The Land and Water Division (NSL) 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 sustainability…

At present, research on natural flood management (NFM) focuses on how land use and management interventions affect environmental process; less is known about the implications on the wider farm business that is essential to inform decisions made by land owners and managers. The model will include the direct effect of changes in practices and land use (e.g. crop choice, tillage practices, tree planting) and the indirect effects due to changes in…

The Palladium Group is looking for an analyst for its Partnerships for Forest Initiative. The Partnerships for Forests aims to support the emergence of a new investment model in which the public sector, private sector companies and wider communities can achieve better returns from sustainable forestry and land use than they are able to from deforestation and land degradation. The main objective of the programme is to support a set of public…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. It helps governments and development agencies coordinate their activities to improve and develop agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and land and water resources. It also conducts research, provides technical assistance to projects, operates…

Land degradation and drought are challenges that are intimately linked to food insecurity and migration. In just 15 years, the number of international migrants worldwide has risen, some of which are a result of environmental challenges. Recent trends appear to support the position that drought conditions increase population movements due to land degradation, and the loss of arable land. The webinar investigates the interlinkage between drought…

Soil and the SDGs conference is organised on behalf of the European Commission, and it is an opportunity for policy makers, public institutions, researchers, industry and civil society to come together to exchange knowledge and practices on the implementation in the EU of soil and land-related SDGs, and particularly the Land Degradation Neutrality target. During this one-day conference with a rich agenda, the stakeholders will first address the…

The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy (OVLC), an Accredited Land Trust serving the communities of the Ojai Valley in Ventura County, CA, seeks an experienced full‐time Stewardship Director to join its Ojai, CA office.

The Lake George Land Conservancy is seeking a Conservation Project Manager based in Bolton Landing to assist the Executive Director in the completion of conservation transactions and to support to the stewardship program as needed.

Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative empowers young leaders in the environmental sector, including sustainable land management, reforestation, land restauration and drought mitigation in developing countries and emerging economies by awarding them grants to build their capacities.

Program Description Programme structure Path 1 – Forest and Land Management: technical profile for management, conservation and valorisation of forests Path 2 – Forest and Nature for the Future: technical-economic profile in governance of forests and natural ecosystems Career opportunities Graduates work in public and private institutions as forest planners and managers in the field of sustainable management of forests, natural and semi-natural…

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The Amerindian Land Titling (ALT) Project is funded by Guyana REDD Plus Investment Fund (GRIF) with financial contributions from Norway. The objective is to enable Amerindians to secure their lands and natural resources with a view towards sustainable social and economic development. It is expected that titling of communities will strengthen land tenure security and the expansion of the asset base of Amerindians, enabling improved long term…

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is now accepting applications for a writer or editor consultancy role. The consultancy is to assist with the writing and publication of policy relevant information on the Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN). LDN is a critical target to enhance the implementation of the UNCCD. The LDN approach encourages countries to pursue an optimal mix of measures designed to avoid, reduce and/or…