East Africa savannah grasslands continue to mesmerize the world in their ability to support large concentrations of wildlife that is unparalleled globally. These unique models of coexistence of people, their animals and wildlife on the savannahs is an experience to be cherished and shared with the rest of the world. Yet with all these successes and uniqueness, Kenya still faces challenges of low agricultural productivity, declining biodiversity…

The 5th Conference on Soil and Water Conservation & Ecological Restoration (CSWCER 2019) will be held from November 22-24, 2019 in Guilin, China. This Conference will cover issues on Restoration Ecology, Forestry and Grass Ecology, Watershed Ecology and Management, Soil and Water Conservation, Monitoring and Assessment, Techniques and Methodology and other related fields. Invitation to submit papers and participate in the academic exchange. The…

Washington Forest Legality Week is the signature annual event of WRI’s Forest Legality Initiative program. It is intended to enable dialogue and inspire action and partnerships to more effectively implement and monitor timber trade legality and due diligence measures. It is a multi-stakeholder, international event, drawing stakeholders from governments, the private sector, civil society, the scientific community, and service providers such as…

This course will cover the agricultural and urban water quality issues in Florida, their bases, land and nutrient management strategies, and the science and policy behind the best management practices (BMPs). Students will learn to evaluate BMP research and analyze its role in determining practices and policies that protect water quality. What you will learn from this course: Introduction to Sustainable Agricultural Land Management Water Quality…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Indonesia is looking for a project assistant to support the project of entitled “Strengthening Forest Area Planning and Management in Kalimantan (Kalfor)”. The Kalfor project is designed to develop and implement various approaches to enhance protection of forested areas in non-national state forest land (APL), as well as lands within the convertible forest (HPK) category, both of which are subject…

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting provides travel grants to cover hard costs associated with upcoming travel for an international reporting project. The Pulitzer Center seeks applications for data-driven journalism projects related to land rights and property rights. Projects may focus on issues related to indigenous land rights due to the exploration of natural resources, among many other themes. Most awards fall in the range of US$5-15…

Founded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale and providing food and water sustainably. One of our core…

Jeudi 17 juin est la journée Mondiale de lutte contre la désertification et la sécheresse. À cette occasion, un parcours collaboratif sur ce thème est proposé afin d'en apprendre plus sur la désertification, ses causes, ses conséquences mais également une reflexion sur les actions à mener pour y faire face. Ce parcours collaboratif est proposé par le Centre d’actions et de réalisations internationales (CARI) et Cités unies France (CUF). Le CARI…

The World Resources Institute Natural Infrastructure Initiative works at the intersection of environmental restoration and sustainable rural development, with a focus on ecosystem services like water security and carbon sequestration. The Internship at WRI will be based in Washington D.C. The ideal candidate will be expected to: Build their emerging portfolio of work advancing carbon sequestration in U.S. forests and agricultural lands…

The project seeks to accelerate the establishment of marine protected areas (MPAs) and marine protected area networks (MPANs) to include more key marine biodiversity areas and improve MPA/MPAN management effectiveness to reduce the rapid degradation of marine and coastal habitats and alarming biodiversity loss. Required Skills and Experience: Over all work experience of 20 years, with experience in project management, and minimum 5 years…

Fundamentals on REDD+ covers the basics of REDD+, from the elements required under the UNFCCC to how to prepare and implement REDD+ at the national level including financial resource available. The course on Fundamentals on REDD+ is structured around six modules. The first three modules present a general introduction on the topic. The last three modules present various REDD+ elements which are required under the UNFCCC and how to prepare and…

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams…

The 7th International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Agriculture (ICSEA 2019), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa as the sponsor. It is one of the leading international conferences for presenting novel and fundamental advances in the fields of Sustainable Environment and Agriculture. It also serves to foster communication among researchers and practitioners working in a wide variety of scientific areas with a common interest in improving…

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) provides a highly nutritious food…

Register now for this inspiring Leverhulme Lecture and Distinguished Experts Dialogue on 17 March 2021 among leading international jurists and academics, and renowned natural resources management and public policy experts, to share insights and identify new directions for natural resources management and the global Sustainable Development Goals, guided by international law and policy. This series of open public Leverhulme Lectures raises complex…