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 and providing food and water sustainably. One of our core…

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. WFP works with its partners to achieve the vision of zero-hunger. Its Strategic Plan aligns WFP’s work…

Winrock is seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)project in Tanzania. The project will apply a facilitative approach, working across government, private sector, and civil society, to strengthen availability, accessibility and reliability of WASH services. The project will foster close alliances with county governments and build their capacity for service delivery and regulation…

This October, ICLEI and the Federal City of Bonn are excited to welcome you to Daring Cities 2020, a virtual, global forum to recognize and empower courageous urban leaders – including mayors and other decision-makers, technical staff, researchers, private sector representatives, and community organizers – to tackle the climate emergency, especially in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Daring Cities showcases and catalyzes exemplary local…

SEI Asia is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate with a proven background in coordinating research and programmes pertaining to the Sustainable Development Goals to join its growing centre that has a background in SDG research, along with synthesis of relevant programmes and policy impact. SEI seeks a professional with a strong interest and proven track record in impact management and monitoring and evaluation of SDG-related programmes…

Background: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP's Law Division is the lead Division charged with carrying out the functions of UNEP in the field of…

The post-COVID recovery offers an opportunity to reverse unsustainable economic trends and build back better, to promote sustainable consumption and production as laid out in SDG 12 and transition to a circular, more resilient and low-carbon economy. This session brings together thought leaders from government, business, campaign groups and international organizations to explore the opportunities for action in a 90 min debate and discussion…

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in…

The Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) funds short-term training in selected development topics for participants from developing countries. The Africa regional program includes a course in sustainable urban water and sanitation services for applicants from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Candidates may be nominated by authorities, institutions, universities, NGOs, water utilities, or other private companies active in the…

The purpose of this project is to understand the dynamic relationships between water and people by exploring how societies change the hydrological regime while, at the same time, hydrological changes simultaneously shape societies. This work will aim to improve our understanding of human-water interactions, and the dynamics emerging from the feedbacks between hydrological and social processes. The study will be part of HydroSocialExtremes, an ERC…

Faced with the increased demand for affordable quality housing, many countries in Africa, Asia and South America have recognized the potential of green building and construction in terms of social, economic and environmental development. Greening the building and construction industry can lead to the creation of a significant number of green and decent jobs, while contributing to environmental sustainability and improving access to quality…

This master's in Forest and Nature Conservation focuses on policy, sustainable management and conservation of forest and nature, i.e. understanding and predicting the effect of phenomena such as deforestation, biodiversity loss, ecotourism, timber production and animal reintroduction. Insights into all aspects of forest and nature conservation are required to address these issues. The study programme represents an integrated approach to natural…

Western Resource Advocates (WRA) seeks a passionate Water Policy Analyst with knowledge of western water issues to join their Healthy Rivers Team to strengthen their efforts to implement sustainable water management practices that include (but are not limited to): water conservation/efficiency, alternative water supplies, and integrated planning processes. Reporting to WRA’s Senior Water Resources Analyst, the Water Policy Analyst will…

Ecology and Ecosystems 2018 is mainly based on the theme “Challenging ecological and evolutionary ideas and assumptions” We warmly welcome all the participants, including from the world’s leading scientists, researchers, and scholars. We provide a platform for young researchers and students to present their research through oral presentations through which they can develop a foundation for collaboration among each other. Sessions and tracks…

This Master's Degree Programme (CBU) in Forestry is organized by The Finnish-Russian Cross-Border University (CBU) Consortium of four highly recognized universities in Finland and in Russia. It is based on bilateral and international collaboration in the fields of forest and environmental sciences with aims to promote the ecologically and socially sustainable use of nature resources. Some examples of key courses in this program will be, among…

The Sixth Mediterranean Forest Week (MFW) will bring together a diverse range of participants to consider how Mediterranean forests can assist countries in the region to achieve their goals under the Paris Agreement. The Sixth MFW will also showcase the use of forest-based solutions to address broader regional challenges such as sustainable development, energy transition, demographic change and migration. Participants include forest…

The University of Florida School of Forestry Resources Conservation offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Forest Resources and Conservation (professional, non-thesis), Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis), and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in forest resources and conservation. The Master of Science non-thesis degree may be taken entirely online. The areas of studies include among many others: Agroforestry; Ecology and economic…

The AECF (Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund) is a non-profit institution supporting early and growth-stage businesses – through the provision of patient capital – to innovate, create jobs, leverage investments and markets in an effort to create resilience and sustainable incomes for rural poor and marginalised communities in Africa. AECF is recruiting a development sector Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Expert (Consultant) to lead the…

FFI is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Technical Specialist, Livelihoods & Governance, Conservation Finance & Enterprise. You will have strong technical skills relevant to the development of the socio-economic elements in REDD+ and other nature-based solutions (NBS) projects. In particular, you will have direct experience in the design and facilitation of land tenure clarification, Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC), benefit…

Focali (Forest, Climate, and Livelihood research network) is a Swedish research network focusing on forest / bio-energy, climate change and poverty issues. We live in times of interlinked crises which should be a strong wake-up call on our interdependence with nature as well as the need for broader and stronger collaboration across geographical regions, sectors, and disciplines to meet the challenges and find a sustainable future. At this Focali…

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a network of 114 Universities in 38 African Countries, is pleased to announce the 2019 RUFORUM Young African Entrepreneurs Competition (RUYAEC). The overall purpose of the RUFORUM Young African Entrepreneurs Competition (RUYAEC) is to catalyze entrepreneurship through promotion of business innovation and provision of seed funding to young entrepreneurs with creative…