The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is glad to inform you that CALL FOR APPLICATIONS for the free AGORA (Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture) online course February 2019 Edition (in ENGLISH, SPAIN, FRENCH) is now open! The AGORA programme set up by the FAO of the UN together with major publishers enables low-income countries to gain free or low cost access to an outstanding digital collection in the fields of agriculture…

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is seeking a competent individual to fill the post of Manager, Program Results Measurement & Learning (PRML). RUFORUM operation is guided by its Vision 2030 Strategy (The African Universities’ Agenda for Agricultural Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation - AHESTI), which is being implemented through four Flagship Programmes. Key roles include among many…

Call for papers! This is a cordial invitation to participate in the International Congress on "Successful Transformation toward Land Degradation Neutrality (Future Perspective)" in commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the coming into force of the United Nations Conventions to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), to be held in Ankara, TURKEY, 17-19 June 2019. The objective of this congress is to create a unique ground (platform) by bringing broad…

Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is offering PhD Research Scholarships for Southeast Asian nationals.

The Bren School of Environmental Science & Management of University of California is offering Sustainable Water Markets Fellowship Program.

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Conservation Agriculture/Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Specialist for the anticipated USAID/Nigeria Rural Resilience Project in northern Nigeria. Key Responsibilities include, among others: Determine the integration of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices and technologies with farmers and key stakeholders, such as donors…

Environmental sustainability is a diverse and dynamic subject examining the interaction between people and their surroundings. Global warming, biodiversity and renewable energy are just a few of the recurring themes we hear on the news, and public agencies are now looking for graduates with the ability to deliver sustainable outcomes. The University of Dundee offers an MA in Environmental Sustainability. Key courses, will be among others…

In recent decades, economic disparity and environmental destruction have become ever more pronounced. Learn how current systems have led to today’s growing inequality, poverty, and unsustainable use of natural resources and discover innovative solutions being developed all over the world. Curious to learn more about sustainable development? Enroll for this mixed (online and onsite) MA program in sustainable development offered by the SIT Graduate…

Le contexte de changement global combinant multiplicité des enjeux sociétaux, intérêts divergents des parties prenantes, accroissement des incertitudes et risques, pose la question de la conciliation par les agriculteurs de la durabilité et des performances économiques des activités agricoles. Le Réseau Mixte Technologique (RMT) Evaluation de la Durabilité des Systèmes et des Territoires Agricoles (ERYTAGE) organise un séminaire d'échanges…

The Environmental awareness workshop allows participants to share and learn about global and local issues through theory and practice. If you are concerned, for example, about climate change, waste management, animal protection, sustainable solutions and other environmental topics, then this project is the one for you. Local Icelandic environmental issues as well as issues from the participants’ countries will be addressed.

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is soliciting applications from qualified applicants for the Executive Secretary position. The Executive Secretary is the Head of the permanent secretariat and is responsible for the functions as established under article 23 of the Convention. The overall aim of the secretariat is to service the Conference of the Parties (COP) and its subsidiary bodies in a manner that enables well…

On 26-29 June 2019, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is hosting the Global Research Forum (GRF) on Sustainable Production and Consumption on the theme of 'Transforming Production and Consumption:Bridging Sustainability Research with Policy and Practice'. GRF members engage in a range of topics and activities promoting better understanding and more effective policies, strategies and practices in advancing our communities…

The Sustainability Fellow at ACCD will provide technical, informational and organizational assistance to the watershed specialist that will improve watershed organization development and the quality and quantity of the Commonwealth’s surface and groundwater resources

Genesis Analytics is soliciting applications for Climate Change and Resilience Specialist position. The Climate Change & Resilience Specialist is expected to, among many others to: Implement and monitor climate change and resilience related projects and programmes within the practice; Provide thought leadership in the design of innovative solutions to climate change and resilience challenges facing agriculture in sub-Sharan Africa; Responsible…

Land-use planning frameworks have traditionally focused on developing settlements and related infrastructures with limited consideration of biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation and mitigation requirements. It is underused in maximizing win-win solutions for human well-being and sustainability under the threat of global climate change. Awareness and knowledge of land-use planning as a tool for biodiversity and climate resilience are to…

The Columbia University is offering an online course titled 'The Age of Sustainable Development' The Age of Sustainable Development course 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. Key syllabus include among others: Sustainable development; Economic development; Inequality around the world.