El proyecto apoya la implementación de la Estrategia Nacional de Bosques y Cambio Climático (ENBCC), que contribuye a reducir la deforestación y recuperar los bosques en paisajes productivos de los departamentos de Huánuco y Ucayali en la Amazonía peruana, apoyando la gestión de los recursos naturales y la incorporación de criterios de sostenibilidad ambiental en los sistemas productivos, con un enfoque territorial integrado e integral que…

El proyecto apoya la implementación de la Estrategia Nacional de Bosques y Cambio Climático (ENBCC), que contribuye a reducir la deforestación y recuperar los bosques en paisajes productivos de los departamentos de Huánuco y Ucayali en la Amazonía peruana, apoyando la gestión de los recursos naturales y la incorporación de criterios de sostenibilidad ambiental en los sistemas productivos, con un enfoque territorial integrado e integral que…

The Youth Leadership Programme (YLP4) Lebanon supports and empowers young change-makers to design and implement innovative solutions for sustainable development. (Note: This may include one or more focus areas of the Terra Viva Grants Directory). Participants will receive training and mentorship to develop their ideas, whether these be social enterprises, nonprofits, NGOs, initiatives, or campaigns. Applicants must be between 19-29 years old and…

The RoyalSociety in partnership with the African Academy of Sciences, offers Future Leaders – African Independent Researchers (FLAIR) fellowships to African early-career researchers who have the potential to become leaders in their field. Each FLAIR Fellowship will be for two years and will offer up to £150 thousand per year, alongside training and mentoring. Applications should be within the remit of natural sciences, including agricultural and…

El proyecto apoya la implementación de la Estrategia Nacional de Bosques y Cambio Climático (ENBCC), que contribuye a reducir la deforestación y recuperar los bosques en paisajes productivos de los departamentos de Huánuco y Ucayali en la Amazonía peruana, apoyando la gestión de los recursos naturales y la incorporación de criterios de sostenibilidad ambiental en los sistemas productivos, con un enfoque territorial integrado e integral que…

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF’s) Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories is a new funding initiative supporting journalism produced by and about women. The grant of US$5 thousand provides opportunities for women journalists to pursue international stories of importance through gender-sensitive coverage of underreported topics. This may include various focus areas of the Terra Viva Grants Directory, i.e. women in agriculture or…

Consultor/a local para evaluar las implicancias de distintos escenarios futuros de la cadena de valor forestal-maderera en términos de balance de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, incluyendo estimaciones del carbono almacenado en productos de madera cosechada de larga vida útil y estimaciones de huella de carbono a nivel de la cadena de valor. Esta línea de trabajo, que articula con otras en ejecución dentro del Programa, busca incorporar…

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…

Cartier supports women entrepreneurs who lead social enterprises in their early phases that have potential to grow significantly. Cartier reviews applications from Latin America, North America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East & North Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Previous laureates have included several whose work links to environment and related issues, e.g., product recycling, low-cost energy, water treatment, fair trade, and…

This Conference will bring together practitioners, industrialists, researchers and educators from around the world who are engaged in the fields of indigenous food products, food safety, functional foods, bioactive ingredients, nutritional factors, traditional and alternative medicine, dietary management and food nutrition. The conference about food chemistry, science and security will feature the following tracks and sessions, among others: Food…

The FoodForward Global Foodtech Accelerator 2018 is open for applications. The Program seeks startups with innovative solutions and international partners to improve agrifood and retail sectors. Selected projects will receive an economic contribution of €20 thousand, office space, mentorship and networking opportunities. Eligibility extends to Italian and foreign companies and individuals.

The Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Tropical Biology (SEAMEO BIOTROP) makes research grants to improve nutrition and entrepreneurial skills of secondary and primary students in Indonesia through school gardens. All primary, secondary, special education and vocational school teachers in Indonesia can apply for the grant. The applicant can either be an individual teacher or a group of teachers. BIOTROP will award a maximum of Rp7 million to…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites nominations for the Pathfinder Award. The Award recognises outstanding and innovative solutions for protected and conserved areas from around the world. Nominations are invited from individuals and organizations. The overall winner will receive US$ 10 thousand.

