This free e-learning experience has been designed to equip you with a mental compass as you seek answers to basic questions about inclusive green economies. The course has been developed under the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) which brings together five UN agencies – UN Environment, International Labour Organization, UN Development Programme, UN Industrial Development Organization, and UNITAR. PAGE works toward putting…

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman is one of the government authorities responsible for formulating plans and programs for the protection of the environment and conserving natural resources through the application of its policy. The ministry also works on ensuring the safety of the environment, combat pollution and maintain the various ecosystems within the framework of the basic objectives of the sustainable…

Soils are essential to food production through the delivery of bioavailable nutrients required for crop growth. Depleted nutrients are routinely replenished as mineral fertilizers at specific times of the crop growing season to promote productivity. However, this approach means that fertiliser application rarely matches crop demand, resulting in costly and often environmentally damaging over-application of mineral fertilizers. In addition, soil…

Target Audience Professionals and students who wish to go beyond basic notions of climate change and water management. Anyone who seeks to reinforce his or her knowledge in associated areas of climate change in mountain regions, such as adapation and risk management Description What is climate change? How are mountain regions affected by the evolution of water resources and their uses? What kind of risks need to be considered? Mountains are…

How can humans live a good life on one planet with over seven billion people? This course will explore greening the economy on four levels – individual, business, city, and nation. This course will look at the relationships between these levels and give many practical examples of the complexities and solutions across the levels. Scandinavia, a pioneering place advancing sustainability and combating climate change, is a unique starting point for…

Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) is the region's largest exhibition and conference dealing with innovations in sustainable agriculture across all types of food production. So whether one wants to improve productivity, increase profits, save natural resources, or overcome the challenges of climate change, there are hundreds of solution providers exhibiting with working products to help your business remain competitive and…

El curso esta dirigido principalmente a profesionales del Estado que se desempeñan en actividades vinculadas al ordenamiento territorial. Una vez finalizado el curso, los participantes serán capaces de valorar la manera en que el ordenamiento territorial contribuye al logro de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible y proponer medidas para integrar políticas y programas de ordenamiento territorial. Este análisis se realiza considerando los…

El Centro Cemex-Tec de Monterrey para el Desarrollo de Comunidades Sostenibles abrió la convocatoria para participar en el Premio Cemex-Tec 2020, que busca a emprendedores, estudiantes y organizaciones con proyectos de alto impacto en materia de desarrollo sostenible, innovación y emprendimiento social que contribuyan a generar un cambio positivo en el planeta. Los interesados en esta convocatoria pueden aplicar en una de las cuatro categorías…

iAgua organiza por primera vez el Congreso Español de Tratamiento del Agua, CETA2020, con vocación de convertirlo en el gran foro de debate independiente sobre esta cuestión y con el propósito de aportar soluciones viables que beneficien a todos los ciudadanos del país. En CETA2020: Conocerás las políticas, planes y programas de las principales administraciones públicas con competencias en materia de agua; Conocerás las soluciones en materia de…

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Szatyor Association is an NGO realizing projects in Budapest and Etyek. We aim to raise awareness on the environment and social impact of our everyday lifestyle and consumption.You will be supporting our team in Etyek, taking part in organizing and realizing workshops, field visits, hands-on gardening activities and taking part and initiate community events. Creating posters and different visuals. Taking part in different…

La huella de carbono es un instrumento estratégico para las empresas que permite mejorar la eficiencia, comparar procesos, productos y servicios, además de dar una mejor imagen del esfuerzo ambiental que está haciendo la entidad. El cambio climático es un hecho, es turno ahora de que profesionales especializados en cambio climático, con las herramientas adecuadas, puedan estimar las emisiones de productos y organizaciones, así como establecer…

The Bern–Fribourg Master in Earth Sciences is a joint programme run by the Institute of Geological Sciences at the University of Bern and the Department of Geosciences at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. With only a 22-minute train trip separating the two Universities, students profit from the expanded number of lecturers and researchers, and from the specialized geological know-how and facilities at both institutions. The merger of…

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations General Assembly are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace and justice. Of course, the above cannot be achieved if we do not include young people in this process and if we do not act based on…

