The M.Sc. in Agro-Environmental Management builds on components from four core areas at Aarhus University, providing students with a broad education with specialized skills, which aims to provide a holistic understanding of the environment, nature, climate and agriculture. The MSc in Agro-Environmental Management is open to students with a B.Sc. degree in the fields of agricultural sciences, natural resources, biology, geology or geography. The…

Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet. The forestry specialist will bring technical, methodological support and monitoring to improve capacity of regional partners to implement program and conservation strategies for mitigation to climate change, including forest…

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This e-learning course will help participants to better understand the linkages between gender and the environment. It will provide the knowledge and tools to mainstream gender and become an effective change-maker for sustainable development. It will also give you facts and figures, and a better understanding of the global international frameworks related to gender and environment. Some modules of this e-learning course will be, among others…

This program, in Agri-Food Technology, aims to equip students with the advanced skills, knowledge and expertise to undertake technical and production management roles in the globally important agri-food sector. The agri-food sector is intrinsically linked to challenges around land and water use, climate change and health and well-being. Students will have the opportunity to study areas such as advanced crop science, advanced food manufacturing…

This Conference on Renewable Energy and Environment Engineering (REEE) 2018 will be held in Paris, France on October 29-31, 2018. It is an annual conference provides a yearly platform for delegates and members to present and discuss the latest research, and delegates and members will have many opportunities engage in dialogues about renewable energy and environment engineering. It also provides new insights and brings together scholars…

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Bogor, Indonesia and the Laboratory of Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) jointly offer a 4-year PhD scholarship on the topic of land use changes in the (sub)tropics in the context of climate change and forests (REDD+). The PhD scholar will be part of the research project ”Global Comparative Study on REDD+” (GCS), led by CIFOR; in particular…

Somalia’s environment was severely degraded during the decades long civil strife due to the absence of governance and enforcement. In the absence of an effective government, many traditional forms of natural resource management and enforcement mechanisms have been abandoned or are currently ignored. Unsustainable exploitation and loss of natural resources and biodiversity is prevalent. Huge areas that were once tree-covered rangelands have been…

The Land and Water Division, within the FAO, aims at enhancing the agricultural productivity and advancing the sustainable use of land and water resources through their improved tenure, management, development and conservation. It addresses the challenges member countries face in ensuring productive and efficient use of land and water resources in order to meet present and future demands for agricultural products, while ensuring the long-term…

Agriculture is the world’s leading emitter of methane and nitrous oxide, and the principal driver of deforestation. Agriculture contributes a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. On the other hand, Sustainable Land Management for agriculture can play a major role in mitigating climate change through reducing GHG emissions and increasing carbon sequestration. In this e-learning course, participants will receive an introduction to several…

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) is an initiative aimed at creating a financial value for the carbon stored in forests; offering incentives for developing countries to reduce emissions from forested lands and invest in low-carbon paths to sustainable development. The REDD+ Academy is a coordinated REDD+ capacity development initiative led by the UN-REDD Programme and the UNEP Environmental Education and Training…

Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity. It has more than 37,000 members, manages and protects over 8,400 acres of land on 87 nature reserves and 2 nature parks and runs 11 visitor centers. The aim of Essex Wildlife Trust is to Protect Wildlife for the Future and for the People of Essex. This job opportunity offers an exciting and pivotal role within the Landscape Conservation team to oversee and develop Living…

The UN Environment (UNEP) and World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) are looking for a highly motivated and technically experienced Associate Programme Officer to support the development and management of a wide range of projects in support of the centre’s strategy. Supporting the team, the candidate will ensure that projects are managed and delivered to the highest level of quality, and on time and budget. The Officer will be provided with…

This internship is a great opportunity to expand knowledge of agricultural sciences from on the field experience. Agriculture is one of Ecuador’s leading professions, with over half of their export revenue being agriculture-related. From permaculture projects on the coast, to reforesting organic farms in the Amazon, there are acres upon acres of natural land that will serve as great learning sites during international agricultural science…

The Government of Egypt, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the African Union, the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment, and other partners, will convene an African Biodiversity Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, immediately prior to the UN Biodiversity Conference. The theme of the Summit is 'Land and Ecosystem Degradation and Restoration: Priorities for Increased Resilience in…

Partnerships for Forests always looks for new ideas for partnerships that can catalyse investment in forests and sustainable land use. The main focus is on incubating Forest Partnerships that can catalyse private-sector investment in sustainable land-use. The organizations looks to help selected partnerships move through the stages required to get to market – from idea development to business planning, to deal negotiation and piloting, and…