Understanding structural racism and the climate crisis is key to shaping urban governance and the future of America’s cities. The co-authors of a recent study on the correlation of redlined areas and the location of urban heat islands will discuss their participatory research on the spatial distribution of climate impacts, involving communities in measuring heat in cities. Their interdisciplinary approach offers a compelling perspective on how…

The University of Alberta, the University of Tromso and the University of the Arctic invite you to explore this four week course that examines the environment and climate of the circumpolar North. This course is the result of an international collaboration and provides you with an insight into our planet's North. Following an overview of regional geography, you will focus on the cryosphere (ice), as well as the atmosphere and ocean of the region…

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a global fund created to support the efforts of developing countries to respond to the challenge of climate change. GCF helps developing countries limit or reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to climate change. It seeks to promote a paradigm shift to low-emission and climate-resilient development, taking into account the needs of nations that are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts…

The Bachelor in Earth sciences in a changing world offered by Jagiellonian University is an undergraduate interdisciplinary programme that offers a rigorous international and comparative perspective on the contemporary global system. Its mission is to foster creative thinking about complex global problems and to equip students with the analytical tools and cross-cultural understanding to guide them in that process. The main goal of the programme…

The Master of Forest Science and Management gives students the opportunity to gain expertise for an industry that is key to the economic success of many countries, but which has numerous challenges associated with climate change, the commoditisation of forest products and land management. Study subjects will aim at problem solving and innovation for resource management, with a focus on the environmental science impacts of forestry. Key modules in…

Inclusive Business Sweden engage and support organisations in sustainable, innovative and inclusive business models on a regional, national and international level. They work cross-sectionally and collaborate with actors from business, academia and civil society. The Inclusive Business Forum 2019 is an opportunity to learn more about sustainable and inclusive business from the most innovative actors! The Inclusive Business Forum 2019 gives a…

River flooding, coastal dynamics, land subsidence, salt water intrusion, livelihoods, governance and environmental law are all important topics for the sustainable management of coastal river deltas worldwide, which are currently under pressure of human impact and climate change. Utrecht summer school course, offers one a unique opportunity to examine natural and social processes affecting delta systems and delta life. Key themes include among…

Carbon13 supports people from scientific backgrounds to become founders of a high-growth startup that can credibly, measurably, and significantly reduce carbon emissions. We do this through our venture builder for the climate emergency and this webinar is an introduction aimed at scientists, developers, technologists, and engineers, to discuss how you can make an impact on carbon by commercializing your expertise or prototype, and by learning…

This course presents how children and youth can be impacted by climate change, how their resilience can be strengthened, and how they can act to address this challenge. It consists of a module divided into five sections and takes around 2 hours to complete. A short quiz at the end allows you to test your knowledge. Once completed with at least 70% of correct answers, you will receive a certificate of completion. You have a maximum of three…

Think, Learn, Act Climate The course helps you understand what climate change is, how it affects you and others, and what can be done to address it. After completing the course, participants will be able to answer the following: What is climate change? How do we adapt to the negative impacts of climate change? What opportunities exist for a low carbon future? How do we plan and finance climate actions? How do climate negotiations work…

The 'Strengthening Resilience of Pacific Island States through Universal Social Protection' joint programme of the United Nations (UN) and Governments in Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau, is being implemented from June 2020 to December 2021, to help strengthen social protection systems in these four Pacific Islands and Territories (PICTs). The implementation of this Social Protection Joint Programme (SP-JP) is spearheaded by a Multi-Country…

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) – a member of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org) – delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives in a climate crisis (https://alliancebioversityciat.org). The Alliance focuses on the nexus of agriculture, nutrition and environment, working with local…

Basic Function To support collection of environmental parameters and analyse an existing aquatic ecology and/or soil fertility dataset from the agricultural catchments programme. Irish agriculture faces the continuing challenge to balance agronomic production with environmental and social sustainability as recently reinforced in the EU Green Deal, Teagasc continues to support farmers, the agricultural industry and policy makers to improve…

Oxfam lutte contre les inégalités qui perpétuent la pauvreté et intervient dans des domaines comme les droits fonciers, le changement climatique et la discrimination à l'égard des femmes. Exigences minimales: Niveau supérieur en matière de coordination du Suivi, Evaluation, Apprentissage et Redevabilité (5 à 7 ans d'expérience) ; Connaissances approfondies d'un large éventail de thèmes et stratégies programmatiques et des questions transversales…