Cette ressource a pour objectifs de permettre aux apprenants de mieux s’y retrouver dans la diversité de ce qui est aujourd’hui appelé «Agroécologie», et de percevoir selon quelle acception il sera question d’Agroécologie dans l’Université Virtuelle d’AgroÉcologie. Le contenu de ce module repose largement sur le visionnage ou l'audition de ressources filmées ou enregistrées et sur des lectures d’articles. Dans un premier temps, la diversité des…

Los modelos de simulación ofrecen resultados más rápidos y fiables que otras formas de análisis tradicionales, y nos permiten abordar el análisis de la aparente complejidad que encontramos en los temas ambientales, para llegar a unas conclusiones claras y convincentes. Los modelos de simulación ambiental se aplican en una infinidad de ámbitos y problemas del área medioambiental, como la gestión de aguas, el impacto ambiental de obras públicas, el…

Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge is the crown jewel of a vast network of state, federal and local conservation lands covering over 1.3 million acres in northern Florida’s Big Bend region. This 80,000 acre wildlife refuge supports a complex array of habitats, ranging from coastal saltwater marshes to xeric upland pine forests. Some examples of possible projects and tasks for the intern will be…

This Forester position is located on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests’ High Cascades Ranger District, in Prospect, Oregon and the incumbent is responsible for the completion of preparations required prior to offering timber for sale. Some duties of the Forester will be, among others: Prepare and ensure quality of documentation such as detailed maps, timber sale appraisals, timber sales write up, advertisements, prospectus, and sample…

This position is located in the Rangeland Resources and Systems Research Unit (RRSRU), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The duty location of this position is in Fort Collins, Colorado. The mission of RRSRU is to develop science-based management strategies for the provision of ecosystem goods and services from semiarid rangeland ecosystems. Major Duties may include, but are not limited to: Conducting…

The aim of the Biological and Environmental Science program is to produce experts in the fields of biology and environmental science. The program contains two specialization areas: Sustainable management of inland aquatic resources; Ecology and evolutionary biology. The study content within aquatic science covers the management and sustainable use of inland waters, with specialization possible in lake and river ecology (including typology…

The primary goal of the conference is to promote research and developmental activities in Environment and Renewable Energy. Another goal is to promote scientific information interchange between researchers, developers, engineers, students, and practitioners working in Vietnam and abroad. This conference is the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied…

El Sistema Nacional de Control Forestal (SNCF) es responsable de verificar, el cumplimiento de las regulaciones ambientales a través de la aplicación de diversos mecanismos, en toda la cadena de valor para los productos forestales, desde el aprovechamiento en campo, movilización, revisión y su comercialización en centros de destinos finales, así como también apoyar al control del tráfico de vida silvestre y sus elementos constitutivos. El…

El Sistema Nacional de Control Forestal (SNCF) es responsable de verificar, el cumplimiento de las regulaciones ambientales a través de la aplicación de diversos mecanismos, en toda la cadena de valor para los productos forestales, desde el aprovechamiento en campo, movilización, revisión y su comercialización en centros de destinos finales, así como también apoyar al control del tráfico de vida silvestre y sus elementos constitutivos. El…

The biomass energy situation has transformed dramatically over the past decade with a significant increase in charcoal production nationally and in charcoal consumption in urban areas. Many rural people are giving up farming to become full-time charcoal and commercial fuel wood (firewood) producers, illustrating the new vitality of the trade and its importance for rural livelihoods. However, there is little incentive to improve efficiency. The…

The 6th International Conference on Agriculture and Biotechnology (ICABT 2018) will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 19-21, 2018. This is one of the leading international conferences for presenting novel and fundamental advances in the fields of Agriculture and Biotechnology. It also serves to foster communication among researchers and practitioners working in a wide variety of scientific areas with a common interest in improving…

The Masters of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy is a springboard to leadership for environmental professionals. The program gives students a powerful understanding of where the sciences overlap and inform policy while providing insight into how policy is implemented and affects environmental outcomes. To manage the Earth’s environment effectively, there is a need to understand the processes that shape the planet’s surface, that…

FAO in the Caribbean, jointly with governments, implements several projects aiming at improving land administration systems and state land management. To support this work carried at sub regional and national level by FAO representations, FAO is launching this call for expressions of interest to create a sub-regional pool of expertise on land tenure governance for implementation of all facets of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible…

