The course is intended to help with the understanding of the linkages between gender and the environment. It will provide the knowledge and tools to mainstream gender and to create effective change-maker for sustainable development. It will also provide facts and figures, and a better understanding of the global international frameworks related to gender and environment. Key courses will be, among others: Gender and Biodiversity; Land Degradation…

The Ribble Rivers Trust (RRT) is looking to recruit a technically competent, dynamic and enthusiastic person to deliver farm advice, support farmers to develop and submit applications for funding, as well as training courses and events aimed at improving partners and farmers knowledge around diffuse pollution and how to reduce it. The training and events this role will provide is linked to a ‘skills gap’ within the environment sector, and a…

La Semana de la Alimentación, la Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural en América Latina y El Caribe es un gran foro regional de intercambio de experiencias, de diálogo, aprendizaje y construcción de acuerdos entre diversos actores, para avanzar hacia el logro Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, en el mundo rural y en el sector agroalimentario. La primera versión de La Semana será convocada conjuntamente entre FAO y el Gobierno de Argentina a través del…

The World Bank and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) jointly launch a Call for Proposals for a regional project for Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education for Agri-food Systems Transformation in Africa (SHAEA). The Project will support the governments of participating African countries to collectively build capacity and knowledge in selected key areas. Universities from Kenya, Cameroon, Côte d…

El graduado o graduada en Ingeniería Agraria y Alimentaria gestiona empresas agroalimentarias, diseña o proyecta soluciones tecnológicas, o es especialista en los diferentes ámbitos de actuación profesional (agricultura, ganadería, industria) con la finalidad de obtener productos de calidad y económicamente rentables de una manera respetuosa con el medio ambiente.

The University of Queensland offers a Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture program which is an introduction to the scientific and practical aspects of the sustainable agriculture industry. It offers knowledge and practical skills to help commercial farmers sustainably increase their output through innovative solutions and to develop agricultural solutions to some of the critical issues facing the planet. Some key courses in this program will be…

Through the development of creative and critical perspectives on sustainability, the Masters program in Sustainable Agriculture focuses on innovative ways of enhancing agriculture for the medium to long term. This course is designed to equip students with high-level analytical, research and problem-solving skills and conceptual insight. In a capstone project, students will develop a research question in an area of interest, gather evidence and…

Le projet de relèvement post-catastrophe vise à soutenir le relèvement à long terme, la résilience aux chocs futurs et le développement durable, tout en répondant aux besoins immédiats dans les régions touchées par les catastrophes naturelles. Afin d’atteindre les résultats attendus, ce projet soutient le renforcement de la connaissance approfondie des risques et de la vulnérabilité du territoire en tant qu’outil d’aide à la décision pour…

The volunteers at this project will help to: care for sick and abused elephants, protect the forests and provide vital jobs, healthcare, community assistance and vet care for the local indigenous population and elephant owners across Cambodia. Most of the volunteer work is done at a distance to allow the elephants to roam free in their natural habitat and have as stress free lifestyle as possible, with the chance for volunteers to observe these…

The World Future Council is looking for a Research Intern for 'Scaling up Agroecology'. The World Future Council (WFC) is a global forum of 50 respected personalities who give voice to the shared ethical values of citizens worldwide. The Council works closely with policy-makers, civil society and business to identify and implement best policies to protect the rights of future generations. Main responsibilities of this internship will be, among…

Water is a key component of development. The course offers a broad-based coverage of the principles and practices of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). The IWRM is a process that promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources in order to maximize economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. The objectives of training are, among…

Innovation in the area of the environment, ecotechnology, and ecoservices is a major challenge for sustainable development in today’s societies. The LE STUDIUM Loire Valley Institute for Advanced Studies for the attraction and recruitment of international experienced researchers is offering research fellowship position with the Environmental Technology Innovation, Development and Optimisation Platforms project (PIVOTS) Programme in France. The…

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Uganda is offering a volunteer position for Agribusiness Training Specialist. The candidate will work jointly with the Business Development Advisor to build the capacity of the institute to generate income from agricultural production units. The role involves but not limited to: Assessing the needs and building technical capacity of instructors within the Vocational Training Institute; Training on quality…

