An effective state is essential to achieving sustainable socioeconomic development. With the advent of globalization, there are growing pressures on governments and organizations around the world to be more responsive to the demands of internal and external stakeholders for good governance, accountability and transparency, greater development effectiveness, and delivery of tangible results. Governments, parliaments, citizens, the private sector…

IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of…

From 2 of 6 November 2020, the Joint Section will host a “Forest Week”, featuring a series of in-person and online meetings focusing on the contribution of forests to Sustainable Development Goals. Join us for an invigorating discussion at “SDG 15 Day” to learn about the progress towards this goal in the UNECE region, an exhibition showcasing the rich biodiversity found in and around forests, as well as an exhibition featuring the winning…

Founded in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the United Nations agency responsible for migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting human and orderly migration for the benefit of all by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. Human mobility and water nexus is key when it comes to rural development, especially in water…

UNOPS’ mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions…

L'entreprise EODD ingénieurs conseils est un bureau d'études spécialisé dans la performance environnementale et énergétique, appliquée à l'aménagement, à la construction et à l'industrie. Elle recherchons un(e) responsable de projets « sites et sols pollués », pour son agence de marseille. ce recrutement est ouvert à un profil “responsable de projets junior” qui pourra ainsi parfaire sa formation et son expérience au sein de nos équipes métier…

Ukraine has a long list of the reform priorities in the area of sustainable energy and the environment (SEE). However, their introduction is being slowed down by difficulties in adopting legislation and the low quality of some legal initiatives. To speed up reforms related to sustainable energy and the environment, and to ensure SEE issues are included in government programmes, UNDP Ukraine, with financial support from Sweden, is seeking to…

It is beyond question that the world’s landscapes and ecosystems are degrading at an unprecedented pace. One of the most urgent questions facing society today is how to sustainably manage global ecosystems in a time of rapid population growth and climate change in a way that allows them to continue to sufficiently produce healthy food, protect and restore biodiversity, return carbon into the soil and manage water supplies while at the same time…

One of the key findings of the 2019 Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Global Assessment was that Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLC) are a crucial component of environmental management. IPLCs are strongly affected by global environmental change and play key roles in safeguarding and restoring ecosystem resilience to support their well-being. Based on work originally undertaken for…

Achieving sustainable and productive landscapes and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) calls for bold and innovative leadership. Governments, the global private sector, universities and international NGOs are seeking landscape leaders to stimulate and facilitate change. If you're reading this page, there's a strong chance that you see challenges in the society and region around you. There's also a strong chance that you have the energy and…

In 2019, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) adopted its Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors. To achieve the Strategy’s aim and goals, FAO is looking for a Senior Natural Resources Officer. The Officer works under the overall guidance of the Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment. She/he will be responsible for the leadership and technical policy expertise for the planning…

What does endangered mean? How about threatened? Are those different? What do I have to do? This webinar will describe the Endangered Species Act and define terminology for the categories of rarity and the general regulations for each. By participating in this webinar you will learn the rare species that occur in the 14-county NC Woods for Wildlife focal area. You will also become familiar with your responsibilities for those species, but more…

This project will translate research on sustainable living into ambitious and transformative policy at the EU level. It will build on the new opportunities around the European Green Deal combined with an effective and novel approach to advocacy. To contribute to make 1.5°C lifestyles possible, the project will: Translate work on 1.5 Degree Lifestyles into EU policy by estimating lifestyle carbon footprint gaps in cooperation with partners and a…

This job is an excellent opportunity to join one of the leading environmental organisations in Brussels. Friends of the Earth Europe (FoE Europe) campaigns for sustainable and just societies and for protection of the environment. It unites more than 30 national organisations with thousands of local groups and is part of Friends of the Earth International, the world’s largest grassroots environmental network. The Grant Manager will ensure…

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 20 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science…

The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) and the Office of Global Public Affairs (GPA) are co-hosting an interactive webinar to showcase how the United States approaches transboundary water management and promotes water security in North America. U.S. experts engage with Mexican and Canadian counterparts to identify strategies and methods to foster longer-term information sharing, collaboration, and expert…

Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is a Stockholm-based policy institute that generates knowledge and guides decision-making towards water wise decisions. Founded in 1991, SIWI performs research, builds institutional capacity and provides advisory services in five thematic areas: water governance, transboundary water management, water and climate change, the water-energy-food nexus, and water economics. As the world grapples with the…

A consortium led by University of Bologna and supported by UNESCO’s Section of Earth Sciences and Geo-Hazards Risk Reduction joined forces to address this challenge within the EU-funded OPERANDUM project. Launched in 2018, OPERANDUM is working to reduce hydro-meteorological risks in European rural territories through co-created, tested and demonstrated innovative Nature-Based Solutions. The study regions comprise a network of open-air…

The Edinburgh MasterCard Foundation Scholars Programme supports the brightest and best African scholars with great potential but few educational opportunities. Through the generous support of the Foundation, Scholars will be provided with the opportunity to become leaders within their communities and to improve the lives of countless more when they return home to Africa. The Edinburgh MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program provides young people…

The Climate Press is an online platform to share science-based articles, news about climate and nature, as well as interviews with scientists and researchers. We want to be the bridge between the scientific and the non-scientific community, because every person, independent of their demographics, has the right to be informed and up to date.The Climate Press is condcuting an lonline event with 3 very special guests: Professor Paul Chatterton…

The seventh World Forest Week – a series of meetings and events hosted by FAO and its partner organizations and institutions – will be held in back-to-back with COFO25, on Friday 2 October and on Monday 12 October. It will provide participants with a unique opportunity to exchange, connect and find responses for the forest sector to the issues discussed in COFO25, including the COVID-19 crisis, action on the SDGs, climate change, biodiversity and…