This post is for a highly motivated individual wishing to join the Water and Environmental Management Research Centre (WEMRC) as a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA). The PDRA will work on a project jointly funded by British Council in the UK and Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF) in Egypt. The purpose of this role is to study climate change adaptation to manage the risks of extreme hydrological and weather events for food…

In this course, the second in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization, you will go in-depth with common data types (such as raster and vector data), structures, quality and storage during four week-long modules. Take GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality as a standalone course or as part of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization. You should have equivalent experience to completing the first course in this…

Physical Geography is the integrative science that deals with processes and patterns in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and geosphere, and the interaction of humans and their environment.This Geography and Geology programme is offered by the University of Leeds Faculty of Environment from University of Leeds. The two disciplines together have an important role in understanding how humans can deal with environmental change in the future…

APC-Colombia busca promover la articulación de proyectos entre sector público, privado y la cooperación internacional a través de la identificación de actores con los cuales establecer agendas de desarrollo compartido para que los proyectos que se desarrollan en los territorios cuenten con recursos adicionales que permitan su continuidad, crecimiento y el cierre de brechas, y aportar al avance de los ODS. En este contexto, es necesario fortalecer…

Food & Nutrition 2018 invites all the participants from all over the world to attend “21st International Conference on Food & Nutrition” during July 25-26, 2018 at Vancouver, Canada. Food & Nutrition will focus on the theme “Forum for Innovation in Food, Nutrition and Public Health”. Food & Nutrition Conference is comprised of various tracks and sessions designed to offer comprehensive sessions that address current issues in the field of Food &…

The United Nations University Vice-Rectorate in Europe (UNU-ViE) - SCYCLE, it is an independent programme hosted by UNU-ViE in Bonn (Germany). SCYCLE envisions to enable societies to reduce the environmental load from production, use and the disposal of ubiquitous goods and especially electrical and electronic equipment to sustainable levels by means of independent and both comprehensive and practical research providing more thorough fact bases…

La Organización Internacional de las Maderas Tropicales ofrece becas a través del Fondo de Becas Freezailah con el propósito de promover el desarrollo de recursos humanos y aumentar los conocimientos expertos de los profesionales de sus países miembros en materia de silvicultura tropical y otras disciplinas afines. El objetivo es fomentar la ordenación y el manejo sostenible de los bosques tropicales, el uso eficiente y la transformación de las…

The OECD Environment Directorates (ENV’s) Division for Climate, Biodiversity, and Water (CBW) is looking for an experienced Research and Data Officer in the area of environmental finance and investment. The selected candidate will mainly focus on climate change-related analyses but is expected to contribute to other areas of work of the CBW division e.g. water. Her/his main responsibility will be to lead the identification, collection…

The 13th North American Forest Soils Conference is being held jointly with the 9th International Symposium on Forest Soils in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site of the Historic District of Old Québec in the spring of 2018. Presentations on research using field trials, laboratory investigations, long-term monitoring experiments and ecosystem modelling studies that address the conference theme and sub-themes are invited. If possible…

You are invited to attend the 2nd International Conference on Bioresources, Energy, Environment, and Materials Technology (BEEM2018):Technology Nexus for the Resonance of Nature and Humankind! Join this momentous occasion to share your scientific ideas and celebrate in Gangwon Province, Korea from June 10-13, 2018, at the BEEM2018 Conference, the only regionally specialized convention supported by both the federal and provincial governments. This…

The LH Basel calls for applications for visiting fellowships from advanced Ph.D. students and early postdoctoral researchers from sub-Saharan Africa or Switzerland. Proposals from priority countries like Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda are particularly encouraged. Proposals addressing any of the SDGs in the context of Swiss–sub-Saharan African cooperation, especially in the field of climate change, are welcome. Projects may receive up to CHF…

Earthwatch supports scientific field projects in topics of ecosystems and biodiversity in several world regions. Applicants to lead these field projects can be of any nationality. Earthwatch invites projects that have a strong rationale for using non-specialists (volunteers) to aid with data collection, scientific observation, or other research tasks. Program themes include among others collaborative ecological research; ecological restoration…

The Land Rover Bursary supports researcher and explorer teams by providing funding of up to £30 thousand and the loan of a vehicle. The bursary is intended to be used for a journey with a geographical purpose where the capabilities of a Land Rover are indispensable.

