For more than 250 years, Columbia has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world. At the core of our wide range of academic inquiry is the commitment to attract and engage the best minds in pursuit of greater human understanding, pioneering new discoveries and service to society. About this Course The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable…

About this event Harpalium Initiative and Impact Hub Geneva, two entities carrying out concrete actions for the resolution and support of the 2030 Agenda, join in a collaboration to create conferences on Innovations for the SDGs. The main topic will be the use of Blockchain technology on SDG-compliant projects. Harpalium Initiative and Impact Hub Geneva join in a collaboration to create conferences on Innovations for the SDGs. For our first event…

The Ecology team provides advice on biodiversity matters to the County’s Minerals and Waste planning service, to 7 District planning authorities across the County, and to Rutland County Council’s planning service. Following a restructure, they are looking for an experienced Senior Planning Ecologist to implement and develop the advisory service. You will have a good understanding of the planning system and how it can impact on biodiversity, and a…

Students in the Environmental Management program will review how environmental systems work and how human behaviour impacts them. From this, students will explore contemporary environmental management principles, tools, and legislation that can be used to address such impacts. By reviewing case studies and current practice, students will develop their knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Systems, sustainability…

Rural road construction, improvement, and use in developing countries can have substantial environmental impacts that can decrease with better design and siting decisions. This webinar summarizes the findings of a literature review on the types and magnitudes of common environmental impacts and options for reducing these risks. It will address the direct impacts of construction practices and increased vehicle traffic on roads. Road construction…

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…

Discover beautiful Africa as you gain practical experience in NGO/Charity operations and community development on this exciting internship with our charity, The African Impact Foundation. African Impact is proud to partner with The African Impact Foundation. As a registered charity, the Foundation is behind many of the projects that we support throughout Africa. They are looking for enthusiastic interns who want to immerse themselves within…

Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) grants, from the The U.S. Forest Service, are intended to shape and influence forest land use on a scale and in a way that optimizes public benefits from trees and forests for both current and future generations. The competitive approach is intended to demonstrate that Federal funds are being spent on projects that address priorities as described by the State and Private Forestry national themes and identified in…

The British Council in partnership with Bangor University is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Professional Development Training for professionals and researchers specialising in developmental disabilities in South Asia. WISA is a five-year project (2018-2023) promoting science and research partnerships between the countries in South Asia and the UK. The initiative brings together key experts including researchers…

The programme focuses on research in the areas of climate, water, soil, ecology, raw materials, economics and law, thereby strengthening the research profile of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg in Biotechnology, Environment and Health, Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, as well as Smart Regions and Heritage. Academic Admission Requirements: MSc (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Economics, Environmental…

This Masters equips you to rise to the challenges of tomorrow, today. You’ll gain a practical and interdisciplinary skill set, and be taught by three of our most reputable hubs of expertise: The Science Policy Research Unit, School of Global Studies and Institute of Development Studies. Modules: Sustainable Development: Politics and Policies; Science, Technology and Innovation; Policy Analysis; Understanding the Policy-Making Process; Key…

The RELX Environmental Challenge is a skill-based competition in which participants are asked to submit proposals outlining innovative ideas that advance access to safe water and/or sanitation where access is presently at risk.Projects must have clear practical applicability, address identified need and advance related issues such as health, education, or human rights. The Challenge is open only to applicants 21 years of age or over at their time…

Annie's Homegrown believes that healthy soils and healthy farms are the foundation for healthy foods, which help make healthy people! Therefore, the found wants to support the next generation of farmers. Through the Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship program will award $100,000 in scholarship assistance each year to some very deserving students. This money can be used for tuition, books, and other education expenses. Through this Scholarship…

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries, focused on increasing food security and reducing poverty at an international scale. The organization is seeking a dynamic, and self-motivated professional with excellent organizational and people skills for the position of Project Assistant. The position will be…

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Under the guidance of the Chief of Field Operations, the Chief, Field Office (CFO) is accountable for managing and leading the total programme commitment of UNICEF Indonesia's largest field office covering the provinces of Papua and West Papua. The CFO represents…

Application is open for the Confucius Institute Scholarship at Wuhan University. The scholarship is available for international students willing to study Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy programmes at Wuhan University, China. The Confucius Institute Scholarship is fully funded and tenable for One to Two-Semester (Chinese language students), 4 academic years (Bachelor's Degree programme) or 2 academic years…

The Paid Research Assistantships are granted to Graduate Students to work on research projects under the supervision of faculty members. To be eligible for a Research Assistantships, a candidate must first apply to and be accepted in a Master or Doctorate program at UAEU. The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in located in the United Arab Emirates and is currently ranked #5 in the Arab World and #284 worldwide. The university aspires to…

This activity addresses climate change impacts that affect all states that are part of the Colorado River Basin and are dependent on its water. Students examine available data, the possible consequences of changes to various user groups, and suggest solutions to adapt to these changes. This is a structured, problem-based learning module using the impact of climate change on the water levels in the Colorado River Basin and as a case study. The…

Discover the impact of human activity on our planet, and what we can do to ensure a sustainable future for everybody. This online course explores why and how human activity impacts negatively on the environment, why this is important, and what we can do about it. Key topics to be covered, will be among others: What sustainability and development is; Impact human activity has on the environment; Actions that have been taken so far for sustainable…

The position of Forestry Technician is temporary, has a Not-to-Exceed date and will be filled for up to 6 months or as a not to exceed (NTE) 1 year, however, an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition. This position is located within the Lassen National Forest. Some of the responsibilities of the Forest Technician will be, among others: Assure recreation sites and areas with one or two major uses are operated and…