The interactions between the atmosphere and vegetation are complex and fascinating, but remain poorly understood. This project aims to provide this understanding, critical for developing appropriate regional policies, in 3 important agricultural areas in rapidly developing countries.

An innovative carbon accounting methodology - Sustainable Agriculture Land Management (SALM) - was approved by the Voluntary Carbon Standards (VCS) and validated in Kenya. SALM allows access of smallholder farmers in developing countries to carbon markets.

Charity Water invites applications for the position of Chief Development Officer to serve as a member of their executive team, overseeing global major giving. Due to the organization’s unique 100% model, this leader will be responsible for raising major donor revenue for both water projects and operations funding.

South Pole invites applications for the position of Engagement Manager Carbon Pricing.In this role, the incumbent will be managing the full portfolio of public advisory engagements related to carbon pricing from sourcing to implementation. In addition, he/she will contribute to South Pole's (SP) strategy and service offering in the field of carbon pricing. This challenging position requires an enthusiastic and dynamic sustainability professional…

This Bachelor program offered by the University of Saskatchewan in Soil science studies the soil system to find the best ways of producing food, fuel, and fibre while still preserving soil for use by future generations.

Get to grips with key agrochemical formulation types. This brand new 4-week online course starting 5th March 2018 is designed for professionals seeking to advance their formulation career.

Apply for the position of Head of Programme - Crops, Environment & Land Use. The role involves extensive liaison with policy makers, other state agencies, farm representative bodies and other organisations and businesses operating in the agri-food sector. It also involves developing relevant relationships outside of Ireland in the EU and beyond.

Environmental Defense Fund is seeking an economist dedicated to deepening the economics underpinning of their advocacy and support in the following areas: doing ex post analysis so that policy for the future is fully formed by the experience of the past, assessing policy instruments for their environmental effectiveness, economic efficiency, and feasibility (technical, administrative and political), monitoring performance of policy as it is…

The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) is an international award focusing on water-related scientific innovation and judged by leading scientists from around the world. Five prizes are bestowed every two years.Each of the four specialized prizes is worth US$ 133,000. Researchers, research teams, and organizations nominate themselves for these prizes.

The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) seeks an enthusiastic, detail-orientated scientist or engineer for a full-time position in its water resources program. Typical projects in this program area include TMDL development and implementation, water demand and supply forecasting, and scientific research. This is an exciting opportunity to apply diverse technical and participatory skills in a large river basin context.

The 10th Africa Carbon Forum (ACF) will focus on how engagement between State and non‐State actors can be further strengthened in the key sectors for Africa (energy, agriculture and human settlements), including the role of future carbon markets to achieve enhanced climate action, towards the goals of sustainable development. The event will cover: Practical examples of policies, initiatives and actions in Africa; Barriers and enabling measures…

This course examines the challenges facing agriculture and food production systems and presents a common vision and coordinated approach towards sustainable food and agriculture developed through intensive consultations and discussions among agriculture specialists. It illustrates in detail the five key principles that allow the transition toward a more sustainable and productive agriculture, highlighting examples of strategies, policies, and…

Rotary International and the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education provide scholarships to students studying Water and Sanitation. Candidates must live or work near a Rotary club and be admitted to one of the following degree programs at IHE Delft (joint programs are not eligible): (1) MSc in Urban Water and Sanitation; (2) MSc in Water Management and Governance; or (3) MSc in Water Science and Engineering. Scholarships are approx. €34 thousand…

The Water and Ocean Governance Programme (WOGP) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is looking for a consultant to prepare the 2018 Impact Stories Report, based on a set of selected WOGP projects. The report will be an important knowledge management and learning tool for understanding ‘what works in water governance’. It is to guide the design of future projects and aid ongoing projects to achieve desired governance reform impact…

Apple’s Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives team is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the development and management of cross-functional environmental projects. You will: Facilitate discussions between facilities, environmental, engineering, operations, procurement, and finance team members to deliver projects & initiatives Serve as a “one-stop shop” to advise non-environmental teams on environmental considerations and link…

Arizona Land and Water Trust (Trust) seeks an accomplished and dynamic development professional to lead its philanthropic initiatives across multiple channels including growing a multi-million dollar capital campaign, major gifts program, planned giving and fund development. The ideal candidate is an individual who can build a motivating fundraising program grounded in the Trust’s core mission and vision. The Director of Development will report…

This position shall be part of the Bean Commodity Technology Delivery Compact (CTDC) which is part of the Regional Technology Delivery Infrastructure (RTDI) of TAAT. The Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Bean Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer (TTO) has the responsibility of enhancing the capacities of seed and input suppliers and actors to sustainably, provide quality seed of improved high Iron bean (HIB) varieties…

This is a one day seminar on Regulatory Processes and Dossier Structure for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products in the EU. The aim is to introduce participants to the regulatory framework for authorisation of plant protection products in the European Union under Regulation 1107/2009, with a focus on the regulatory processes for formulated products and renewal of approval of actives. Don't miss it!

Michigan State University invites applications for the master programme in Crop and Soil Sciences. This course is conducted at their campus in East Lansing, MI, United States.

Le Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement (UNDP en anglais) se propose de recruter un(e) Spécialiste de Programme en Gestion Durable des Terres, pour travailler en étroite collaboration avec le personnel chargé des Opérations, l’Unité des Politiques et Stratégies et du Programme au sein du Bureau Pays ainsi qu’avec le Bureau Régional et le Siège du PNUD afin de soutenir l’échange d’informations et d’appuyer l’exécution des programmes…

The substantive role of the Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) will be to manage the Project for a successful implementation. The arrangements with respect to provision and administrative and operational support to the project, at its various stages, specifying responsibilities and reporting lines, are stipulated in the Project document. The core management and operational team of the Project will have the Delivery Manager of the WSI as the overall…

Posgrado para aquellos que deseen adquirir conocimientos técnicos especializados en el ámbito de la gestión de las redes de drenaje e instalaciones de depuración de aguas residuales urbanas. El posgrado te ofrece: Conocer la gestión avanzada de los sistemas de drenaje urbano y su planificación; Obtener una visión general sobre la importancia del control de vertidos en alcantarillado; Conocer la gestión de instalaciones de tratamiento de aguas…

The Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund (RTCF) is soliciting proposals for the conservation of Asian rhinoceroses and tigers.Grants are for applied research, training, conservation management, community outreach, law enforcement, decreased human-wildlife conflicts, and other activities in conservation. Grants should range from US$10 thousand to a maximum of US$350 thousand and match the scope of the activities and the length of the project…