The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is undertaking its readiness activities for accessing Green Climate Fund (GCF) resources for addressing climate change. The project involves strengthening capacity of the Government to access climate finance through extensive stakeholder engagement, with the main objective of improving the monitoring system for climate change impacts on the agriculture sector in Trinidad and Tobago. The…

The International Conference on Drylands, Deserts and Desertification (DDD) has emerged as an important global gathering of scientists, practitioners, industry and government representatives and decision-makers, members of CSOs, NGOs, and international development aid agencies and other stakeholders from over 60 countries concerned about land and environmental degradation in drylands and living conditions in and around them, as well as their…

Overcoming a global health emergency and preventing the global climate emergency will require an unprecedented level of cross-sector, cross-industry and cross-border collaboration. Over the last 10 years, Climate Action has been uniting the public, private and NGO sectors alongside the UN climate change summits by convening the largest multi-stakeholder forum at COP: The Sustainable Innovation Forum. Each year, the Forum plays a key role in…

On Friday, Nov. 13, the International Fund for Agricultural Development and Devex will host a second online event as part of the “Recovery. Rebuilding. Resilience.” series, which aims to shed light on how rural communities are facing, and often overcoming, the potentially devastating impacts of COVID-19 and other shocks to their health, productivity, and incomes. Globally, agriculture is facing multiple challenges, including an increasing demand…

3rd International Scientific Virtual Conference Agroecosystem Sustainability: links between Carbon Sequestration in Soils, Food Security and Climate Change. The conference addresses main issues related to Horizon Europe Mission Area ‘Soil health and food’. Main Topics: Soil health and C sequestration for sustainability Soil and crop management towards a chemical pesticide-free agriculture Biodiversity, crop and production diversification…

SEA of Solutions is an annually occurring partnership event towards solving plastic pollution at source, convened by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA), through the SEA circular project supported by the Government of Sweden. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused new and extraordinary challenges, threatening public health, the economy, and the environment. Efforts to preserve life…

Assessing soil health webinar with a focus on "Practical Measures of the Soil Microbiome: How do Crop Advisors Use the Data?". Measuring and assessing soil health are critical for understanding how changes in agronomic management practices affect the capability of soil to support cropping systems. In this presentation, the Soil Health Institute will focus on explaining measurements of the soil microbiome. Understanding the soil microbiome is a…

Le FIRA (Forum international de la robotique agricole) est l'évènement mondial dédié à la nouvelle ère à laquelle l'agriculture est confrontée, avec un énorme impact sur l'ensemble de la chaîne de valeur: la robotique. Jusqu'à présent, l'évènement expert était organisé à Toulouse. Pour sa 5ème édition et en raison du contexte particulier, le FIRA devient virtuel et vise à rassembler plus de 2000 participants dans le monde. Il s'agit là d'une…

The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) is organizing with the CGIAR research program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA) led by CIFOR, a webinar on ‘Digital and Financial Innovations for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in NR Systems’. Natural rubber consumption and production is impacted by climate change. With no doubt the physical impacts of climate change are likely to have a disproportionate impact on the poorest countries…

Applications for the Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Program 2021 are now open. The Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) program is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent. Participants will enhance their academic skills, receive guidance on university admissions and career path…

The first step to take part in the United Nations Volunteers Programme is to determine whether you meet the minimum requirements (see below). If this is the case, register your profile in the Global Talent Pool. Profiles from the Talent Pool are then matched with assignments offered by UN partner agencies. Approximately 2,000 assignments become available per year. Most assignments are filled through the Global Talent Pool without being advertised…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)s Resilience and Emergency Programme is working closely with the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) to support farmers affected by natural disasters (Cyclone Amphan, Monsoon Flooding) as well as those impacted by the negative impacts to market and supply chains from Covid 19. A main goal of the programme is not only increase agricultural production and incomes, but to strengthen…

UNCDF makes public and private finance work for the poor in the world’s 47 least developed countries. With its capital mandate and instruments, UNCDF offers “last mile” finance models that unlock public and private resources, especially at the domestic level, to reduce poverty and support local economic development. UNCDF’s financing models work through two channels: financial inclusion that expands the opportunities for individuals, households…

The inaugural Africa Migration Report produced by the African Union (AU) Commission and International Organisation for Migration challenges the distorted narratives about migration in and out of Africa. Launched on 15 October, the report also deals with migration data, health, climate change and security. Experts at this seminar will discuss the impact of heavy-handed security responses on migration within the continent, the free movement of…

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where forestry and landscapes enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR-ICRAF are non-profit, scientific institutions that conduct research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the…

Sustainable environment and natural resources management (ENRM) is at the heart of the WBG's poverty agenda. The Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy (ENB) Global Practice has been set-up to deliver on the opportunities, benefits and outcomes offered by enhanced management of the environment and natural resources. The ENB GP has close to 300 operations under management, representing close to $7 billion, and a growing pipeline of new…

Bangladesh is a highly populated and agriculture dependent country, but climate change impacts, unsustainable agricultural practices, land degradation and over exploitation of natural resources threaten to undermine its agricultural development trajectory. To stem these trends, several projects are being implemented and formulated aimed at promoting a transition to more productive and sustainable agriculture at national and local levels. These…

The Global Food and Environment Institute (GFEI) are delighted to invite you to join our December webinar ‘Soil, land use and climate change: the role of soil organic carbon'. This will be a 20 minute webinar presented by Professor Pippa Chapman followed by 10 minutes for Q&A. Professor Pippa Chapman is Chair in Biogeochemistry at the University of Leeds. Professor Chapman's research activities centre on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem…

Many people understand the connection between greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and the climate crisis. However, few are familiar with the vast potential for carbon sequestration in our soils. Healthy soils are a critical component of achieving our urgent climate goals and increased resilience to climate-driven extremes like drought, heat, and floods. Carbon sequestration is the process of removing CO2 from the atmosphere and converting it…

The accredited international postgraduate program Agricultural Sciences and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ARTS) at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Bonn cordially invites you to join the ARTS Seminar Series in winter term 2020/21 on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On November 26th Christian Borgemeister from Center for Development Research (ZEF) will give a presentation on SDG3: "Control of vector…

The accredited international postgraduate program Agricultural Sciences and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ARTS) at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Bonn cordially invites you to join the ARTS Seminar Series in winter term 2020/21 on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On February 4th Kathleen Jacobs from the Sustainability Campus of the Bonn Alliance - ICB will give a presentation on SDG12: "Examples…

The accredited international postgraduate program Agricultural Sciences and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics (ARTS) at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Bonn cordially invites you to join the ARTS Seminar Series in winter term 2020/21 on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On November 19th Nils aus dem Moore from RWI Essen will give a presentation on SDG8: "Towards a Green Economy – with or without growth?"…