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…

For more than 83 years, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has worked in close partnership with farmers, ranchers, forest managers, non-governmental organizations, local and state governments, and other federal agencies to create and maintain healthy and productive working landscapes. The NRCS is the focal point for assisting the voluntary conservation efforts of the nation’s…

The Soil Science 2018 Congress is going to be held on the theme of “New strategies and approaches in Soil and Water resources to effective adaptability on Earth”, which extensively covers every field of soil and water on scientific and technical advances in the field of hydrology, geosciences and earth science ranging from the integration of instruments, methodologies and technologies to their use in soil sciences, water sciences, geological…

The UNDP-GEF Sustainable Forest and Land Management in the Dry Dipterocarp Forest Ecosystems of Southern Lao PDR Project (SAFE Ecosystems Project) aims to support the government of Lao PDR to facilitate a transformative shift towards sustainable land and forest management in the forested landscape of Savannakhet Province. This sustainable management will help to secure critical wildlife habitats, conserve biodiversity and maintain a continuous…

This e-learning course focuses on the background information on climate change, the drivers of deforestation, and strategies for reducing deforestation and forest degradation. Once you complete this course you will be able to: Describe climate change and the greenhouse effect; Identify and describe climate change causes and impacts; Identify and describe climate change mitigation strategies; Identify and describe the role of forests in climate…

The project seeks to improve the environmental management of mining in Suriname, particularly small-scale gold mining, which is the largest driver of deforestation in the country and contributes to biodiversity loss (through habitat degradation and pollution), climate change (through deforestation) and unsustainable land, water and forest management. The project will address policy and institutional constraints to improved management of ASGM as a…

The project seeks to improve the environmental management of mining in Suriname, particularly small-scale gold mining, which is the largest driver of deforestation in the country and contributes to biodiversity loss (through habitat degradation and pollution), climate change (through deforestation) and unsustainable land, water and forest management. The project will address policy and institutional constraints to improved management of ASGM as a…

The project is coordinated by the Ministry of Nature Protection under the guidance of Inter-Agency Climate Change Council (IACCC). The Project components include: production of the Second Biennial Report and Fourth National Communication (4NC) of Armenia under UNFCCC. The objective of this assignment is to conduct analytical work on Armenia’s land vulnerability assessment and adaptation measures based on the relevant technical guidelines and…

The International Conference on Dryland Development this year has the theme "Converting Dryland Areas from Grey into Green". Drylands cover about 41% of earth’s land area and are home to around 38% of world population. A majority of the people of this ecosystem live in developing countries. With fragile natural resource base, achieving food security in drylands has been a great challenge. Some of the themes at the conference will be, among others…

By bringing together diverse public and private sector voices, alongside Indigenous Peoples, scientists and youth, the 2018 Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Africa Conference will foster political and community support to implement the AFR100 Initiative to restore 100 million hectares of degraded landscapes across Africa by 2030. This regional conference will focus on the coordination and promotion of international, national and private sector…

Syngenta is an agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through science and innovative crop solutions, and with over 28,000 people in over 90 countries working to transform how crops are grown. They are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. The intern will work at Syngenta in order to…

Rally 2018 is an annual gathering of nearly 2,000 inspired and passionate land conservation practitioners from the US, Canada, South America and beyond, who are dedicated to conserving cherished places in local communities. This serves as the premier training and networking conference, Rally ’18 offers more than 130 educational sessions focused on land conservation topics, special networking events, field trips highlighting the region’s natural…