In order to achieve conservation goals, the conservation community must determine the extent to which actions are working – and we must be able to diagnose why some actions succeed while others do not. In recent years, here has been great convergence among conservation organizations in thinking about how best to plan and implement conservation actions. In the Introduction to the Conservation Open Standards lesson is designed to give you an…

The two-year International Land and Water Management MSc programme focuses on the scientific analysis of land and water management issues at different scales. An integration of physical, technical, socio-economic and political dimensions in various approaches is sought to critically analyse, understand and tackle land and water management problems. Students will develop comparative insight into the development of land and water management, apply…

This webinar will be lead by George Gann, Society for Ecological Restoration's International Policy Lead. The second edition of the International Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration was released in September 2019. This groundbreaking publication provides updated and expanded guidance on the practice of ecological restoration, clarifies the breadth of ecological restoration and allied environmental repair activities, and includes…

For a long time, data collection has been done using pen and paper, making it a painstaking and very expensive effort to collect data. In the age of smartphones, mobile-based data collection technologies especially ODK have greatly improved the conduct of surveys and assessments. This 5-day Mobile data collection course is designed to introduce to participants the free and opensource ODK set of tools to enable them author, field, and manage…

Smart Buildings & Cities (SB&C) is a two-year post-master technological designer program. The SB&C program wants to contribute to the transition towards smart, intelligent and sustainable cities where quality of life is high. This transition requires new solutions which can only be created through multiscale and transdisciplinary (design) approaches. The program consists of two main parts. Half of the program consists of post-master level…

Capacity building and development play a major role in efforts to realize the objectives of the UNCCD. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the UNCCD Capacity Development and Innovations Office, and working collaboratively with all staff, the incumbent shall perform the following main duties: Review and update the UNCCD e-learning course on: The role of the UNCCD National Focal Point; The Committee on Science and Technology; The Committee…

La entrada en vigor de la Ley de Reforma de la Ley Hipotecaria y del texto refundido de la Ley de Catastro Inmobiliario establece que la base gráfica de las fincas registrales será la cartografía catastral. Así, a partir de ahora, en el momento de firma del documento público se deberá describir la finca de acuerdo a la certificación catastral o de la representación gráfica georreferenciada alternativa, solicitando la inscripción de la descripción…

La Universidad Nacional de Quilmes (UNQ) informa que, del 3 al 17 de febrero de 2020, estará abierta la convocatoria abecas orientadas a estudiantes y egresados de la UNQ, en el marco del Programa UNQ Produce y Alimenta. Se otorgarán dos becas de nueve meses de duración cada una, contando con un estipendio mensual de pesos nueve mil. Las becas tendrán una dedicación de veinte horas semanales, y serán asignadas según el siguiente detalle: Ser…

La Consejería de Fomento y Medio Ambiente, en colaboración con la de Educación, convoca la concesión del sello ambiental ‘Centro Educativo Sostenible’ para el curso 2019-2020, para distinguir a aquellos centros educativos de Castilla y León que acrediten disponer de programas de educación y gestión ambiental y asumir una serie de compromisos de divulgación de sus prácticas sostenibles. El distintivo está pensado para los centros docentes no…

EcoAgriculture Partners is an international non-profit organization that strives to bring about a world where landscapes are managed to improve rural livelihoods, conserve ecosystems, and sustainably produce food and fiber. The organization does so by providing training, research, policy and finance solutions, and support to farmers, communities, and organizations at the local, national and international levels. EcoAgriculture Partners uses…

DMI Associates est à la recherche d'experts régionaux pour des missions d'assistance technique dans la région de l'UEMOA. L'objectif de la mission d'assistance technique est d'améliorer durablement la sécurité alimentaire des huit pays de l'UEMOA grâce à un mécanisme d'intermédiation bancaire en appui au Plan Stratégique de la BOAD et à sa stratégie d'appui au développement agricole et rural. Qualifications et compétences : De formation minimum…

This Land Governance for Development course from Utrecht Summer School provides a multidisciplinary analysis of the ‘land rush’ within the more general context of land governance in Africa, Asia and Latin America including: the history and drivers of the process; the diversity of stakeholders and networks involved; and the global policy instruments of which inclusive land governance is an integral feature such as the Sustainable Development Goals…

