The African Initiative for Combating Desertification (AI-CD) to Strengthen Resilience to Climate Change in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa fosters cooperation and collaboration between these countries and several agencies. As its name suggests, the focus of the initiative is addressing issues of climate change in these sub-regions through tackling the problem of desertification. You can learn more and get involve in this great initiative.

La Oficina Territorial del PNUD en Chocó requiere un/a pasante que bajo la supervisión del Coordinador/a Territorial y el (la) Asistente Técnico(a) Territorial de PNUD, apoyará y acompañará al equipo de trabajo en la organización e implementación de las actividades requeridas para el normal desarrollo del programa en Chocó. Bajo la supervisión del/a Coordinador/a Territorial del PNUD y el (la) asistente técnico/a territorial de PNUD, el (la)…

En este contexto, la oficina territorial del PNUD en Chocó requiere un (a) pasante que bajo la supervisión del Coordinador/a Territorial y el (la) Asistente Técnica Territorial de PNUD, el cual apoyará y acompañará al equipo de trabajo en la organización e implementación de las actividades requeridas para el normal desarrollo del programa en Chocó. Bajo la supervisión del/a Coordinador/a Territorial del PNUD y el (la) asistente técnica…

El Área de Desarrollo, Paz y Reconciliación del PNUD en Colombia es el área estratégica que busca contribuir a la construcción de la paz, el desarrollo humano, la sostenibilidad económica y ambiental y la reconciliación. Para lograr estos objetivos, tiene la intención de: Promover procesos sociales e institucionales de transformación no violenta del conflicto, fortalecer las instituciones públicas y fomentar la coexistencia pacífica; Empoderar…

There is an open invitation to this event where Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox will speak on the importance of achieving the SDGs. Dr. Byron-Cox, the mastermind behind this Marketplace, is an experienced, engaging and very inspiring speaker. See you at 18:00 at Oppelner Str 69, 53119 Bonn. All are welcome!!

The International Conference on Dryland Development this year has the theme "Converting Dryland Areas from Grey into Green". Drylands cover about 41% of earth’s land area and are home to around 38% of world population. A majority of the people of this ecosystem live in developing countries. With fragile natural resource base, achieving food security in drylands has been a great challenge. Some of the themes at the conference will be, among others…

All life, including human life, depends upon biodiversity and ecosystems, and upon the goods and services they provide. Society nearly always views these benefits as ‘free,’ and does not integrate the costs and benefits of biodiversity into economic and policy frameworks. As a result, the world has experienced unprecedented loss of biodiversity around the world, undermining the very foundations of life on Earth. By recognizing the full suite of…

By bringing together diverse public and private sector voices, alongside Indigenous Peoples, scientists and youth, the 2018 Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Africa Conference will foster political and community support to implement the AFR100 Initiative to restore 100 million hectares of degraded landscapes across Africa by 2030. This regional conference will focus on the coordination and promotion of international, national and private sector…

This comprehensive education module was created using curriculum developed by the Forest Service Climate Change Advisor’s Office, Climate Change Education and Training Team. It gives an in-depth introduction to basic climate change science. This online module gives a brief overview of the climate system, greenhouse gases, climate models, current climate change impacts, and future projections. There is a 14-question activity at the end of the…

In this Master’s Program in Agricultural Sciences, students can pursue studies in plant production sciences, animal science, agrotechnology, or environmental soil science. This Master’s comprises of four study tracks: Plant production sciences – plants as sources of food, feed, energy, beauty and well-being; Animal science – animal health and well-being; Agrotechnology – technology with consideration for the environment; Environmental soil…

The project seeks to improve the environmental management of mining in Suriname, particularly small-scale gold mining, which is the largest driver of deforestation in the country and contributes to biodiversity loss (through habitat degradation and pollution), climate change (through deforestation) and unsustainable land, water and forest management. The project will address policy and institutional constraints to improved management of ASGM as a…

The project seeks to improve the environmental management of mining in Suriname, particularly small-scale gold mining, which is the largest driver of deforestation in the country and contributes to biodiversity loss (through habitat degradation and pollution), climate change (through deforestation) and unsustainable land, water and forest management. The project will address policy and institutional constraints to improved management of ASGM as a…

Participate at the third ICOS (Integrated Carbon Observation System) Science Conference which will be organized in Prague, Czech Republic from Tuesday 11th to Thursday 13th September 2018. It will be organized in collaboration with local organizers CzechGlobe, Global Change Research Institute and Czech University of Life Sciences. Some of the sessions will be about the following topics: Bridging gaps between policy-making and science: the case of…

