Out of concern that “desertification and drought are problems of global dimension in that they affect all regions of the world,” the international community adopted the Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Paris on 17 June 1994. The anniversary campaign will run under the slogan "25 YEARS – Let's grow the future together," with the global observance of WDCD and the 25th anniversary of the Convention on 17 June 2019 in Ankara, hosted by…

The UNDP Sustainable Land Management in the Qaraoun Catchment (SLMQ) Project aims at embedding sustainability considerations in land use planning and development activities in the Qaraoun Catchment. The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Environment in Lebanon. The project is intended to reshape land and natural resource management to (i) alleviate land degradation,…

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a union of Members made up of governments and civil society organizations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organizations with the knowledge and tools necessary for human progress, economic development and nature conservation to be carried out in harmony. In its 2018-2030 strategic framework, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification aims "for a future…

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Secretariat is looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Environmental Specialist based in Washington DC, USA, with a passion for land use systems and land use planning, including agriculture and forest restoration, as means to promote integrated and transformative approaches to reverse the environmental degradation and provide the necessary natural conditions to allow humanity and life on earth to keep…

In the beginning of November, UNCCD and Deutsche Welle, will be hosting a webinar exploring the themes of youth unemployment and land-based jobs. This webinar will focus specifically on Africa and aims to inspire people to start green business ventures in areas related to sustainable land management (SLM). As part of the event, we are calling for your participation! To this end, we are asking for content from you. We are encouraging you to send…

It is beyond question that the world’s landscapes and ecosystems are degrading at an unprecedented pace. One of the most urgent questions facing society today is how to sustainably manage global ecosystems in a time of rapid population growth and climate change in a way that allows them to continue to sufficiently produce healthy food, protect and restore biodiversity, return carbon into the soil and manage water supplies while at the same time…

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is one of the leading higher educational institutions in Germany and is situated in the unique and historical city of Berlin. During the semester breaks, the university offers an intense program for students from abroad, which gives students the opportunity to explore the university, the city and its inhabitants. The classes will deal with the history of urban agriculture and garden cultures for example in the old…

The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is the statutory adviser to Government on UK and international nature conservation, working at the science-evidence-policy interface. The Nature Conservation Policy and Advice (NCPA) Team in JNCC plays a key role in nature conservation in the UK, working with partners in the country nature conservation bodies, the UK and devolved governments and the wider nature conservation community. We maintain an…

International Conference on Water Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Land (WMAL2017), the objective of the is to bringing together scientist, policymakers, water and agricultural managers and farmers to present and share their knowledge, polices, initiatives, case studies, innovative solutions to better manage water and agricultural input to promote sustainable water management and improve livelihood of people.

Eurosoil 2020 will address natural and technical options to sustainably manage and restore soil functions in drylands. The sessions open for contribution include: SDG6&15 - Clean water and sanitation and life on land; Targeting land degradation neutrality; Economic, political and social implications of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and land restoration in the context of desertification; The role of an enabling environment and soil organic…

Do you want to find out why promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment can help deliver better environmental outcomes, and to figure out how you can do it? The course will help you better understand the linkages between gender and the environment. It will provide you with the knowledge and tools to mainstream gender, and to be an effective change-maker for sustainable development. It will also give you facts and figures, and a better…

The Emerging Leaders programme at the Caux Dialogue on Land and Security aims to bring together young leaders to find and share effective, creative and inspiring solutions to the complex issues of migration, land degradation, and conflict. It provides young innovators with a chance to have their voices heard and to influence discussions with eminent policymakers, activists, and scientists. This event is for land restoration experts and…

The economy in St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) has undergone a radical transformation during the last fifteen years, which has changed the islands’ land use patterns and pressures on its ecosystems. Sugarcane long dominated the landscape, particularly on the island of St. Kitts, but as a result of unfavourable trading terms the industry was closed in July 2005. In an effort to diversify the economy, land use zoning has been modified to allow for non-…

SavingSpecies is looking to fund new projects. SavingSpecies help local conservation groups purchase land for habitat restoration and conservation. An ideal project to be funded should meet some or all of the following criteria: Involves a land purchase that restores an area of high biodiversity and/or habitat for critically endangered species; The land purchase and restoration work is administered by local or host-country NGO and staff; Includes…

The overall objective of the meeting is to review and validate pilot proof of concept Climate, Land, Energy and Water Strategies (CLEWs) models by the African Climate Policy Centre (ACPC) of the Economic Commission for Africa to evaluate the suitability of opensource tools to support the implementation of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to climate action of under the framework of the Paris Agreement through a nexus approach that also…

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was established in 1994 to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought. The UNCCD is seeking a Module Designer, for a Consultancy position, in order to create up to four training-packages that will provide an interactive training experience for National Focal Points and help to fill capacity gaps. These four packages will be on: Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN)…