El/la Ingeniero/a Agrónomo/a egresado/a de la Universidad Nacional de Villa María (UNVM) está capacitado para: Diseñar, evaluar y gestionar políticas en el sector agroalimentario; Asesorar los sistemas de producción agropecuaria, en el ámbito rural, periubano y urbano; Ejercer actividades profesionales en el ámbito público y privado, científico y académico, teniendo en cuenta los aspectos reservados al título de ingeniero agrónomo. La carrera se…

La Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo, ANID, y el Ministerio de Salud, MINSAL, invitan a participar en la convocatoria del XVII Concurso Nacional de Proyectos de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud Fonis 2020, iniciativa que busca generar conocimientos en salud aplicada necesarios para mejorar la salud de la población en Chile. Esta convocatoria apoya financieramente investigaciones con un fuerte componente científico para que, en un…

UNDP is the Principal Recipient (PR) for The Global Fund HIV grant for the implementation period 2018-2020 and is responsible for the effective functioning of the installed solar systems. Hence UNDP seeks the services of a qualified and experienced Solar/Power/Electrical Engineer to be responsible for the management of new solar installations and maintenance and repairs of those already installed. The expected duration of the assignment is 9…

El Gobierno de Navarra o Nafarroako Gobernua es la institución de carácter ejecutivo en que se organiza el autogobierno de la Comunidad Foral de Navarra. El Gobierno de Navarra busca un/a Gestor/a y Organizador/a de Parque Natural. Las principales funciones y tareas del/de la Gestor/a y Organizador/a de Parque Natural serán: Gestión del sistema de documentación de la Q de calidad de Bértiz; Gestión y atención de las instalaciones de la agenda y…

Applications for the 2020 DAAD In-Country / In-Region Scholarships is now open. The Scholarship aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution…

The mission of the United Nations University (UNU) is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States. United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), established in December 2003, is part of the UNU system, a worldwide network of Research and Training Institutes. Its mission is to advance…

SM Sistemas Medioambientales es una consultoría ambiental que desarrolla su función dentro del área de la ingeniería y gestión del medio ambiente, la cual busca un informador/a medioambiental en Valencia. Las funciones del informador ambiental serán, entre otras: Informar y/o educar ambientalmente en diferentes actos en la ciudad de Valencia. Las diferentes condiciones del puesto de trabajo son: Informadores regulares: Contrato por obra y…

This programme targets international students of agriculture and horticulture, biology, veterinary medicine, medicine, economics, politics, geography or psychology in the late phase of their Master's studies who are working towards a professional orientation. We would also like to invite doctoral students in the early phase of their doctoral theses with a research field that is closely connected with the content of the summer school. The…

A motivating and practical learning environment for your idea around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Tannenbusch House provides a space for sharing, support to act, develop projects and shape social change. The three thematic workshops are: SDG3: Tools for a sustainable lifestyle. Good personal health is crucial to the wellbeing of any project that is starting. The core intention of this workshop is to provide solutions for good…

El objetivo de este curso es prepararte para que incrementes tu formación en cuestiones relacionadas con los contenidos más demandados en el ámbito laboral. Sugerimos la formación que se ofrece en este curso como la mejor manera de completar el perfil profesional de los alumnos interesados en el acceso al mercado laboral. También indicamos que este curso puede mejorar el perfil laboral de aquellas personas que se encuentren trabajando en este…

¿Quieres ser capaz de orientar la alimentación y nutrición de las personas de acuerdo con los principios de protección y promoción de la salud, prevención de enfermedades y tratamientos dietético-nutricionales? La formación de este Grado en Nutrición Humana y Dietética, ofrecido por la Universidad Europea Miguel Cervantes (UEMC), se completa con la realización de prácticas en las que el estudiante conoce de primera mano la labor de estos…

Urban flood waters have been shown to contain a number of pollutants including microorganisms which pose a public health risk. The scale of this risk is increasing since extreme weather events and flooding have become heavier and more frequent due to the climate crisis. This project will develop a more detailed understanding of the behaviour of microbes in floodwaters, and seek to use this understanding to develop state of the art modelling tools…