The Defra-FCDO £100m Biodiverse Landscapes Fund is part of a larger £220 million International Biodiversity Fund which was announced by the UK Prime Minister at the UN General Assembly in September 2019. Its primary objective is to secure both biodiversity protection and enhancement and sustainable development. The Fund will support approximately five highly biodiverse landscapes across the globe, between £10 million and £20 million each, over…

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The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) secretariat recognizes the important roles youth play in combating land degradation and promoting sustainable land management (SLM). Empowering young people to protect and restore degraded ecosystems will lead to green innovations that will contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular, reaching SDG15.3 land degradation neutrality.

There is increasing international recognition that science- and technology-intensive solutions can significantly improve quality of life. This is particularly true, where biotechnology is concerned, since this field is of paramount interest for health (including the development of new medicines, vaccines and diagnostic procedures), agriculture (through the generation of plants with improved nutritional value and biotic- and abiotic-stress…

The Government of Jamaica has identified the use of water harvesting including rainwater harvesting systems as one of the needed measures to reduce the insecurities associated with water availability for agriculture and potable use. Such systems will also reduce the vulnerability of local communities such as those located in Northern Clarendon and West Kingston to the impacts of climate change. One activity under this programme is to enhance…

The International Symposium on Water Resource and Environmental Management (WREM) 2018 that brings together scientists, policy makers, students, and a broad range of stakeholders to discuss and learn about water resources and environmental protection. The key themes of the WREM 2018 will include resilient water management, habitat conservation, non-point source pollution, the role of industry and agriculture in water management. Topics of…

Earth science provides a solid foundation that underpins knowledge in many other sciences, including atmospheric and weather changes, environmental issues, horticulture and agriculture, soil chemistry and more. Understanding how rocks are formed and break down helps us understand soil structure and development. Excellent for developing a richer understanding of the environment and environmental resources, ecotourism, and more. Key modules include…

Farsight Africa Group is a leading full-service Pan-African research and communications company that delivers impactful solutions to companies, governments, development organizations’ and individuals across East-Africa. The company is looking to expand its pool of local and international consultants based in Somalia with focus on the areas below: Climate Change Forestry Natural Resource Management Biodiversity Water/WASH Education Energy…

Biodiversity is threatened by climate change and other consequences of the growing human population. To help solve this, and some of the other global challenges facing humanity, researchers are needed with an in-depth understanding of how to maintain ecosystems in the face of environmental change. Thus, the University of Sheffield provides an MRes in Ecology and Environment for interested persons. Key topics include among others: Global change…

This class is aimed at people interested in understanding the basic science of plant biology. In this four lecture series, you'll first learn about the structure-function of plants and of plant cells. Then you'll try to understand how plants grow and develop, making such complex structures as flowers. Once you know how plants grow and develop, you'll then delve into understanding photosynthesis - how plants take carbon dioxide from the air and…

Inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services impact on the health, livelihoods and wellbeing of many families around the world. The WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP) Report indicates that there are more than 844 million people do not have access to a basic drinking water service. While more than 2.3 billion people lack basic sanitation services, with more than 892 million people…

The International Water Association (IWA) focuses on developing solutions for water and wastewater management. IWA invites applications for the IWA Global Water Award. The award recognises the exceptional contribution made by an individual to improve sustainable water and sanitation globally by creating an innovative water solution/management practice that impacts broader sustainable development.

The Intergovernmental Policy and Review Branch in the Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development is accepting applications on Environmental Affair for internships. The prospective intern should have a background in international relations, economics, sustainable development, or a related and relevant social science. The internship is for two months. Please note that the internship is unpaid.

International Conference on Climate Change 2018 will address a range of critically important areas in relation to Climate Change under the theme “Climate change and global sustainability: Action for bridging the gap” and create a great platform to discuss and find solutions to climate change-related issues in achieving Global Sustainability.

Le poste que nous proposons est positionné au sein du service R&D biodiversité et Filières Durables. Il est basé dans les Alpes de Haute Provence à Manosque (site de production principal).Le département Biodiversité et Filières Durables encadre et sécurise les approvisionnements en végétaux et matières premières naturelles stratégiques de l’entreprise. L’équipe, composée de 6 ingénieurs agronomes en France et 3 spécialistes de la filière karité…

The Grenada "Ridge to Reef Project" is designed to support Grenada's compliance with a number of agreed-upon international environmental management and conservation strategies, policies and plans with assistance from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF). The project intervention is essentially a complement to the Government of Grenada's efforts, on the local level, to fulfill its obligations to various United Nations Convention and Protocols…

The Grenada "Ridge to Reef Project" is designed to support Grenada's compliance with a number of agreed-upon international environmental management and conservation strategies, policies and plans with assistance from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF). The project intervention is essentially a complement to the Government of Grenada's efforts, on the local level, to fulfill its obligations to various United Nations Convention and Protocols…

How can humans live a good life on one planet with over seven billion people? This course will explore greening the economy on four levels – individual, business, city, and nation. This course will look at the relationships between these levels and give many practical examples of the complexities and solutions across the levels. Scandinavia, a pioneering place advancing sustainability and combating climate change, is a unique starting point for…

From May 8-12, the world’s leading experts on climate change will gather in Kyoto, Japan to visit the Global Landscapes Forum 2019. Panels and guest speakers will report and explore how transformative landscape solutions can support the fight against climate change and alleviate poverty for the most vulnerable. The proposed core topics of GLF Kyoto include, among others: Land-based pathways to stay below 1.5 degrees Restoration opportunities for…

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an independent think tank that delivers the knowledge to act. Our mission is to promote human development and environmental sustainability. Our big-picture view allows us to address the root causes of some of the greatest challenges facing our planet today - ecological destruction, social exclusion, unfair laws and economic rules, a changing climate. With offices in Winnipeg…

In the beginning of November, UNCCD and Deutsche Welle, will be hosting a webinar exploring the themes of youth unemployment and land-based jobs. This webinar will focus specifically on Africa and aims to inspire people to start green business ventures in areas related to sustainable land management (SLM). As part of the event, we are calling for your participation! To this end, we are asking for content from you. We are encouraging you to send…

20 years ago, European small-forest owners came together to create an international forest certification system that had their needs at heart. On 30 June 1999, PEFC was born.This year, we are celebrating the achievements from 20 years of caring for forests globally and locally, telling the story of PEFC, from the early ideas back in 1999, until today. PEFC Forest Certification Week is the one time in the year when the entire PEFC family meets to…

3Keel is a small, specialist sustainability consultancy. We have grown organically since being founded in 2013, becoming a high impact team. The business is structured to address key sustainability issues, and we focus on innovations and coalition-building to develop approaches that challenge the status quo. 3Keel is a certified B Corp, and voted through the FT awards as one of the top Management Consultants for Sustainability. We are now looking…