This position Serves as a Smokejumper, performing a variety of duties in the areas of parachute jumping and fire suppression. Upon completion of annual refresher training, is subject to work assignments throughout the Region, in any other Forest Service Region, or for other agencies concerned with managing forest or range lands. Some of the tasks of the position are, among others: Serves as an experienced smokejumper, performing parachute jumps…

This position, within the United States Department of Agriculture's Forest Service (USDA-FS), is for a Research Ecologist within the Southern Research Station (SRS), Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program. Some of the responsibilities for this position will be, among others: Use advanced geospatial techniques to improve large scale monitoring and reporting of disturbance and its impact on forest ecosystem services (e.g. water quality, carbon…

The Student Conservation Association is seeking interns for a restoration position at the Gateway National Recreation Area. Interns will assist the park with maritime grassland and forest restoration. Interns will also work with park staff to assist with invasive vegetation removal, preparing sites for native vegetation planting, planting native vegetation (herbacious plants, trees and/or shrubs), preparation for volunteer planting events…

Événement dédié à l’agroalimentaire, le Carrefour des Fournisseurs de L’industrie Agroalimentaire (CFIA) réunira un ensemble d’expertises pour cette nouvelle édition 2018 qui s’annonce avec 300 exposants présents pour 5000 visiteurs attendus. L’ambition du CFIA est de répondre aux attentes des industriels à tous les stades de la production, de la matière première jusqu’au produit fini, en passant par l’aspect logistique et la manutention. Dans un…

En el marco de los ajustes derivados de la Revisión Sustantiva del PRODOC del Proyecto “00089477” Fortalecimiento de participación ciudadana y gobernanza ambiental para la sustentabilidad 2014-2019, aprobados por la Junta de Proyecto el año pasado, se amplía el ámbito de actuación del Proyecto respecto a otros mecanismos de participación ciudadana del sector ambiental. Asimismo, se especifican las líneas de acción y se ajustan los indicadores y…

La conservación de la biodiversidad es más que una inversión para el futuro, la multiplicidad de usos y el valor y la importancia que históricamente se le han reconocido y conferido a la biodiversidad, están en función de los bienes directos e indirectos que ofrece y también, en cierta medida, de la percepción que de aquellos se tiene. Asegurar la correcta valoración de la importancia de la existencia y conservación de la biodiversidad, implica…

En la actualidad, es un hecho innegable la presencia de cambios acelerados que se producen en el mundo. El calentamiento global, la pérdida de la diversidad biológica, el agotamiento de los recursos naturales, entre otros. Entender estos procesos permite generar y fortalecer esquemas de toma de decisiones que lleven a disminuir la vulnerabilidad de los sistemas socioambientales y a alcanzar mayores niveles de resiliencia ante los retos que impone…

Les objectifs de cette formation sont d’offrir des outils et des éléments de méthode destinés aux études du domaine de l’écologie du paysage. Le logiciel libre QGIS et plus spécifiquement le pluging LECOS, seront utilisés, permettant de calculer des données quantitatives de mesure sur la composition et la distribution spatiale des éléments composant un paysage. Cette formation s’adresse prioritairement aux chercheurs et doctorants du sud dont les…

Le but de cette formation est de comprendre le comportement du bois et des produits dérivés vis-à-vis des agents biologiques de détérioration pour une meilleure utilisation, de fournir les recommandations nécessaires et suffisantes pour diminuer les risques par un choix judicieux de l’essence à utiliser, et par un traitement de préservation efficace et adapté aux conditions du milieu. Public pour cette formation: Les prescripteurs (architectes…

This new online Masters in Science program from the University College Dublin (UCD) is a flexible, innovative, negotiated learning course that takes on board the training needs of a broad spectrum of end-users by giving the opportunity to select modules that best align with the students training needs and career objectives. The masters program will provide students with the theoretical background, practical training and ancillary workplace skills…

Under the overall guidance of the Green Commodities Programme (GCP) Global Head and the Good Growth Partnership Global Manager, the Programme Administrative Associate is responsible for the operational and financial management of the programme activities in order to achieve its results and in compliance with UNDP rules and regulations. The Programme Administrative Associate can supervise clerical and support staff of the GCP Unit. The Programme…

El proyecto apoya la implementación de la Estrategia Nacional de Bosques y Cambio Climático (ENBCC), y 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…