The course of Designing MRV (Measuring (and monitoring), Reporting and Verification) Systems for Entity-Level Greenhouse Gas Emissions offered by the World Bank aims to support policymakers and practitioners in developing economy-wide or sector-specific GHG (Greenhouse Gas) reporting programs that address national and sub-national priorities and objectives.

The CfRN (Coalition for Rainforest Nations) invites applications for the position of Expert in Greenhouse Gas Inventory Systems to be based at their offices in New York,United States of America or Florence,Italy.

South Pole Group invites applications for the position of Senior Consultant Corporate Sustainability to focus on the successful and efficient implementation of our projects for Swedish and international clients in the sustainability and greenhouse gas management fields.

ClimatePartner invites applications for the position of Manager Carbon Offsets at their office located in Munich, Germany.

tHE Wageningen Academy in collaboration with other research institutions invites applications to the Summer School in Global Future Farming.The course is meant for MSc and PhD students, post-docs, junior scientists and professionals working in the field from all over the world. Particular attention has been given to develop a programme that relates to and is interesting for protected cultivation with less technology than is usual in The…

Wageningen University & Research and TU Delft invite applications to the online course of Sustainable Urban Development: Discover Advanced Metropolitan Solutions.

This course offered by Harvard University will examine future climate change in the context of Earth history, and then consider various strategies for what might be done to deal with it. The likely impact of continued greenhouse gas emissions will be explored, emphasizing the scientific uncertainties associated with various predictions, and how this can be understood in the context of risk.

Oeko-Institut invites applications for the position of Senior Researcher Energy and Climate located at the energy and climate division at their office in Berlin.The incumbent follows in detail the international negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, especially in the areas of reporting and transparency. At European and national level, the incumbent will also be involved in the transparent implementation and…

This course provides the necessary knowledge to build a sustainable national greenhouse gas inventory (NGHGI) and to assess emissions from the agriculture sector. The course contains a general overview on : the role and goals of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) guidelines for NGHGIs; the inventory cycle and the main elements and principles for preparation of…

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa invites applications to attend the event "Contributing to the Talanoa Dialogue: The African Climate Talks II, scheduled for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The overall objective of the meeting is to bring together state and non-state actors under the framework of the Paris Agreement, including energy policy makers, private and finance sector actors, development partners and civil society organizations to review, enrich and validate a study by the African Climate Policy Centre (ACPC) of the Economic Commission for Africa to evaluate the national renewable energy and energy efficiency policies of all…

This e-learning course offered by the World Bank Group is based on the 2012 Greenhouse Gas Analysis report of the World Bank and is designed to assist WB staff to understand key concepts involved in GHG accounting. The course will be the foundation on which WB staff can build and move to their own sector GHG accounting courses.

This course compiles knowledge and lessons learned during the design and implementation of investment plans funded through the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and the Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program in Low-Income Countries (SREP). The objective of this course is to teach policymakers, planners, and climate change practitioners how to design and finance strategic plans and programs for low emissions development that…

As the world seeks to enhance global greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation efforts, countries are exploring innovative and cost-effective ways to scale-up emissions reductions and foster private sector investment. A range of policy instruments such as voluntary, regulatory and market-based approaches can help achieve these goals. This course will assist you to plan, design and implement these policy instruments to help spur your country into a low…

This course provides the necessary knowledge to build a sustainable national greenhouse gas inventory (NGHGI) and to assess emissions from the agriculture sector. The course contains a general overview on: the role and goals of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) guidelines for NGHGIs; the inventory cycle and the main elements and principles for the preparation…

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for the master programme of Soil and Sustainability. This programme is for students who wish to pursue a career in land-based management or environmental protection and gain a greater understanding of soil within the context of sustainable management. The degree is designed to provide a preparation for an industry or academic research career or a professional career in soil science and…

The government of New Zealand sponsors LEARN as a program to build international capability in livestock emissions research. LEARN currently invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships of one to two years from technical staff and scientists in developing countries who will work with New Zealand colleagues. Applicants need the collaborative support of a New Zealand host organization, which will administer the funds.

As the world seeks to enhance global greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation efforts, countries are exploring innovative and cost-effective ways to scale-up emissions reductions and foster private sector investment. A range of policy instruments such as voluntary, regulatory and market-based approaches can help achieve these goals. This course will assist you to plan, design and implement these policy instruments to help spur your country into a low…

This course offers various components of REDD+, from the basics to setting reference levels, monitoring and stakeholder engagement. The REDD+ Academy is a coordinated REDD+ capacity development initiative led by the UN-REDD Programme and the UNEP Environmental Education and Training Unit, which seeks to match the scale of the global climate change mitigation challenge and enable systematic, focused capacity development to deliver REDD+ on the…

UNDP established the so-called Green Commodities Programme (GCP) in 2009 in recognition of the importance of global agricultural commodities and how they contribute to economical, social and environmental sustainability. GCP’s global targets, objectives and delivery strategies are based on inclusive and sustainable growth and development – combining governments and markets in agriculture through public private partnerships and democratic dialogue…