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Call for applications - the 20th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors

Project

Application date

2018-02-18

Organization

Tunza Eco-generation

Eco-generation Regional Ambassador Program provides exceptional experiences with the opportunities to actively plan, to execute or participate in various environmental awareness programs in each region and country.

Annual calls for proposals Centre for the Study of Biodiversity in Amazonia

Grants & scholarships

Project

Application date

2018-02-20

Organization

Centre for the Study of Biodiversity in Amazonia

The Labex CEBA opens an annual competitive call for proposals to encourage innovative research on biodiversity in French Guiana. Projects are evaluated by the Scientific Board and by external referees.

Get a Bachelor's in Recreation Resource Management

University Programs

Bachelor

Country

United States of America

Application date

2018-03-05

Language

English

Organization

Oregon State University

The Bachelor of Science in Recreation Resource Management (RRM) readies students for careers in the planning, management and overall sustainability of unique recreation resources for recreational purposes.

Latin America Makes Headway Against Land Degradation

Library highlights

31-01-2018

Two-thirds of the 33 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean have already submitted or are preparing to submit to the United Nations their land degradation goals, to combat a problem that threatens agriculture and the lives of their people. In 2015, the parties to the United Nations Convention…

To Save Indonesia’s Carbon-Rich Peatlands, Start by Mapping Them

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31-01-2018

On World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, Indonesia’s Geospatial Information Agency (BIG) will announce the winner of a competition to come up with the best method for mapping the nation’s peatlands. The winning team will be awarded a $1 million prize. For the rest of us, the competition could help…

Women on the Front Lines of Halting Deforestation

Library highlights

31-01-2018

In Zimbabwe, the bulk of rural communities and urban poor still get their energy supplies from the forests, leading to deforestation and land degradation. The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) 2016 review on forest policies in the country found that fuel wood accounted for over 60…

Attend BIOFACH 2018!

Events

Country

Germany

Start date

14 February 2018

End date

17 February 2018

Organization

NürnbergMesse GmbH

The leading exhibitions in the BIOFACH World connect organic marketplaces with international demand in 7 key economic regions of the world – and promote the development of regional markets at the same time. BIOFACH takes place for the 29th year in succession in 2018 and can look back on an outstanding success story. Don't miss it!

Fundamentos de la Huella Hídrica en el Sector Agrícola en un Contexto de Cambio Climático - Curso gratuito

Free of charge

Courses

Language

Spanish

Organization

EUROCLIMA-IICA

El objetivo de este curso gratuito es instruir sobre el vínculo entre cambio climático, agua y agricultura permitiendo una mayor comprensión del impacto de la huella hídrica en el sector agrícola.

Online Course: Agriculture Innovation Systems (Self-paced)

Courses

Training

Language

English

Organization

The World Bank

The stand-alone, facilitated, on-line course will engage adult learners using a dynamic, online learning approach that connects users to the leading approaches to AIS(Agriculture Innovation Systems), as defined by the approved content of the Sourcebook.

GEF Small Grant Program (SGP)

Knowledge Sharing System

Link

http://sqp.uz

Reporting entity

Uzbekistan

Online Course: Carbon Monitoring in CDM Afforestation/Reforestation Projects (Self-paced)

Courses

Training

Organization

The World Bank

Monitoring is important in implementing Afforestation and Reforestation projects under the Clean Development Mechanism, known as the CDM. This e-Learning course presents the methods for carbon monitoring in these projects.

Master en Tratamiento de Aguas y Gestión de Suelos - En línea

University Programs

Masters

Language

Spanish

Organization

INESEM

El Máster en Gestión de Suelos y Aguas está dirigido a quienes posean un grado o título equivalente en Química, Biotecnología, Biología, Ingeniero Agrónomo o Forestal, Topógrafo, Geología, así como todo/a profesional que desee especializarse en la gestión y tratamiento de suelos y aguas y su entorno como ejercicio profesional.

Master en Ciencias Agroalimentarias - En línea

University Programs

Masters

Language

Spanish

Organization

INESEM

El Máster en Ciencias Agroalimentarias te formará para asegurar la seguridad alimentaria, así como para la gestión y realización auditorías de calidad medioambiental dentro de la industria agroalimentaria.

