Do you want to build a career that is full of meaning and impact? The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Working with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, we use our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities where they are needed most. The International Finance Corporation (IFC)…

UNCTAD in collaboration with DOALOS have ushered the final (dissemination) phase of the project, “Evidence-based and policy coherent Oceans Economy and Trade Strategies” (OETS) which started in Barbados, Belize and Costa Rica (‘target countries’) in 2018. The project aims to promote sustainable trade of products and services in ocean- based economic sectors within the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) framework. In this…

Within the Africa Youth Conference 2018, UN Women partners with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to conduct a challenge and award grant financing to help African youth entrepreneurs to develop and implement their innovative solutions that address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) challenges in their communities, especially those targeted at bridging the gender gap in their countries. This Challenge invites African youth…

Innovation in the area of the environment, ecotechnology, and ecoservices is a major challenge for sustainable development in today’s societies. The LE STUDIUM Loire Valley Institute for Advanced Studies for the attraction and recruitment of international experienced researchers is offering research fellowship position with the Environmental Technology Innovation, Development and Optimisation Platforms project (PIVOTS) Programme in France. The…

With the urgency of acting against environmental degradation and climate change, the Global Landscapes Forum Bonn 2018 will be key in drawing out the next steps to take towards hitting sustainability targets. Organizations and individuals from across sectors and backgrounds will stir up conversations to boost action on the ground and learn from local experiences. Can’t make it to Bonn? Join online and be part of the grassroots movement making…

Do you know of anyone taking action to help achieve the sustainable future we keep talking about? Do you know a landscape hero? Across the world there are many unsung heroes, big or small, who take a stand for their landscapes and the environment. The Global Landscapes Forum is calling for nominations for heroes making positive changes in landscape restoration and sustainable development. Send a short story and a photo of people or groups who…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is searching for an intern. UNDP’s Environmental Sustainability and Disaster Management Programme (ESDR) cluster works with the government agencies to carry out projects that deal with promoting environmental sustainability, renewable energy, climate resilience and managing risks posed by disasters. The Intern will support the work of the ESDR Unit, and work under the direct supervision of the…

Applications are open for the Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program. The program offers a unique opportunity for mid-career development and environmental practitioners who are challenged to solve complex cross-sectoral environmental problems. Through exposure to sustainability approaches and innovative dialogue, participants are able to develop the tools and skills necessary to meet environmental goals and fight poverty. The course is intended…

The third session of UN Environment’s Forum of Ministers & Environment Authorities of Asia Pacific, will take place from 23 to 25 January 2019 in Singapore. The Forum will focus on UNEA-4 theme ‘Innovative solutions for environmental challenges and sustainable consumption and production’. At the Forum, Member States will among others: Review progress on implementation of UN Environment Assembly resolutions in Asia and the Pacific; Review progress…

Students in Environmental Policy grapple with a wide range of issues, including alternative energy in the face of climate change, urban migration and its consequences for food production and other complex systems, interactions between built environments and the natural world, environmental effects on well-being and access to opportunity, as well as sustainable approaches to economic growth and economic decline. Environmental Policy students at…

The conservation programme of SEED Madagascar is based in the coastal region of Sainte Luce, surrounded by threatened fragments of coastal forest. You will combine hands-on conservation fieldwork on endangered species including lemurs, reptiles and amphibians, with community initiatives and environmental education. Anybody aged 18 or over may apply to join the programme. To apply for a place on the SEED Madagascar Conservation Programme you can…

Global Water Partnership's (GWP) vision is a water secure world. To realise this vision GWP supports countries to advance governance and management of water resources for sustainable and equitable development. The SDG 6 – Support Program is a new and innovative program that aims to support countries in designing and implementing activities that will have an impact on water related Sustainable Development Goals. The Program is seeking a motivated…

Choose your tree: you can do it for the benefits it brings, the CO2 it can absorb or to give an original gift. A farmer will plant it on his land. Your tree will be photographed and geolocated, and have its online page, where you can follow the story of the project it will be part of. Trees are planted in agroforestry projects that promote virtuous interaction among different species and sustainable use of resources and land. Rural communities…

CMI (Chr. Michelsen Institute) is an independent development research institute in Norway. With a staff of 70 people, the institute address issues that shape global developments and generate knowledge that can be used to fight poverty, advance human rights, and promote sustainable social development. This research project aims to understand the current governance of sand in three countries (Bangladesh, India, and Nepal) in the Ganga-Brahmaputra…

Creating knowledge and understanding through science equips us to find solutions to today's acute economic, social and environmental challenges and to achieving sustainable development and greener societies. As no one country can achieve sustainable development alone, international scientific cooperation contributes, not only to scientific knowledge but also to building peace. UNESCO works to assist countries to invest in science, technology, and…

KIT Royal Tropical Institute is an independent centre of expertise and education for sustainable development. We assist governments, NGOs and private corporations around the world to build inclusive and sustainable societies while measuring their impact. Due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, this course is exceptionally given as a virtual learning course so all participants can follow it safely from home. The Institute has extended the…

The UNDP JPO Programme equips outstanding young leaders with the skills and experience required to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make a positive difference in the world. As a pathway into the world of development, the programme offers young professionals excellent exposure to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development while providing a valuable entry point into the UN system. The UNDP Climate and Forests team is…

Forests, trees and landscapes have long played a role in economic development, with the rise and fall of societies coinciding with the health of farms, fields and forests and the availability of their biological resources as renewable sources of energy, building materials, food and other ecosystem services. Now, sustainable landscapes are more important than ever in protecting the world from accelerating climate change and helping to mitigate the…

Since June 2020, #Youth4ClimateLive has brought the perspectives of young leaders from around the world to bear on some of the most pressing issues of the climate crisis. It’s been an amazing journey, and we’ve been thrilled at the sustained, enthusiastic engagement of everyone tuning in for each discussion. Now, some eight months later, we have only one episode left before we bring the series to a close Our ninth and final session will focus on…

EU Green Week 2020 is now scheduled for 19-22 October 2020, on the theme of nature and biodiversity. After the adoption of a new EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 in May, Green Week will highlight the contribution biodiversity can make to society and the economy, and the role it can play in supporting and stimulating recovery in a post-pandemic world, bringing jobs and sustainable growth. The new strategy shows how the recovery is an opportunity…

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. The UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) (www.unepfi.org) is a unique global partnership between the UNEP and the…

The International Renewable Energy Agency 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 as a…

The World Bank Group (WBG)’s twin goals of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity reflect a new global landscape: one in which developing countries have an unprecedented opportunity to end extreme poverty within a generation. Sustainable environment and natural resources management (ENRM) is at the heart of the WBG's poverty agenda. Biodiversity and natural resources constitute the social safety net of the poor, representing a…