The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. The Land Resources Division (LRD) provides advice, technical assistance, research and training support to Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) on all aspects of agriculture and forestry. The Programme Leader – Sustainable Forests and Landscapes is the head of the Sustainable Forests and Land…

The theme of the day is “Soils, Land Use, and Climate Change”. World Soil Day was initiated by the UN in 2014 and is held annually on 5 December. The aim is to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources. The program includes inspiring talks about the soil quality status and trends in Swedish soils, international perspectives on climate change and land use, climate-smart…

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…

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.

TMG Research GmbH is seeking an intern to assist with the the Global Soil Week. The Global Soil Week brings together the different work streams of TMG Research GmbH in the areas of landscape restoration, sustainable land management, and responsible land governance. Since 2012, four Global Soil Week (GSW) events have brought together stakeholders from different backgrounds to find integrative responses to land and soil-related challenges to…

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…

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a union of Members made up of governments and civil society organizations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organizations with the knowledge and tools necessary for human progress, economic development and nature conservation to be carried out in harmony. In its 2018-2030 strategic framework, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification aims "for a future…