La huella de carbono se ha convertido en uno de los indicadores ambientales más relevantes de las actividades, productos o servicios que realizan las empresas, con el objetivo de gestionar su impacto sobre el cambio climático. Por ello, actualmente las empresas responsables están empezando a calcular la huella de carbono de sus organizaciones y productos con el objetivo principal de establecer estrategias de reducción de la misma Objetivos…

La Secretaría General de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (SG/OEA) y Soluciones Integrales de Formación y Gestión (STRUCTURALIA) han decidido apoyar a individuos sobresalientes de las Américas mediante el auspicio de las siguientes becas académicas, para continuar sus estudios de posgrado. Beneficios: La beca cubrirá el 50% o el 80% del costo total de la colegiatura en función del programa seleccionado. Los beneficios están sujetos al…

Les impacts du changement climatique sur les entreprises sont de plus en plus évidents : des sécheresses affectent la disponibilité en matières premières naturelles et la productivité des exploitations agricoles, des inondations perturbent la logistique, la hausse du niveau de la mer menace les actifs côtiers. Certaines entreprises ont déjà commencé à analyser les risques physiques climatiques pesant sur leurs actifs, leurs activités ou encore…

Young people all around the world can now apply for a fully-funded ticket to attend the Youth4Climate: Driving Ambition event in Milan, Italy. Experienced young climate leaders between the ages of 15-29 are encouraged to submit their application for a chance to be one of two young people representing their country this September. Applicants will be evaluated based on their ability to think critically about climate change and sustainable…

You’re invited to the ninth episode of the #Youth4ClimateLive Series - Driving Local Action. Moderators Ahmed Badr and Salina Abraham will facilitate an intergenerational and interactive virtual conversation between policy makers and unstoppable youth at the forefront of creative climate action. The #Youth4ClimateLive Series is hosted by the Italian Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea, in collaboration with Connect4Climate - World Bank…

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The use of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), including…

The European Commission will release the new and more ambitious EU Climate Adaptation Strategy on February 24th, 2021. The Strategy complements the proposed European Climate Law and sets to foster adaptive capacity and socially-just transformations to climate-resilient society, fully adapted to the unavoidable impacts of climate change. During this event, members of adaptation and disaster risk reduction communities will discuss how to reach…

A UK Climate Resilience Programme (UKCRP) lunchtime webinar series in which both researchers and stakeholders participate. The webinars showcase projects conducted for UKRI and by the Met Office for the SPF UK Climate Resilience Programme and thematic topics. All webinars are on Wednesdays and run from 12.00-13.00. Join the webinar on Climate resilience and the national flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy by Dr. Harriet Orr and…

For over thirty years, Conservation International has worked to spotlight and secure the critical benefits that nature provides to humanity. Combining fieldwork with innovations in science, policy and finance, we’ve helped protect more than 6 million square kilometers (2.3 million square miles) of land and sea across more than 70 countries. The climate change adaptation intern will help Conservation International (CI) to conduct an online…

The Regional Virtual Roundtables are the launching events for the 2021 editions of the Regional Climate Weeks and they will be delivered with the support of the COP Champions, COP Presidencies, the host countries and the global partners. The aim of the Regional Virtual Roundtables is to listen and engage in an interactive and inclusive dialogue with Parties and non-Party stakeholders from the region on their priorities and needs in relation to…

The overarching objective of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction. This objective is achieved through mobilization and allocation of resources for investment in RMCs and providing policy advice and technical assistance. The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the African…

'Consultor/a Nacional para la identificación y sistematización de información social, económica y productiva con foco en género y generaciones, en las áreas de intervención de las medidas de adaptación al cambio climático priorizadas en la zona costera.' Periodo de servicio: Se estiman 80 días de trabajo efectivos en el plazo de 6 meses. Lugar de destino: La consultoría requerirá reuniones presenciales de coordinación en Montevideo con una…

Appel à projets d´une enveloppe de deux millions d´euros pour favoriser un accès durable à l’eau potable et à l’assainissement au sein des territoires de partenariats institutionnels des agences de l’eau. Une personne sur trois ne bénéficie pas d’une eau potable gérée en toute sécurité, d’après l’Organisation des Nations Unies (ONU), et ce malgré les progrès accomplis. Plus de 673 millions de personnes pratiquent encore la défécation à l’air…

