TRAFFIC is the leading non-governmental organization working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. TRAFFIC works in strategic alliance with IUCN and WWF on wildlife trade issues. The overall purpose of this position is to coordinate and provide technical support for the effective and efficient implementation of the wildlife (fauna) component of TRAFFIC…

The international character of the challenges facing agricultural production and the science underpinning the M.Sc. in Agrobiology make the international perspective an intrinsic part of this degree and its learning environment. The program hosts international students from all over the world, and many students take advantage of the opportunity to study outside Denmark for a semester at one of the partner universities or as part of the double…

This e-learning course will help participants to better understand the linkages between gender and the environment. It will provide the knowledge and tools to mainstream gender and become an effective change-maker for sustainable development. It will also give you facts and figures, and a better understanding of the global international frameworks related to gender and environment. Some modules of this e-learning course will be, among others…

This Masters program provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge about plant physiology, molecular biology, biotechnology and functional genomics; together with an understanding of the ethical, ecological and legal aspects of plant biotechnology. Advanced knowledge is given in plant cell and molecular biology as well as plant growth and development. This knowledge is then applied in the fields of plant breeding, biotechnology and…

The objective of the project is to mainstream the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services into coastal zone management and into the operations and policies of the tourism and physical development sectors in the Republic of Mauritius through a ‘land- and seascape wide’ integrated management approach based on the Environmental Sensitive Areas’ (ESAs) inventory and assessment. More specifically, the project will…

Volunteers at EDGE of AFRICA will assist with Environmental Restoration in the Garden Route, South Africa. They will help to protect and restore the beautiful natural habitats of the Garden Route, including endangered wetland areas, coastal areas and lush indigenous forests. EDGE of AFRICA is also dedicated to eliminating plastic pollution, so one of the projects includes clearing the beautiful beaches of macro plastics and helping to create…

Volunteers will get the opportunity to volunteer at a monkey sanctuary in the middle of the Ecuadorian Rainforest after a week of Spanish lessons and cultural immersion in Quito! This sanctuary was established in 2006 and currently provides a safe haven for over 60 animals, mostly monkeys but also other native animals that have been injured. In addition to caring for injured animals, the sanctuary also works with the local community to promote…

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) India is seeking a new Project Officer for its Ghost Gear Project in Andhra Pradesh, India. The ghost gear project involves the research, monitoring and removal of ghost gear, or derelict fishing gear, in India’s offshore waters. The candidate will be part of the Marine Conservation Programme; conduct social and surveys on the spatial and temporal movements of Olive Ridley turtles off Andhra Pradesh’s coast as…

The course is intended to help with the understanding of the linkages between gender and the environment. It will provide the knowledge and tools to mainstream gender and to create effective change-maker for sustainable development. It will also provide facts and figures, and a better understanding of the global international frameworks related to gender and environment. Key courses will be, among others: Gender and Biodiversity; Land Degradation…

The volunteers at this project will help to: care for sick and abused elephants, protect the forests and provide vital jobs, healthcare, community assistance and vet care for the local indigenous population and elephant owners across Cambodia. Most of the volunteer work is done at a distance to allow the elephants to roam free in their natural habitat and have as stress free lifestyle as possible, with the chance for volunteers to observe these…

Battelle manages and operates the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) project, which is a 30+ year project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. The Field Ecologist position will provide guidance to temporary field crews while working in the field and laboratory. Some key responsibilities of the position will be, among many others: Lead, perform and coordinate plant phenology…

he Nauru R2R project Outcome 2 focuses on the development of an integrated landscape management practices to be adopted by local communities living with the ‘bottom-side’ and applicable ‘ridge’ and ‘topside’ areas not covered by mining. The Senior Technical Advisor will be expected to work with Division of Environment and Agriculture to develop an integrated agriculture and land use plan for Nauru R2R project sites. The plan is essential for…

El cambio climático supone actualmente uno de los mayores retos a afrontar por parte de todas las sociedades. Ecuador es un país altamente vulnerable a los impactos del cambio climático, debido tanto a su ubicación geográfica como a su topografía. En el Ecuador existe una diversidad de zonas y ecosistemas que presentan mayor sensibilidad al cambio climático y tienen más probabilidad de sufrir sus efectos adversos. Este es el caso de los páramos…

Holistic Management Canada hosts six-day Holistic Management courses across Canada that provide participants with the tools and knowledge to make decisions towards a known direction. Participants learn how to apply the principles of Holistic Management to their operation by creating a Holistic Goal, a profit-based financial plan and a biological/grazing plan. Hands on learning is supported through a combination of large group, small group and…

This project was started by a Swiss geographer and an Irish biologist after witnessing the decline in traditional methods of farming, which maintained the variety of animal and plant life in Europe for millennia. The goal is to preserve the land and revive traditional housing and farming with the help of new technologies. The center also focuses strongly on wildlife research and observation, to better understand the landscape and wildlife of the…

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the ongoing dialogue between conservation groups, the government, local grass-roots organisations and communities concerning the appropriate use of the Amazon rainforest. The aim is for environmental volunteers and interns to assist in the project’s conservation-focused and scientific research in the Peruvian Amazon. The skill sets that the interns or volunteers will receive includes, but not limited…

GFA Consulting group is seeking a candidate to serve as team lead in managing a drought resilience project in the Horn of Africa. This project is part of the many drought resilience projects aimed at strengthening drought resilience of pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods in arid and semi-arid lands. Key responsibilities of the team leader will be, among others: Water infrastructure: water harvesting and storage; water supply and sanitation…

This course explores three approaches to the causality and dynamics of environmental systems, and how humans are involved and affected by these systems world-wide. It also includes an introduction to climate-driven events in human history, correlation and the limitations of statistical testing. Key courses will be, among others: The concept of causal relationships and how climate can determine vegetation type; Gain an awareness of the practical…

Integrated soil health and fertility management (ISHFM) is the key in raising productivity levels while maintaining the natural resource base. This training course aims to guide participants on how to replenish soil nutrient pools, maximize on-farm recycling of nutrients, and reduce nutrient losses to the environment and improving the efficiency of external inputs. Key topics, will be among others: Soil Fertility and soil health; Physical…

WWF-Myanmar is now inviting applications for a Protected Areas and Law Enforcement Technical Advisor position based in Dawei, Myanmar. The Protected Areas and Law Enforcement Technical Advisor’s major function, among others includes: Provision of technical advice to relevant stakeholders; Provision and/or coordinate basic field ranger training for existing and new protected area rangers; Support the training and operational capacity of elephant…

The Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and the Multidisciplinary Expert Panel would like to formally invite Governments and stakeholders to nominate experts for the assessment of invasive alien species. The objective of the assessment of invasive alien species and their control will be, among others: To assess the array of such species that affect biodiversity and ecosystem…

Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation at the Macquarie University combines studies in plant and animal sciences, genetics, evolution and ecology with environmental and conservation management for interested students. Key courses will be, among others: Ecology; Biodiversity and conservation; Aquatic ecosystems.

The Okanagan Basin Water Board and the Canadian Water Resources Association, will host this year's Environmental Flow Needs Conference 2018 in British Columbia, Canada. The Environmental Flow Needs (EFNs) of a stream are defined as the volume and timing of water required for effective functioning of the aquatic ecosystem – for fish and other needs. This conference will bring together representatives from national and international organizations…