Qui peut bénéficier d’une subvention ? Les associations de droit français à but non lucratif régies par la loi du 1er juillet 1901 qui ont pour objet statutaire la protection de l’environnement. Les dotations seront sur des associations militantes, réalisant des actions concrètes sur le terrain et qui poussent gouvernements et entreprises à respecter les lois, voire à les modifier en faveur d’une meilleure protection de l’environnement. Sont…

The UNCCD has designed a special Mentorship programme specifically geared to support the individual/human and collective/institutional capacity development process in the SIDS and LDCs, thereby contributing to their efforts at effective implementation of the Convention and through this, the sustainable development agenda as a whole. The present consultancy is aimed inter alia at finalizing some highly technical and administrative aspects of this…

This webinar is titled "Sustainable Land Management in the Caribbean: Challenges and Opportunities for the Engagement and Meaningful Inclusion of Young Caribbean Citizens." As a reminder, the webinar will be virtual and held on Saturday 27th June from 10:00 - 11:30 AM. We would like to share the final speakers and panelists, that include: ● Richard A. Byron-Cox Ph.D, Head - Capacity Development and Innovations Office, UN Convention to Combat…

La politique agricole commune (PAC) est une politique importante de l’Union européenne, qui a connu déjà de nombreuses réformes du fait d’un contexte européen et international sans cesse en évolution. Ainsi, quelles sont les grandes évolutions de la PAC, ses modalités actuelles et leurs fondements et limites ? De même, quelles sont les répercussions des négociations internationales commerciales ? Quelles sont les orientations nouvelles de la…

L’agriculture, plus que toute autre activité humaine, a des impacts significatifs sur la biodiversité, positifs ou négatifs, selon les pratiques. Le processus d’industrialisation de l’agriculture, avec ses conséquences en termes de simplification et d’artificialisation des systèmes techniques, apparaît ainsi comme un des principaux facteurs d’érosion de la biodiversité dans les paysages ruraux européens. Cette prise de conscience invite désormais…

Le Gouvernement Comorien, à travers le Ministère en charge de l’Agriculture, de la Pêche et de l’Environnement a confié au PNUD la charge d’appuyer le développement et la mise en œuvre d’un projet intitulé « résilience des chaines de valeur et systèmes agricoles en Union des Comores » à soumettre au financement du conseil d’administration du FEM. L’Objectif principal de cette consultation est donc de préparer dans son intégralité les documents…

The Call for the Global Policy Network ExpRes Roster – Youth Expert profile is now open until 10 July 2020. This UNDP recruitment and deployment mechanism with pre-vetted consultants is a great opportunity to strengthen UNDP’s available expertise and capacity on youth empowerment in support of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and of the COVID-19 response at all levels. The five thematic areas of work included…

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a continuous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests…

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. The Division of Energy Planning and Nuclear Information and Knowledge comprises the Planning and Economic Studies Section, Nuclear Knowledge Management Section, and the Nuclear Information Section. The Division is responsible for…

Increasingly large swathes of the globe are beset by resource constraints and environmental uncertainty, which requires a radical shift in our production and consumption habits. This Master will equip you with the specialised knowledge and skills that are urgently needed by governments, NGOs and commercial companies as they respond to some of today’s biggest challenges. If you are driven by a desire to shape public and political attitudes, this…

Agriculture is the science and art of cultivating plants and livestock. Established in 1922 as a humble technical school, Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. In January of that year, the school, which was later renamed Uganda Technical College, opened its doors to 14 day students who began studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics. The College soon began offering various other courses in Medical…

Do you believe that future investments might be at risk if they do not consider climate change scenarios? Do you want to make sure that your infrastructure investments (soft and hard infrastructure, e.g. parks, reserves, bridges, roads) withstand future climate change impacts? This training course will equip you with a practical set of tools to climate-proof your infrastructure investments! Developing countries, emerging economies, and investment…

IEREK – International Experts for Research Enrichment and Knowledge Exchange, would like to invite you to the 2nd International Conference on "Urban Regeneration and Sustainability (URS)" which will be held Online, in collaboration with the University of East London, from the 7th to the 8th of Oct. 2020. How can participating in an international Video Conference boost your career, future potentials, and experience? Obtain an internationally…

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address six critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water and sustainable cities. Internships at WRI provide…

UNESCO is convinced that no development can be sustainable without a strong culture component. Indeed, only a human-centered approach to development based on mutual respect and open dialogue among cultures can lead to lasting, inclusive, and equitable results. Yet until recently, culture has been missing from the development equation. To ensure that culture takes its rightful place in development strategies and processes, UNESCO has adopted a…

Les politiques publiques visent souvent des modifications des états du territoire agricole pour améliorer l’état des ressources en eau ou la protection de la biodiversité, à travers des injonctions demandant des changements des pratiques agricoles. Très souvent ces changements de pratiques ont un impact sur le fonctionnement global des exploitations. Il s’agit dans ce module de développer une connaissance des exploitations agricoles au niveau de…

Humanity is increasingly becoming an urban species. Cities play a crucial role in why and how we are fundamentally altering the Earth System. The speed of this alteration demands for immediate change. Cities have the potential for transformation, which is crucial for global sustainable development within Earth’s biophysical planetary boundaries. To this end, effective urban responses to climate change are extremely important through adaptation…

Continual population growth has caused an increase in the demand for sufficient and healthy food. The Master's Degree on Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics & Subtropics by the University of Hohenheim (AgriTropics) therefore follows an interdisciplinary approach to increase agricultural production in the tropics and subtropics in a sustainable way without losing sight of the scarcity of existing resources. You are prepared in a targeted manner…

Global Affairs Canada, in partnership with Environment and Climate Change Canada, invite you to participate in the online consultation on the future of Canada’s climate finance. The consultation will be open to submissions until August 21, 2020. In 2015, Canada pledged $2.65 billion over five years to help developing countries transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient economies. The objectives of this funding include supporting countries to…

Les agroressources sont des matières premières issues de l'agriculture. Vous découvrirez au cours de ce MOOC le potentiel de valorisation de ces matières issues du carbone renouvelable au travers de leurs utilisations, leurs impacts économiques, environnementaux et sociétaux. Vous appréhenderez ainsi leurs principales caractéristiques les conduisant à des applications industrielles, les procédés de transformation, leurs conditions d'usage en…