The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and ITAIPU Binacional, the hydroelectric company property of the Governments of Brazil and Paraguay, welcomes you to the Self-Learning Course on the sustainable management of natural resources and socioproductive production methodologies: "Self-Learning Course: Cultivating Good Water Program: methodologies for the integral and sustainable production of goods and services for the…

Agricultural Science - Soil Science and Plant Nutrition from The University of Western Australia provides the research, technology and information for the sustainable, profitable and ethical development of the agricultural industry. Enhance your knowledge and skills for a future in the rapidly evolving field of agricultural science with a specialisation of either Agricultural Economics, Crop and Livestock Farming Systems, Genetics and Breeding or…

El enfoque del desarrollo sustentable permite plantear y resolver los problemas integralmente, considerar las implicaciones económicas, sociales y ambientales de las acciones de desarrollo, incorporar la visión y acción de los diferentes actores del desarrollo en el proceso de planeación y gestión y promover la colaboración de las diferentes disciplinas en la solución de problemas que enfrenta el desarrollo y la conservación del ambiente. En ese…

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 International RiverFoundation invites applications for the Vera Thiess Fellowship for Women. Women from developing countries get the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through the IRF and its partners, with the goal of advancing women’s participation in water and river management. The Foundation offers a 3 to 6 months fellowship consisting of project work, funding for travel and participation in the International Riversymposium…

This online free course is aimed at anyone with an interest in soils, biology, geography and environmental science. By the end of this course, students will have a basic understanding of soil science from a physical, chemical and biological perspective.

CDP Europe, one of the world’s leading climate change charities, is seeking a highly motivated individual to support CDP’s work on the Science-Based Targets Initiative. The vacant position would be located in Berlin, Germany.

The two vacancies are in the WEFE-SENEGAL project and the WEFE-NEXUS project of JRC. As the science and knowledge service of the Commission, the mission of DG Joint Research Centre is to support EU policies with independent evidence throughout the whole policy cycle. Position 1: Scientific Project Officer – WEFE SENEGAL Project: Coordinated by the JRC Water and Marine Resources Unit, the WEFE-SENEGAL project aims at promoting the sustainable…

As part of the European Climate Prediction (EUCP) system, the Water Program (WAT) at IIASA is offering a position for a post-doc level research scholar in European scale water resources modeling. The successful candidate will assist with the development of the in-house open source hydrological and water resources model, Community Water Model (CWatM), and designing the state-of-the-art sectoral and cross-sectoral indicators to assess future hydro…

Important: Seuls les étudiants inscrits dans une Grande école d’ingénieurs française à la date du 15 novembre 2018 peuvent s’inscrire au Concours. L’objectif du Concours est de sensibiliser les élèves ingénieurs aux enjeux de la lutte contre le changement climatique par l’amélioration des pratiques agricoles grâce aux nouvelles technologies numériques et robotiques. Ainsi, les étudiants seront amenés à créer et inventer, pour l…

Applications for this event are invited from young scientists under the age of 40 years from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in sub-Saharan Africa. Applicants must have a science and engineering background with a Masters or PhD, and must be working in an LDC. Applications from female young scientists are highly encouraged. Up to 18 young scientists will participate in this scientific meeting in India and they will be fully sponsored by TWAS…

Las Oficinas Territoriales y locales son un instrumento para implementar la estrategia territorial del PNUD, de manera articulada y multisectorial a las iniciativas actuales y futuras de las diferentes áreas del PNUD y de la cooperación internacional a nivel nacional y territorial, que cubran las temáticas cruciales para el logro de los resultados. El/la coordinador/a territorial de Meta y Guaviare, supervisará, liderará y coordinará las…

Las Oficinas Territoriales y locales son un instrumento para implementar la estrategia territorial del PNUD, de manera articulada y multisectorial a las iniciativas actuales y futuras de las diferentes áreas del PNUD y de la cooperación internacional a nivel nacional y territorial, que cubran las temáticas cruciales para el logro de los resultados. Bajo la dirección y supervisión de Director/a de País Adjunto/a del PNUD, el/la Coordinador/a…

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 Japan Water Forum makes small grants to grassroots organizations in least-developed countries. Activities for funding support include innovative solutions for water and sanitation and risk reduction for water-related disasters.

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 Japan Water Forum makes small grants to grassroots organizations in least-developed countries. Activities for funding support include innovative solutions for water and sanitation and risk reduction for water-related disasters. Grants are up to US$1 thousand.

The Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP) is looking for an experienced, bilingual (French and English) consultant to provide an assessment of EU policies and processes including funding that support the development and implementation of community forests. The methodology will include a desk review as well as interviews with EU Commission officials, EU Member State officials, Fern staff in Brussels, relevant donor organisations and local partners…

La mayoría de las mujeres y los hombres rurales pobres dependen de su trabajo para ganarse la vida. Sin embargo, las oportunidades de empleo rural suelen ser precarias, estar mal remuneradas e incluso entrañar peligros. De este modo, los trabajadores y sus familias pueden quedar atrapados en un círculo vicioso de hambre y pobreza. En todo el mundo, casi 8 de cada 10 trabajadores pobres viven en áreas rurales. En este curso de autoaprendizaje en…

This event is organised by the Global Partnership for Plant Conservation (GPPC) in association with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) and Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). It is hosted by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa. This conference will bring together plant conservation scientists, policy makers and…

Projections for the assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change indicate that the impact of climate will continue to disrupt economies and the lives of people, with extreme weather events becoming more frequent and devastating, thereby reversing development gains. A post disaster needs assessment that was conducted in 2015-2016 season in Malawi, estimated the total cost of losses from flooding at $994million, representing 14% of…

The World Academy of Sciences Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Partner (TWAS-SAREP) seeks to honour an outstanding young scientist who has made significant contribution to research, development and capacity building to improve sustainability of water and sanitation-related activities and programmes in the developing world. The 2018 TWAS-SAREP Regional Young Scientists’ Prize is aligned to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal #6 on Clean…

L’Unité de Politique et Stratégie (UPS) du Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement (PNUD), gère le projet d’Appui à la stratégie de réduction de la pauvreté et à la Stratégie nationale de développement de la statistique (SNDS). Il envisage de recruter un stagiaire qui va renforcer ses connaissances théoriques par des connaissances pratiques tout au long de la réalisation des activités du projet. Ce projet est structuré autour des axes…

The University of Arizona invites applications for the doctoral programme of Arid Lands Resource Sciences.

The Water Science and Engineering programme at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (formerly known as UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education) focuses on the ability to develop infrastructure and gives knowledge on hydrological and hydraulic processes and modelling tools for improved water management in coastal zones, river basins and agricultural areas.