This e-learning module discusses global climate change that is occurring largely because of greenhouse gases emitted by human activities, and in particular the impact that tropical deforestation plays in the climate system. It also covers signs of climate change, the current thinking on future changes, and international agreements that are attempting to minimize the effects of climate change. Some of the learning goals of the module will be…

The position is within the framework of the ENPARDII Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia, under the overall operational guidance and responsibility of the FAO Representative and the Assistant FAO Representative in Georgia, direct supervision of the Programme Officer, in close collaboration with the National Project Manager/Team Leader (NPM/TL) and the National Policy Advisor. Some of the responsibilities for the…

The Climate and Environment Division (CBC) assists member countries in policy development, planning and responses towards the challenge of climate change. It provides a coordination role in FAO on climate change and related climate-smart agriculture issues as well as disaster risk reduction and climate risk management and climate finance as well as bioenergy. Tasks and Responsibilities of the Specialist will be, among others: Participate in the…

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ICARDA’s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water, and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. Within the strategy of ICARDA's scientific…

The 3rd Asia Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development (ACESD 2018) aims to provide a forum for researchers, practitioners, and professionals from the industry, academia, and government to discourse on research and development, professional practice in environment and sustainable development. It is one of the leading international conferences for presenting novel and fundamental advances in the fields of environment and sustainable…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is focused on providing the essential and highest quality environmental information vital to safety, prosperity, and resilience. As part of NOAA’s climate portfolio within the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), the Climate Program Office (CPO) advances scientific understanding, monitoring, and prediction of climate and its impacts, to enable effective decisions through…

La République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) sera affectée par le changement climatique de nombreuses façons. Les tendances auront un impact considérable sur les principaux secteurs économiques du pays qui sont très sensibles au climat (agriculture, hydroélectricité, etc.). Face aux effets néfastes potentiels du changement climatique, la RDC travaille au renforcement de sa résilience. Ainsi, en vue de l’intégration de la question de l’adaptation au…

La République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) sera affectée par le changement climatique de nombreuses façons. Les tendances auront un impact considérable sur les principaux secteurs économiques du pays qui sont très sensibles au climat (agriculture, hydroélectricité, etc.). Face aux effets néfastes potentiels du changement climatique, la RDC travaille au renforcement de sa résilience. Ainsi, en vue de l’intégration de la question de l’adaptation au…

This funding opportunity, the Climate Change and Health Awards, is open to researchers who want to better understand the links between climate change and people’s health. The awards are open to individuals or teams of up to ten members from anywhere in the world. Applicants can apply if they’re based at: an academic research organisation, a not-for-profit or government body, a private sector organisation. To be eligible, the proposal must focus…

The Global Warming 2018 Conference is organized with the theme of “Green Revolution, The Best Solution to Arrest Pollution”. The conference is about advancing worldwide medical problems and propelled advances used to control and direct the contamination. This meeting incorporates different sorts of contaminations, green house impacts on the earth, contamination chance evaluation, propelled control techniques. The Conference will unite specialists…

This e-learning package was developed with input from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), the Arboriculture Association and the British Association for Landscape Industries (BALI). The course aims to outline the main current and potential tree pests and diseases and provide clear guidance on the most effective and appropriate biosecurity measures to use in different situations. Some of the e-learning modules will focus on, among others…

Climate change is a controversial topic and a dilemma worldwide. Having direct impacts to food and production systems, the most susceptible to climate change effects is the agriculture and fisheries sectors. The key here will be to help build resilient communities through various mitigation and adaptation measures. At the end of the two modules, you will be able to, among other things: Differentiate weather and climate; Describe the causes of…

Most commodity sectors in developing countries are afflicted by poor production practices that lead to increasing pressure on ecosystems and fail to improve the livelihoods of rural communities. Poor production practices lead to negative environmental impacts such as biodiversity loss, deforestation, carbon emissions, soil erosion, depletion of water resources and contamination from chemicals. In fact, the largest driver of deforestation is the…

Itad is a leading consultancy providing technical expertise to international development programs, projects and institutions. Their work covers a range of sectors, including Education, Health, Governance, Social Protection and Livelihoods, Climate Change and Private Sector Development. The Climate Change team is looking for a dynamic and motivated Senior Consultant / Consultant with strong leadership, and analytical skills. The Senior Consultant…

The Bellona Foundation is an independent non-profit organization that aims to meet and fight the climate challenges, through identifying and implementing sustainable environmental solutions. We work towards reaching a greater ecological understanding, protection of nature, the environment and health. Bellona is looking for an intern for a six month paid internship to support the Brussels office in all its activities. The envisaged start date of…

CO2balance is a carbon offset project development company which specializes in delivering high-impact, community-based projects for climate change mitigation. Established in 2003, we work directly with local communities, NGOs and businesses to provide climate change solutions through real sustainable development. CO2balance is looking for a Carbon Projects Officer to assist their Projects Team to develop, implement and coordinate community-based…

The Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation seeks to contribute to the development, implementation, and/or field testing of environmental curricula. The objective is to empower and encourage students to become involved in solving environmental and social problems. Any organization is eligible to apply such as: schools, non-profits, governmental agencies and others. A proposal must indicate the focus, mission, and/or philosophy of the…

Wits is a remarkable university that is internationally distinguished for its excellent research, high academic standards and commitment to social justice. The courses in this program cover various aspects of environmental sciences, including conservation of biodiversity, environmental chemistry, environmental management, environmental law, climate change and mitigation, environmental impact assessments as well as remote sensing and GIS. The…

Kenya faces a wide range of natural and human-induced hazards such as, drought, floods, landslides, collapsing infrastructure, human and animal disease, urban and forest fires that impact negatively on her development agenda and reduces the full realization of the benefits anticipated from Vision 2030. The country continues to suffer from climate variability and the nature of the El Nino/La Nina induced drought has been unpredictable. The 2014…

Face aux effets néfastes potentiels du changement climatique, la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) travaille au renforcement de sa résilience. Ainsi, en vue de l’intégration de la question de l’adaptation au changement climatique dans la planification de son développement, tant au niveau national qu’au niveau provincial et local, la RDC a mobilisé un financement du Fonds Vert pour le Climat (Green Climate Fund), pour mettre en œuvre un…

The University of Aberdeen King's College' s Master Degree in Environmental and Ecological Sciences will equip its students with relevant skills in environmental policy, legislation, risk assessment models, environmental analytical instrumentation, understanding the use and implementation of environmental models, placing ecology within the landscape, looking at ecological niches and exploring how ecology impacts society.

This course offered by UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research ) introduces students to the guiding principles of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their application within organisations – public, private and not-for-profit. Students are able to document an organisational strategic plan that addresses specific targets and formulates appropriate metrics to verify the impact of the goals.The course is…

This position, within the United States Department of Agriculture's Forest Service (USDA-FS), is for a Research Ecologist within the Southern Research Station (SRS), Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program. Some of the responsibilities for this position will be, among others: Use advanced geospatial techniques to improve large scale monitoring and reporting of disturbance and its impact on forest ecosystem services (e.g. water quality, carbon…