South Pole seeks a Project Manager in the Forestry and Land Use Team based in Bogota, Colombia. The successful candidate will play a leading role in contributing to the carbon markets of tomorrow by implementing and managing the emission reduction projects and developing direct client relationship. You will be working with local communities and private owners for the design and development of carbon projects. In order to be eligible, the…

The Master in Natural Resources Management equips students with skills needed to pursue a leadership role and natural resource management knowledge, including the use, management, and protection of water and land. As more organizations commit to sustainability, there is a need for environmental leaders who understand the nuances of natural resources and their impact. Enhance your understanding of leadership, technology, and the protection and use…

This live discussion on Youth leadership in climate smart landscapes (WUYLF) will be held on 13 May 2019 (22:00-00:00 UTC+09:00) by Wageningen University Youth for Landscapes Forum exploring the role of youth leadership in the co-creation of innovative climate smart knowledge. Photos, mind maps, visual representations, stories, business plans and novel ideas developed in the workshop will thus offer insights for the interactive youth-led panel…

Voices that Inspire is a signature fellowship to support young women who are dedicated to making a positive impact in their countries. The International Land Coalition aims to increase the opportunity, leadership capacity, network and funding resources to unleash the leadership potential of young women around the world; sparking a global movement to empower young women, create sustainable change, and transform the meaning of leadership. All…

This E- learning course teaches innovative carbon accounting methodology in Sustainable Agriculture Land Management (SALM) . It is approved by the Voluntary Carbon Standards (VCS) and validated in Kenya. SALM allows access of smallholder farmers in developing countries to carbon markets.Applicants will study access development topics through online courses that are customized to your needs. Dive into our catalog of virtually facilitated and self…

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 Nature Conservancy seeks a Forestry and Land Use Manager to provide technical and programmatic support to the Lands program in India at remote locations. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of technical, institutional and market aspects of forestry, and particularly agroforestry, in the Indian context. The position will directly support the Lead - India Lands Program in advancing the organization’s forestry-related…

Healthy soils are the basis for sustainable agriculture, but they are threatened by erosion and nutrient loss, worsened by climate change. The use of artificial soils - mixtures of waste materials – would drastically increase the availability of soil for developments (ecotowns, agricultural land). In this PhD project, you will characterise major N-sources and N-cycling microbial communities in artificial soils, and use this knowledge to improve…

Today, Tuesday 21st May 2019, the UNCCD is hosting students and some of their teachers from the University of Cologne’s master’s in environmental science programme. This event is part of this year’s series of outreach programmes organized under the auspices of the Capacity Building Office of the UNCCD aimed at increasing the engagement of youth, learning institutions, and the public at large in the UNCCD process, thereby giving them an…

Conservation International (CI) is looking for an intern on Global Restoration Opportunities based in Arlington, United States. The Global Restoration Opportunities Intern will play a key role in this process. Working through CI’s Global Strategy Group and in partnership with CI’s country programs, the intern will be responsible for developing a database that categorizes the financial costs and enabling policies of different restoration pathways…

These challenges are often exacerbated for interventions targeting developing countries. Yet, with increasing attention given to the universally applicable Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in both national and international development plans, as well as the proliferation of international financial mechanisms focusing on the environment such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF), Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Climate Investment Funds…

The Nature Conservancy invites applications for Conservation Forester post based in Elkins, West Virginia, USA. The Conservation Forester is responsible for launching and building TNCs Working Woodlands program in West Virginia. Working Woodlands helps landowners conserve their forests while earning long-term revenue by leveraging forest carbon markets with sustainable forest management and working forest conservation easements. The program is a…

The Global Landscapes Forum – the world’s largest platform on sustainable landscapes which take place alongside the UN Climate Change SBSTA conference, you can stand side by side with top indigenous leaders, government ministers and environmental scientists in challenging the prevailing narrative on tenure and developing a gold standard that recognises Indigenous Peoples as bearers of rights and solutions to our common challenges. The event will…

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization working to build a future in which nature is protected and biodiversity flourishes, where farmers, workers, and communities prosper, and where sustainable land use and responsible business practices are the norms. The Organization is looking for eligible candidates on global lead sustainable forest management based in Central Africa (Cameroon/DRC) or South East Asia. A successful…

A global analysis by the World Resources Institute estimates the global forest and landscape restoration (FLR) opportunity at more than 2 billion hectares of land worldwide, with 1.5 billion hectares suited for mosaic-type restoration and 0.5 billion hectares for large-scale forest restoration. Worldwide, a number of initiatives have been launched in the last few years to address forest degradation, including the Bonn Challenge to restore 150…

Air pollution is linked with land degradation and can be reversed through various actions. Nine out of ten people breathe polluted air. We are calling on everyone to join Face challenge. Face masks are a great symbol to show leaders we want to breathe clean air. Alongside celebrities, influencers and creators, the World Environment Day campaign invites everyone to: Take a photo or video of yourself wearing a mask to post on social media. Don't…