"Dr. Richard Byron-Cox to lecture at the University of Addis Ababa"

CSS Monthly Public Lecture Series

The Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Technology Transfer of the College of Social Sciences is pleased to announce a public lecture series presentation on the issue of:

General Subject Area: International Relations, Environment and Sustainable Development

Specific Theme: Global Environmental Governance and the Development and Protection of Africa

E-learning course on Landscape Approach 101 (Self-Paced)

Courses

Training

Language

English

Organization

The World Bank

The Landscape-based Approach is increasingly recognized as an effective mean to address challenges in food security, ecosystem conservation, and climate change. This e-course explains key features of landscape approach, governance and showcases. It presents useful tools in design and implementation of landscape interventions. It requires 4-5 hours of online learning.

Curso de Derecho Ambiental - En línea

University Programs

Language

Spanish

Organization

Universidad Antonio De Nebrija

Este curso está dirigido a personas del ámbito del derecho, ciencias políticas y de la administración, economía, ciencias empresariales y otros ámbitos afines a los mencionados que pretende añadir nuevos conocimientos académicos, habilidades y cualificaciones superiores a su experiencia profesional y vocacional.

Online Course:Sustainable Agricultural Land Management Projects: Soil Carbon Monitoring (Self-paced)

Courses

Training

Language

English

Organization

The World Bank

An innovative carbon accounting methodology - Sustainable Agriculture Land Management (SALM) - was approved by the Voluntary Carbon Standards (VCS) and validated in Kenya. SALM allows access of smallholder farmers in developing countries to carbon markets.

A great Internship opportunity!

Intern

Internship opportunities

Country

United States of America

Language

English

Organization

World Wildlife Fund

World Wildlife Fund's internship provides interested candidates an opportunity to improve research and project coordination skills in a professional setting, gain knowledge about companies, supply chains, and environmental issues, and contribute to the organization’s mission.

Sustainable Finance: High-Level Expert Group delivers roadmap for greener and cleaner economy

Library highlights

01-02-2018

Today's final report by the High-Level Expert Group maps out the challenges and opportunities that the EU faces in developing a sustainable finance policy. It identifies ways in which the financial sector can re-connect with the real economy to support the transition to a more resource-efficient and…

Online Course: Water Footprint - Concept and Application (Self-paced)

Courses

Training

Language

English

Organization

The World Bank

Policymakers and professionals dealing with policies of water management, agriculture and trade, and corporate executives concerned with sustainable water resource development and corporate responsibility are welcome to apply this online course provided by the World Bank.

Ecological Resource Center (EKOMAKTAB)

Knowledge Sharing System

Link

http://www.ekomaktab.uz/ru/

Reporting entity

UNCCD Knowledge Hub

Online Course: Emissions Trading Systems: Using Markets to Promote Low Emissions Development (Self-paced)

Courses

Training

Language

English

Organization

The World Bank

As the world seeks to enhance global greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation efforts, countries are exploring innovative approaches to scale-up emissions reductions and foster private sector investment in mitigation technologies. Economic instruments, such as emissions trading schemes and carbon taxes, can help to achieve domestic emission reduction goals and targets in a cost-effective way.Apply to this online course offered by the World Bank.

Online Course: Greenhouse Gas Accounting Tools for Sustainable Land Management (Self-paced)

Courses

Training

Language

English

Organization

The World Bank

In this e-course offered by the World Bank, you will receive an introduction to several Greenhouse Gas Accounting Tools that could be used to analyze Sustainable Land Management projects, policies and strategies.

E-Learning Course: Cities and Climate Change Leadership (Self-paced)

Courses

Training

Language

English

Organization

The World Bank

This e-Learning course offered by the World Bank on Cities and Climate Change Leadership will serve as an introductory course providing an overview of basic concepts, policies, institutions and financial instruments. Its overall objective is to encourage city leaders and decision makers to undertake climate actions suitable to local needs.

Security Council Presidential Statement Expresses Serious Concern over Security Situation in West Africa, Sahel

Library highlights

01-02-2018

The Security Council today adopted a presidential statement that welcomed positive developments in several West African countries, but expressed its serious concern over the challenging security situation in the region and the Sahel.