El Observatorio del Derecho a la alimentación de América Latina y el Caribe (ODA-ALC) surje como una red regional multidisciplinaria conformada por diversos centros académicos interesados en promover el intercambio y gestión de conocimiento en torno a la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional. Año a año, sus máximos representantes se reúnen a fin de compartir sus principales avances, hallazgos y desafíos para la erradicación del hambre y la…

La decimocuarta edición del “Premio a la Mejor Comunicación sobre Desarrollo Sostenible en la Industria Andaluza” de la Fundación Laboral Andaluza del Cemento y el Medio Ambiente (Flacema) ha abierto el plazo para la recepción de candidaturas. Se trata de un reconocimiento de la entidad a periodistas comprometidos con la difusión de prácticas industriales ligadas al desarrollo sostenible y a la economía circular. Para ello, los profesionales de…

The International Tree Foundation (ITF) was founded in Kenya in 1924 as ‘Watu wa Miti’ (People of the Trees), by Richard St Barbe Baker. ITF’s mission is to plant, protect and promote trees in partnership with local communities in ways which support: conservation and wise use of natural resources - forests, trees and biodiversity; indigenous knowledge about plants, animals, soil and water; alleviation of poverty, hunger and malnutrition through…

Pride Lion Conservation Alliance and Colorado State University have joined forces to offer a special training as part of Pathways Africa 2020: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference and Training. The focus of the training is to help African women conservation leaders strengthen their leadership skill sets to both achieve their goals and achieve greater conservation outcomes across Africa. This 3-day training workshop will offer personal growth…

The Productive Agriculture Community-based Empowerment II (PACE II) project is a 3-year program that will work in 60 villages in northern Chin, Myanmar. The Livelihoods Project Manager will work to support PACE II project partner(s) to implement PACE II activities and build their capacity. The PACE II Project is designed to support remote Chin villages in the areas of food security and nutrition. PACE II will do this by working with households…

The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) mission is to facilitate the analysis and prediction of Earth system variability and change for use in an increasing range of practical applications of direct relevance, benefit and value to society. The development of high-quality, real-world data sets constitutes an on-going need of the climate research, observations, and modelling communities and their joint activities. Key areas in data collection…

Fundamentals on REDD+ covers the basics of REDD+, from the elements required under the UNFCCC to how to prepare and implement REDD+ at the national level including financial resource available. It is structured into 6 modules, and each module takes around 2 to 3 hours to complete. All modules include an introductory video lecture, an interactive lesson and a learning journal in PDF format. The modules also include links to other UN resources on…

The Aspen Institute’s New Voices Fellowship is a year-long program that provides intensive media and advocacy training for frontline development experts. With support from a team of experienced mentors and trainers, New Voices fellows develop and amplify their ideas to bring about meaningful change. Candidates for the Fellowship are expected to have both a record of significant professional achievement and a desire to share their perspectives on…

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a global fund created to support the efforts of developing countries to respond to the challenge of climate change. GCF helps developing countries limit or reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to climate change. It seeks to promote a paradigm shift to low-emission and climate-resilient development, taking into account the needs of nations that are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts…

Do you want to understand the role of rights in governing productive and sustainable landscapes? Join our international short course in Ghana, where we will see how securing rights can facilitate landscape transformation. Rural landscapes around the world are increasingly integrated in global processes of trade, market development, resource exploitation and climate change. Resulting into landscapes becoming more multifunctional as well as…

The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is a joint initiative of l'Agence Française de Développement, Conservation International (CI), the European Union, the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Government of Japan and the World Bank. CEPF is a global program that provides grants to civil society to safeguard the world’s biodiversity hotspots. The CEPF Secretariat intends to conduct an evaluation of the regional implementation teams…

Le Programme d’Investissement d’Avenir permet de financer et d’accélérer la mise sur le marché de solutions innovantes, de faciliter l’accès à des co-financements et de faire bénéficier les projets lauréats d’une forte visibilité. Cet AAP vise à sélectionner des projets de démonstrateurs : • développant de nouveaux produits, technologies, modèles d’affaires ou services (la Solution) ; dans les domaines industriels, agricoles ou territoriaux ; •…

Le Programme d’Investissement d’Avenir permet de financer et d’accélérer la mise sur le marché de solutions innovantes, de faciliter l’accès à des co-financements et de faire bénéficier les projets lauréats d’une forte visibilité. L’AAP est constitué de 2 axes thématiques aux enjeux majeurs : • la Protection de l'Environnement afin de préserver la biodiversité, la qualité de l’air, les ressources matières, l’énergie et l’eau ; • la Bioéconomie…

Pour enrayer la perte de la biodiversité et s’adapter aux changements climatiques, il est nécessaire d’accroître les investissements dans le capital naturel. À cet effet, la Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) et la Commission européenne se sont associées pour créer le Mécanisme de financement du capital naturel (Natural Capital Financing Facility, NCFF), un instrument financier qui soutient, au moyen de prêts et d’investissements sur mesure…

La Entidad de las Naciones Unidas para la Igualdad de Género y el Empoderamiento de las Mujeres (ONU MUJERES) busca profesional para la incorporación del enfoque de género en procesos de fortalecimiento de capacidades en el proyecto: “Construcción de la capacidad de adaptación a través de acciones de seguridad alimentaria y nutricional en comunidades vulnerables Afro y Awá en la zona fronteriza de Colombia y Ecuador”. La finalidad de este…

Les semences et plants sont un secteur stratégique pour l’agriculture et la société. Elles sont à l’origine de toutes les productions agricoles, et font partie des leviers les plus efficaces pour répondre aux défis de l’agriculture de demain : sécurité alimentaire, rendements en dépit des aléas climatiques, respect de l’environnement et préservation de la biodiversité, compétitivité des entreprises au niveau mondial. D’un point de vue économique…

The UN Summer Academy will be held on 26-30 August in Bonn, Germany. The event provides an exclusive opportunity for dialogue with professionals and thought leaders who are currently working towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement. Since 2012, the UN Summer Academy has been a flagship programme of the UN System Staff College (UNSSC) and it prides itself in offering executive education, learning and knowledge exchange…

The Junior Programme is an opportunity for young professionals to work in the field and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). You are less than 31 years and want to give meaning to your talent? Enabel and the Belgian Development Agency are looking for young talents (all profiles) to work in agriculture and sustainable development, energy, environment and climate, etc. Apply online from Monday 9 September 12:00…

Through the assistance of the Global Environment Facility and the technical support of UNDP, the Government of Mauritius is implementing the “Removal of Barriers to Solar PV Power Generation in Mauritius, Rodrigues and the Outer Islands”. The objective of this project is to accelerate sustainable on-grid PV electricity generation in Mauritius through targeted technical interventions. The Mauritius Standards Bureau (MSB) is a parastatal body…

Advans est un groupe international leader en microfinance fondé en 2005. La mission du Groupe Advans est de bâtir un réseau d’institutions financières de référence afin de répondre aux besoins de services financiers des petites entreprises et des autres agents économiques qui ont un accès inadapté, limité ou inexistant aux services financiers classiques. Sous la supervision directe du Responsable Business Development, vous serez en charge de…