The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an inter-governmental organisation headquartered in Abu Dhabi, mandated to promote the widespread and increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity. IRENA's mission is to play a leading role in the ongoing transformation of the global energy systems…

The Water-Energy-Food Nexus Webinar series is organized by FAO, in collaboration with the Stockholm Environment Institute and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. The series introduces nexus concepts and gives examples of current efforts and best practices in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region and beyond. Through this series, participants will gain an understanding of the importance of nexus concepts and learn how to identify…

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a continuous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests…

UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP’s policy and programme work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office (CO) levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep, local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. Enabling the network of expertise across the SDGs…

The lecture is part of the 'Innovation Pathways to Sustainability' series; a forum for high profile and internationally visible scientists who are active in academia or at the science-policy interface. The lectures address an interdisciplinary audience of experts from natural, social, and engineering sciences as well as representatives from international and implementation-oriented organizations. In the last year, the Covid-19 pandemic and…

Listening to the diverse voices of small businesses – from cafes to farmer cooperatives, digital start-ups, and veterinary surgeries - is a key component of the Summit process to identify bold, new solutions for improving food systems. The UN Food Systems Summit competition ‘Best Small Business: Good Food for All’ will identify the best small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from across the world transforming food systems for a better tomorrow…

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Required Skills and Experience Education: Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Economics, Environmental Science…

Harlem Grown provides youth and community development programs focused on urban farming, wellness, and sustainability. Harlem Grown seeks enthusiastic individuals to become Farm Interns. Under the direction of the Farm Manager, the Farm Interns will engage in day-to-day farming chores (watering, composting, chicken care, planting, harvesting...etc.), and occasionally lead educational tours and workshops on Harlem Grown farms for local schools…

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services and sustainability related services. At ERM, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most interesting, challenging and diverse projects with recognized global brands and clients. ERM has worked with many of the Global Fortune 500 companies delivering innovative solutions for business and…

The Environment and Climate Change Conference 2018 is arranged with the theme “Exploring new horizons & Sustainable technologies to heal the earth” to cover the wide extend of critically vital sessions of Environment Science and Climate Change equally. This Environment and Climate Change Congress 2018 is a flawless stage for preservationists, specialists, researchers, leaders and understudies to meet up, look at discoveries, and talk about the…

The United Nations University (UNU) in association with the Faculty of Environmental Sciences at Technische Universitaet Dresden offers the Joint PhD Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil and Waste based in Germany Dresden. The main objective of this PhD programme is to provide graduate students with detailed knowledge, critical understanding, strategies and tools to take an interdisciplinary and integrated approach towards the…

AIESEC is offering a volunteer opportunity for an ecological project in Cambodia. This volunteer opportunity is linked to the Sustainable Development Goal 15 'Life on Land'. Indeed, by 2030, ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development. Nakupenda project mixes permaculture farming with community living. At…

The Science Division of UNEP provides timely, scientifically credible, policy-relevant environmental analyses, data and information for decision-making and action planning for sustainable development. It monitors, analyses and reports on the state of the global environment, assesses global and regional environmental trends and provides early warning of emerging environmental threats. To this end, the Science Division manages UNEP Live, UNEP´s…

Kalamos and Kastos sustainable development project welcomes volunteers on biodiversity monitoring program for both sea and land . The Project works on monitoring introduced and endangered species and communities of animals and plants. The objectives of this project long term are as follows: Secure all relevant historical rights of use extraction and existence within the geographical area Legal actions for the immediate removal of the single fish…

Sustainable land management can only happen when people care and become involved. This includes land owners, politicians, professionals and the broader public. Educational programmes can help people understand problems associated with land use. Raising awareness can help achieve community support. This course teaches one about things that can be done to better care for the land, countering negative impacts such as these and improving long term…

The University of Strathclyde, Gaia Education and UNITAR offer you a free online programme by giving a comprehensive overview of global water challenges and the means to identify local solutions. Water is essential for life and for sustainable development. Increasing human population, the impacts of climate change and unsustainable growth all place pressures on the world’s precious freshwater resources. Managing water well is essential for the…

IFED is dedicated to provide sustainable environmental management of natural resources that align to our client’s unique needs to mitigate impacts on climate change. This course aims to give the learner the tools and techniques for planning and effective management of PAs, with a view to significantly improving their contribution to the conservation of biological diversity and to the improvement of the living conditions of neighboring populations…

This International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) provides a forum for academia, government, civil society, UN agencies, and the private sector to come together to share practical solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The theme for ICSD 2018 is “Breaking Down Silos: Fostering Collaborative Action on the SDGs.” ICSD brings together professionals from the private sector, academia, government, and civil society…

TMG Research GmbH is seeking an intern to assist with the the Global Soil Week. The Global Soil Week brings together the different work streams of TMG Research GmbH in the areas of landscape restoration, sustainable land management, and responsible land governance. Since 2012, four Global Soil Week (GSW) events have brought together stakeholders from different backgrounds to find integrative responses to land and soil-related challenges to…

GOAL OF IPA 2020 Building perspectives and capacities of university teachers, young researchers, PhD students, field practitioners, policy workers and future leaders on natural resources, sustainable development, environmental policy and linking world’s sustainability by integrating principles of biologically inspired solutions and governance perspectives. GLOBAL SCOPE This 9-days international training program will be executed in partnership of…

Our demand for food from natural systems is changing the world we live in from the soil beneath our feet to the birds in the sky and the fish in the sea. Unsustainable practices of production (overfishing or monoculture) and consumerism are to blame. Widely publicised examples include mere decades of soil fertility for crop growth and drastic declines in pollinating insects. This course aims to educate you in the way that every human being can…

The BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Forestry is a one year add-on course that prepares students for a professional career or postgraduate education in Forestry. The course consists of two semesters each comprising 6 modules and each student will carry out a research project throughout the two semesters of the add-on year. Below are a few courses, among others: Statistics for Land Management; Project Management for Land Science; Biodiversity…

The Environment and Development Division, Environment and Development Policy Section internship is for a period of two to six months depending on the needs of the division. Environment and Development Policy Section plays a leading role in facilitating the analysis, development, promotion and dissemination of innovative policies in the field of environment and development. With a focus on 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the…