The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan invites applications for the position of Context Analysis of Environment.

The economic, social and environmental challenges of today need bright new thinking that will shape tomorrow. EFI’s Young Leadership Programme targets the leaders of that future, bringing young professionals together with experts to create a new space where change can happen. Young Leadership Programme Mediterranean Edition 2018: The Mediterranean, with its ecological and social specificities, has untapped potential to contribute to the leading…

The Environmental Science major offered by Baylor University combines laboratory work, field work and classroom study. This program is for students interested in a variety of fields including forestry, wildlife management, water resources and environmental chemistry. Graduates can expect to find job opportunities as lab researchers, consultants, environmental engineers or analysts, among other professions. Other students continue their education…

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. For this assignment, the Sustainable Forest and Land Management in the Dry Dipterocarp Forest Ecosystems of Southern Lao PDR…

The European Commission calls for concept notes for the Zimbabwe Agricultural Growth Programme (ZAGP). Proposed projects must contribute to the development of a diversified and efficient agriculture sector that promotes inclusive green economic growth. This call for proposals focuses on Animal Health and Food Safety Systems. The grant requested under this call must be between € 3 and 3.6 million. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations…

The technical consultant, with guidance and supervision of the General Secretary GFAFO, the Pilot Project Works Supervisor and with support from the relevant Ministries, will undertake the following: Duties and responsibilities, among others: Undertake a topographic survey of identified 5-acre plot to determine and map the contours of the target area and existing features to support the redesign of the existing drainage system. This should…

The Agriculture program offered by the Louisiana State University teaches everything you need to know about crops. Also, it touches upon the manner in which you could turn agriculture into business. The Agriculture program offered by the Louisiana State University offers the following concentrations: Agribusiness Finance: Develop your knowledge of agriculture finance to pursue a career in rural development or investment practices; Food Industry…

La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), les da una cordial bienvenida al Seminario Virtual “La Agenda 2030 y las oportunidades para las sociedades rurales: Integración de los Objetivos de Desarrollo sostenible (ODS) a la institucionalidad de los países de América del Sur”. La alimentación y la agricultura son fundamentales para alcanzar plenamente el conjunto de objetivos de desarrollo sostenible. Son…

México es un país “mega-biodiverso”, el cuarto más biodiverso del mundo, y es hogar de aproximadamente el 12% de las especies del mundo. México es también de suma importancia en términos de biodiversidad global como el centro de origen de muchas especies y variedades con gran potencial de uso tanto en los sectores agrícola como forestal. Ejemplos notables de esto son los cultivos agrícolas de maíz (Zea mays), calabaza (Cucurbita spp.), algodón…

Los días 13 y 14 de junio próximos tendrá lugar en la sede de CosmoCaixa en Barcelona el II Natural Capital Summit, organizado por Ecoacsa y la Fundación Empresa y Clima. El evento busca acercar a las empresas y organizaciones cómo se está «Trabajando sobre el terreno», tal y como reza su lema, en Europa y el resto del mundo en materia de capital natural para mejorar las estrategias corporativas y las políticas ambientales. Con el fin de lograr…

EPM (Empresas Públicas de Medellín) y el PNUD coinciden en trabajar con las comunidades e instituciones de la cuenca del río Porce, para que mejoren sus condiciones de desarrollo sostenible, generen alianzas estratégicas y autogestionen su desarrollo en los ámbitos culturales, ambientales políticos, sociales y económicos, promoviendo la paz, la reconciliación, afianzando su identidad regional y el tejido social, acrecentando los servicios…

This Agricultural Science with Honours course at University of Tasmania specifically aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, competencies and awareness in preparation for employment in agricultural research organisations and businesses as well as for higher degree research. The BAgrSc(Hons) program aims to provide: Advanced knowledge and scientific training in a specialised area of agricultural science; Training in research as…