Les productions végétales doivent s’adapter pour répondre aux enjeux de la transition agro-écologique de l’agriculture et renforcer la résilience des systèmes alimentaires face au changement climatique. Une plus grande diversité des traits des espèces et des peuplements cultivés permet de combiner des fonctionnalités biologiques responsables de la fourniture de services multiples : régulation des bioagresseurs, préservation des auxiliaires…

Les questions liées au cycle du carbone (C) dans le domaine de la forêt et des produits forestiers sont complexes et comportent encore de nombreuses zones d’incertitude, mais les travaux de recherche récents sur le rôle de la filière forêt-bois et notamment de la gestion forestière sur l’économie du C apportent des éléments nouveaux. Ces études sont souvent réalisées au niveau national. Qu’en est-il au niveau méditerranéen où les conditions sont…

Par sa volonté et son fort engagement pour la cause du développement durable, le magazine Energies & Environnement lance le quatrième rendez-vous du Forum Marocain Des Métiers Verts. Gagnant en maturité durant ses trois précédentes éditions, le FMV aura pour mission de faciliter la convergence entre les différents programmes et politiques existants et participer à l’aboutissement à de nouveaux projets innovants, efficaces et durables. Au…

Through the component "Environmental Education" of the Forest-environment Program (PFE), the project will facilitate the improvement of the institutional positioning of the associations Réseau des Parlementaires pour la Gestion Durable des Écosystèmes Forestiers d’Afrique Centrale (REPAR) and Réseau des Chefs Traditionnels pour la Conservation de la Biodiversité et la Gestion Durable des Ecosystèmes du Bassin du Congo (RecTrad) by strengthening…

Study Semester "Renewable Resources" is a one-semester intensive course covering different aspects of sustainability within and beyond the field of environmental sciences. Taught exclusively in English, our lectures and workshops cover the latest scientific findings on renewable energy and materials, sustainable agriculture as well as climate change. Economic, legal and technological aspects complete the picture. Hands-on experiences along with…

Les milieux naturels sont fragilisés ou détruits par les activités humaines (60% d’entre eux ont été dégradés au cours des 50 dernières années). L’engagement bénévole est un enjeu de premier ordre pour notre société et il évolue considérablement. Il devient plus ponctuel, moins militant, plus concret. En devenant un Ecovolonterre, tu participes à des actions de protection de la Biodiversité et de promotion du bénévolat nature. Tu deviens ainsi un…

The course is designed for students with different academic backgrounds and a general interest in sustainability and sustainable development. There are no special prerequisites for the course. 'Global Challenges - Sustainable Futures' Course introduces students to the politics, governance and ethics of sustainability. The course examines major current global challenges divided into economic, political and environmental issues. Climate change will…

Successful projects, collaborations and business advisory services not only assist smallholder farmers and agri-entrepreneurs in making substantial and sustainable profit, they also assist them in doing it more efficiently. Preparing Farmers and agri-entrepreneurs for a successful future beyond the terms of a contract, project or collaboration is not always easy. This course gives you the knowledge and tools to make real impact and develop…

Making Research Work' shows you how to take an action-research approach, allowing you to become well-versed in involving and getting the commitment of stakeholders, and to jointly define and solve problems in your community. At the same time, you will get recognition for your impact on agricultural development. This course helps you to achieve great and sustainable impact by teaching you.... To identify your role as a researcher in agricultural…

The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) invites eligible countries to submit a proposal for grant funding by September 10, 2019, in the Public Sector Window for programs and projects that strengthen agriculture and lessen food insecurity in low-income countries. GAFSP intends to fund 4-6 proposals for a total of at least US$100 million. Applications (English and French) are limited to 24 countries in fragile and conflict-affected…

With the International Climate Protection Fellowships, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research based proposal in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany. Those applying for this programme must be working in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation; they should have proven…

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India, Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and WINStep Forward are partnering to support the prestigious Khorana Program for Scholars named in honor of Dr. Har Gobind Khorana, who won the Nobel Prize in 1968 for his work at the interface of Chemistry and Biology while a member of the UW faculty. The Khorana Program will provide opportunities to Indian students to undertake research at…

In Mozambique, the majority of the agricultural work is done by women. Gender inequality and poor access of women to resources keep productivity low, and food insecurity and malnutrition high. Statistics show that 24% of the households are food insecure; 43% suffer from chronic under-nutrition, affecting almost one in every two children under the age of five. Nutrition is not a stand-alone science or intervention. It is linked to different…

Nuffic’s Orange Knowledge Programme is a 5 year global development programme, aimed to strengthening professionals and organisations through education and training. It contributes to the goals of the Netherlands’ development cooperation policy, in which education plays a significant role. Reference is made to the Country Plan of Implementation for Jordan, which clarifies the expected long-term impact to which the institutional collaboration…

The FIG Working Week 2020 in Amsterdam is addressing the following overall theme: Smart Surveyors for Land and Water Management. This theme is both relevant for the Netherlands and internationally in a world where drinking water is a scarce resource, waste water needs to be recycled rather than seen as waste, where the sea needs to be better mapped and managed, where land resources need to be protected against sea-level rise, and where land-based…

For more than 30 years, Echoing Green has been on the front lines of solving the world's biggest problems by raising up transformational leaders who challenge the status quo. If you have the ideas and vision to bring positive change to the world, we want to work with you. Don’t worry if your business plan or resume isn’t perfect. What matters is that you are committed to the problem you are solving and ready to make a big impact. Echoing Green…

Dining for Women is an educational giving circle: Our members meet monthly, learn about our featured and sustained grantees, and donate to DFW, allowing us collectively to support grassroots international organizations empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty. We fund projects that foster good health, education, and economic self-sufficiency in developing countries. We are devoted to educating and inspiring individuals to make a…

Biodiversity scientific research has demonstrated that the loss and degradation of ecosystem services are accelerating at an unprecedented rate and at a global scale. These damages impact not only the natural world but also human society. It is therefore imperative that biodiversity science receives the support it needs to offer practical solutions to these major problems. BiodivERsA is responding to this need by building a dynamic, sustainable…

It is an established fact that a strong scientific and technological base today is quite essential for the economic development of a country. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution, there was in the country a growing concern about the the development of Science and Technology. Year by year, the area of participation in the KIA is extending, attracting more scientists from all over the world. Today, the Khwarizmi International Award is…

ESP is happy to announce that our 10th world conference will take place in Hannover, Germany. It was in Germany that we first started our ESP conferences in 2008. Hence, we decided to celebrate our 10th world conference anniversary in Germany. The ESP10 conference locations are the Leibniz University for the opening day on Monday, and the Hannover Congress Centre for the rest of the conference. We will welcome more than 600 delegates from all…

El Jefe del proyecto Empleos Verdes tendrá entre sus funciones: Dirección, seguimiento, evaluación y desarrollo conceptual del proyecto. Responsabilidad sobre un equipo internacional. Coordinación del enfoque y desarrollo de los portafolios. Control de la utilización de los fondos, incluida la planificación y el seguimiento financieros. Asesoramiento especializado y metodológico para instituciones asociadas. El proyecto se llevará a cabo en las…

IPHDC is a training and consulting firm that seeks to empower humanitarian and development actors to deliver desired results in their work. We are committed to the empowerment of individuals and organizations through provision of professional consultancy services together with standard and tailor-made trainings. Our services are provided by a team of experienced professionals including researchers, public health experts, gender experts…