At present, research on natural flood management (NFM) focuses on how land use and management interventions affect environmental process; less is known about the implications on the wider farm business that is essential to inform decisions made by land owners and managers. The model will include the direct effect of changes in practices and land use (e.g. crop choice, tillage practices, tree planting) and the indirect effects due to changes in…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. It helps governments and development agencies coordinate their activities to improve and develop agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and land and water resources. It also conducts research, provides technical assistance to projects, operates…

Quels sont les constats posés de la dégradation et de la surexploitation des eaux souterraines dans le domaine agricole ? Quelles solutions sont mises en œuvre ? Quelles sont leurs limites et les difficultés qu’elles rencontrent ? Quelles sont les possibilités d’action ? L'AFD vous propose d'en discuter lors d'un webinaire organisé le lundi 22 mars 2021. La Journée mondiale de l’eau 2021, consacrée au thème « Valoriser l’eau », enjoint à une…

Cet évènement réunira des scientifiques spécialistes de l'écologie fonctionnelle des organismes, des populations, des communautés et des écosystèmes. Il vise à promouvoir les interactions entre les chercheurs expérimentés, jeunes chercheurs, ingénieurs, et les infrastructures de recherche. FEC2018 vise à faire un état des lieux des recherches en écologie fonctionnelle, en se concentrant sur les flux de matière, d’énergie et en mobilisant…

Along tropical coastlines, mangroves are vital for healthy ecosystems and human communities. Despite the significance of these habitats, in the last few decades they have been extensively degraded and cleared, often in the interest of economic growth. Fortunately, such attitudes are changing and there is now increasing global appreciation for the remarkable mangrove forest. This e-learning course is an introduction to the mangrove - a rare and…

This introductory E-learning course focuses on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation and Conserving and Enhancing Forest Carbon Stocks (REDD+) Essential aspects of the technical, political, financial, social, and environmental issues related to REDD+ are taught here. Once the course is completed, users will be able to, among others: Define and describe REDD+; Identify and describe the main elements of REDD+; Define and…

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 Academics World 490th International Conference on Environmental Science and Development (ICESD) aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Environmental Science and Development. It also provides the premier interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent…

For more than 250 years, Columbia University has been a leader in higher education in the USA and around the world. At the core of University, a 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. Prof. Jeffrey D. Sachs is one of the world's most perceptive and original analysts of global development. In this major new…

The Forestry Policy and Resources Division (FOA) is looking for a Forestry Official based in Rome, Italy mainly to lead and provide technical guidance and advice for the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Team on economic and financial analysis of REDD+ implementation. Key responsibilities include, among many others: Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams, leads and/or participates Develops…

The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy (OVLC), an Accredited Land Trust serving the communities of the Ojai Valley in Ventura County, CA, seeks an experienced full‐time Stewardship Director to join its Ojai, CA office.

The Lake George Land Conservancy is seeking a Conservation Project Manager based in Bolton Landing to assist the Executive Director in the completion of conservation transactions and to support to the stewardship program as needed.

Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative empowers young leaders in the environmental sector, including sustainable land management, reforestation, land restauration and drought mitigation in developing countries and emerging economies by awarding them grants to build their capacities.

TMG Research GmbH is seeking an intern to assist with the the Global Soil Week. The Global Soil Week brings together the different work streams of TMG Research GmbH in the areas of landscape restoration, sustainable land management, and responsible land governance. Since 2012, four Global Soil Week (GSW) events have brought together stakeholders from different backgrounds to find integrative responses to land and soil-related challenges to…

Program Description Programme structure Path 1 – Forest and Land Management: technical profile for management, conservation and valorisation of forests Path 2 – Forest and Nature for the Future: technical-economic profile in governance of forests and natural ecosystems Career opportunities Graduates work in public and private institutions as forest planners and managers in the field of sustainable management of forests, natural and semi-natural…

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