International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is seeking the services of a Consultant holding a degree in natural resources to work on Project 'Support to the roll-out of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) monitoring and reporting by countries enhancing food security and sustainable use of water resources'. Objective of the Assignment is to investigate the balance of the SDG Targets between protection and development. Duties and…

The World Bank’s Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Global Practice in Indonesia seeks to hire a senior communications and stakeholder relations specialist as a consultant to support activities in the Sustainable Landscapes and Oceans programs with communications outreach and stakeholder relations. This consultant will work closely with both the ENR team and the External Affairs unit of the World Bank in the implementation of communication…

The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) seeks applications for a Consultant to join the proposed School of Environment and Sustainability to help build out our research on questions of environmental governance. The core task of the person in the first two years will be to expand on existing research on climate governance at the urban and regional scale, focusing particularly on Asia and Africa, looking specifically at institutional…

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…

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an inter-governmental organisation mandated with the widespread and increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy. At present, IRENA has 163 Members (162 States and the European Union) that acceded to its Statute, and 21 additional States in the process of accession and actively engaged. IRENA supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and…

Red Española de Desarrollo Rural (REDR, Spanish Network for Rural Development) launches again the course 'A new rural scenario: SDGs, 2030 Agenda and LEADER', after the success of the first edition. With a 5-weeks duration, it will begin on January 25th and will end on March 1st. During the course, a total of 5 modules will be seen through explanatory videos and informative documents: Module 0. LEADER-SDGs approach for rural development Module 1…

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an inter-governmental organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, mandated to promote the widespread and increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security, and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity. IRENA's mission is to play a leading role in the ongoing transformation of the global energy systems…

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development. UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources. The…

The City of Boroondara is a local government area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. It was formed in June 1994 from the amalgamation of the Cities of Kew, Camberwell and Hawthorn.The City of Boroondara's mission is to enhance the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of the City. By providing the community with opportunities to build sustainable living skills and knowledge through programs such as…

An IPCC Special Report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems. The main objectives of the SRCCL are to: Assess the current state of the scientific knowledge on the impacts of socio-economic drivers and their interactions with climate change on land, including degradation, desertification and food security; Evaluate the feasibility of…

Centrally located in the Thames Gateway, Gravesham Borough Council provides a range of services to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses. The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the northwest corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in southeast England. The role We are looking for a passionate environmentalist to help us respond to the Council’s recent Climate Emergency declaration, to improve environmental…

The United Nations Secretary-General will convene a Food Systems Summit in September 2021. Food systems touch every aspect of human existence and are intricately connected to human and animal health, land, water, climate, biodiversity, and the economy. However, too many of the world’s food systems are failing at multiple levels. Parliaments and parliamentarians are challenged to contribute more effectively to the governance of food systems…

Le volontariat est à Kumasi - Ghana avec plusieurs départs possibles tout au long de l’année. Le Partenaire local est une organisation non-gouvernementale créée en 1984. Deux volets principaux la composent: Il s’agit à la fois d’un collège de formation et de recherche en agriculture et d’une ONG promouvant des programmes de développement dans les communautés rurales alentour. Le volontariat a pour objectifs : Mener des recherches sur les…

This Project will support the Government to implement integrated solutions to water management in three river basins in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka. The Project aims to achieve higher levels of food, livelihoods and water security for flood and drought affected poor communities. GCF resources will be invested in improving access to irrigation and eco-system based agricultural practices, improved community managed drinking water infrastructure…

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is looking for a highly motivated researcher with exceptional capacity and a deep understanding of hydrology and water resources to develop a research portfolio on hydrological processes and water resources management at landscape and basin levels, and provide leadership and strategic direction for similar research activities in West Africa and elsewhere. Key duties of this position will be…

AgroParisTech offre des formations sur mesure, dirigée au secteur privé et au secteur public, pour répondre à vos besoins spécifiques: Réaliser le diagnostic de vos besoins et rédiger un cahier des charges ; Élaborer un programme de formation répondant à vos attentes en concertation avec vos équipes. Les tematiques de cettes formations sont, entre autres: Alimentation, santé, bioproduits ; Agricultures et forêts pour demain ; Gestion de l’…

International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) is seeking to appoint a scientist to fill the position of Head of Environmental Health Theme. The work of the Theme spans the impact of climate change on insect populations and the subsequent health and agriculture consequences, the development of plant-derived natural insecticides and monitoring the benefits of a reduced environmental burden of chemical insecticides, as well as…

This summer at Ben Gurion University (BGU) Sede Boqer campus, the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR) are accepting international interns through the IBEX summer internship program to join various research projects focusing on energy, food, and water of arid regions. The IBEX summer internship is a unique experience for excellent undergraduate students as it provides participants with the opportunity to actively conduct academic…

Rendez-vous biennal, les années impaires, les 14è RENCONTRES Comifer-Gemas accueilleront plus de 400 professionnels de la fertilisation raisonnée : conseillers techniques, enseignants-chercheurs, ingénieurs agronomes, dirigeants d’entreprise, acheteurs, prescripteurs, étudiants... issus de la recherche et de l'enseignement, des organisations professionnelles agricoles, des industries des matières fertilisantes, de la distribution et du négoce…

The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The foundation helps build the capacity of organizations and coalitions with grants that support research or improve the learning and generation of local solutions to complex problems. The foundation supports projects that demonstrate local…

The REDD+ e-Academy aims to train REDD+ decision-makers in economic and policy areas - essential for the success of Results-based Actions - in sectors such as agriculture, energy, mining, finance and development planning. Other REDD+ stakeholders, such as civil society and academia, will also find useful information in the two courses. The course on Advancing on REDD+ is directed at the above-mentioned individuals, who already have pre-existing…

“Poverty Analysis to achieve SDGs 1 and 2” is a self-paced online course offered by the International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG), co-authored and co-sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). This course focuses on broadening understanding and strengthening capacity in the use of rural poverty analysis. It covers the multiple and inter-sectoral elements and processes that are vital to consider to adequately support…

Groupe Conseil UDA inc recherche un.e Ingénieur forestier. Groupe Conseil UDA inc. (UDA) offre des services-conseils en environnement, agriculture et foresterie. Ce poste fait appel à des responsabilités tellesque: Assumer la liaison avec les différents intervenants d'un projet; Planifier et coordonner la réalisation de différents programmes d’inventaire forestier; Superviser et encadrer le travail de l’équipe de foresterie; Assurer le suivi des…

This is an interdisciplinary conference on the cutting edge of science, management and policy to minimize effects of agriculture and land use changes on the quality of groundwater and surface waters. The conference aims to discuss the entire ’policy cycle’ to enable enhancing the quality of the water environment, which includes among others; Problem recognition; Formulation of technical options; Policy formulation; Interaction between policy…