The Soil Science 2018 Congress is going to be held on the theme of “New strategies and approaches in Soil and Water resources to effective adaptability on Earth”, which extensively covers every field of soil and water on scientific and technical advances in the field of hydrology, geosciences and earth science ranging from the integration of instruments, methodologies and technologies to their use in soil sciences, water sciences, geological…

The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) is calling on children and teens all over the world, from age 5 to 19, to use their imagination and create a poster that illustrates their idea of Zero Hunger. Young minds can be inspired by the World Food Day Activity Book that explains what Zero Hunger is all about, and how everyone needs to come together and take action to reach this global goal. Three winners in each age…

This position, within the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USDA-FS), is located on the Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests’ Long Cane Ranger District, in Edgefield, South Carolina.This position is located on a Forest Service unit where the incumbent is responsible for the completion of preparations required prior to offering timber for sale. The main responsibilities of the Forester will be, among many others: Prepare…

The Ribble Rivers Trust (RRT) is looking to recruit a technically competent, dynamic and enthusiastic person to deliver farm advice, support farmers to develop and submit applications for funding, as well as training courses and events aimed at improving partners and farmers knowledge around diffuse pollution and how to reduce it. The training and events this role will provide is linked to a ‘skills gap’ within the environment sector, and a…

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Municipality of Mantova, the Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology (SISEF) and the Politecnico di Milano extends invitation to the 1st World Forum on Urban Forests. The aim of the first World Urban Forestry Forum is to, among others: Highlight positive examples of planning, design and management approaches that cities with diverse cultures, forms, structure and histories have…

Genesis Analytics is soliciting applications for Climate Change and Resilience Specialist position. The Climate Change & Resilience Specialist is expected to, among many others to: Implement and monitor climate change and resilience related projects and programmes within the practice; Provide thought leadership in the design of innovative solutions to climate change and resilience challenges facing agriculture in sub-Sharan Africa; Responsible…

Le Forum mondial triennal sur l'irrigation (WIF) vise à réunir toutes les parties prenantes impliquées dans l'irrigation de disciplines multiples et à toutes les échelles, y compris les décideurs, les experts, les instituts de recherche, les organisations non gouvernementales et les agriculteurs. Il fournit une plate-forme à la communauté mondiale de l'irrigation et aux professionnels du développement intéressés pour trouver des solutions aux…

This major will provide you with the understanding and skills to work in, or with, Māori agribusiness. You will learn about the land and natural resources, business and culture in a Māori context. Particular emphasis will be placed on the concepts of land and resource utility, kaitiakitanga and the relationship of these kaupapa Māori-based systems to the present day. You will graduate with an understanding of Māori resource issues and the…

GlobeDrought aims to develop a web-based information system for comprehensively characterizing drought events. The project will produce a spatially explicit description of drought risks by considering three components: drought hazard, exposure and vulnerability. It will investigate how droughts impact water resources, crop productivity, trade in food products and the need for international food aid. In terms of methodology, the project aims to…

Ce projet de groupe Québec sans frontières de 2 mois et demi dans le Nord-Est d’Haiti est une bonne occasion d’en apprendre plus sur l’adaptation aux changements climatiques et de s’initier à la solidarité internationale. Au cours de cet échange culturel extraordinaire ouvert à tous et toutes les jeunes Québécois-es, les participant-es travailleront à un projet visant à renforcer les capacités des organisations paysannes du Nord-Est d’Haiti quant…

Ce colloque est organisé en collaboration avec le Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'alimentation et de la forêt, le Commissariat Général au Développement Durable, le Commissariat Général à l'égalité des Territoires, le GDR Policy Analytics, le CNAM et le RMT Alimentation Locale. Pré-Programme: Restitution des résultats de la grande enquête nationale coordonnée par l'INRA Présentation de travaux de recherche et discussion par des acteurs de terrain…

GlobeDrought aims to develop a web-based information system for comprehensively characterizing drought events.The project will produce a spatially explicit description of drought risks by considering three components: drought hazard, exposure and vulnerability. It will investigate how droughts impact water resources, crop productivity, trade in food products and the need for international food aid. In terms of methodology, the project aims to…

