This webinar will be lead by George Gann, Society for Ecological Restoration's International Policy Lead. The second edition of the International Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration was released in September 2019. This groundbreaking publication provides updated and expanded guidance on the practice of ecological restoration, clarifies the breadth of ecological restoration and allied environmental repair activities, and includes…

Capacity building and development play a major role in efforts to realize the objectives of the UNCCD. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the UNCCD Capacity Development and Innovations Office, and working collaboratively with all staff, the incumbent shall perform the following main duties: Review and update the UNCCD e-learning course on: The role of the UNCCD National Focal Point; The Committee on Science and Technology; The Committee…

Sound economic thinking is crucial for farmers because they depend on good economic decision making to survive. Governments depend on economic information to make good policy decisions on behalf of the community. This course will help you to contribute to better decision making by farmers, or by agencies servicing agriculture, and it will help you to understand why farmers respond to policies and economic opportunities in the ways they do. The…

The ICFFSA is the premier interdisciplinary platform for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of Forestry, Sustainable Agriculture and Environment.The conference will bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: Food Engineering and Biotechnology; Food and Nutrition Security…

The International Land and Water Management from Wageningen University and Research addresses problems of drought, erosion and floods, which put food production at risk in large parts of the world. Programme Structure: The first year is introductory in character and includes some core curriculum subjects. You become familiar with the field of study, the professional career possibilities. The first year concludes with a case study and practical…

Thailand is endowed with rich biodiversity and natural resources which are important in supporting both rural livelihoods and national development. But over the past four decades, Thailand’s rapid economic growth has given rise to environmental challenges, including air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, watershed degradation and soil erosion, conversion of wetlands and loss of coastal habitats including mangroves…

Manomet, Inc. is seeking an applied forest scientist to support a major new initiative to increase carbon sequestration and storage on managed forest land. This effort will focus on both forest management and carbon market participation. The project will utilize Manomet’s Climate Smart Land Network (CSLN), a 21st-century extension program designed to help large-scale forest landowners integrate climate science into their forest management and…

As a volunteer, you will get to: Transform ailing land into a refuge for critically endangered wildlife such as the Black Rhino and other vulnerable and endangered species; Contribute to long-term sustainability by removing fences and other infrastructure so animals can roam freely and the grass and flora has a chance to regenerate; Help fix water points and build sand dams that will provide a year-round supply of water for wildlife and encourage…

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the largest independent conservation organizations in the world. Major Duties and Responsibilities: National Coordination: Coordinate refinement and implementation of WWF Cameroun strategy on business and industries which include the promotion of a national integrated land use plan that reflects biodiversity consideration with all stakeholders; Promotion of environmental and social international…

The Environmental Management programme at Lincoln University Canterbury is ideal for those who want to understand the connections between social, economic and environmental issues and who have a ‘can do’ attitude to help address them. Courses include: Economies and Markets; Land, People and Economies; Society, Culture and Environment; Introduction to New Zealand Government and Public Policy; Ecology: New Zealand Ecology and Conservation; Land…

This international training program is a hybrid of training and symposium modes. It will consist of moderation and facilitation by the Moderator Faculties side by side the short lectures by Faculty Speakers. The participants or delegates will not act as mute listeners or learners, but they will be given at least 50% time to speak and present their papers and articles through oral presentations using appropriate (audio-visual) aids. Such a hybrid…