Depuis 2017, L’Institut de la Francophonie pour le Développement Durable (l’IFDD) a apporté son appui à près de 11 projets concrets. Ces solutions ont été proposées par différents acteurs non étatiques du Bénin, du Burkina Faso, du Burundi, des Comores de Djibouti, de Madagascar, de la Guinée, du Maroc, de la République Centrafricaine, du Sénégal et du Tchad. Dans le cadre de son 3ème Appel à Projets lancé du 1er novembre 2018 au 15 janvier 2019…

An International business association based in South Africa, is looking for a German speaking Project Manager Competence Centre Water Management to join the team in Cape Town. Key responsibilities, will be among many others: Establishing a network of cooperation partners from the private and government sectors from Germany and South Africa; Organisation of meetings, conferences, workshops, webinars; Acquisition, implementation and finalization of…

Form International is a forest management and services company that manages forest assets in Africa and delivers a range of technical and financial services to clients worldwide. For the landscape programme Form International now seeks an experienced Programme Director to lead the implementation of the programme in close collaboration with Form International and Form Ghana senior management. Key responsibilities will be , among many others…

Interested in forest conservation? The Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctuary welcomes you to this place of learning: about the forest and its creatures, about conservation, about what is important in life, and about yourself. You will be challenged on many fronts: living off-the-grid, working in a dense rainforest forest, questioning the need for many of the things that we take for granted. This program has three components: The conservation work in the…

The Nature Conservancy has a vacancy position for Restoration Practitioner. The Restoration Practitioner is expected to, among many others: Develop, manage and advance conservation projects; Plan restoration projects in Northeast Ohio with focus on the Cuyahoga River; Address critical threats to natural systems and individual species, fosters cross-site learning among conservation community; Supply Eco regional planning teams with information for…

Interested in natural resource management and want to learn more? Get your Bachelor's Degree in Soil, Water and Atmosphere management at the Wageningen University and Research. Key courses, will be among others: Introductory subjects in the field of Soil, Water and Atmosphere; Ecology and Meteorology; Water quantity and quality, soil quality and the Earth system.

Are you passionate about the environment, resource management and wild life conservation? Then choose the Agro Business and Landscape Management with a specialization in Environmental Management programme. The teaching is a balanced mix of classroom teaching, projects, excursions, company visits, case studies, multi-disciplinary work and self-study among others Key modules include, among many others: Soil and geology; Soil pollution; Conservation…

Ce cours se propose de passer en revue les différents éléments d’une planète où des humains toujours plus nombreux, dotés de capacités d’action toujours plus puissantes, sont en passe de modifier plus profondément que par le passé la totalité des environnements terrestres. Cinq séquences composent ce cours : Des humains dans la nature, Du système au géosystème, Le système abiotique et la géodiversité, Le système biotique et la biodiversité, Le…

This MOOC will cover scientific (technical), economic, and socio-political dimensions of the concept through a mix of theory, case-studies, interviews with specialists and a serious-game. Key objectives include, among many others: Define the concept of ecosystem services, its principles and limitations; Understand the key services associated with any resource (e.g., fresh water) through readings and case-studies; Appreciate the advantages and…

Conflicts over natural resources and the environment are among the greatest challenges in 21st-century geopolitics. These conflicts present serious threats to human security at both the national and local levels. Natural resources and the environment can nonetheless serve as a vehicle for peace if managed in a sustainable and equitable manner. This 8-week course on Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace provides an in-depth introduction to…

Do you want to understand more about the environmental problems we currently face? Do you want to learn ways we can reduce the negative effects of these problems, and keep our environment more sustainable? If so, this course is for you. In this multi-disciplinary course,discussion will be on major challenges facing environmental protection efforts. Learning blocks include, among others: Basic principles of environmental protection; Biodiversity…

In this 7-week massive open online course, learn about food security worldwide, the effects of malnutrition, how we manage ecosystems that provide food resources and more. Key learning points, will be among others: How the field has developed and shifted over time, and how recent developments like advanced technology impact farming; What is food security? How do poverty, inequality and other factors affect the nutrition of not just individuals…

