The Master’s programme in Biology with a specialisation in Biodiversity, Conservation and Restoration helps you to acquire a thorough insight into the local and global threats to biodiversity. You gain an advanced knowledge of the organism-environment interactions that determine biodiversity, and are trained in skills to maintain and restore biodiversity at different scales, from individual populations and species to habitats and landscapes. Upon…

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is seeking a Community Based Conservation Expert. WCS is an international conservation organization working in South Sudan working with local communities and organizations, that knowledge is applied to address species, habitat and ecosystem management issues critical to improving the quality of life of poor rural people whose livelihoods depend on the direct utilization of natural resources. Key…

Cuso International in collaboration International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is offering a volunteer position for a Water And Wetlands Officer. Key responsibilities will be among many others: Assist with studies and management activities related to climate change vulnerability and adaptation at the Xe Champhone and Beung Kiat Ngong Wetlands; Assist in strengthening capacities of water/natural resources/wetlands users to apply…

The Department of Economics of the University of Gothenburg is seeking a Post-doc in Environmental Economics to support the research project: “Restoration of contaminated areas after a nuclear accident: Societal problems and how best combinations of long-term measures can be chosen to protect residents from radiation”

The next edition of the World Resources Forum (WRF) will be held in Antwerp, Belgium on the theme ‘Closing Loops – Transitions at Work’. With this theme, WRF 2019 wants to focus on hands-on sharing of best practices. A necessary and urgent next step is to now put theory and knowledge into practice,for which networking with peers and other stakeholders can be a key driver. The conference will put the spotlight on, among many others: Circular…

Form International is a forest management and services company that manages forest assets in Africa and delivers a range of technical and financial services to clients worldwide. For the landscape programme Form International now seeks an experienced Programme Director to lead the implementation of the programme in close collaboration with Form International and Form Ghana senior management. Key responsibilities will be , among many others…

Given the escalating population growth, intensified cropping, widespread land degradation and shrinking agricultural land, sustaining agricultural production through improved soil management is critical to the issue of food security and poverty alleviation in developing countries. Integrated soil health and fertility management (ISHFM) is the key in raising productivity levels while maintaining the natural resource base. This training course aims…

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. The open-access Mangroves Course is designed to build expertise in: Mangrove biology; Ecology; Assessment, management and restoration Key modules include, among others: Introduction to Mangroves…

Minute Man National Historical Park (MIMA) is seeking Natural Resource Caretakers to help maintain the natural and ecological beauty of the park. With over 1000 acres of gardens, forests, hiking trails, farmland, and pastureland to maintain, stewardship is an integral part of park maintenance. Caretakers help restore various habitats, refurbish pastures, and inventory wildlife. Volunteer Activities include, among others: • Construction…

Africa’s Voices Foundation (AVF) is launching a new 6-month programme supporting civic engagement for land health interventions in Kenya. As such, AVF is seeking a Research officer (consultancy) to join the team. Key responsibilities include, among others: Contributes to the design stage of the project by synthesising insights from existing research (from partners and external) and identifying research gaps in line with the project’s objectives…

Drought, erosion, floods and poor land and water management constitute major threats to food production in large parts of the world. The BSc programme International Land and Water Management addresses these problems. A variety of teaching methods is used, ranging from lectures, tutorials and computerbased learning, to practical field work and excursions both in the Netherlands and abroad. Key courses include, among others: Soil and water…

Landscape restoration is a growing field. The importance of trees to land management cannot be overstated. Often in the past they have been seen as competing for valuable land space and felled indiscriminately. Key modules include, among many others: Approaches To Land Rehabilitation; Ecology Of Soils And Plant Health; Introduction To Seed Propagation Techniques; Propagation And Nursery Stock.