducir la Deforestación II en Bolivia - PROBOSQUE II" contribuye a la conservación de los bosques de Chiquitania asesorando a las comunidades indígenas en el manejo forestal integral. La ciudad de San Ignacio de Velasco es un socio estratégico del proyecto y posee una planta de procesamiento de madera que incluye instalaciones de secado. La madera proviene de las comunidades indígenas de los…

The role – Associate Scientist - Coconut Genetic Resources will lead the development and coordination of coconut genetic resources projects and activities within the Genetic Resources pillar and support the integration of these programs and activities across other LRD pillars. This role will provide key scientific and technical expertise to guide and support activities on the strategy for coconut genetic resources conservation and use primarily…

Early-career researchers from 21 Least Developed Member Countries of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) are eligible for an ambitious new postdoctoral programme offered by IsDB and TWAS. The fellowships will support research related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, providing recipients with high-level training in areas relevant to sustainability science. IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable at centres of excellence…