The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) awards research fellowships to international highly qualified PhD students and young postdoctoral researchers. Applicants should be non-Turkish citizens who are age 35 or younger. Preference is for candidates who have the potential to contribute to Turkey’s international cooperation in scientific and technological development. The fields of research collaboration include…

GEOGLAM is the Group on Earth Observations Global Agricultural Monitoring Initiative. It was initially launched by the Group of Twenty (G20) Agriculture Ministers in June 2011, in Paris. The G20 Ministerial Declaration states that GEOGLAM "will strengthen global agricultural monitoring by improving the use of remote sensing tools for crop production projections and weather forecasting". By providing coordinated Earth observations from satellites…

Colombia, como signatario del Acuerdo de París y de cara a su compromiso de reducir en un 20% (o 30% condicionada al suministro de financiación internacional) sus emisiones de GEI al año 2030 con respecto a un escenario inercial, enfrenta el enorme reto de desarrollar un mecanismo alineado con las directrices de la UNFCCC y del Acuerdo de París que le permita dar cuenta de los impactos de sus esfuerzos de mitigación, así como generar información…

El Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible, con el apoyo del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD), presentó al Fondo para el Medio Ambiente Mundial: FMAM/GEF los proyectos, “Apoyo a la Reducción de la Deforestación en la Producción de Commodities en Paraguay” (PRODUCCIÓN) y “Generado Demanda Responsable para Commodities de Deforestación Reducida” (DEMANDA), que fue aprobado por el FMAM/GEF en febrero de 2017. A nivel…

The position of Forestry Technician is temporary, has a Not-to-Exceed date and will be filled for up to 6 months or as a not to exceed (NTE) 1 year, however, an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition. This position is located within the Lassen National Forest. Some of the responsibilities of the Forest Technician will be, among others: Assure recreation sites and areas with one or two major uses are operated and…

This e-learning course focuses on the background information on climate change, the drivers of deforestation, and strategies for reducing deforestation and forest degradation. Once you complete this course you will be able to: Describe climate change and the greenhouse effect; Identify and describe climate change causes and impacts; Identify and describe climate change mitigation strategies; Identify and describe the role of forests in climate…

TreePeople's mission is to inspire the people of Los Angeles to take personal responsibility for the urban forest - educating, training and supporting them as they plant and care for trees and improve the neighborhoods in which they live, learn, work, and play. Some of the duties of the Intern will be, among others: Adopt and create projects in wildland areas of the Santa Monica Mountains, specifically Lower Topanga State Park; Support the…

The Saudi Agriculture Exhibition gathers leading local and international companies that showcase the latest technologies; machinery and services that meet the needs of the agricultural sector. In this year’s exhibition, the focus will be on Organic farming and its products. In addition to the focus on Fish Farming based on the government’s new vision which aims to achieve sustainable food security. Visitors will receive the opportunity to…

Since 2014, The Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA), has helped over 25,000 farmers, growers and agribusinesses find innovations in sustainable agriculture. Now in its 6th edition, GFIA is one of the best attended agriculture events in the Middle East and the only one dedicated to sustainable agtech. The GFIA has emerged as a global authority on sustainable food production, driving innovation through exhibitions and conferences…

We are pleased to provide as an additional assistance and guidance for completing the 2017-2018 reporting process these hypothetical reports. They are meant to demonstrate how complete reports can look once finished. Here you can find an example of report for countries, which participated in the LDN/TSP, one for developed country Parties, and an example of those countries which did not participate in the LDN/TSP.

This e-learning course provides the necessary knowledge to design, develop and implement agricultural projects and programs that address the challenges of a changing climate. It is useful for professionals working in agricultural development who need to learn how to mainstream effectively climate change considerations in their projects and programs. The course is useful for investment project formulation practitioners, national and international…

For more than 83 years, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has worked in close partnership with farmers, ranchers, forest managers, non-governmental organizations, local and state governments, and other federal agencies to create and maintain healthy and productive working landscapes. The NRCS is the focal point for assisting the voluntary conservation efforts of the nation’s…

The Soil Science 2018 Congress is going to be held on the theme of “New strategies and approaches in Soil and Water resources to effective adaptability on Earth”, which extensively covers every field of soil and water on scientific and technical advances in the field of hydrology, geosciences and earth science ranging from the integration of instruments, methodologies and technologies to their use in soil sciences, water sciences, geological…

