Plastic waste disposal is becoming a major problem all over the world with thousands of tons of non-biodegradable trash flowing out of towns and cities into the wilderness, oceans and rivers. African Impact is looking for dedicated and innovative people to join them in Zambia to help combat this problem. Working closely with the local communities, they are devising ways to educate residents about the importance of effective waste management and…

The aim of the International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture (ICCBSA) is to bring together all relevant stakeholders into a single platform to share knowledge, academic debate and to highlight climate change, biodiversity, agricultural sustainability research and academic activities being carried out in Universities, Research Institutes and NGOs. Some themes of the conference will be, among others: Climate…

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…

El proyecto, tiene como objetivo reducir la vulnerabilidad de las comunidades y aumentar la resiliencia de los ecosistemas en esta región, que enfrenta riesgos de inundación y de sequía asociados con el cambio climático y la variabilidad climática. El proyecto operará principalmente en los municipios de Ayapel, San Marcos y San Benito Abad. Bajo la dirección y supervisión de la coordinadora del proyecto y el coordinador territorial, el/la…

La formación en derecho ambiental permite capacitar a los profesionales y técnicos en el marco legal aplicable a la solución, gestión de controversias, con el ánimo de prevenir las responsabilidades derivadas de los riesgos ambientales, controlar, sancionar y compensar, haciendo efectivos los mandatos constitucionales del derecho a un ambiente digno, sano y saludable que permita construir el desarrollo sostenible. El propósito del Diploma…

La Fiscalización ambiental abarca aspectos tan variados como la supervisión, el control la inspección, entre otros, se convierte en uno de los componentes decisorios y gravitantes de la gestión ambiental. Podría afirmarse, al menos en nuestra región que de ella depende gran parte de la eficiencia y eficacia de la legislación ambiental. La regulación ambiental moderna no sólo requiere de normas coherentes y acordes con la realidad a ser aplicada…

This course offers conceptual frameworks to understand the importance of climate change, vulnerability and adaptation and mitigation options for improved food security.

The Agrofood Conference is Nigeria’s 5th international trade show on agriculture, food processing & packaging, ingredients, bakery & confectionery and food & hospitality. This Agrofood Conference covers the entire value chain, from field to fork, consisting of the three sub-brands: AgroTech Nigeria, Food + Bev tec Nigeria and Food + Hospitality Nigeria. Some of the related content at the conference will be, among many others: Agricultural…

The M.Sc. in Global Energy and Climate Policy is the online version of the successful campus degree of the same name and this program’s focus is on policy and policy making in the energy and climate space. This program introduces students to the key energy sources, their economic and technical bases and how they are regulated. It further analyses energy and climate governance at the international level, and discusses the geopolitics of energy…

Organic farming may be defined as an integrated farming system that strives for sustainability, the enhancement of soil fertility, biological diversity with rare exceptions prohibiting synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms & growth hormones. Organic farming is an alternate agricultural system which relies on fertilizers of organic origin such as manure, compost and bone meal. Organic farming places…

Conference Series LLC Ltd feels proud and honored in inviting the contributors across the globe to its premier 19th Nutrition and Food Summit-2018 to be held during September 26-27, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Food and Nutrition Conference 2018 is the premier event that brings together a unique and International mix of experts, researchers and decision makers both from academia and industry across the globe to exchange their knowledge…

This specialized e-learning module introduces the theme of climate change and children, with the aim to provide a children’s perspective to the discussions on how to deal with this global crisis. The module will present how children are and can be impacted by climate change. It will then look at how children’s resilience to climate change could be strengthened and at the benefits that can be provided by mitigation measures. It will also discuss…

This online program will give a comprehensive overview of renewable energy as a means to enable sustainable development at a global scale. It will present the case for how renewable energies represent both an environmental necessity and an economic opportunity. The program aims to provide an overview of clean, secure and sustainable technology options for the development of renewable energy projects, and offer insights into the management of…

La educación no escapa al impacto de la crisis ambiental planetaria, pero sus enfoques críticos e innovadores actuales permiten que nuevos contenidos se incluyan en las aulas y en la demanda de los alumnos y que, por ello, haya nuevas oportunidades para actuar frente a los desafíos contemporáneos. La educación ambiental es un proceso de concientización y promoción sociales para la resolución de problemas ambientales en pos de la sustentabilidad…

En un contexto actual de cambio climático, crisis económica y degradación ambiental, se hace patente que la comunidad global ha de adquirir con urgencia hábitos de consumo y de producción más sostenibles con el objetivo de reducir la explotación de los recursos naturales y las emisiones de CO2, así como de erradicar la pobreza. Para ello se plantea que los complejos problemas de enorme escala, pueden ser abordados mediante una red de micro…

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) provides non-governmental and community-based organizations (NGO/CBO) in developing countries with grants to help them tackle climate change, conserve biodiversity, protect international waters, reduce the impact of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), and prevent land degradation. With these environment-centered ‘grant projects’ the programme also seeks to generate sustainable…

Scholarships for this international course on LANDSCAPE GOVERNANCE are now available! Always wanted to learn about integrated landscape approaches? Then this is your chance! This international course on Landscape Governance is now open for application. Scholarships are available if applied for before October 16th, so you’d better be fast! This course challenges forest and nature management professionals to adopt an integrative perspective, to…

The Agro & Poultry Conference provides a unique opportunity for participants to expand their brand in one of the most astonishing business destinations in Africa. The conference attracts visitor from different countries as a mass visitor campaign will be launched to make a prosper event as visiting countries include Kenya, South Africa, Congo, Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Botswana, Nigeria etc. This conference will host exhibitors and representatives…

A l'occasion de la Fête de la Science, l'exposition "La désertification, un défi pour la recherche" est présentée à la Médiathèque municipale Andrée Chedid de La Seyne-sur-Mer. Les scientifiques s’attachent à observer et comprendre la désertification. Associées à d’autres savoirs (agriculteurs, organisations de la société civile), leurs recherches conduisent à élaborer des solutions permettant de mettre un frein à la dégradation des terres et de…

The Environmental Technologist, Aquatic Habitat Toronto is responsible for the administration of the multi-level government programming committee for waterfront projects and initiatives, and provides a single point of contact with multiple stakeholders. This position also supports the planning, development, monitoring, and implementation of specific habitat creation, restoration, and monitoring projects that are priorities of the Toronto…

This e-learning series deals with the Fuels section of the 2015 Integrated Rangeland Fire Management Strategy, which calls for a comprehensive knowledge transfer program to enhance the fuels management program’s role in sagebrush-steppe management. The Strategy is intended to improve the efficiency and efficacy of actions to address rangeland fire, to better prevent and suppress rangeland fire, and improve efforts to restore fire-impacted…

Rural road construction, improvement, and use in developing countries can have substantial environmental impacts that can decrease with better design and siting decisions. This webinar summarizes the findings of a literature review on the types and magnitudes of common environmental impacts and options for reducing these risks. It will address the direct impacts of construction practices and increased vehicle traffic on roads. Road construction…

The Royal Society of Chemistry invites professional to register for the 6th International Conference on Sustainable Development scheduled for Rome,Italy.