About the event: Africa’s drylands are the birthplace of some of the world’s most extraordinary civilizations and species, from ancient kingdoms to wild elephants to “miracle grains” like millet and sorghum — but climate change has not been kind to these landscapes. A new era for Africa’s drylands On 2-3 June 2021, GLF will host the first-ever digital conference focused entirely on Africa’s drylands and how integrative restoration practices can…

The Forestry Division leads FAO's work in promoting sustainable forest management and providing leadership on the environmental, social and economic dimensions of forestry, including contributions of forests and trees to poverty reduction and food security and nutrition. Staff of the Division liaise with member countries, civil society and the private sector in aspects ranging from development of effective forest policies to forest conservation…

The United Nations Development Programme is seeking a River Ecologist and River Restoration Expert based in Azerbaijan and Georgia to support the implementation of Kura Project “Advancing Integrated Water Resource Management " (IWRM) by Global Environment Facility (GEF).

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has the pleasure to invite you to join the new FLR community of practice and attend an online knowledge sharing forum “Innovative Approaches for Monitoring Forest and Landscape Restoration” (FLR), the first of its kind. Monitoring progress on global forest and landscape restoration is key to improving the livelihoods of millions of people. Join the the inaugural webinar on Thursday…

The Forest-Environment Programme (PFE) is a bilateral project implemented by GIZ, supporting the sustainable management of forest resources in Cameroon. Within the framework of the African Forest Landscape Restoration (AFR100) initiative, the Forest-Environment Program proposes to contribute to the design and implementation of adapted restoration approaches through local landscape land use planning (at least 20 000 ha) in its areas of…

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) South Texas National Wildlife Refuge Complex facilitates conservation within the subtropical 4-county delta of the Rio Grande River, adjacent to northeastern Mexico. Habitat restoration is a key component for conservation here as land conversion to agriculture and urban development has led to more than 90% of the region’s natural cover being lost in the past century. Historically, much of this cover was…

Tropical forest landscape conservation and restoration offers an opportunity to address pressing environmental and social challenges. In this yearlong program, participants will learn to design, implement and monitor effective conservation and restoration initiatives. Initiatives can be projects, policies, business plans and programs at any scale. Key modules include, among many others: Ecological and social concepts; Designing a conservation or…

Interested in preserving parks and wildlife for future generations? The Diploma of Conservation and Land Management can help you make a positive contribution to natural environments.The Diploma of Conservation and Land Management reflects the role of personnel working in management positions with technical level skills in conservation and land management roles. Key modules include, among many others: Indigenous land management; Natural area…

The Land for Life Award is designed to reward impactful holistic approaches and practices that address the ecological and the social aspects of sustainable land management as a means of achieving land degradation neutrality. The Award is given to most diverse changemakers engaged in land restoration and conservation through exemplary and innovative initiatives. This year’s theme invites recommended candidates to reflect on land as part of the…

Africa’s drylands are the birthplace of some of the world’s most extraordinary civilizations and species, from ancient kingdoms to wild elephants to “miracle grains” like millet and sorghum -- but climate change has not been kind to these landscapes. A new era for Africa’s drylands On 2-3 June 2021, GLF will host the first-ever digital conference focused entirely on Africa’s drylands and how integrative restoration practices can see them flourish…

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…

From 4-5 June 2021, we will broadcast the Virtual Launch Gala welcoming the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration comprising of inspiring messages from world leaders, activists, celebrities, and musical performances as well as Pakistan’s host country programme. The page will be updated as each event takes place with videos and information. Join the conversation online on all social platforms using the hashtag #GenerationRestoration and…

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…

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. GIZ offers the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provides international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services. GIZ creates prospects for people and with people. As GIZ has an international mandate, we…

The Society for Ecological Restoration SER2019 Organizing Committee is now inviting presentations for the 8th World Conference on Ecological Restoration. Abstracts are welcomed for any one of the presentation types addressing issues related to; Ecological restoration science; Practice or policy; Social, cultural, and economic aspects of restoration.

UNDP has been supporting the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in meeting its national and international environmental priorities and commitments. These include close to 40 projects in the area of biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management, climate change and chemical management. UNDP’s support focusses on technical and policy advisory, institutional strengthening and building capacities of various stakeholders to…

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions. Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. Technical Focus The goal of the REDESER project is to interrupt and reverse the desertification process through actions to address the growing causes of soil…

The Ordway-Swisher Biological Station is seeking a intern to work under the supervision of Land Management Specialist. Key responsibilities of the intern, includes but not limited to: Assist in sandhill restoration and invasive plant control; Aid in the preparation of burn units as well as conduct controlled burns. road maintenance, debris removal, and data collection.

The LoCoFoRest training programme focuses on one critical question: How can we scale up restoration of forest landscapes while securing the prosperity of local communities and maintaining and improving ecosystem services? Find out more about LoCoFoRest and learn how you can participate in the programme. Forest landscapes are set to play an increasingly important role as we transition from a world reliant on fossil-fuel to a circular bioeconomy…

Several studies have been conducted on the economic gains to society by investing in restoration. A global estimation is that for every R16 (roughly a dollar) spent on restoration, up to R1 200 (75-dollars) of economic benefits can be recovered. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aims to speed up collaboration amongst all stakeholders and across all UN member states to invest in restoration. There are several impediments to restoration, such…

To boost actions for the implementation of the UN Decade, an FAO-led Task Force on Best Practices was established to enhance knowledge dissemination and capacity development efforts. With more than 100 members, the Task Force gathers expertise in all ecosystems and connects all players with a stake in restoration. This session will be the occasion to introduce and discuss the three key products developed by the Task Force: A set of key principles…

The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) will host its seventh biennial World Conference in Foz do Iguassu, Paraná, Brazil from 27 August to 1 September 2017. The overarching theme of SER2017 is Linking Science and Practice for a Better World.The SER2017 conference program will feature world-renowned keynote and plenary speakers as well as numerous symposia, training workshops, concurrent sessions, and technical field trips.

This event led by the UN Decade Youth Task Force, is being convened by the Africa regional office in cooperation with regional facilitators from CYNESA, AYICC and Somali Greenpeace Association. Sessions include: Why African Youth are most critical to the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, and how to unleash their agency (power)? “We have heard it all before” - why 30x30 is different: There are many ongoing international efforts on social and…

The course is designed for 25 participants with a university degree and is aimed at professionals from public and private organizations working in topics related to the management of degraded dryland areas, who are interested in applying the most advanced knowledge to restore them and to monitor desertification processes and restoration actions.

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…