The objective of this consultancy is to conduct technical assessment and provide recommendations for developing institutional arrangements/mechanisms to improve service quality in collection/transport/disposal of FS and to promote a sustainable financial flow model of decentralized fecal sludge services in a secondary city of Senegal - Tivaouane.

SANDEE invites research concept notes in any area of environmental and resource economics relating to the development of South Asia and the Hindu Kush Himalaya, including environmental issues faced by people living in the plains, hills, and mountains. Examples of research previously supported by SANDEE include: Renewable energy subsidies that target the poor; Analysis of possible payments to farmers for ecosystem services; and research on the…

This massive open online course presents the most recent scientific evidence on climate change and strategies for low emission and climate resilient development. What’s New? This MOOC, provides reflections on the Paris Agreement and it’s ratification, developments from COP22, discussions on the (I)NDC progress, and introduces you to the interactive (I)NDC platform tool. You will be able to consider actions, that combined, can limit global…

Newton Fund Researcher Links Regional Workshops bring together early-career researchers from the UK and other regional partner countries to allow them to make international connections that can improve the quality of their research. The programme intends to tackle global challenges – such as climate and environment, sustainable energy, water and sanitation, rural and urban development, and food safety among others. Regional Workshops can be…

The Newton Fund Researcher Links Travel Grants support early-career researchers to undertake an international research placement to strengthen links for future collaboration. The UK’s partner countries for these travel grants are Peru, Philippines, and South Africa. Subject areas for the workshops vary by partner country to include agriculture, climate and environment, sustainable energy, water and sanitation, and several others. Researchers that…

The NAM S&T Centre invites applications from scientists from the developing countries for the Joint NAM S&T Centre – ZMT Bremen (Germany) Fellowship in Tropical Coastal Marine Research. Under this scheme, five selected scientists will work with senior researchers and faculty members in fields related to Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Geology, and Tropical Coastal Marine Systems; and undertaking short-term joint research projects for a period of up to…

The FAO-EU FLEGT Programme invites applications from governmental institutions, civil society and private sector organizations that contribute to the reduction of illegal logging and strengthen the trade of legal forest products through improved forest governance in Mozambique. Projects receive grants of up to US$110 thousand for 12 months.

This new role provides an opportunity to lead a team to develop and deliver a research programme in Environmental Horticulture to address global challenges and improve the health of the environment of people in the UK. Applicants should hold a degree in a relevant subject in biology, plus a PhD or experience in environmental and horticultural science and have postdoctoral experience in a relevant research capacity. They will have a good track…

The Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility aims to strengthen indigenous peoples’ communities and their organizations by financing small projects which foster their self-driven development in the framework of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Thematic areas are food security and nutrition; access to markets; land, territories and resources; and climate change mitigation and adaptation — with a specific focus on indigenous…

This Agricultural Science with Honours course at University of Tasmania specifically aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, competencies and awareness in preparation for employment in agricultural research organisations and businesses as well as for higher degree research. The BAgrSc(Hons) program aims to provide: Advanced knowledge and scientific training in a specialised area of agricultural science; Training in research as…

Le cours propose une lecture de l’environnement urbain en Afrique à travers les thématiques les plus pertinentes pour mesurer le niveau de développement d’un pays : eau et vie urbaine, assainissement (eaux usées et pluviales), gestion des déchets solides, agriculture urbaine. L’entrée du cours n’est pas disciplinaire, mais thématique. Le cours articule différents échelles de lecture de la ville (régional, inter urbain et intra urbain) pour…

Throughout the ages humans have depended on animals for service, food, and companionship. In modern times, animals have even played a crucial role in research settings where diseases are studied and drug therapies are developed. Veterinary medicine and animal care focus on the provision of health care, surgery, and preventive services for a variety of animal species. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians address health emergencies as well as…