CAMRIS seeks an International Agricultural Expert for the upcoming mid-term evaluation of the Agriculture and Rural Development Support (ARDS) Project in Ukraine. The purpose of the ARDS is to evaluate performance evaluation assessing the relevance and effectiveness interventions focused on land reform, boosting local economic development through implementation of a land management pilot and increasing small farmers’ participation in value chains…

The Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the Convention (CRIC) assists the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and is an integral part of the Performance Review and Assessment of Implementation System (PRAIS). The 17th session of the CRIC is scheduled to take place in January 2019 in Guyana Key issues to be addressed, will be among many others: Land degradation and land cover…

Given the escalating population growth, intensified cropping, widespread land degradation and shrinking agricultural land, sustaining agricultural production through improved soil management is critical to the issue of food security and poverty alleviation in developing countries. Integrated soil health and fertility management (ISHFM) is the key in raising productivity levels while maintaining the natural resource base. This training course aims…

This major will provide you with the understanding and skills to work in, or with, Māori agribusiness. You will learn about the land and natural resources, business and culture in a Māori context. Particular emphasis will be placed on the concepts of land and resource utility, kaitiakitanga and the relationship of these kaupapa Māori-based systems to the present day. You will graduate with an understanding of Māori resource issues and the…

The Land and Water Division (CBL) of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations invites eligible soil specialists based in Rome, Italy to support the development, quality control and effective implementation of FAO’s soil portfolio including the Global Soil Partnership work plan through the provision of expertise in relevant technical areas including project formulation and implementation to support member countries. The purpose of…

Given the escalating population growth, intensified cropping, widespread land degradation and shrinking agricultural land, sustaining agricultural production through improved soil management is critical to the issue of food security and poverty alleviation in developing countries. Integrated soil health and fertility management (ISHFM) is the key in raising productivity levels while maintaining the natural resource base. This training course aims…

Choose your tree: you can do it for the benefits it brings, the CO2 it can absorb or to give an original gift. A farmer will plant it on his land. Your tree will be photographed and geolocated, and have its online page, where you can follow the story of the project it will be part of. Trees are planted in agroforestry projects that promote virtuous interaction among different species and sustainable use of resources and land. Rural communities…

The Grenada "Ridge to Reef Project" is designed to support Grenada's compliance with a number of agreed-upon international environmental management and conservation strategies, policies and plans with assistance from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF). The project intervention is essentially a complement to the Government of Grenada's efforts, on the local level, to fulfill its obligations to various United Nations Convention and Protocols…

The Grenada "Ridge to Reef Project" is designed to support Grenada's compliance with a number of agreed-upon international environmental management and conservation strategies, policies and plans with assistance from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF). The project intervention is essentially a complement to the Government of Grenada's efforts, on the local level, to fulfill its obligations to various United Nations Convention and Protocols…

The objective of the project is to mainstream the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services into coastal zone management and into the operations and policies of the tourism and physical development sectors in the Republic of Mauritius through a ‘land- and seascape wide’ integrated management approach based on the Environmental Sensitive Areas’ (ESAs) inventory and assessment. More specifically, the project will…

Do you want to find out why promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment can help deliver better environmental outcomes, and to figure out how you can do it? The course will help you better understand the linkages between gender and the environment. It will provide you with the knowledge and tools to mainstream gender, and to be an effective change-maker for sustainable development. It will also give you facts and figures, and a better…

The UK Department for International Development (DfID) welcomes application of eligible consultants for the the Evaluation of the Project Improving Livelihoods and Land Use in Congo Basin Forests. The intended impact of the project is to improve livelihoods of forest-dependent communities and reduce deforestation in DRC through piloting and demonstrating scalable models of community forest management which respond to the differing needs of local…

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities…

Background: This position reports to Peru´s Country Representative. The Officer plays an important role in implementing GGGI's Peru program, focusing on climate change and land use. The Officer ensures compliance with GGGI's policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of the organization. Requirements: Postgraduate degrees in a relevant field, such as public administration, environmental law, public policies, development economics…