Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, Conservation International (CI) empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity. CI’s strategy is to serve as a trusted advisor to decision makers at all levels to help societies establish healthy, sustainable economies that secure nature’s ability to provide enduring human well-being. The…

The Environmental Studies program is offered by the Florida International University. As part of the School of Environment, Arts and Society in the College of Arts & Sciences, the Department of Earth and Environment is focused on understanding the natural world and its interactions with human systems to build the skills and understanding needed for sustainable societies. The department offers a broad range of classroom, field and laboratory…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regular Volunteer Programme provides opportunities for individuals to contribute their volunteer actions, where suitable, to support the work of FAO in connection to FAO Strategic Objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Programme proactively and strategically mobilizes broad-based volunteer services of citizens of FAO Member Nations, especially from the Global South…

Proforest has a 20 year track record of supporting the transition to sustainable production and sourcing of agricultural and forest commodities. Strong leadership skills are a given for this role, accompanied with a proven track record in developing and executing communications and knowledge management strategies for a global organisation. Success will also require outstanding interpersonal skills to influence a wide range of internal and…

The Center for Development Research is an international and interdisciplinary research institute of the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University of Bonn, Germany. ZEF's researchers aim to find science‐based solutions to development‐related issues. ZEF’s Department of Economics and Technological Change invites applications for the position of a Research Assistant, who has a Master's degree in agriculture, nutrition, economics, development or…

In Mozambique, the majority of the agricultural work is done by women. Gender inequality and poor access of women to resources keep productivity low, and food insecurity and malnutrition high. Statistics show that 24% of the households are food insecure; 43% suffer from chronic under-nutrition, affecting almost one in every two children under the age of five. Nutrition is not a stand-alone science or intervention. It is linked to different…

UNH is New Hampshire's flagship public research institution, located just minutes from the ocean and within reach of everything from the state's renowned mountains-and-lakes region to the major metropolitan hub of Boston. For over 150 years, UNH has delivered hands-on learning, research, and work experiences that bring together students, faculty, and private and public partners to create life-changing opportunities and innovative solutions in our…

COOPI started its operations in Ethiopia in 1995. In 2020, COOPI is implementing 15 projects in the sectors of WaSH, Food Security, Emergency Response and Energy in the 3 regions of Oromia, Afar and Somali. We promote access to safe water and efficient irrigation; hygiene and sanitation for rural populations working in communities, schools and health centers. We are also responding to emergencies including forced displacements, floods and…

The International Conference on Dryland Development this year has the theme "Converting Dryland Areas from Grey into Green". Drylands cover about 41% of earth’s land area and are home to around 38% of world population. A majority of the people of this ecosystem live in developing countries. With fragile natural resource base, achieving food security in drylands has been a great challenge. Some of the themes at the conference will be, among others…

The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) is an independent think tank and strategic policy research institute that contributes to sustainable development and environmental preservation. IGES Bangkok Regional Centre (BRC)1 is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Project Associate for the ASEAN Project on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) by Integrating Climate Change Projection into Risk Assessment supported by…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. The Guyana Land and Survey Commission (GLSC) and FAO are implementing the project Mainstreaming Sustainable Land Development and Management In the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The project aims at establishing an enabling environment for…

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. Our work focuses on building sustainable and liveable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote…

Established in 1959, the Inter-American Development Bank ("IDB" or "Bank") is the main source of financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. It provides loans, grants, guarantees, policy advice and technical assistance to the public and private sectors of its borrowing countries. In light of the 2015 Paris Agreement and the establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Climate Change…

About this Course This course introduces the academic approach of Sustainability and explores how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation and resource limitations. The course focuses on key knowledge areas of sustainability theory and practice, including population, ecosystems, global change, energy, agriculture, water, environmental economics and policy, ethics, and cultural history. This subject is…