This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to how cities function as barriers and solutions to a more sustainable development in the „urban century“. The focus is more on the „bigger“ picture than on „hard practice“ on the planning level. Course Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will be sensitized for how cities can contribute to sustainable development from a global and local perspective; will have understood selected…

The course will provide participants a fundamental understanding of what environmental crimes are and on how law enforcement bodies and judicial systems are responding. The existing international legal framework will be examined with a view to improve participants’ ability to address the issue in a comprehensive way and promote their role as advocates for an effective change in public policies, strategies and practices. More specifically, the…

The IOM Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) in Bangkok, Thailand covering 40 countries across the Asia and Pacific region. The key responsibility of the ROAP is to formulate regional strategies, processes and programmes in line with the overall priorities and policies of the Organization and to provide strategic and programmatic guidance and support to countries within its region. Several Six Regional Thematic Units are based at the…

EarthRights International is a non-governmental, nonprofit organization that combines the power of law and the power of people in defense of human rights and the environment, which we define as “earth rights.” A key part of who we are organizationally is our three-pronged approach to making change: training of community and legal activists, strategic legal work in defense of human rights and corporate accountability, and campaigns to promote…

The Chair of Silviculture at Freiburg University offers – in cooperation with renowned partner organisations active in the land-use sector – this 3-week course in Carbon Forestry. The continuing education course has been offered for several years to practitioners and scientist in the forest project sector and was considered highly useful for their further career. Participants of this course will learn about recent developments in international…

This course challenges forestry and nature management professionals to adopt an integrative perspective, to look beyond the forest, and build bridges between the public and the private sector. We focus on institutional development at landscape level including multi-stakeholder platforms and networks, and financial support mechanisms to guide landscape dynamics on the ground. Upon completion of the course you will: Critically examine landscape…

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a three year leadership opportunity for the development of Bank’s future leaders. AfDB attracts highly qualified and motivated professionals from our member countries for a productive and rewarding career path in development. Through the YPP, the Bank ensures continuity and excellence in both the management of its work programs and the provision of policy advice to its regional member countries. To join us…

Le Programme des jeunes professionnels (PJP) cible les hauts potentiels, les meilleurs des jeunes professionnels ayant une forte passion pour le développement de l’Afrique. Ce programme n'est pas un programme de stage. Il offre, plutôt une opportunité exceptionnelle pour les jeunes professionnels talentueux ayant un potentiel de leadership, ayant réalisé un parcours académique et professionnelle remarquable, une promesse à s'engager dans des…

Local public services such as waste management, water access and social services have a huge impact on our daily lives and well-being. However, in many countries, the poor often lack access to these important services. Fortunately, local governments can ensure access and make a difference. This course discusses how different levels of government can cooperate effectively and involve citizens and the private sector to promote pro-poor local…