The Master of Integrated Water Management creates water leaders by drawing on international teaching and research from many fields to provide a trans-disciplinary, whole-of-water-cycle approach to water management. The program aims to build the capacity of future leaders in water management, with an emphasis on professionals working in WASH and development, urban water management, across water, land and people and in water finance for the…

The LANDac Annual International Conference offers a podium for researchers, practitioners and private sector representatives interested in land governance for equitable and sustainable development. The 2020 Conference looks at the challenges that climate change poses for land governance systems, processes and actors and at relevant lessons that can be drawn from experiences with land governance to date. In debates about appropriate climate change…

The Regional surveyor responsibilities include supporting the regional lands program, managing the regional survey program; and supporting the regional and national boundary management program. Responsibilities: Develops, coordinates, and evaluates the Region's land survey program; Provides technical assistance to other Lands team members in the preparation of statements of work and review of field products such as survey plats for contracting…

World Agroforestry (ICRAF) is a centre of scientific and development excellence that harnesses the benefits of trees for people and the environment. Leveraging the world’s largest repository of agroforestry science and information, ICRAF develops knowledge practices, from farmers’ fields to the global sphere, to ensure food security and environmental sustainability. The position holder will lead research within the respective “Soils” Theme at…

In this course you will learn how to effectively manage your farm or ranch through the principles and practices of Holistic Management — a nationally recognized whole farm/ranch planning process. You will have the opportunity to learn not only how to manage your farm/ranch for the triple bottom line (social, environmental, and financial sustainability) and more effectively manage resources, but also be able to ask questions of how to help others…

The implementation of the UNCCD is crucial to the achieving the Sustainable Development Goals as it plays the vanguard role in helping countries to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN). As part of its efforts to fulfil this mandate, the Secretariat shall hold in the autumn of 2020 the first UNCCD/Bonn International Conference of Universities on Land and Sustainable Development. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer of the…

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…

For over 50 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. Requirements: An interest in wildlife; Creativity; Good organisational skills; Enjoys the outdoors; Enthusiastic about helping children and/or young people to have fun discovering wildlife. Useful but not essential: Experience of working with children; Lives…

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…

As the conference of the European Confederation of Soil Science Societies (ECSSS), Eurosoil is the soil event of Europe. Eurosoil 2020 aims to tackle e.g. the environmental, social, economical, and public policy goals related to / impacting soil use and services. The objective of Eurosoil 2020 is to bring together leading research scientists working on soil related topics and stakeholders dealing with issues of public concern, such as soil…

At the Environmental Science - Conservation and Restoration Ecology Pathway (CRE) at University of Washington Bothell the combination of conservation and restoration creates a practical framework for managing natural resources and landscapes. Fundamental understandings of ecosystem components and processes are used to foster and sustain native species, ecological communities, and ecosystems. Courses include: Interdisciplinary Inquiry; Science…

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for an Agriculture State Lands Intern for the summer of 2020. This intern will work alongside DNR's team of field Land Managers to gain knowledge and experience in management of agricultural trust lands and land leasing processes. Working with the Agriculture Field Program Manager, the Intern will ensure timely and accurate reporting of lessee compliance through the field…

The two-year International Land and Water Management MSc programme focuses on the scientific analysis of land and water management issues at different scales. An integration of physical, technical, socio-economic and political dimensions in various approaches is sought to critically analyse, understand and tackle land and water management problems. Students will develop comparative insight into the development of land and water management, apply…