Overview The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable. Syllabus Course Materials -Information about the general course structure and reading list can be found here. What is Sustainable Development? -Professor Sachs provides an overview of the challenges the world faces…

The Department of Plant Sciences presents a truly unique experience to students by offering research-based M.Sc.and Ph.D. programs in agronomy, crop science, horticultural science, plant ecology or rangeland studies in one department. We are the only plant sciences department in Canada capable of offering such a well-rounded experience in plant studies. The Department of Plant Sciences is housed in the state-of-the-art Agriculture Building…

Apply for our €5000 sustainability scholarship and help us make a real difference. finduddannelse.dk is a Danish platform for lifelong learning. We believe that the students of today, through their research and future job placements can help shape the world of tomorrow in a positive way - and we want to help them on their way! That’s why we’re offering a scholarship of up to €5000 to help cover your tuition fees and get you one step closer to…

Are you a student looking for a conservation placement? Are you interested in scientific tourism? Do you want to study conservation in Rwanda while travelling? Are you looking for an organisation that can connect you with the right conservation organisations and manage the logistics of your trip? Are you looking for a meaningful travel experience that can have a sustainable impact on a community in Rwanda? - Then, take your chance and choose one…

Experience an unforgettable time in the north of Thailand with the largest land mammals of ours Earth! The voluntary service takes place in an elephant project, which can visit guests and tourists. Support the preservation of your work with a small group of volunteers Asian elephants! Through your activity in our project to these fascinating animals: to feed, care for, and bathe the animals. An unforgettable experience for the whole Life! In…

KIT Royal Tropical Institute is an independent centre of expertise and education for sustainable development. We assist governments, NGOs and private corporations around the world to build inclusive and sustainable societies while measuring their impact. Rebuilding Disrupted Health Systems – Developing context-specific strategies for health care policies, implementation and governance (E-learning) (RDHS-E) course strengthens you to address health…

The UNDP Sustainable Land Management in the Qaraoun Catchment (SLMQ) Project aims at embedding sustainability considerations in land use planning and development activities in the Qaraoun Catchment. The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Environment in Lebanon. The project is intended to reshape land and natural resource management to (i) alleviate land degradation,…

The internship at the ESCAP East and North-East Asia (ENEA) Office located in Incheon, Republic of Korea, is for two months with an opportunity for extension up to six months, if required by the division. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (37.5 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the division or office to which they are assigned.Interns will be assigned to conduct research on energy security and…

Africa Insect Science for Food and Health (ICIPE) is a pan-African and non-profit Centre of Excellence for research and development and capacity building in insect science and its applications. Its mission is to help alleviate poverty, ensure food and nutritional security and improve the overall health status of peoples of the tropics by developing and extending management tools and strategies for harmful and useful arthropods while preserving…

With the ever increasing need to deliver sustainable solutions for water and land management worldwide, being able to assess potential nature based solutions (NBS) in different contexts will become a key skill for all designers, regulators, consultants, academics, and NGOs involved in environmental studies. This short course will illustrate how nature based solutions can contribute to deliver sustainable land and water management. You will…

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Forester within UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science The dynamic yield models for Irish forestry have become the standard tool for forest management planning. Yield models are used to forecast the growth of forests into the future and the timber volumes that they will produce. However, due to a change to the afforestation of better-quality land by private landowners in recent decades…

The LECA is a Joint Research Unit (UMR 5553) associating researchers from the CNRS, the University of Grenoble Alpes and the University of Savoie Mont-Blanc. It is also member of the Observatory of Sciences of the Universe of Grenoble (OSUG). More than a hundred people work in this unit, including around thirty researchers/teachers and around twenty technical staff. The aim of the unit's research is to understand the functioning of ecosystems and…

This "Land Rights and the SDG's: Why Reporting Matters and How To Do It" webinar is part of the International Land Coalition (ILC) Webinar Series and aims to: Promote understanding of the role CSOs can play in monitoring the progress of SDG land targets; Introduce formats developed by the SDG Land Momentum Group on parallel reporting to ILC members and the land community; Encourage CSOs and other stakeholders to report on progress on the…

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (Unicef) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.UNICEF's programs emphasize developing community-level services to promote the…

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is an international organization for peace and human rights. Presently, it has 57 countries as its members. Most of the member countries of the OSCE are from Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and North America. The National Programme Officer, under the direct supervision and guidance of the Senior Planning and Co-ordination Officer, supports the quality control of programme and…

UNESCO, as the lead agency for Sustainable Development Goal 4 on Inclusive Quality Education is currently seeking a pro-active, visionary Director for the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP). The right candidate will be a seasoned leader, able to foster trust through an inclusive approach, and inspire others. The Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is…

About Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is a research organisation working to promote bioeconomy and sustainable use of natural resources. We provide solutions and services to our customers based on best available scientific knowledge. Our research results and services generate added value and sustainability as well as scientific evidence to support decision making. We carry out research on forestry, agriculture, food, game, and…

012356 UCD Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, School/Unit Agriculture & Food Science, 18 months The dynamic yield models for Irish forestry have become the standard tool for forest management planning. Yield models are used to forecast the growth of forests into the future and the timber volumes that they will produce. However, due to a change to the afforestation of better-quality land by private landowners in recent decades, the existing…

Description Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2018, the WBG committed $67 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $24 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff…

Description Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2018, the WBG committed $67 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $24 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff…

Description Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2018, the WBG committed $67 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $24 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff…