This post is located in the Environment for Europe and Sustainable Development Section of the Environment Division or the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Geneva. UNECE Environment Division contributes to the overall objectives and mandate of UNECE as a multilateral platform facilitating greater economic integration and cooperation among its member States, and to the broad aim of the Environment subprogramme to safeguard the environment…

The Nestlé Foundation initiates and supports research in human nutrition with public health relevance in low-income and lower middle-income countries according to the World Bank classification. The results of the research projects should ideally provide a basis for implementation and action which will lead to sustainable effects in the studied populations as generally applicable to the population at large. They should also enable institution…

South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all six continents, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities. Since 2006, the organisation has worked to accelerate the low…

Participate in this Global Environmental Management Course offered by the the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and learn about environmental technologies for a sustainable development and how they are managed in various settings around the world. This includes current environmental technologies built for the environment and technologies for sustainable soil management, groundwater protection methods and integrated Water resources management…

According to the UN, a flourishing life on land is fundamental to our future security. We are all part of the planet’s ecosystem, yet we have caused it severe damage through deforestation, loss of natural habitats and land degradation. Promoting the sustainable use of our ecosystems and preserving biodiversity is not just ‘another cause’, it is key to our future survival. The Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) is pleased to invite schoolchildren…

The Newton Fund builds research and innovation partnerships with 17 active partner countries to support their economic development and social welfare, and to develop their research and innovation capacity for long-term sustainable growth. It has a total UK Government investment of £735 million up until 2021, with matched resources from the partner countries. The Newton Mosharafa PhD Programme supports Egyptian researchers to undertake PhD studies…

This course aims to educate you in the way that every human being can reduce their impact on our planet and inspire you to make global connections to tackle sustainability issues. No previous experience or qualifications are required. The content will complement interests in science, nature and the environment and works well at any stage of education. Topics: The pillars of sustainability; Environmental impacts of food production; Exploitation of…

The University of Bonn, Germany, will host this international congress, to serve as a platform for dialogue between specialists from different backgrounds such as: human medicine; veterinary sciences; agricultural sciences; animal, plant and environmental sciences; quality management; politics and public health.

This course offered by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, introduces the concepts and tools used in food security analysis. As a starting point, it defines the concept of food security and its relationship to the concepts of vulnerability, hunger, malnutrition and poverty. The course also provides guidelines on how to interpret and use conceptual frameworks for analysing food security.

The International Foundation makes grants in subject areas that include agriculture, water and sanitation, environment, and several others. Grants are to nonprofit tax-exempt charitable organizations in the USA. Most grant recipients are small and medium NGOs in the USA engaged in international development assistance. Grants are up to US$25 thousand for projects of one year.

The FAO Representation in India is inviting applications of qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Technical Assistant under the UTF/IND/195/IND - Technical Assistance to Farmer Water School Programme (FWS) and Agricultural Activities under the Uttar Pradesh Water Sector Restructuring Project (UPWSRP) Phase II. Indian Nationals are recommended to apply.

RUFORUM (The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture) a network of 85 universities in 35 African countries, with funding from Carnegie Cooperation of New York is offering grants to applications from former RUFORUM-Carnegie supported doctoral alumni for 2 year post-doctoral fellowships to be based at a university in Africa.

Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) awards the John Allwright Fellowship for university post-graduate studies in Australia. Applicants are citizens of ACIAR's priority partner countries, and engaged in an ACIAR collaborative project at the time of application. Each awardee pursues research at an Australian tertiary institution relevant to the project in which the awardee is engaged prior to taking up the award.

Conference Series invites you to attend "Third Global Summit on Plant Science" which will be held in Rome, Italy. Participants include experts, researchers and decision makers both from academia and industry across the globe to exchange their knowledge, expertise and research innovations. It will cover various themes including Agricultural Science, Soil Science and Soil-Plant Nutrition.

Type de contrat : CDD 1 an La Chambre régionale d'agriculture Bretagne recherche un(e) conseiller(ère) spécialisé(e) dans la protection des cultures et la biodiversité. Le poste se trouve à Montfort-sur-Meu (35) et est à pourvoir en Janvier 2021. Missions : Pour 50 % de son temps de travail, en lien étroit avec l'Ingénieur Territorial DEPHY, assurer la mise en œuvre du plan d'action Ecophyto sur le Territoire : Animer un groupe d'agriculteurs et…

Agronomes et Vétérinaires sans frontières (AVSF) est une association française de solidarité internationale qui agit pour soutenir l’agriculture paysanne. Présente dans 18 pays, AVSF met au service des communautés paysannes menacées par l'exclusion et la pauvreté, les compétences de professionnels de l’agriculture, de l’élevage et de la santé animale. Les défis qui touchent le monde rural en Asie du Sud-Est sont immenses : sécurité alimentaire et…

Ce poste est à pourvoir au sein du service « Territoires » dans le pôle « Gestion de l’espace et des ressources » des Chambres d’agriculture de la Charente-Maritime et des Deux-Sèvres. Le poste est à pourvoir immédiatement pour une durée de 18 mois. Résidence administrative : La Rochelle (17) – Déplacements sur les départements la Charente-Maritime et des Deux-Sèvres. Missions : Le(la) candidat(e) retenu(e) sera chargé(e), en collaboration et en…

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization, and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in…

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman is one of the government authorities responsible for formulating plans and programs for the protection of the environment and conserving natural resources through the application of its policy. The ministry also works on ensuring the safety of the environment, combat pollution and maintain the various ecosystems within the framework of the basic objectives of the sustainable…

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is one of the five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It was established in order to increase economic activity in Asia and the Far East, as well as to foster economic relations between the region and other areas of the world. Interns will work five days per week (37.5 hours) under the supervision of a…

Agrilida offers students the opportunity to intern in the field of agriculture in Denmark. The interns get the opportunity to work on various rotations. Key tasks, will be among many others: Assist with farm activities; Collaborate with colleagues to deliver projects results; Assist in organizing events and development projects.

Teagasc - the Agriculture and Food Development Authority in Ireland is offering a post doc position which will combine image interpretation experience with spatial analytical methodologies to create a nationally definitive inventory of land use and soil types by re-analysis of an existing land-use photo-database in conjunction with the Teagasc Soil Information System in a GIS environment.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is seeking a Forestry Officer (Global Forest Resources Assessment) to coordinate the analytical work of the Global Forest Resources Assessment, bringing together data reported by countries, independent remote sensing analysis and data from third parties, and generate statistical outputs and information products.

The United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) is offering scholarships for developing Countries based in Tokyo, Japan. These scholarships are offered for pursuing PhD programme in Sustainability Science. The PhD programme in Sustainability Science aims to produce scholars who will become key researchers in the field of sustainability science. The key eligibility criteria: Applicants must be from…