On 26-29 June 2019, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is hosting the Global Research Forum (GRF) on Sustainable Production and Consumption on the theme of 'Transforming Production and Consumption:Bridging Sustainability Research with Policy and Practice'. GRF members engage in a range of topics and activities promoting better understanding and more effective policies, strategies and practices in advancing our communities…

La Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) convoca un proceso de selección para la contratación laboral temporal de un técnico superior con cargo a proyecto de investigación, con destino en el Instituto de Investigación e Innovación en Bioingeniería. Se requiere, entre otros: Tener la nacionalidad española, o ser nacional de los Estados miembros de la Unión Europea; Estar en posesión del título Ingeniero en Informática o Graduado en Ingeniería…

Interested in natural resource management and want to learn more? Get your Bachelor's Degree in Soil, Water and Atmosphere management at the Wageningen University and Research. Key courses, will be among others: Introductory subjects in the field of Soil, Water and Atmosphere; Ecology and Meteorology; Water quantity and quality, soil quality and the Earth system.

CMPC, empresa que produce y comercializa productos derivados de fibras provenientes de plantaciones sustentables y certificadas, te invita a postular al programa de prácticas profesionales de CMPC Chile, en el que ofrecen la posibilidad de aprender, aportar y desarrollarte como profesional de acuerdo a áreas de interés. Tienen vacantes disponibles en las áreas de, entre otras: Medio Ambiente: Proyectos y estudios. Para postular, debes estar en…

Are you passionate about the environment, resource management and wild life conservation? Then choose the Agro Business and Landscape Management with a specialization in Environmental Management programme. The teaching is a balanced mix of classroom teaching, projects, excursions, company visits, case studies, multi-disciplinary work and self-study among others Key modules include, among many others: Soil and geology; Soil pollution; Conservation…

Le Projet d’Appui à la Participation Citoyenne, à la Décentralisation et au Développement Local (PAPCiDDeL) est initié par le Gouvernement Burkinabé en collaboration avec le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg et le PNUD. Il tire sa substance du Programme National de Développement Economique et Social (PNDES) et des nouveaux référentiels de la décentralisation (la politique nationale, la vision et la stratégie décennale 2017-2026 de la décentralisation)…

La Tunisie vit un moment marquant de son histoire, caractérisé par l’avancée de sa transition politique, engagée en 2011, et marquée par une nouvelle phase qui souligne les contours d’une consolidation démocratique inclusive et pérenne. Le projet Tamkeen pour la promotion de la citoyenneté, le renforcement de la cohésion sociale et de la société civile s’inscrit dans la stratégie du PNUD de consolidation des acquis démocratiques de la Tunisie. Il…

Crée en 1964, le Centre du commerce international (ITC) est l’agence de coopération technique conjointe des Nations Unies et de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC) en charge de la promotion durable du commerce et en particulier des exportations des pays en développement et des économies en transition. L’ITC est l’une des agences d’exécution du « Programme d'appui à l'intégration socio-économique des jeunes » (INTEGRA), financé par l’Union…

Ce cours se propose de passer en revue les différents éléments d’une planète où des humains toujours plus nombreux, dotés de capacités d’action toujours plus puissantes, sont en passe de modifier plus profondément que par le passé la totalité des environnements terrestres. Cinq séquences composent ce cours : Des humains dans la nature, Du système au géosystème, Le système abiotique et la géodiversité, Le système biotique et la biodiversité, Le…

This MOOC will cover scientific (technical), economic, and socio-political dimensions of the concept through a mix of theory, case-studies, interviews with specialists and a serious-game. Key objectives include, among many others: Define the concept of ecosystem services, its principles and limitations; Understand the key services associated with any resource (e.g., fresh water) through readings and case-studies; Appreciate the advantages and…

Conflicts over natural resources and the environment are among the greatest challenges in 21st-century geopolitics. These conflicts present serious threats to human security at both the national and local levels. Natural resources and the environment can nonetheless serve as a vehicle for peace if managed in a sustainable and equitable manner. This 8-week course on Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace provides an in-depth introduction to…

Do you want to understand more about the environmental problems we currently face? Do you want to learn ways we can reduce the negative effects of these problems, and keep our environment more sustainable? If so, this course is for you. In this multi-disciplinary course,discussion will be on major challenges facing environmental protection efforts. Learning blocks include, among others: Basic principles of environmental protection; Biodiversity…