Aga Khan Foundation AKF (Afg), jointly with University of Central Asia (UCA), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is implementing a project titled: "Improve participatory management and efficiency of rangelands and watersheds” in Afghanistan. In the context of this project, AKF (Afg) needs a climate change science specialist to facilitate the technical decision making during the implementation of the climate change adaptation activities. You will…

Social Impact is seeking highly qualified environmental research experts to provide analytical and research support on upcoming assessments and evaluations under the USAID/Vietnam Learns contract. Consultants will work closely with our Hanoi office staff to plan, coordinate, and conduct a variety of environment and natural resource management-related research and evaluation projects for the USAID Mission. Positions are available for candidates…

The Climate Change and Health Advisor is a critical member of the Save the Children US (SCUS) Department of Global Health (DGH) team and will provide institutional, technical and strategic guidance and support to Save the Children’s global work to mitigate and address the impact of climate change on health. You will: assess and track global and country level evidence to identify priorities for addressing the impact of climate change on health…

Since June 2020, #Youth4ClimateLive has brought the perspectives of young leaders from around the world to bear on some of the most pressing issues of the climate crisis. It’s been an amazing journey, and we’ve been thrilled at the sustained, enthusiastic engagement of everyone tuning in for each discussion. Now, some eight months later, we have only one episode left before we bring the series to a close Our ninth and final session will focus on…

L’ALEC-MVE assure des missions de sensibilisation, d’information et de conseil en matière d’économies d’énergie, de rénovation énergétique et de transition énergétique, auprès du grand public, des collectivités locales et des différents acteurs du territoire. Elle vise à améliorer les cultures communes en matière d’énergie et de climat et à accompagner la mise en œuvre des politiques publiques. Le/la chef.fe de projet climat-énergie aura pour…

International Sustainability Academy Scholarship is a project of the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald Lv. Hamburg e.V. (SDW) [The Protective Association for the German Forest] and is located in Hamburg in the WÄLDERHAUS. The goal is to support and strengthen international cooperation in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Available resources and network structures of the SDW can and should be used effectively. In this way…

Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet. POSITION SUMMARY The climate change adaptation intern will help Conservation International (CI) to conduct an online training for CI field staff on the monitoring and evaluation of human well-being outcomes resulting from climate…

Cette année, la Semaine Étudiante du Développement Durable aura lieu du 29 mars au 3 avril. Toutefois, la labellisation est ouverte pour les événements ayant lieu du 15 mars au 16 avril. Le REFEDD a décidé de récompenser les meilleurs projets/actions qui auront lieu lors de cette SEDD 2021. Ce concours a pour but d’inciter les étudiant.e.s à mettre en place des projets en lien avec les enjeux environnementaux et sociaux. Les projets locaux des…

Le Master Management de la Transition Écologique et de l’Économie Circulaire a pour but d’apporter des réponses à des enjeux environnementaux majeurs, comme le changement climatique, la réduction de la biodiversité, la diminution des ressources et l’augmentation des risques environnementaux. Le concept d’économie circulaire pourrait s’imposer dans les années qui viennent comme le modèle économique dominant. Ces nouveaux enjeux représentent un…

CDD doctoral " Modélisation et simulation microclimatique urbaine pour l’optimisation de solutions d’adaptation à la surchauffe estivale à l’échelle des projets d’aménagement”. Cette thèse concerne la modélisation microclimatique pour l’évaluation de l’impact des solutions d’adaptation à une échelle intra-quartier. Le travail de recherche visera à établir des relations objectivables entre les caractéristiques des solutions d’adaptation…

Les pollutions des eaux d’origine agricole proviennent pour une large part d’une mauvaise gestion des intrants, notamment des engrais et des pesticides. Pour y remédier, les pratiques agricoles doivent être améliorées sans oublier pour autant les enjeux de sécurité sanitaire et de valeur ajoutée des cultures. Différentes méthodes permettent de raisonner ces apports d’intrants. Elles sont aujourd’hui à mettre en place sur les zones d’alimentation…