AGRICULTURE ASIA PACIFIC 2021 takes the privilege to invite speakers, participants, students, delegates and exhibitors from across the globe to its premier Global summit on Agriculture & Organic farming, to be held during February 22-23, 2021 Webinar. This revered conference will be focusing on the theme “A Sustainable Eco-Friendly Agricultural Approach to Crop Improvement”. Agriculture Asia is going to help the people who are directly or…

The Center for Development Research (ZEF) is an institute of the University of Bonn, Germany. ZEF's researchers aim to find science‐based solutions to development‐related issues. ZEF’s research departments on Economic and Technological Change, Political and Cultural Change, and Ecology and Natural Resources Management conduct inter and transdisciplinary research in, for and with emerging economies and on global issues with its collaborating…

The Center for Development Research is an international and interdisciplinary research institute of the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University of Bonn, Germany. ZEF's researchers aim to find science‐based solutions to development‐related issues. ZEF’s Department of Economics and Technological Change invites applications for the position of a Research Assistant, who has a Master's degree in agriculture, nutrition, economics, development or…

Access to finance remains one of the biggest hurdles to reducing risk and build resilience. This 1.5 hour webinar aims to introduce useful tools and resources to enhance local governments’ capacity in developing bankable projects for financing key DRR and resilience actions. In this webinar, representatives of the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (the “Alliance”) will give a broad overview of the state of urban climate finance. This…

Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the…

The Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation. A registered charity, DUC partners with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners. DUC conserves, restores and manages wetlands and grasslands to benefit waterfowl, wildlife and people. Their goal is to ensure abundant wetlands and waterfowl for generations to come while improving Canadian lives. Waterfowl are migratory. That’s why the DUC's conservation…

Water management today is faced with new challenges such as climate change or the effects of human activity. Public and private stakeholders who are active in this field must develop new ways to better manage the water cycle "as a whole". The objective of this MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) is to develop an understanding of the problems related to water management. Firstly, this course will define a resource and, more specifically, the…

With world attention on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches, we tackle urgent threats with practical solutions. EDF’s Ecosystems Program envisions a world that meets human needs for food, water, and coastal protection in ways that improve ecosystems, rather than…

The University of Oxford is seeking for a Research Associate to join the GCRF Water Security and Sustainable Development Hub programme to improve water security for a resilient future. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a programme of research on the relationship between water security and sustainable development in the context of water resource allocation and governance. This will build on the established programme of…

At this time of unprecedented crisis, bold, fresh policy thinking is more urgent than ever. The New Statesman, Britain’s leading political weekly, has been at the forefront of progressive debate since its founding in 1913. In this new event series, the New Statesman and its Spotlight policy supplement will convene leaders from politics, business, and international organisations to discuss the most pressing policy problems facing the world today…

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Pakistan focuses its efforts on poverty reduction, food security, sustainable livelihoods and rural development. FAO has partnered with the Government of Pakistan on research and development, training, extension services and strengthening of the staff capacity in planning and policy making. FAO has supported improvements in agricultural policy analysis, strengthened institutions. Modelling of climate…

WHO’s Department of Nutrition for Health and Development (NHD), in collaboration with the European Commission and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), have developed a 2-hour e-learning course Global Nutrition Targets Tracking Tool. It is a web-based tracking tool to assist countries set targets and monitor progress. It complements existing tools on nutrition interventions, impact and costing. In 2012, the World…

This new toolkit developed by UNITAR in collaboration with the UN family explains the theory and practical implications behind policy integration and Leave No One Behind imperatives. Based on this improved understanding, it then aims to support more harmonized approaches towards incorporating the SDGs across the national policy cycle: from integrated planning to aligned budgeting frameworks and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, reviews and…

The LoCoFoRest training programme focuses on one critical question: How can we scale up restoration of forest landscapes while securing the prosperity of local communities and maintaining and improving ecosystem services? Find out more about LoCoFoRest and learn how you can participate in the programme. Forest landscapes are set to play an increasingly important role as we transition from a world reliant on fossil-fuel to a circular bioeconomy…

Flora and Fauna International is seeking a highly experienced Programme Manager, Plant Conservation (Parental Leave Cover) to be the focal point for FFI’s plant conservation work and to manage our Global Trees Campaign programme during a period of parental leave for the current post-holder. You will lead on the delivery of FFI’s Global Trees Campaign programme, supporting FFI’s partners and field teams around the world to deliver impactful tree…

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, our farmers harvest 50 percent more food after…

This event will explore decentralized systems and business models, and how to apply them in areas that are in need of clean water and sanitation. Join us and listen to experts with field experience, learn about exciting new solutions and meet potential business partners. What are the challenges and opportunities for businesses in regions in need of clean water and sanitation? How can we create sustainable businesses that help people in need at…

Climate change conversation does not immediately spawn thoughts of soil for most. But soils play a crucial role in absorbing the carbon that our civilized society emits. Join Electrify Now, to discuss natural climate solutions (NCS), and how we can promote their adoption. Global emissions need to reach net-zero by mid-century. Electrification helps us reduce emissions output, NCS can help get us the rest of the way. Natural and working lands can…

Objetivos de la Consultoría: Continuar con la implementación del Plan Piloto de Limpieza y Cuidado para la Reserva Ecológica del Banco San Miguel y Bahía de Asunción (REBSMyBA). Antecedentes: El Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible (MADES), con el apoyo del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD), presentó al Fondo para el Medio Ambiente Mundial (FMAM) el proyecto "Asunción Ciudad Verde de las Américas - Vías a la…

Scientists think that planting billions of trees is one of the biggest and cheapest ways to solve our climate crisis. Research published in the journal Science in 2019 declares that a world wide planting program could remove up to ⅔ of human caused greenhouse gas emissions - a figure many call “mind-blowing.” Beyond planting, other key considerations are how to manage and harvest forests, how to use carbon offset markets to help preserve them…

Conforme lo señala la Dirigencia de la Mujer de la CONFENIAE el objetivo de la Escuela “es fortalecer la capacidad de gestión y liderazgo de mujeres de las nacionalidades indígenas de la Amazonía Ecuatoriana.” Objetivo de la consultoría: Desarrollar la propuesta de sostenibilidad de la Escuela de formación de mujeres Antisuyu Warmikuna “Yachay Wasi” (Escuela de conocimiento de las mujeres amazónicas), considerando aspectos técnicos de…

Objetivos de la Consultoría: Contribuir a la implementación de la Nota Estratégica, al igual que el Plan Anual 2021 de ONU Mujeres Guatemala. Objetivos específicos: Apoyar en la implementación del mandato de coordinación de ONU Mujeres dentro del sistema de las Naciones Unidas en Guatemala, como con socios de cooperación internacional. Fortalecer la incorporación de la gestión basada en resultados en las acciones de comunicación estratégica, y…