In this course, you learn how the agro-food value chain approaches the challenge of constantly improving its competitiveness by producing high quality food and products and also aiming to attain greater sustainability. Some of the topics of this course are: The notion of quality for food and agricultural products and consumer value; How to conduct market research in this field; Labelling, branding and pricing strategies, as-well as innovation in…

Under the overall guidance of the Green Commodities Programme (GCP) Global Head and the Good Growth Partnership Global Manager, the Programme Administrative Associate is responsible for the operational and financial management of the programme activities in order to achieve its results and in compliance with UNDP rules and regulations. The Programme Administrative Associate can supervise clerical and support staff of the GCP Unit. The Programme…

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 Netherlands Enterprise Agency stimulates entrepreneurs in sustainable, agricultural, innovative and international business. It aims to improve opportunities for entrepreneurs, strengthen their position and help them realise their international ambitions with funding, networking, know-how and compliance with laws and regulations.With the SDG Partnership facility (SDGP), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Netherlands…

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…

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. Our work focuses on building sustainable and liveable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote…

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…

Resident Naturalists (RNs) work closely with ASA academic faculty and staff to facilitate ongoing biological research and monitoring, sustainable tropical agriculture, and community engagement and education programs at Finca Las Piedras, in Peru’s Madre de Dios Department. RNs are part of the public face of the ASA’s programs in Peru, and are part of a dynamic team of researchers, conservation and development professionals, and students from…

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…

Established in 1959, the Inter-American Development Bank ("IDB" or "Bank") is the main source of financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. It provides loans, grants, guarantees, policy advice and technical assistance to the public and private sectors of its borrowing countries. In light of the 2015 Paris Agreement and the establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Climate Change…

Get a taste of eco-friendly living! Volunteer on a sustainable, desert-oasis kibbutz that focuses on eco-building and sustainable agriculture! Program Highlights: Live in an eco-friendly, sustainable community in the desert Assist in maintaining eco -structures in the Eco-Campus, Eco-Park and Nature & Migratory Bird Reserve Help with natural, sustainable building projects Orientation, sightseeing tour and overnight in Tel Aviv Visit to Eilat's…

The Natural Resources Stewardship Programme (NatuReS) enables partnerships between the private, the public, and the civil society sector to improve natural resource management, creating synergies for all stakeholders. NatuReS is currently active in Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Africa, Zambia and Uganda. It supports these partnerships with local expert teams in each country and a coordinating team in Germany. The NatuReS team is looking for a highly…

Creating Linkages for Expanded Agricultural Networks (CLEAN) partners with market-ready farmers, agro-enterprises, entrepreneurs and traders on four targeted crops: coffee; cassava; cabbage and sacha inch in two distinct regions: the Bolaven Plateau and the Vientiane Plain. Under the auspices of this project, Winrock International is recruiting a Laotian citizen/resident to fill the Director of Operations and Finance. The selected candidate will…

This virtual conversation will provide attendees with insights on private financing opportunities and trends for the water sector in 2022, including new financing initiatives in the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill, changing capital markets, and post-COVID19 water utility financing options. This 45-minute virtual conversation with two of the leading experts from the private financing and private capital arenas will offer insights on private…

Danida Market Development Partnerships promote the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Focusing on SDG 8, the main objective is to promote sustainable local economic growth and employment in developing countries in agriculture, energy, and other sectors. Applications are invited from consortia that include a business partner and an administrative partner, and possibly including additional partners from civil society, government…

The University of Dundee has been running town and regional planning programs for over fifty years with a proud list of its graduates who went on to take up positions of influence in shaping the development of quality cities and spaces across the world. This program is accredited to the Royal Town Planning Institute and provides options for specialization in Environmental Assessment, Marine Spatial Planning, Sustainable Urban Design and Urban…

With such a broad spectrum of ecosystems in the rainforests, coral reefs, paramo and mangroves, the Environmental Science and Conservation internships in Costa Rica are rich with variety. Whether your background is in environmental studies, conservation, sustainable development or biology, it is possible to customize your program to align with your individual interests and goals. Applicants can work at a biological station for research and…

The University of Greenwich offers a BSc Hons degree in Environmental Science. With its mix of social, natural and physical sciences and emphasis on sustainability, the program prepares one for careers that have real impact on the world. Environmental Science will develop one's understanding of the interactions between living systems and the physical landscape and its processes, and how society affects these. Key Modules include, among many…

The Department of International Environment and Development Studies is seeking an Associate Professor with a background in ecology and experience working across disciplines, including issues related to environmental governance. We are seeking candidates with interdisciplinary experience, bridging both natural and social sciences. This position is intended to strengthen the department’s research and educational capacity in ecological aspects of…

The TWAS Awards (previosuly called 'TWAS Prizes') are awarded to individual scientists from developing countries in recognition of an outstanding contribution to scientific knowledge in nine fields of sciences and/or to the application of science and technology to sustainable development. Eligibility: Candidates for a TWAS Award must be scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least ten years immediately prior to…

The Environment Specialist will (i) be responsible for coordination, management, and oversight of environmental safeguards for the loan and grant funded projects processed and administered by EAER, ensuring that environmental issues are adequately addressed and incorporated in the division activities; and (ii) provide substantive technical input and analyses to support the planning and development of ADB’s policies and strategies on environment…

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…

In order to achieve our goal of ensuring that the Congo Basin’s contiguous rainforest areas are protected and that local communities and indigenous people rights are promoted, Rainforest Foundation Norway (RFN) has established an ambitious strategy for its work in Democratic Republic of Congo. We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced person to lead this work from our country office in Kinshasa. The country office consists of 9 dedicated and…