The Academics World 490th International Conference on Environmental Science and Development (ICESD) aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Environmental Science and Development. It also provides the premier interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent…

Le projet de relèvement post-catastrophe vise à soutenir le relèvement à long terme, la résilience aux chocs futurs et le développement durable, tout en répondant aux besoins immédiats dans les régions touchées par les catastrophes naturelles. Le projet favorise l'égalité des sexes et l'autonomisation des femmes, ainsi que la restauration et la préservation de l’environnement en tant qu'objectifs clés pour « reconstruire en mieux » Haïti. Les…

Albioma est un producteur d’électricité indépendant, pour la valorisation de la biomasse en partenariat avec les agro-industriels. Albioma souhaite augmenter la part de biomasse dans le mix énergétique des centrales thermiques de cogénération basées à l’Île Maurice. En 2014, le projet « Paille en canne », destiné à valoriser énergétiquement la paille laissée aux champs après la récolte mécanique de la canne à sucre, a été lancé avec succès à…

The aim of this conference is for the scientists, scholars, engineers and students from the Universities all around the world and the industry to present ongoing research activities, and hence to foster research relations between the Universities and the industry. This conference provides opportunities to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future…

The Master of Forest Science and Management gives students the opportunity to gain expertise for an industry that is key to the economic success of many countries, but which has numerous challenges associated with climate change, the commoditisation of forest products and land management. Study subjects will aim at problem solving and innovation for resource management, with a focus on the environmental science impacts of forestry. Key modules in…

Cordaid in collaboration with South Sudan Development Association (SSUDA), local NGO partner, are implementing a European Union (EU) funded Pro-Resilience Action (PRO-ACT): building resilience through crisis prevention and post-crisis response strategy. The overall objectives Pro-Resilience Action (PRO-ACT) project is to improve food security and disaster resilience of 3,000 vulnerable households in the selected conflict-affected groups in the…

Battelle manages and operates the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) project, which is a 30+ year project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. The Field Ecologist position will provide guidance to temporary field crews while working in the field and laboratory. Some key responsibilities of the position will be, among many others: Lead, perform and coordinate plant phenology…

he Nauru R2R project Outcome 2 focuses on the development of an integrated landscape management practices to be adopted by local communities living with the ‘bottom-side’ and applicable ‘ridge’ and ‘topside’ areas not covered by mining. The Senior Technical Advisor will be expected to work with Division of Environment and Agriculture to develop an integrated agriculture and land use plan for Nauru R2R project sites. The plan is essential for…

El cambio climático supone actualmente uno de los mayores retos a afrontar por parte de todas las sociedades. Ecuador es un país altamente vulnerable a los impactos del cambio climático, debido tanto a su ubicación geográfica como a su topografía. En el Ecuador existe una diversidad de zonas y ecosistemas que presentan mayor sensibilidad al cambio climático y tienen más probabilidad de sufrir sus efectos adversos. Este es el caso de los páramos…

Growtech 2018 in Vietnam is a fair for agricultural machinery and technologies. This event is considered to be one of the largest Business-To-Business exhibitions in the field of agricultural that creates opportunities for the companies specializing in agricultural domain. This three day event is the ultimate platform to offer opportunities of approaching and participating, experiencing and approaching the latest innovative machinery and…

Holistic Management Canada hosts six-day Holistic Management courses across Canada that provide participants with the tools and knowledge to make decisions towards a known direction. Participants learn how to apply the principles of Holistic Management to their operation by creating a Holistic Goal, a profit-based financial plan and a biological/grazing plan. Hands on learning is supported through a combination of large group, small group and…

The course offers a broad-based coverage of the principles and practices of techniques and technologies used in the bio-industrial production or bio-genetic controlled processes involving vegetal, animal or human organisms. Some key courses in this program will be, among many others: Soil health, Soil structure and texture; Crop nutrition, Crop rotation; Micro- propagation.