The Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Prize recognizes scientists from least-developed countries. The 2018 prize will be awarded to a scientist based on scientific achievements in the thematic area of Plastic: Degradation, pollution, and microplastics. The winner will receive a cash award of US$ 4 thousand. Candidates should be working and living in an LDC for at least two years prior to nomination.

This post-graduate programme has been designed to facilitate professionals practicing in the areas of building design, management and technology. Its’ purpose is to provide expertise in terms of; energy use, environmental performance and sustainability in the design and operation of buildings and their associated facilities and services systems.The programme will focus on Sustainable and Low energy building design; Building energy performance and…

Le 14ème Séminaire International de l’Agriculture Biologique organisé par l’Agence BIO se tiendra le 18 juin à l’Espace du Centenaire à Paris avec pour thème ” Le Bio face aux enjeux sociaux et environnementaux”. Dans un récent rapport, l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO) dresse le constat que le déclin de la biodiversité mondiale menace l’avenir de notre alimentation et plus généralement de notre…

The 28th International Union of Forestry Research Organizations (IUFRO) conference for Specialists in Air Pollution and Climate Change Impacts on Forest Ecosystems: “Actions for Sustainable Forest Ecosystems under Air Pollution and Climate Change” will be held in Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan.

Teagasc are seeking to recruit a highly qualified and enthusiastic researcher in the field of GIS, hydrology, hydrogeology, environmental science or similar and with good knowledge of agriculture and European water policy. This is a research focused training role, the primary purpose of which is to provide early career scientists with the opportunity to develop their research skills and competencies. The successful candidate will be based in…

What can businesses do to counter climate change and create a sustainable business culture? Why is this relevant for business anyway? Explore how business can contribute to a better future for people AND the planet without giving up profits. Extreme weather events, wars, famine and environmental destruction are just a few of the wicked problems faced by humanity. That’s why in 2015 the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…

Tetra Tech ARD is seeking Stakeholder Engagement Specialist– Sustainable Water Partnership based in Kenya to lead stakeholder identification, analysis and engagement to support awareness-raising and communications activities under the direction of the Team Leader/Senior Water Resources Management Specialist for the Sustainable Water for the Mara Activity.

In this class, you will learn more change agent skills and hear from people who have made changes in their organizations. You will also learn more about green design and sustainability reporting. The skills from this class will help improve products and services in your company or help the company issue its first, or an improved sustainability report.

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is the strategic partnership between the United Nations and over 300 banks, insurers and investors. For over 25 years UNEP FI has been shaping and driving the international sustainable finance agenda, setting global standards and growing a global network of leading financial institutions. Through its work-streams and regional activities, peer learning, methodology development…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is seeking an Agricultural Officer (Integrated Food Chain Threats Early Warning Analyst) based in Italy.

Postdoctoral Fellowships on Innovative Methods and Metrics for Agriculture and Nutrition Actions (IMMANA Fellowships) aim to create a cadre of emerging leaders in agriculture, nutrition, and health research.

World Wide Fund For Nature is seeking a Project Manager to lead the overall implementation of the Sustainable Production project “Catalysing Sustainable Water and Energy Management in Food and Beverage (F&B) Industries in the Ayeyarwady River Basin”, which aims to demonstrate and scale up green investments in energy efficiency and wastewater treatment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the F&B Sector.

This e-learning course introduces the concept of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP). It also describes how to integrate SCP concepts into conservation and development planning and management processes, such as those associated with National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This e-learning course is available in English, French and Spanish.

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical knowledge to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. They use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has over 1250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. They are proud to be a not-for-profit…

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) is deeply concerned about climate change and its effects, and believes that our care for future generations morally compels us to play a part in tackling it. We see it as both a symptom of our unsustainable and unjust global economic system, and a cause of serious injustice and conflict both now and in the future. Addressing climate change will require long-term political, economic and social changes…

By this volunteer program, you will support a sustainable farm and get the opportunity to help at the farm café in the nearby friendly and vibrant city of Cork. This sustainable farming & café project is located in the heart of rural Ireland, about 45 minutes from Cork City, Ireland’s 2nd largest city. It is surrounded by picturesque countryside with rolling hills, mountains, rivers and waterfalls. The farm is focused on involving international…

Incorporating sustainability into humanitarian action is key to making humanitarian organisations more effective and accountable. This course will show you how. You’ll look at sustainability in the supply chain and field operations of a humanitarian organisation, covering the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic efficiency, social equity and environmental preservation. Ultimately, you’ll learn how to design and implement a…

The Center for Development Research (ZEF) is an institute of the University of Bonn, Germany. It started its research activities in 1997. ZEF's researchers aim to find science-based solutions to development-related issues. ZEF’s research departments on Economic and Technological Change, Political and Cultural Change, and Ecology and Natural Resources Management conduct inter- and trans-disciplinary research in, for and with emerging economies and…