Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, United Kingdom invites applications to the doctoral programme of Animal and Environmental Science. This interdisciplinary group is well-connected with industry and fellow research institutions worldwide. Its research activities span sustainability, ethical resource use and biodiversity loss in relation to wildlife, food production and animal-based leisure

En raison de sa position géographique et de ses facteurs climatiques, les Comores sont vulnérables aux catastrophes naturelles telles que les tempêtes tropicales, les inondations, l'élévation du niveau de la mer, les éruptions volcaniques, les séismes et les glissements de terrain. L'exposition aux catastrophes naturelles couplée à la pression anthropique sur les ressources naturelles et exacerbée par l'évolution des conditions climatiques…

One Young World seeks applications for its Mary Robinson Climate Justice Award 2018. Submitted projects must addresses sustainable development and/or climate change with a particular emphasis on balancing the needs of present and future generations, i.e. poverty reduction, conserve or sustainably manage natural and cultural heritage, or climate education. The winner will receive £5 thousand to support or launch their project and a fully sponsored…

The Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP), financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), was approved in June 2016 and the project implementation commenced in September 2017. The primary focus of the project is to put in place robust coastal protection measures in the three islands of Funafuti, Nanumea and Nanumaga; and by building institutional and community-level capacities to prepare for the impact of increasingly intensive wave actions in the…

CDP Europe, one of the world’s leading climate change charities, is seeking a highly motivated individual to support CDP’s work on the Science-Based Targets Initiative. The vacant position would be located in Berlin, Germany.

Important: Seuls les étudiants inscrits dans une Grande école d’ingénieurs française à la date du 15 novembre 2018 peuvent s’inscrire au Concours. L’objectif du Concours est de sensibiliser les élèves ingénieurs aux enjeux de la lutte contre le changement climatique par l’amélioration des pratiques agricoles grâce aux nouvelles technologies numériques et robotiques. Ainsi, les étudiants seront amenés à créer et inventer, pour l…

Conference Series LLC LTD invites contributors across the globe to its 4th World Congress on Climate Change and Global Warming scheduled for August 06-07, 2018 in Osaka, Japan. The event will see keynote presentations, oral talks, poster presentations, and exhibitions.The theme is, “Tackling Climate Change for a Sustainable Future’’ focusing mainly on the Climate change and its effects.

El desarrollo sostenible reconoce que el crecimiento debe ser inclusivo y al mismo tiempo ambientalmente racional para poder reducir la pobreza y generar prosperidad, tanto para quienes viven en el planeta en el presente como para las futuras generaciones. Una estrategia de sostenibilidad medioambiental tiene tres objetivos principales; Mejorar la ordenación sostenible de los recursos naturales; Aumentar el acceso a sistemas de transporte…

This Project will support the Government to implement integrated solutions to water management in three river basins in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka. The Project aims to achieve higher levels of food, livelihoods and water security for flood and drought affected poor communities. GCF resources will be invested in improving access to irrigation and eco-system based agricultural practices, improved community managed drinking water infrastructure…

La entidad de las Naciones Unidas para la Igualdad de Género y el Empoderamiento de las mujeres, ONU Mujeres, basándose en la visión de igualdad consagrada en la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, trabaja para eliminar la discriminación en contra de las mujeres y las niñas; por el empoderamiento de las mujeres, y para lograr la igualdad entre mujeres y hombres como socios y beneficiarios del desarrollo, por los derechos humanos, en las acciones…

La provincia del Azuay depende completamente de los páramos de la región para la dotación de agua en todo el territorio, el riesgo del recurso por la degradación de los suelos, la quema del monte, la destrucción de los pajonales y, sobre todo, por los efectos del cambio climático (que a su vez se alimentan de estas actividades no sostenibles) pone en peligro a toda la población. De otra parte, el deterioro de la calidad y cantidad de los factores…

The project is coordinated by the Ministry of Nature Protection under the guidance of Inter-Agency Climate Change Council (IACCC). The Project components include: production of the Second Biennial Report and Fourth National Communication (4NC) of Armenia under UNFCCC. The objective of this assignment is to conduct analytical work on Armenia’s land vulnerability assessment and adaptation measures based on the relevant technical guidelines and…

The project seeks to improve the environmental management of mining in Suriname, particularly small-scale gold mining, which is the largest driver of deforestation in the country and contributes to biodiversity loss (through habitat degradation and pollution), climate change (through deforestation) and unsustainable land, water and forest management. The project will address policy and institutional constraints to improved management of ASGM as a…