The main objective of this e-learning training program is to raise awareness about the links between natural resources, conflict, peacekeeping and peacebuilding among relevant peacekeeping staff and those working on planning, drafting and monitoring of implementation of peacekeeping mandates. By the end of this module, the user should be able to: Explain the links among natural resources, environmental change, conflict and peacebuilding. Describe…

Environmental peacebuilding has emerged as a new frontier in interdisciplinary studies. It offers a conceptual and operational framework to understand the positive peacebuilding potential of natural resources across the conflict lifecycle while mitigating potential risks. This 8-week course on Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace provides an in-depth introduction to the multiple roles that natural resources and the environment play in the…

Wetlands International is seeking a Membership and Supporters Officer. Members of Wetlands International are national governments and NGOs who share and support our goals and contribute financially through annual dues to the Wetlands International Association. Members collaborate with us to safeguard and restore wetlands. Key responsibilities include among many others: Grow our Wetlands International Membership, working with the CEO, network…

The University of Missouri (MU) is soliciting applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Soil Health. The position will strengthen growing education programs, collaborate with other established MU research centers to garner major grants, form innovative new partnerships with private and public partners, and contribute greatly toward improving grant and publication metrics considered in the Association of American Universities' (AAU)…

Interested in preserving parks and wildlife for future generations? The Diploma of Conservation and Land Management can help you make a positive contribution to natural environments.The Diploma of Conservation and Land Management reflects the role of personnel working in management positions with technical level skills in conservation and land management roles. Key modules include, among many others: Indigenous land management; Natural area…

El Máster en Gestión Ambiental y Energética en las Organizaciones de Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (UNIR) es un máster oficial que combina la gestión ambiental y la energética proporcionándote una visión global y especializándote con un doble perfil profesional cada vez más demandado por las empresas. Con el máster oficial en eficiencia energética a distancia y de la mano de reconocidos profesionales del sector podrás avanzar en tu…

El PNUD es la red mundial de las Naciones Unidas para el desarrollo que promueve el cambio y conecta a los países con los conocimientos, la experiencia y los recursos necesarios para ayudar a los pueblos a forjar una vida mejor. El PNUD opera en Chile como agente de desarrollo desde 1965. El Fondo Chile contra el Hambre y la Pobreza fue establecido por el Gobierno de Chile y el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD) en…

Sustainable land management can only happen when people care and become involved. This includes land owners, politicians, professionals and the broader public. Educational programmes can help people understand problems associated with land use. Raising awareness can help achieve community support. This course teaches one about things that can be done to better care for the land, countering negative impacts such as these and improving long term…

Tropical forest landscape conservation and restoration offers an opportunity to address pressing environmental and social challenges. In this yearlong program, participants will learn to design, implement and monitor effective conservation and restoration initiatives. Initiatives can be projects, policies, business plans and programs at any scale. Key modules include, among many others: Ecological and social concepts; Designing a conservation or…

Droughts are among the most expensive natural disasters, harming agriculture, the economy and human health, and creating ideal conditions for wildfires. This course, teaches one about drought and its impacts on society and the environment, while gaining practical tips and tools. Through videos, quizzes and activities with tips and links to trusted resources, one will learn more about: Different types of drought; Historical, current and projected…

Starting today, organizations, cities, industries, universities, governments, and others taking bold leadership on climate change can nominate their work for a UN Global Climate Action Award. The award, the focus of United Nations Climate Change’s Momentum for Change initiative, recognizes the most innovative projects in the field of climate action. Winning activities encompass scalable and replicable examples of what people are doing to address…

In line with the strategy and objectives of the approved UNESCO Programme and Budget for the Fellowships Programme Section, the UNESCO Category II International Center for Sustainable Energy Development (ISEDC) in Moscow (Russian Federation) is offering twenty (20) fellowships. The aim of this fellowships programme is to enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in…

Given the enormous significance of climate change for people and our environment, along with the social responses that this issue increasingly demands, it is imperative that people gain key knowledge on social and environmental soundness topics. This course covers a broad range of social and environmental soundness topics, focusing on core underlying principles as well as REDD+ project application. Key modules include, among many others…