Learn how culture, sustainability, and technology is changing the food system. Food production has transformed our planet. 40% of the land’s surface is used for agriculture, soils and freshwater are under threat, and fisheries are over-exploited. Millions of smallholders face economic uncertainty, whilst four transnationals control the global grain supply. And, by 2050, we must feed 9 billion in the face of a changing climate. On this course, you…

This international technical webinar is part of the series organized by the FAO eLearning Academy, Agreenium (l'Institut agronomique, vétérinaire et forestier de France) and UN-ESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific). These webinars are an opportunity for all of us to share experiences and lessons learnt, discuss challenges, and propose innovative solutions and models. They aim to provide a holistic and…

How can we adapt farming to an uncertain future? Could the answer be Climate Smart Agriculture? Find out with this free course. Global warming is a reality so it’s vital our societies and industries respond to the changing climate. Explore the principles and practical applications of Climate Smart Agriculture: mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, adaption to climate change and stable or increased food production in the context of European…

Currently, climate change has become an undeniable major pressure on the world’s freshwater resources. Yet, the effects of climate change on groundwater, the most significant freshwater resource on Earth, are still poorly understood. Somewhat neglected by policymakers and ignored by the public, groundwater management, governance and monitoring are less developed compared to surface water, globally. More up-to-date research and knowledge…

Achieving water security requires allocation among users to be fair, efficient and transparent; that water to satisfy basic human needs is accessible to all at an affordable cost to the user; that water throughout the water cycle is collected and treated to prevent pollution and disease; and that fair, accessible and effective mechanisms exist to manage or address disputes or conflicts that may arise. Cairo Water Week 2020 is marking this year’s…

Ville en vert a pour mission de sensibiliser, d’éduquer, et de soutenir tant les citoyens que les organisations en matière de développement durable, principalement dans l’arrondissement Ahuntsic-Cartierville. Ses actions visent à favoriser l’adoption de comportements favorables à la protection de l’environnement. Sous la responsabilité du chargé de projet, le/ la futur.e animateur/rice aura pour but d’outiller et de sensibiliser les citoyens…

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the most populous, vast and resource rich countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Decades of conflict and other challenges over the past decades…

Integrated land- and seascape approaches are effective instruments for mainstreaming biodiversity in the post-2020 era. They can help to address the major drivers of biodiversity loss, and offer cross-sectoral policy instruments to combine nature conservation, ecological restoration and sustainable land and water use at a larger scale. Join thousands of biodiversity experts, scientists, policymakers, journalists, activists, private sector and…

L'Association Nationale Emploi Formation en Agriculture (ANEFA) recherche, dans le cadre d'un contrat d'alternance d'une durée de 12 mois, un salarié arboricole H/F. Vous travaillerez au sein d'une entreprise à taille humaine à hauteur de 80% de votre temps de travail. Les 20% restant, vous suivrez une formation pratique et technique en centre de formation (Lycée Agricole de Pouillé - Les Ponts de Cé) afin de favoriser votre intégration au sein…

Créé en 1995, Ville en vert a pour mission de sensibiliser, d’éduquer et de soutenir tant les citoyens que les organisations en matière de développement durable. Par ses actions novatrices et engagées ainsi que par l’expertise diversifiée de son équipe, elle vise notamment à favoriser l’adoption de comportements favorables à la protection de l’environnement et à l’adoption de saines habitudes de vie. La personne recherchée participera à la…

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…

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. Agriculture is an essential pathway to meeting the…

In a dynamic world, innovation; that is to say, the creation and implementation of news ideas, approaches, methods, products and the like to ensure continued progress, is crucial to the life and indeed success of any organization. With the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UNCCD Secretariat is now custodian for Target 15.3, i.e. Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN), thus making having an…

The Earth Institute at Columbia University in New York, NY, seeks applications from innovative, doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or Sc.D. recipients (within 5 years of degree receipt) interested in a broad range of issues in sustainable development. The Institute is especially interested in qualified candidates from historically underrepresented groups for its Diversity Fellowships. The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research…

The Cameroon TRI Project is one of the twelve Projects of The Restoration Initiative (TRI) implemented to contribute towards global efforts in support of the Bonn Challenge, the New York Declaration on Forests, the AFR100 Initiative, and the restoration priorities of the Republic of Cameroon. The objective of the Cameroon TRI project is to support the implementation and scaling up of Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) in Cameroon, notably by a)…

This course focuses on sustainable soil and land management for climate-smart agriculture. It provides technical knowledge and examines how wide-scale implementation of climate-smart soil and land management practices can enhance mitigation of climate change and adaptation to its impacts. This course consists of four modules: Introduction to sustainable soil and land management Sustainable soil and land management in practice Strategies for…

This course focuses on water management and its critical role in climate-smart agriculture. It analyses the impacts of climate change on the availability of freshwater resources for agriculture and considers possible water management options for adaptation to climate change and for climate change mitigation. This course consists of three modules: Water management Water management options for improving adaptation and building resilience to climate…

Tree planting has become the latest trend in tackling the climate crisis, motivating legions around the world to tap the incredible carbon absorbing potential of trees. Business and political leaders from Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have pledged to plant billions - even trillions - of trees across the planet as a fix for runaway carbon emissions and degraded landscapes. The key is ensuring that these…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as in many other African countries, the reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation is a major national strategic priority. Previously, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has had limited technical capacity to produce and utilize data necessary for monitoring forest cover and changes. Since then, the country has established a national forest monitoring system (NFMS) to promote…

Join Associate Professor Tanya Latty to find out how urban communities can contribute to protecting our pollinators.Associate Professor Tanya Latty‘s research focuses broadly on insect behaviour and ecology with a particularly interest in the intersections between entomology, behaviour, pest management and bioinspired technology. Her recent research directions include understanding the impacts of urbanisation on insect pollinators, developing…