The aim of the Biological and Environmental Science program is to produce experts in the fields of biology and environmental science. The program contains two specialization areas: Sustainable management of inland aquatic resources; Ecology and evolutionary biology. The study content within aquatic science covers the management and sustainable use of inland waters, with specialization possible in lake and river ecology (including typology…

The biomass energy situation has transformed dramatically over the past decade with a significant increase in charcoal production nationally and in charcoal consumption in urban areas. Many rural people are giving up farming to become full-time charcoal and commercial fuel wood (firewood) producers, illustrating the new vitality of the trade and its importance for rural livelihoods. However, there is little incentive to improve efficiency. The…

Land-use change and especially intensive agri-development is a key driver of wetland loss and degradation. Drainage of peatlands has a particularly disastrous impact in terms of GHG emissions, biodiversity loss, land degradation and desertification, subsidence and loss of water storage and productive land. However, there is growing recognition that an ecosystem approach i.e. re-establishing agro-ecosystems at landscape scale is necessary to meet…

STENAPA is a non-governmental nature conservation organization based on the Dutch Caribbean island of St. Eustatius. STENAPA is legally mandated by the Island Government to manage all the island’s protected areas, the National Marine Park and the Quill/Boven National Park, as well as a young Botanical Garden on the island of St Eustatius. STENAPA is looking for interns to help with maintenance, design, restructuring and development of their…

Students in the Environmental Management program will review how environmental systems work and how human behaviour impacts them. From this, students will explore contemporary environmental management principles, tools, and legislation that can be used to address such impacts. By reviewing case studies and current practice, students will develop their knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Systems, sustainability…

This specialized e-learning module introduces the theme of climate change in urban areas. The world is becoming more and more urban, and therefore cities are important actors in addressing climate change. The module will cover both how cities are affected by climate change and how cities are contributing to climate change. This e-learning module is intended for: civil servants, local authorities, environmental managers in private sector and civil…

The Summit aims to create a highly interactive forum for effective cooperation between scientists and users of scientific information to tackle global and local challenges around sustainability of natural resources and systems, global health, and resilience. Anticipated cross-cutting topics include: Energy and Minerals Sustainability; Climate Change and Ocean- and Habitat-Health; Water and Agricultural Production Sustainability; Environmental…

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…

For this double degree Masters program in Agroecology, students will complete their first year in Wageningen, Netherlands. The second year will take place at the Supérieur d'agroalimentaire Rhône-Alpes (ISARA-Lyon) in Lyon, France. This way students can take full advantage of the strength of Wageningen University & Research and ISARA-Lyon. This masters program offers a multidisciplinary approach which combines natural science with social science…

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is looking for a highly motivated researcher with exceptional capacity and a deep understanding of hydrology and water resources to develop a research portfolio on hydrological processes and water resources management at landscape and basin levels, and provide leadership and strategic direction for similar research activities in West Africa and elsewhere. Key duties of this position will be…

This conference will highlight the accelerated changes imprint in our planet within this era of the Anthropocene. Transformation of forest use that is occurring in response to the pressures of globalization, population growth, resource scarcity and ecological degradation are part of the BIG challenges ahead. Within the framework, this conference will focus on several key topics to assess problems, but also to find solutions for a better future in…

The SFS program on Wildlife Management Studies (CWMS) located in Tanzania seeks an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual to serve as part of a residential team of faculty and staff that delivers an interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experience to students spending a semester or summer abroad. SFS Tanzania has a thematic focus on wildlife and natural resource management and on community livelihoods and socio-economic development in northern…

This masters program in Ground Water Engineering and Management is designed to help apply new technologies in groundwater engineering and management, with an emphasis on advanced groundwater extraction and recharge technologies. One goal is to raise students’ awareness of existing groundwater problems and constraints in the Arabian Gulf and Arab region. Students will contribute to the improvement of current groundwater management policies in the…