Developed by the Humanitarian Learning Centre, this new online course explains how to use Disaster Risk Reduction and Management to understand risk and vulnerability, prevent a hazard from becoming a disaster and mitigate its impact by making communities more resilient. At the end of the course, participants will: Have developed a solid understanding of DRRM key concepts, models, and frameworks; Have understood the importance of adopting a people…

This joint conference will help link dynamic developments in Latin American forests to a global community studying environmental change, forests, and water. It will provide a forum for experts on forest hydrology, watershed ecosystem management, ecohydrology, climate, and environmental change. Some of the Objectives for this Conference will be: Promote science in support of sustainable co-development of forestry (including native forests and…

El Ministerio de Vivienda, Ordenamiento Territorial y Medio Ambiente (MVOTMA) es la Autoridad Nacional Designada (AND) de Uruguay frente al FVC. En este sentido, el MVOTMA, con el apoyo financiero del FVC y actuando con el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD), como entidad acreditada ante el Fondo y socio implementador del proyecto, llevará adelante un proceso de tres años para la preparación de un Plan Nacional de Adaptación…

La Agencia Nacional de Tierras y el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo – PNUD, suscribieron un convenio de cooperación con el objeto de aunar esfuerzos institucionales para trabajar mancomunadamente en el desarrollo de las fases de formulación e implementación de planes de ordenamiento social de la propiedad rural en la zona norte del país. Bajo la dirección y supervisión de la Gerencia Nacional de Proyecto ANT - PNUD y el/la…

La Agencia Nacional de Tierras y el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo – PNUD, suscribieron un convenio de cooperación con el objeto de aunar esfuerzos institucionales para trabajar mancomunadamente en el desarrollo de las fases de formulación e implementación de planes de ordenamiento social de la propiedad rural en la zona norte del país. Bajo la dirección y supervisión de la Gerencia Nacional de Proyecto ANT - PNUD y el/la…

The UNDP-GEF Sustainable Forest and Land Management in the Dry Dipterocarp Forest Ecosystems of Southern Lao PDR Project (SAFE Ecosystems Project) aims to support the government of Lao PDR to facilitate a transformative shift towards sustainable land and forest management in the forested landscape of Savannakhet Province. This sustainable management will help to secure critical wildlife habitats, conserve biodiversity and maintain a continuous…

The program Boosting Agriculture and Food Security (BAFS) aims to reduce poverty and food insecurity in Sierra Leone through better governance and increased agricultural productivity and diversification. A maximum of three grants of €3 million will be awarded under this program. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations established in a Member State of the European Union or in Sierra Leone. For non-Sierra Leonean applicants, co-applications…

En vista de las altas tasas de deforestación y degradación de los bosques en el país, se ha identificado la necesidad de trabajar en torno al manejo forestal comunitario como una estrategia de prevención y control a la deforestación. Por lo anterior se hace necesario contar con un profesional especializado que apoyo al área de Desarrollo Sostenible en acciones tendientes a la asistencia técnica hacia el Manejo Forestal Sostenible con Comunidades…

La Agencia Nacional de Tierras y el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo – PNUD, suscribieron un convenio de cooperación con el objeto de aunar esfuerzos institucionales para trabajar mancomunadamente en el desarrollo de las fases de formulación e implementación de planes de ordenamiento social de la propiedad rural en la zona norte del país. Bajo la dirección y supervisión de la Gerencia Nacional de Proyecto ANT - PNUD y el/la…

UNDP supports the Government of India in its vision to achieve faster, and more inclusive growth. Guided by the Millennium Development Goals and the vision of the Eleventh Five Year Plan, UNDP promotes social, economic and political inclusion for the most disadvantaged. The UNDP Energy and Environment (E&E) Unit works towards the goal of low-carbon, climate resilient development in India. The E&E unit supports the Indian Government to meet…

The e-learning course has been developed to support the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) of the New Partnership for Africas Development (NEPAD), a programme of the African Union (AU). The course is based on the CAADP Pillar 3 Framework for African Food Security (FAFS). It aims to provide an overview of the CAADP process and its linkages to food security. The target audience of this course includes professionals…

The Managing Farm Risk Program provides rebates for advice and assessments to help farmers prepare and apply for a new insurance policy that assists with the management of drought and other production and market risks. These one-off rebates will be for half of the costs incurred by eligible farm businesses, up to a maximum of $2500. The Managing Farm Risk Program is part of the Australian Government's Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, the…