Riveredge is a pioneer in the areas of land restoration, research, and inquiry-based education throughout Wisconsin and serving as a strong foundation to future initiatives. The Land Stewardship Intern will have opportunities such as: To work as part of the Riveredge Nature Center team of dedicated staff and volunteers; Work with the land management staff to assist with land stewardship and preservation objectives; Gain experience in natural area…

The Agritek 2018 Conference is the platform for agricultural researchers from both Industry and Academia across the world to discuss on the theme “Current challenges & future strategies for a sustainable agriculture to feed the world“. It will be a unique amalgamation of agricultural scientists, agricultural engineers, plant breeders, researchers, and research scholars to discuss various issues and challenges in the current agricultural sector…

The Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund (KNCF) supports a wide range of projects mainly on biodiversity conservation including natural resources management and rare species conservation and others such as plantation or environmental education. KNCF is inviting applications for the KNCF grants 2019.The nature of the fund is to provide assistance for nature conservation efforts implemented by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Nonprofit…

Les pourtours de la Méditerranée constituent l’un des «points chauds» (hot spot) mondiaux de la biodiversité. Les biologistes estiment que près de 60% des espèces sont spécifiques à cette région et 20% menacées d’extinction rapide. Dans le contexte d’une gestion durable de l’environnement et des habitats méditerranéens, la protection des espèces qu’ils abritent est une priorité essentielle. Cette ressource pédagogique facilitera la connaissance…

BiodivERsA a network programming and funding research on biodiversity and ecosystem services across European countries and territories is calling on applicants to send proposals for research projects addressing issues at the nexus of biodiversity and animal, human and/ or plant health. The projects/ proposals should relate to, among others: Relationship between biological diversity and animal, human and/or plant health: effects and underlying…

The Friends of Coastal South Carolina is seeking full time environmental education program interns. This is an opportunity to get first-hand experience in environmental protection and conservation while getting great experience in education, public relations, and general national wildlife refuge and national forest operations. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to, among others: Learn and lead a variety of innovative ecosystem based…

The The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking an intern to assist the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) team. The BES-Net is a capacity sharing 'network of networks' that promotes dialogue between science, policy and practice for more effective management of biodiversity and ecosystems, contributing to long-term human well-being and sustainable development. Key responsibilities will be among others: Support…

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 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…

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…