La province de Pichanaki est une des régions les plus déboisées du Pérou. Ce phénomène est dû à l’arrivée d’agriculteurs colons qui pratiquent une agriculture migratoires non durables. Par la reforestation d’arbres natifs, le projet vise à restaurer l’équilibre écologique de la zone et la fonctionnalité des écosystèmes en développant des accords avec les agriculteurs et coopératives de café. Ces reboisements permettent d’accroitre la productivité…

Ce colloque est organisé en collaboration avec le Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'alimentation et de la forêt, le Commissariat Général au Développement Durable, le Commissariat Général à l'égalité des Territoires, le GDR Policy Analytics, le CNAM et le RMT Alimentation Locale. Le sujets principaux seront: Restitution des résultats de la grande enquête nationale coordonnée par l'INRA Présentation de travaux de recherche et discussion par des…

The Thomson Reuters Foundation invites journalists from around the world to participate in a one-week Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development workshop in Senegal (June 2019). The Foundation offers full bursaries for journalists from developing world countries working for established media organisations. Participating journalists will have access to high profile delegates, leading experts, technical experts, as well as a number of…

The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) is calling for applications. The Fellowship is offered to women scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries to undertake PhD research in the Natural, Engineering and Information Technology sciences at a host institute. The general purpose of the fellowship programme is to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of women leaders in science and technology…

La fondation 1% for the planet recherche des projets à financer. 1% for the planet est un collectif mondial d’entreprises qui s’engagent à reverser 1% de leur Chiffre d’affaires à des organisations de protection de l’environnement. Pour cet offre, les plus visés seront les projets qui: Se concentrent sur les causes environnementales prioritaires comme l’agriculture respectueuse de l’homme et de la nature, la biodiversité, le respect des…

Domaine familial à Meloisey de 10 hectares en Côte de Beaune en Agriculture Biologique (en cours de conversion). Notre vignoble est situé à Pommard, Beaune, Meursault, Saint-Aubin, Meloisey, Auxey-Duresses et Savigny-les-Beaune. Poste proposé : Nous recherchons dans le cadre de notre développement un salarié viticole confirmé. Travail en petite équipe, jeune et dynamique. Rémunération selon compétence et expérience. Profil recherché : Vous…

This course explores why climate change adaptation is important in the African context. Africa is considered one to be one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. Historically, climate-related hazards such as drought, flooding, pest and disease outbreaks, coastal storms and heat waves have had devastating impacts on people and the environment in which they live. Often the damage knocks back progress that has been made in social and…

This course explores why climate change adaptation is important in the African context. Africa is considered one to be one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. Historically, climate-related hazards such as drought, flooding, pest and disease outbreaks, coastal storms and heat waves have had devastating impacts on people and the environment in which they live. Often the damage knocks back progress that has been made in social and…

Food-Changers, are you in? Let’s discover how bioeconomy can change the way we produce food in 2030. Have a look into innovative scenarios at the Berlin Science Week, November 4, 2020. Food from space, wastewater treatment by algae or wheat production in urban indoor-farms - join the online event and discover with presentations, interviews and a panel discussion with Q&As how our tomorrow can look like. The Global Food Summit (GFS) in Munich…

It is an established fact that a strong scientific and technological base today is quite essential for the economic development of a country. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution, there was in the country a growing concern about the the development of Science and Technology. Year by year, the area of participation in the KIA is extending, attracting more scientists from all over the world. Today, the Khwarizmi International Award is…

UNDP is launching a new and exciting 2-year Graduate Programme that will equip outstanding young graduates with the skills and experience required to kick-start their career in international development, and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), build better futures and make a positive difference in the world! The Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to contribute to UNDP’s mandate. It is a 2-year…

UNDP Myanmar has commenced implementation of its Country Programme for 2018-2022. Integrated programming has guided the design of the new programme in order to better address the inter-linkages between peace-building, governance, natural resource management and disaster resilience, inclusive growth, and the vertical linkages between subnational and national governance levels. The Governance for Resilience and Sustainability Project (GRSP)…

UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations. Under the supervision of the Senior…