Una estrategia de sostenibilidad medioambiental tiene como tres objetivos principales; Mejorar la ordenación sostenible de los recursos naturales; Aumentar el acceso a sistemas de transporte, energía y agrícolas de bajas emisiones y que tengan un enfoque acertado en relación con el clima y; Reducir la vulnerabilidad de los países a las crisis vinculadas con los fenómenos climáticos. El Máster en Ciencias de la Sostenibilidad tiene una duración de…

El jaguar (Panthera onca) es una especie prioritaria para la conservación en México. Por sus características ecológicas, actúa como una especie sombrilla, es decir; que las acciones de manejo y conservación que se implementen para este felino benefician al resto de las especies del ecosistema. Los principales riesgos para el jaguar incluyen, la deforestación de su hábitat, la caza furtiva para la obtención de productos y derivados, los huracanes…

The E-learning Africa Conference attracts an average of over 1,000 education professionals, investors and providers of education and training, with 85% coming from Africa. Participants involved in ICT for development, education and training develop multinational and cross-industry contacts and partnerships, whilst enhancing their knowledge, expertise and skills. The program includes core dialogues, debates, discovery demos, knowledge exchange…

This project will help address the critical issue of forest and wild fire risks exaggerated under the climate change, by supporting national partners building necessary technical capacity and establishing sustainable practices of monitoring, prevention and coordination of roles and responsibilities during suppression of forest fires. The Consultant will work closely with local expert(s) as coordinated by UNDP and will perform the following duties…

This position will provide the selected candidate a variety of learning experiences and a broader understanding of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the various careers within the agency. By working with Wildlife Biologists, interns learn how populations are evaluated, how management decisions are made, how human/wildlife factors affect wildlife management and about current research questions. The Intern will assist the area biologist and…

From 10 to 21 September 2018, The Hague Academy for Local Governance will organize a two-week, practice-oriented training course to address water governance. Leading international experts and practitioners will provide unique insights into international best practices and water governance tools. Participants will learn to actively apply the five building blocks required for sound water governance: Powerful administrative organisation; Legally…

The 3rd Agriculture and Climate Change Conference will focus on the likely impact of climate change on crop production and explore approaches to maintain and increase crop productivity into the future. Topics at the conference will be, among others: Modelling climate change and its application to agriculture; Climate change and increased agricultural uncertainty; Abiotic stress; Effects of CO2 on plant growth; Impacts of climate change on…

Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR) makes seed grants to support income-generating projects led by women. RSWR’s current priorities are grassroots organizations selected states and districts of India; Quaker groups in Kenya and Sierra Leone. Projects include many in the production and sale of fruits and vegetables; meat and milk; grain crops; fish; fuelwood; and other enterprises associated with small-scale agriculture and rural livelihoods…

Avec ce MOOC, vous serez capables de : Mobiliser et utiliser des savoirs interdisciplinaires permettant d'observer, de comprendre et de décrire les évolutions d'un territoire; Identifier des pratiques liées à des espaces; Analyser et mettre ces pratiques en récit; Il s’adresse : Aux urbanistes et/ou aménageurs désireux d’améliorer l’intégration des dimensions sociale et environnementale de l’aménagement de l’espace; Aux professionnels du secteur…

Intervenant essentiellement dans les cinq pays de la région du G5 Sahel (Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritanie, Niger et Tchad), le Programme SAHEL du PNUD a mis en œuvre de 2013 à ce jour, avec l’appui du Gouvernement du Japon, les quatre phases ou projets suivants : Phase1 : Consolidation de la paix et la Bonne Gouvernance dans le Sahel; Phase 2 : Renforcement de la Sécurité Humaine et la Résilience des Communauté dans le Sahel; Phase 3 : Gestion des…

Pour sa 3ème édition, les Rencontres Africa, événement majeur pour toute entreprise qui souhaite se développer en Afrique, organise les 24 et 25 septembre à Paris, une opération sectorielle « Agro/Agri » pour faire se rencontrer en rendez-vous pré-organisés des dirigeants de Petite et Moyenne Entreprises (PME) et Entreprises de Taille Intermédiaire (ETI) européens et de près de 30 pays d’Afrique. De nombreuses opportunités sont à saisir liées aux…

The University of Helsinki is the largest university in Finland, and one of the leading multidisciplinary universities in the world. Helsinki has also a reputation of being a vibrant city for international students. Sustaining a growing population on our dynamic planet requires a deep understanding of geological and geophysical processes within the Earth, and of how they interact with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and Biota. This Master's Program…