The rapid growth of palm oil production globally has largely come at the expense of forested areas. Indonesia, as one of the world’s largest producers of palm oil, has received much attention in recent years particularly from the global community concerning the sustainability of its palm oil production. For example, oil palm expansion caused one-quarter of all deforestation in Indonesia between 2009 and 2011 (Greenpeace 2013). Fifty six per cent…

This Social Mobilizer position is located in the FAO Project Office in Kurram Agency FATA, Pakistan. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programs and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a…

The American Farmland Trust (AFT) is the only United States organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, how that land is farmed or grazed, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. It is the United States' leading nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. The Geographic Information…

This e-learning course provides an overview of the GEF, a unique international organization that is dedicated to safeguarding the global environment. This is a joint production by the GEF Secretariat’s Knowledge & Learning Team and the Open Learning Campus (OLC) of the World Bank Group and is hosted by the OLC. After completing this e-learning course, there will be a clear understanding of the GEF’s mission, history and institutional structure…

El Sistema Nacional de Control Forestal (SNCF) es responsable de verificar, el cumplimiento de las regulaciones ambientales a través de la aplicación de diversos mecanismos, en toda la cadena de valor para los productos forestales, desde el aprovechamiento en campo, movilización, revisión y su comercialización en centros de destinos finales, así como también apoyar al control del tráfico de vida silvestre y sus elementos constitutivos. El…

El Sistema Nacional de Control Forestal (SNCF) es responsable de verificar, el cumplimiento de las regulaciones ambientales a través de la aplicación de diversos mecanismos, en toda la cadena de valor para los productos forestales, desde el aprovechamiento en campo, movilización, revisión y su comercialización en centros de destinos finales, así como también apoyar al control del tráfico de vida silvestre y sus elementos constitutivos. El…

The UNDP-GEF Sustainable Forest and Land Management in the Dry Dipterocarp Forest Ecosystems of Southern Lao PDR Project (SAFE Ecosystems Project) aims to support the government of Lao PDR to facilitate a transformative shift towards sustainable land and forest management in the forested landscape of Savannakhet Province. This sustainable management will help to secure critical wildlife habitats, conserve biodiversity and maintain a continuous…

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is looking for a highly motivated researcher with exceptional capacity and a deep understanding of hydrology and water resources to develop a research portfolio on hydrological processes and water resources management at landscape and basin levels, and provide leadership and strategic direction for similar research activities in West Africa and elsewhere. Key duties of this position will be…

This conference will highlight the accelerated changes imprint in our planet within this era of the Anthropocene. Transformation of forest use that is occurring in response to the pressures of globalization, population growth, resource scarcity and ecological degradation are part of the BIG challenges ahead. Within the framework, this conference will focus on several key topics to assess problems, but also to find solutions for a better future in…

The SFS program on Wildlife Management Studies (CWMS) located in Tanzania seeks an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual to serve as part of a residential team of faculty and staff that delivers an interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experience to students spending a semester or summer abroad. SFS Tanzania has a thematic focus on wildlife and natural resource management and on community livelihoods and socio-economic development in northern…

This masters program in Ground Water Engineering and Management is designed to help apply new technologies in groundwater engineering and management, with an emphasis on advanced groundwater extraction and recharge technologies. One goal is to raise students’ awareness of existing groundwater problems and constraints in the Arabian Gulf and Arab region. Students will contribute to the improvement of current groundwater management policies in the…

This training course challenges forest and nature management professionals to adopt an integrative perspective, to look beyond the forest, and build bridges between the public and the private sector. Some course objectives will be, among others: Critically examine landscape dynamics at various levels and scales; Understand the implications of up-scaling participation to working with diverse stakeholder groups at landscape level; Be able to…

The Plant Science Conference 2018 will give a unique chance and an amazing platform to the investigators from the entire world to meet, network and discuss on the new scientific interactions on plant science. This conference 2018 will help them to share their views and insights on the present developments in plant science field. The Plant Science Conference 2018 will also focuse on the recent advancements and the ongoing researches in the…

The University Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (UBFC), a collegiate research university federating six organizations, is anticipating the recruitment of a researcher in the field of transformational agro-ecological research in the laboratory "Agroécologie" located in Dijon (France) and operated jointly with the French National Research Institute for Agronomy (INRA). The researcher will be provided a 450 k€ grant (including her/his salary and research…

This masters program provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary postgraduate study of environmental and occupational health, enabling students to develop the knowledge and skills relevant in modern Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) practice. Influenced by industry requirements, course content reflects the growing trend of companies combining their environmental protection and health and safety functions. Successful completion of this course…

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services and sustainability related services. At ERM, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most interesting, challenging and diverse projects with recognized global brands and clients. ERM has worked with many of the Global Fortune 500 companies delivering innovative solutions for business and…

The aim of the International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture (ICCBSA) is to bring together all relevant stakeholders into a single platform to share knowledge, academic debate and to highlight climate change, biodiversity, agricultural sustainability research and academic activities being carried out in Universities, Research Institutes and NGOs. Some themes of the conference will be, among others: Climate…

CO2balance is a carbon offset project development company which specializes in delivering high-impact, community-based projects for climate change mitigation. Established in 2003, we work directly with local communities, NGOs and businesses to provide climate change solutions through real sustainable development. CO2balance is looking for a Carbon Projects Officer to assist their Projects Team to develop, implement and coordinate community-based…

Predecir el impacto que puede producir un proyecto de desarrollo es tarea de disciplinas como la ecología aplicada, el manejo de recursos, la planificación, el diseño y la gestión ambiental. Los costos que ha pagado la humanidad por la construcción de proyectos incompatibles con el entorno que los recibe, obliga hoy a saber como el ambiente responderá a la intervención causada por un proyecto, para ello es necesario entonces usar como herramienta…

In this program, students can become familiar with a wide variety of topics in three areas: ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation biology. Students can choose studies from any of these areas, as well as from other master's degree programs. The program is diverse and multidisciplinary: teaching is done with lectures, laboratory and computer training courses, interactive seminars, study tours and field courses. The field courses range from…

Wits is a remarkable university that is internationally distinguished for its excellent research, high academic standards and commitment to social justice. The courses in this program cover various aspects of environmental sciences, including conservation of biodiversity, environmental chemistry, environmental management, environmental law, climate change and mitigation, environmental impact assessments as well as remote sensing and GIS. The…

With such a broad spectrum of ecosystems in the rainforests, coral reefs, paramo and mangroves, the Environmental Science and Conservation internships in Costa Rica are rich with variety. Whether your background is in environmental studies, conservation, sustainable development or biology, it is possible to customize your program to align with your individual interests and goals. Applicants can work at a biological station for research and…

The Ordway-Swisher Biological Station is a year-round biological field station established for the long-term study and conservation of unique ecosystems through management, research, and education. The station has an active prescribed fire program, and as such, a major focus of this position will be to aid in the preparation of burn units as well as conduct controlled burns. Other major projects will include sandhill restoration, invasive plant…

The Summer Research Scholarships program at The University of Wollongong (UOW) gives undergraduate students an exceptional opportunity to experience what academic research is all about. Projects are available in the Schools of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine and Earth and Environmental Sciences. This opportunity is an 8 week full time research project commencing 26 November 2018 and finishing 8 February 2019. Those eligible for this…

The main goal of this conference is to improve and enhance the quality of life and built environment in developing countries. This could be achieved through the outcomes of the conference in the treatment of all problems in saving energy, using renewable energy, and to use efficient building materials and other aspects that achieve the environmental efficiency. Architects, environmentalists, engineers, and stakeholders are all invited to…