Le fonds Minka est le nouvel instrument de lutte contre les situations de crise de l’AFD. Financé par la Taxe sur les transactions financières (TTF), Minka symbolise notre engagement renforcé dans les contextes les plus difficiles, en soutien à la paix et à la résilience. Minka, c'est 100 millions d’euros par an destinés à financer des interventions au Sahel, au Moyen-Orient, en République centrafricaine et dans les pays du pourtour du lac Tchad…

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar offers a two-week long summer school on Urban Resilience and Cultural landscapes based in Weimar. The Participants will develop an integrated urban design approach that considers urban resilience in the context of climate-sensitive planning. The course includes lectures on the more general context of urban resilience. It also includes a GIS training and application to map urban heat islands of informal and formal…

From 19 to 30 August 2019 the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague in association with the the Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS) welcomes international students to join its summer school based in Prague, Czech Republic. The two week program will include, among others: Biomaterials bioenergy Socio-economic and ethical aspects of future bioeconomy Forest bioeconomy Wood as an biomaterial and aquaculture

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Uganda (USAID/Uganda) is seeking applications from qualified entities to implement the USAID/Uganda Biodiversity For Resilience Activity. The goal is to assist communities, the government, and the private sector to conserve and manage biodiversity for lasting environmental and economic sustainability. USAID intends to provide up to US$15 million, to be allocated over a five…

Food and energy sovereignty have become critical issues for a country because these two matters are crucial factors that mark the independence of a country. In Southeast Asia, food security is being fundamentally altered – as patterns of food consumption and production change. Recently, a larger Asian population demands more quantity and quality of food (Asian Development Bank Institute 2013), although Southeast Asian countries have abundant…

The IDEX Accelerator & Global Fellowship Program was founded on the idea that by investing in the future generations of leaders who are passionate about leading high-impact careers, we can regenerate local economies and build stronger communities around the world. In nearly 10 years of running the IDEX Global Fellows Program, we have had the privilege of working with some of the most influential organisations. We've come to better understand how…

La Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD) consciente de su papel protagónico como actor principal en el logro de una sociedad colombiana social y solidaria y que tiene entre sus responsabilidades sustantivas el desarrollo de las regiones y la investigación, se articula con los estamentos gubernamentales, empresariales y sociales con el fin de brindar conjuntamente solución a problemáticas inherentes a la calidad de vida, la…

Since 1983, Chevening Awards have enabled tens of thousands of international scholars and fellows to study in the UK. The awards offer an opportunity that, for many, would otherwise be out of reach. As a result, they have been able to transform their careers, shift their perspectives, and strengthen their relationships with the UK. Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s…

Esta connvocatoria busca estimular a las presentaciones de trabajo en forma oral y poster de alta calidad. Los resúmenes pueden presentarse en inglés, español o portugués. En la conferencia los trabajos podrán ser presentados en los tres idiomas y cada presentador oral tendrá derecho a no más de 20 minutos, los cuales estarán compuestos por 15 minutos de presentación y 5 minutos para preguntas. Los trabajos pueden tener temáticas como…

El desarrollo sostenible reconoce que el crecimiento debe ser inclusivo y al mismo tiempo ambientalmente racional para poder reducir la pobreza y generar prosperidad, tanto para quienes viven en el planeta en el presente como para las futuras generaciones. Basado en ello, los objetivos de este curso son: Actualización de conocimientos sobre las tecnologías que se están desarrollando actualmente para el tratamiento de aguas en general. Ofrecer al…

La ejecución de un proyecto ambiental requiere apropiarse inicialmente de un sólido marco teórico, por tanto este curso se enfocará explícitamente en las múltiples metodologías que un proyectista ambiental deberá considerar, a través de sus competencias, para formular sus propuestas. La gestión de proyectos ambientales procura llevar a cabo un conjunto complejo de acciones y medidas que conducirán al diseño de un futuro sustentable en los…

The UN-REDD Programme is the United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) in developing countries. The Programme was launched in 2008 and builds on the convening role and technical expertise of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The Programme supports…

La oficina de Bolivia de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO por sus siglas en Inglés) es responsable de dirigir la respuesta de la FAO a las prioridades nacionales para la seguridad alimentaria, agricultura y el desarrollo rural mediante la identificación, planificación y ejecución de las actividades prioritarias de la FAO en Bolivia. El postulante deberá realizar tareas como: Proporcionar apoyo…

The Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) Department of the Research and Technology Organization (RTO) is offering an engineering position in using Earth Observation (EO) data for crop water stress management. The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team which aims to assess the feasibility of using the three evapotranspiration/water stress algorithms for irrigation scheduling. The successful candidate will support the team in the…

L’OCDE est un forum économique mondial qui œuvre, aux côtés de ses 36 pays membres et de plus d’une centaine d’économies émergentes et en développement, à l’élaboration de politiques meilleures pour une vie meilleure. Nous recherchons un(e) Responsable de programme (Afrique) qualifié(e), motivé(e) et aguerri(e) à la gestion de projets et aux activités de liaison pour intégrer la Division EMAL. Le/La candidat(e) retenu(e) pilotera les activités de…

Sustainable Land Management for agriculture can play a major role in mitigating climate change through reducing GHG emissions and increasing carbon sequestration. In this e-course, you will receive an introduction to several Greenhouse Gas Accounting Tools that could be used to analyze Sustainable Land Management projects, policies and strategies. It will start by explaining why it is necessary to carry out Greenhouse Gas accounting analysis as…

L’OCDE est un forum économique mondial qui œuvre, aux côtés de ses 36 pays membres et de plus d’une centaine d’économies émergentes et en développement, à l’élaboration de politiques meilleures pour une vie meilleure. Sous la direction d’un(e) Analyste principal(e) des politiques, et sous la supervision générale du Chef de division, l’Analyste junior des politiques contribuera essentiellement à la conception et à la rédaction des textes relatifs…

L'objectif du projet est de participer au recensement des mammifères et de certains oiseaux de la Réserve du Rio Bigal en Amazonie Équatorienne afin d’évaluer la densité et les fluctuations des populations et assurer une meilleure conservation des écosystèmes de la Réserve. Les scientifiques et riverains de la Réserve se sont rendu compte que le développement de l’activité humaine empiétait sur les lieux de vie des animaux, de même que la…

The Ireland-Africa Fellows Programme for early career professionals to undertake a fully-funded one-year master’s programme at a prestigious higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland. The award covers course fees, flights, and accommodation and living costs. Eligible master's courses in Ireland commence in August or September each year and, depending on the course, will run for between 10 and 16 months. The Programme promotes equal…

EduCARE India is working towards developing sustainable programmes that protect natural forests, establish communal forests and foster interest in social forestry. The organization is looking for self-motivated individuals looking to develop their own ideas to bring their expertise and enthusiasm to its current projects. Current Projects: Engaging the community in planting and protecting trees in a land slide prone area Establishing nurseries and…

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is working towards inclusive, agriculture-driven prosperity for the African continent by strengthening the production and dissemination of more gender-responsive agricultural research and innovation. The LEPARD course is designed to build the leadership skills of the agricultural research workforce and decision makers. Participants in this transformational learning will acquire a…

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has a dual role as the regional arm of the United Nations in Africa and as one of the major pan-African institutions. Its mandate is to promote the social and economic development of Africa through knowledge activities, advocacy and consensus building and technical cooperation. The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (the “Foundation”), is financing this Fellowship position in the UNECA. The Fellow will…

International Conference on Forestry, Food and Sustainable Agriculture (ICFFSA) is to bring together innovative academics and industrial experts in the field of Forestry Food and Sustainable Agriculture to a common forum. All the registered papers will be published by the World Research Library and will be submitted for review for indexing by Google Scholar. This Conference is sponsored by many International institutes. The conference would offer…

The RDF provides grants of up to £10,000 , for one year, to augment institutional funds in fostering research collaborations among academic staff (faculty members) at partner universities. The RDF supports work across four WUN Global Challenges that lie at the heart of our mission: Responding to Climate Change, Public Health (non-communicable diseases), Global Higher Education and Research, and Understanding Cultures. Four Global Challenge…

The Newton Agham Programme is an integral component of the Newton Fund, which forms part of the UK Government’s official development assistance programme. The Newton Agham Programme will provide £3 million from 2016 to develop science and innovation partnerships that promote the economic development and social welfare of the Philippines. The British Council in the Philippines is working in partnership with the Government of the Philippines to…