Farming is the biggest job on earth and the foundation on which the modern world was built, yet for modern society it has for too long been too easy to forget our roots. Farmers Apprentice is Farmers Weekly’s response to the challenge of recruiting the best business minds into agriculture, by providing a platform from which young people from all walks of life can get a foot on to the farming ladder. Ten young apprentices were selected with a…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications to better understand the potential impacts of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on water quality and availability in rural communities and agricultural operations across the United States. The Agency is seeking new information on PFAS occurrence, fate, and transport in water sources used by rural communities and agricultural operations, and new or improved PFAS…

El Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo – PNUD - trabaja en más de 170 países y territorios, dando asistencia para desarrollar políticas, habilidades de liderazgo y asociación, capacidades institucionales y construcción de resiliencia, con el fin de mantener resultados de desarrollo. A nivel programático la oficina en Colombia está organizada en dos Clústeres y cuatro Portafolios que trabajan de manera articulada en diferentes…

DMI Associates est à la recherche d'experts nationaux/régionaux de pays de l'UEMOA pour appuyer la mise en oeuvre et le suivi de la politique de l'IRED à travers un renforcement des capacités des équipes opérationnelles et stratégiques en charge de l'IRED au sein de la BOAD. Qualifications et compétences : De formation minimum niveau bac +5 ou diplôme équivalent dans un domaine pertinent par rapport aux thèmes de l'expertise ou de l'évaluation…

The International Institute for Human Security is peacebuilding NGO focused on advancing key areas of human security known as Societal Stabilizers through knowledge sharing. The International Institute for Human Security focuses on key societal stabilizers related to dignity and equality and include: Good Governance and Organizational Transparency, Women, Migrants & Victims of Modern Day Slavery, Food and Environmental Sustainibility, The…

Oxfam a pour objectif de contribuer à des solutions durables à l'injustice de la pauvreté. Nous faisons partie d'un mouvement mondial en faveur du changement, qui donne aux gens les moyens de créer un avenir sûr, juste et exempt de pauvreté. Oxfam travaille en partenariat et en alliance avec les mouvements paysans. Oxfam-Solidarité est partenaire d'un projet visant à renforcer le mouvement global d’organisations paysannes La Via Campesina (LVC)…

This specialized module introduces the theme of climate change in urban areas. The world is becoming more and more urban, and therefore cities are important actors in addressing climate change. The module covers both how cities are affected by climate change and how cities are contributing to climate change. In addition, it looks at how climate change adaptation and mitigation can be considered in urban planning and identify concrete measures…

L’expert principal interviendra directement auprès de la CPP en vue d’appuyer le Ministère de l’Elevage dans la mise en œuvre des activités qui lui sont attribuées. Qualifications et compétences : Diplôme de niveau licence/master en agronomie avec spécialisation en systèmes et produits de l’élevage, qualité sécurité agro-alimentaire, diplôme vétérinaire ou équivalent ; Au moins 15 ans d’expérience professionnelle dans la mise en œuvre de…

NRC is looking for a dynamic FSL specialist to: initiate and launch a quality FSL programme; set the standard through training and capacity building of newly recruited staff; develop a strategy for programme quality and growth. The position will cover the 3-countries to ensure coherence and complementarity across the programmes in the sub-region. Qualifications: Knowledge of the Sahel context specifically Experience with start-up or expansion of…

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is unprecedented in its scope and ambition. The UN and governments have neither the reach nor the resources to implement it alone. Engagement, especially with the private sector, is imperative for the 2030 Agenda to succeed. This online course introduces participants to the different types of private sector entities and demonstrates how strategically engaging with these entities can help implement the…

Las seis áreas de prioridad de ONU Mujeres son: Expandir las voces, el liderazgo y la participación de las mujeres; Eliminar la violencia contra las mujeres y las niñas; Fortalecer la implementación de la agenda de paz y de seguridad de las mujeres; Aumentar la autonomía económica de las mujeres; Hacer que las prioridades en materia de igualdad de género sean esenciales en los planes, presupuestos y estadísticas nacionales, locales y sectoriales…

The Environment and Development Division, Environment and Development Policy Section internship is for a period of two to six months depending on the needs of the division. Environment and Development Policy Section plays a leading role in facilitating the analysis, development, promotion and dissemination of innovative policies in the field of environment and development. With a focus on 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the…

La Entidad de las Naciones Unidas para la Igualdad de Género y el Empoderamiento de las mujeres, ONU Mujeres, basándose en la visión de igualdad consagrada en la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, trabaja para eliminar la discriminación en contra de las mujeres y las niñas; por el empoderamiento de las mujeres, y para lograr la igualdad entre mujeres y hombres como socios y beneficiarios del desarrollo, por los derechos humanos, en las acciones…