COOPI has been present in Sudan since 2004. The recent history of Sudan is marked by strong disorders and violence, expressions of a civil war that on several occasions has shaken the country since its independence. Since 2019, COOPI's interventions focused in the Kassala region that for a long time has been the scene of armed clashes and particularly hit by periods of severe drought. Furthermore, following the civil war in nearby Ethiopian…

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Reporting to the Deputy Country Director for Programmes, the Country Programme Manager – Disaster Resilience has thematic expertise in…

In the Paris Agreement, governments had agreed to update their 2030 climate targets this year. But only very few countries have done so up until now. One reason countries have been slow to come forward with more ambitious NDCs may be that climate mitigation has not been at the top of the agenda for many developing countries that see addressing the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic as their top priority. Throughout the developing world, the…

Arrell Food Institute recognizes global leaders who are ensuring future food security for the planet, and hopes to inspire new leaders to take bold steps towards change. Scientific excellence and community engagement are necessary to overcome the challenges our world will face in feeding 9 billion people and beyond. Two prizes, of at least $100,000 CAD each, are awarded annually. The first award recognizes a researcher, or group of researchers…

Agroforestry will become a central element in the global response to the growing demand for sustainable agricultural and timber products. Agroforestry also counters global warming by planting trees, conserves biodiversity by its inherent diversity and alleviates poverty by providing opportunities to local communities. Moringa offers financing solutions to companies operating or developing agroforestry farming for sustainable high-yields…

A major strength of Africa’s 2016 Lomé Charter on maritime security and development is its recognition that no country can singlehandedly prevent maritime threats or sustainably develop its maritime domain. The charter calls on neighbouring states and partners to work together on training, education, business and industry. Although 35 countries signed the Lomé Charter, only two have ratified it. To encourage ratification, the Institute for…

The Commission Communication “Towards a comprehensive European Union framework on endocrine disruptors”, published in November 2018, states as part of the inclusive approach to bring together all interested parties, that the Commission will organise an annual Forum on endocrine disruptors. The objective of the Second Annual Forum is to present the actions on endocrine disruptors in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability as well as the…

Are you passionate about clean energy, a great writer with critical thinking skills, and looking to get started working in international development? If so, we want you on our team! We are seeking an intern who can work part-time or full-time for at least 6 months. We work on off-grid solar applications for rural smallholders, including solar water pumps and solar chillers; and access to energy in developing countries, including solar home…

World Soils Day is a worldwide celebration of soil as a natural resource and a day for advocation and recognition of soil sustainability. The International Union of Soil Sciences first recommended in 2002 that an international day to celebrate soil be created. Afterwards, in December 2013 the United Nations designated December 5 as World Soil Day. This year the theme of World Soil Day is “Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity”. This theme is…

Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development, carries a financial reward of US$ 1,000,000, awarded annually by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) with the aim of inciting and encouraging innovation and creativity in human development. The idea of the Prize is stemmed from AGFUND’s approach to enhance development performance and support key development projects in order to achieve the goal of sustainability and investment…

The ambition of the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit is to launch a collective journey of transforming our food systems to give us the best possible chance of delivering on the 2030 Agenda. Everyone has a role to play in this. Only by coming together and challenging one another we can spark new ideas and create meaningful impact. Action Track 3 (AT3) focuses on boosting nature-positive production systems at scale to globally meet the fundamental human…

The necessary transition towards to a new circular economic paradigm, based on cycles closure, waste elimination and the exclusive use of renewable energy sources, renewable raw materials and secondary raw materials, places us before unprecedented technological and social challenges, involving significant changes related to production processes and the radical rethinking of consumption and business models. The Call for Projects aims to select…

The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) for Global Knowledge Exchange through Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Partnerships is one of UNDP’s five Global Policy Centres and constitutes an integral part of UNDP’s Global Policy Network (GPN). USPC represents UNDP in Korea, works with Korea on international issues, and shares Korea’s development experiences with other countries. Through ‘SDG Partnerships,’ USPC acts as a facilitator of global…

Building on our commitment to sustainable development, we are pleased to offer annual grants to individuals or organisations that align with the Banyan Tree Global Foundation (BTGF) global framework within a local context to support measureable impact and progress towards larger regional or global frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals to help people and the planet. All projects should be innovative and impactful, aligned with one…

Would you like to play a part in protecting the world's oceans and the amazing animals that call them home? Since 2014 the SEA LIFE Trust has provided vital practical care for marine animals through our sanctuaries and provided support and funds to conservation projects and campaigns making a positive difference to marine habitat and wildlife across the world. We have an opportunity for a dynamic and target driven Fundraising Manager to join our…

The Gurkha Welfare Trust is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Coordinator to proactively develop, deliver and maximise corporate partnerships for The Gurkha Welfare Trust. The role will include stewarding existing partners and proactively developing new corporate relationships. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will be solely responsible for building our corporate income line. As well as managing our current corporate…