EFN’s Reforestation Grant Program focuses on supporting communities in regaining ecological integrity and enhancing human wellbeing in deforested and degraded landscapes through forest restoration. EFN is looking for organizations that will use this workshop opportunity to connect corridors, create buffer zones, improve degraded lands, restore watersheds, and expand forest cover while also allowing local stakeholders to connect with nature and…

Interested in the discussion of coastal ecosystems resilience? Join the West Africa Coastal Areas Management (WACA) Launch event which will take place in Dakar, Senegal. The event is being co-hosted by the World Bank (WB) and the government of Senegal, in partnership with the World Bank, Nordic Development Fund, Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, and West African Economic and Monetary Union. Key issues to be explored will be…

Forestry industries are enormously dynamic and are often key to the success of developing economies. This degree focuses on implementing environmentally-sound practices across a variety of forest environments world-wide. The Bachelor of Forest Science and Management course is intended to provide students with a strong foundation in forest science and incorporates field-based practicums and interactive tutorials. It also focuses on the business…

The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), His Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw has officially opened the Capacity Building Marketplace side-event. In his remarks, the Executive Secretary (ES) placed a special focus on outreach and the involvement of all stakeholders in the UNCCD process in order to collectively work towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development goals, in particular goal 15.3…

About this event The evidence about the conflicts we have seen around the world since the turn of the century points to a simple conclusion: Conflicts between communities, armed groups, and even military forces are increasingly being affected by changing climates, environmental degradation, food security, and the struggle to control a finite pool of natural resources. Because of a changing climate, the way governments and communities manage land…

Increased international investment in agriculture can support sustainable development and help meet food security needs at domestic, regional, and global levels. Yet, if not structured equitably or regulated carefully, investments may fail to provide expected benefits or may lead to social and environmental degradation. Despite these risks, investments in land for agriculture have remained attractive to foreign investors and host countries alike…

The Philippines is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and disasters. As the subject of protracted conflicts between revolutionary groups and state forces as well as those of intra-Moro groups/clans, the region has also experienced multitude of internal displacements, outward migration, and land conflicts. These factors likewise affect the way natural resources are managed which could compromise the region’s natural resilience, and…

The internship at the ESCAP East and North-East Asia (ENEA) Office located in Incheon, Republic of Korea, is for two months with an opportunity for extension up to six months, if required by the division. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (37.5 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the division or office to which they are assigned.Interns will be assigned to conduct research on energy security and…

About this event The evidence about the conflicts we have seen around the world since the turn of the century points to a simple conclusion: Conflicts between communities, armed groups, and even military forces are increasingly being affected by changing climates, environmental degradation, food security, and the struggle to control a finite pool of natural resources. Because of a changing climate, the way governments and communities manage land…

A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant. Pact seeks a Conservation Finance…

Increasing global consumption has resulted in unsustainable land-use practices, that includes excessive use of chemicals, poor waste management, deforestation amongst other negative practices This practices are also a major reason for continued water and land degradation, a process that affects critical biodiversity and livelihoods across the region, ultimately increasing Green house gases and increasing vulnerability to climate change impacts…

The Secretariat of the UNCCD invites contributions from UNCCD Parties, UN Agencies and other international organizations, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and researchers on documented good practice that contribute to addressing the adverse drivers of migration related to desertification/land degradation and drought (DLDD). Purpose of the Call for Contributions The substantive, narrative portion of the study will include a literature review and…

More than half (59.6%) of the world’s population lives in Asia. The livelihoods of 50% of the region’s rural population depend on rain-fed agriculture, livestock, and forestry. The Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2014 identifies heat-related mortality and malnutrition due to increased drought-related water and food shortages among the top five climate-related risks. South and Southeast Asian…

The local office abroad will provide personal and professional training. This may include one-on-one conversations, group learning or workshops. Upon arrival, a seminar will be hosted by the local office to revisit your goals and expectations and support you with localization. Before going abroad, a seminar will be hosted by your local office which includes goal and expectation setting to prepare you. By 2020, promote the implementation of…