The project seeks to improve the environmental management of mining in Suriname, particularly small-scale gold mining, which is the largest driver of deforestation in the country and contributes to biodiversity loss (through habitat degradation and pollution), climate change (through deforestation) and unsustainable land, water and forest management. The project will address policy and institutional constraints to improved management of ASGM as a…

The UK Natural Environment Research Council and funding partners invite proposals for the Towards a Sustainable Earth (TaSE) initiative, which aims to improve our understanding of the complex interactions between people and the environment required to make progress in achieving the United Nations Global Goals (Sustainable Development Goals). Applicants are invited to submit multilateral collaborative research proposals comprising eligible…

Colombia, como signatario del Acuerdo de París y de cara a su compromiso de reducir en un 20% (o 30% condicionada al suministro de financiación internacional) sus emisiones de GEI al año 2030 con respecto a un escenario inercial, enfrenta el enorme reto de desarrollar un mecanismo alineado con las directrices de la UNFCCC y del Acuerdo de París que le permita dar cuenta de los impactos de sus esfuerzos de mitigación, así como generar información…

El Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible, con el apoyo del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD), presentó al Fondo para el Medio Ambiente Mundial: FMAM/GEF los proyectos, “Apoyo a la Reducción de la Deforestación en la Producción de Commodities en Paraguay” (PRODUCCIÓN) y “Generado Demanda Responsable para Commodities de Deforestación Reducida” (DEMANDA), que fue aprobado por el FMAM/GEF en febrero de 2017. A nivel…

Project Drawdown offers a small number of fellowships to exceptional Master’s and Ph.D. students, faculty and scholars, as well as seasoned professionals from around the world. Fellows work with Project Drawdown’s senior research team to collect and analyze the best available research and data on carefully vetted technological, social, and ecological solutions, and to develop realistic models, technical reports, and policy memos projecting the…

El Ministerio de Vivienda, Ordenamiento Territorial y Medio Ambiente (MVOTMA) es la Autoridad Nacional Designada (AND) de Uruguay frente al FVC. En este sentido, el MVOTMA, con el apoyo financiero del FVC y actuando con el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD), como entidad acreditada ante el Fondo y socio implementador del proyecto, llevará adelante un proceso de tres años para la preparación de un Plan Nacional de Adaptación…

Danida Market Development Partnerships promote the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Focusing on SDG 8, the main objective is to promote sustainable local economic growth and employment in developing countries in agriculture, energy, and other sectors. Applications are invited from consortia that include a business partner and an administrative partner, and possibly including additional partners from civil society, government…

This free e-learning course has been designed in order to provide answers about climate change. The course provides clear, concise and up-to-date information for anybody interested in obtaining a general understanding about climate change. This e-learning course is open to all audiences. Some of the modules of the course will be, among others: Climate Change Science; International Legal and Policy Framework for Climate Change; Climate Change…

In this training course, participants will be guided through a series of interactive sessions that will enable them to acquire scientific knowledge to assess and strategically reduce climate risks. The aim of the course is to harmonize climate risk management, disaster risk reduction, and development planning into a holistic approach to sustainable development. Some of the modules available will be, among others: Concepts and emerging directions…

This e-learning module discusses global climate change that is occurring largely because of greenhouse gases emitted by human activities, and in particular the impact that tropical deforestation plays in the climate system. It also covers signs of climate change, the current thinking on future changes, and international agreements that are attempting to minimize the effects of climate change. Some of the learning goals of the module will be…

La République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) sera affectée par le changement climatique de nombreuses façons. Les tendances auront un impact considérable sur les principaux secteurs économiques du pays qui sont très sensibles au climat (agriculture, hydroélectricité, etc.). Face aux effets néfastes potentiels du changement climatique, la RDC travaille au renforcement de sa résilience. Ainsi, en vue de l’intégration de la question de l’adaptation au…

La République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) sera affectée par le changement climatique de nombreuses façons. Les tendances auront un impact considérable sur les principaux secteurs économiques du pays qui sont très sensibles au climat (agriculture, hydroélectricité, etc.). Face aux effets néfastes potentiels du changement climatique, la RDC travaille au renforcement de sa résilience. Ainsi, en vue de l’intégration de la question de l’adaptation au…