CSS Monthly Public Lecture Series The Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Technology Transfer of the College of Social Sciences is pleased to announce a public lecture series presentation on the issue of: General Subject Area: International Relations, Environment and Sustainable Development Specific Theme: Global Environmental Governance and the Development and Protection of Africa Lecturer: Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox (PhD International…

Cette conférence, qui se déroulera à Tours, en France, abordera le changement climatique et son incidence sur la ressource en eau. Le changement climatique sera evoqué selon quatre thèmes auxquels sont adossés quatre principaux objets d'investigation portant de manière plus spécifique sur l'eau, dont son usage en agriculture et en foresterie.

This course aims at exploring the different concepts on rights-based approaches to food and nutrition security such as Right to Food and the Zero Hunger Challenge.

The World Bank's office in Washington, DC is looking for an experienced irrigation and drainage specialist to work on operational and policy issues in the areas of agricultural water management and water resources management.

"A Beginner's Guide to Agrochemical Formulation Strategies" is an online course designed for professionals either new to agrochemical formulations or requiring a basic working knowledge in their role.

The course is designed for 25 participants with a university degree and is aimed at professionals from public and private organizations working in topics related to the management of degraded dryland areas, who are interested in applying the most advanced knowledge to restore them and to monitor desertification processes and restoration actions.

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Kenya, in partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD1) In-Country/In-Region Scholarships Programme and African university partners, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for PhD scholarships in the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Sciences (ARPPIS).

The Environment Agency invites applicants to the position of Technical Specialist - Groundwater and Hydrology for their location of West Malling,United Kingdom.

The United Nations Development Programme is seeking a National Agrobiodiversity Specialist to lead the development of the three child projects.

The CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management ) is seeking an Senior Policy Adviser to work across a diverse range of issues; to quickly assess and understand detailed policy implications; anticipate risks and opportunities for the sector; have a natural feel for the concerns, interests and motivations of political stakeholders; and work with colleagues to implement effective engagement campaigns that effect change.

The Manitoba Department of Sustainable Development is seeking an Aquifer Sustainability Hydrogeologist to carry out the Department's commitment toward evaluating the long-term water supply of aquifers in Manitoba and make recommendations with regard to groundwater management.

Conservation International (CI) invites applications for the position of Manager Africa, GEF (Global Environment Facility) Project Agency to provides overall support to the CI-GEF Project Agency for the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of GEF projects in Africa, implemented through the CI-GEF Project Agency. The focus will be on Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT) projects.

Academically excellent students in financial need interested in studying a Master's programme in the Faculties of Built Environment or Engineering Science at the University College London are invited to apply for this scholarship as soon as possible.

UNITAR(United Nations Institute for Training and Research ) is offering a short course in Sustainable Tourism and Forest Management in the Asia-Pacific Region,aimed at building capacity of participants on forest management, whilst promoting awareness and recognition of the importance of forest management in sustainable tourism.

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.

The South Pole Group invites applications for the position of Senior Consultant at their offices based in Amsterdam,Netherlands or London,United Kingdom.

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is seeking a Forest Waters Officer to help address issues of both flood risk, and low flows, whilst working towards meeting water framework directive targets around biodiversity, fisheries and chemistry.

The South Pole Group invites applications for the position of Renewable Energy Expert to participate in the design of climate strategies linked to Renewable Energy (RE) and focus on identifying, sourcing and developing a portfolio of direct RE supply and potential investments.

The University of Birmingham invites applications for the Master programm of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics with Integrated pre-Masters.Students receive a thorough grounding in macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics, alongside an in-depth knowledge of the economics and policy of environmental pollution, renewable and non-renewable resource use, as well as the interaction between globalization and environmental degradation.

The Czech University of Life Sciences Prague invites applications for the MSc program of Natural Resources and Environment that offers theoretical and applied knowledge about the sustainable use and management of natural resources (soil, water, and air) and the positive as well as negative influence of agriculture and forestry on these resources.

This course offered by the World Bank covers essential aspects of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policies and how they can contribute to Green Growth Strategies.

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.

This course offered by the World Bank takes stock of the tested knowledge and practices in climate finance from different development partners and delivers a unique and timely learning product to build participant capacities in planning, accessing, delivering, and monitoring climate finance at the national level.

This e-Learning course offered by the World Bank on Cities and Climate Change Leadership will serve as an introductory course providing an overview of basic concepts, policies, institutions and financial instruments. Its overall objective is to encourage city leaders and decision makers to undertake climate actions suitable to local needs.

In this e-course offered by the World Bank, you will receive an introduction to several Greenhouse Gas Accounting Tools that could be used to analyze Sustainable Land Management projects, policies and strategies.