Los objetivos del curso son conocer y aplicar los conceptos de territorio y los instrumentos de la planificación que definen modelos de desarrollo sostenibles e inclusivos; conocer y analizar las tipologías de políticas para el desarrollo territorial y aplicar un esquema metodológico para la identificación de lineamientos de planificación territorial. El Curso es organizado por el Instituto Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Planificación Económica…

In this 7-week massive open online course, learn about food security worldwide, the effects of malnutrition, how we manage ecosystems that provide food resources and more. Key learning points, will be among others: How the field has developed and shifted over time, and how recent developments like advanced technology impact farming; What is food security? How do poverty, inequality and other factors affect the nutrition of not just individuals…

Este Curso en Línea Superior en Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible le ofrece una formación especializada en la materia. Se debe saber que para el área de Energía y Agua es muy importante profundizar y adquirir los conocimientos de Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible. En este curso aprenderás a, entre otros: Definir las posibilidades económicas derivadas del desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías basadas en las energías renovables; Describir…

El fin de este Curso en Línea de Restauración Ecológica de Espacios Degradados es dotar al alumno de las nociones teóricas y herramientas prácticas básicas para poder abordar un proyecto de restauración bajo principios ecológicos. La restauración ecológica es una disciplina en auge en los últimos años, dada la necesidad de remediar el deterioro creciente de los ecosistemas como consecuencia de diversas actividades humanas. Asimismo, son cada vez…

This program will enable the students to develop the skill-set related to their chosen area of specialization that would equip them when they eventually enter the workforce, enable them to finish their undergraduate thesis, and help them to build networks as they begin their journey to professional world.

Kalamos and Kastos sustainable development project welcomes volunteers on biodiversity monitoring program for both sea and land . The Project works on monitoring introduced and endangered species and communities of animals and plants. The objectives of this project long term are as follows: Secure all relevant historical rights of use extraction and existence within the geographical area Legal actions for the immediate removal of the single fish…

El Departamento de Asuntos Económicos y Sociales de las Naciones Unidas (UN DESA por sus siglas en inglés) está lanzando una convocatoria para presentar buenas prácticas, historias de éxito y lecciones aprendidas en la implementación de la Agenda 2030 y los ODS. ¡Todos están invitados a enviar sus contribuciones! Las buenas prácticas seleccionadas se presentarán en línea y servirán, cuando corresponda, como insumos para la preparación de los…

VU Amsterdam is the first university in Europe to offer a specific International Business Law degree that combines an outstanding, all-round Master’s in Business Law with a specific focus on one of the most complex legal challenges of our day: sustainability. It took some time for the corporate world to acknowledge the existential threat to mankind that climate change poses. But now, sustainability goes hand-in-hand with business success – and…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regular Volunteer Programme provides opportunities for individuals to contribute their volunteer actions, where suitable, to support the work of FAO in connection to FAO Strategic Objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Programme proactively and strategically mobilizes broad-based volunteer services of citizens of FAO Member Nations, especially from the Global South…

Eco-generation would like to announce a call for applications for the 22nd Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program. Eco-generation Regional Ambassador is an elite position awarded to the youth aged between 13 and 24 qualified to represent Tunza Eco-generation, an environmental networking platform for children and youth around the world. Eco-generation Regional Ambassador Program provides exceptional experiences with the opportunities to…

Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership scholarship program inspires the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future. However, in order to be eligible for the scholarship, one's program must focus on sustainable energy development, renewable energy and/or the power sector. To be eligible for this scholarship, prospective applicants must: Undertake master’s-level studies in sustainable energy development; Be a…

Sunseed es un centro comunitario de educación no formal y prácticas para la transición hacia la sostenibilidad en Andalucía, España. Mucha gente de todo el mundo se une a ellos en busca de una experiencia comunitaria o de una introducción al mundo de las ecoaldeas, aprovechando de alguna de las actividades que ofrecen. Hay muchas maneras de ir a Sunseed: Únete a una visita guiada: La visita dura aproximadamente 1 hora y media y se puede combinar…

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is looking for an intern on Environment affairs to work with the Secretariat of the Abidjan Convention, which currently constitutes 19 Contracting Parties that have ratified the Convention based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Daily responsibilities will include among others: Attend and assist with preparation of the Abidjan Convention meetings, conferences and media coverage Assist in the…