Introduction and Justification for the Analyses After all Oxfam affiliates (Oxfam Novib, Oxfam Great Britain, Oxfam Quebec, and Oxfam America) operating in Nigeria were consolidated into the One Oxfam structure, the Oxfam Country Strategy (OCS) 2015-2019 was developed. The vision of Oxfam in Nigeria is a ‘secure and prosperous country, where the benefits from economic growth are shared so the basic needs of all people are met; where the rights of…

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting provides travel grants to cover hard costs associated with upcoming travel for an international reporting project. The Pulitzer Center seeks applications for data-driven journalism projects related to land rights and property rights. Projects may focus on issues related to indigenous land rights due to the exploration of natural resources, among many other themes. Most awards fall in the range of US$5-15…

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was established in 1994 to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought. The UNCCD is seeking a Module Designer, for a Consultancy position, in order to create up to four training-packages that will provide an interactive training experience for National Focal Points and help to fill capacity gaps. These four packages will be on: Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN)…

The Global Mechanism is an institution of the UNCCD, mandated to assist countries in the mobilization of financial resources from the public and private sector for activities that prevent, control or reserve desertification, land degradation and drought. As the operational arm of the convention, the Global Mechanism supports countries to translate the Convention into action and to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) at the national level…

CSS Monthly Public Lecture Series The Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Technology Transfer of the College of Social Sciences is pleased to announce a public lecture series presentation on the issue of: General Subject Area: International Relations, Environment and Sustainable Development Specific Theme: Global Environmental Governance and the Development and Protection of Africa Lecturer: Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox (PhD International…

Urbanization is rapidly overtaking China and India, the two most populous countries in the world. One-sixth of humanity now lives in either a Chinese or Indian city. This transformation has unleashed enormous pressures on land use, housing, and the environment. Despite the stakes, the workings of urban governance in China and India remain obscure and poorly understood. Xuefei Ren will present her new book Governing the Urban in China and India…

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services. The…

UNH is New Hampshire's flagship public research institution, located just minutes from the ocean and within reach of everything from the state's renowned mountains-and-lakes region to the major metropolitan hub of Boston. For over 150 years, UNH has delivered hands-on learning, research, and work experiences that bring together students, faculty, and private and public partners to create life-changing opportunities and innovative solutions in our…

The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is pleased to co-host with CEOS (Committee on Earth Observation Satellites) a webinar entitled "Engaging Users in Solving Coastal Issues" on 5 October 2021 from 14h00-15h30 CEST. The aim of the webinar is to illustrate the utility of Earth observations (EO) in providing evidence-based solutions to environmental challenges. CEOS Coastal Observations, Applications, Services, and Tools (COAST) seeks to engage…

ActionAid International is a global federation working for a world free from poverty and injustice.We want to see a just, fair and sustainable world, in which everybody enjoys the right to a life of dignity, and freedom from poverty and oppression. We work to achieve social justice and gender equality, and to eradicate poverty. The Role Provides overall leadership on Climate Justice within the Federation. Responsible for leading and facilitating…

Background: FCA is a Finnish organization and rights-based actor with 70 years of experience and operations in 13 countries globally. FCA’s actions is guided by the international human rights standards and principles. FCA aims to break the circle of poverty and violence and emphasizes its work on three thematic areas: Rights to Peace (R2P), Rights to Quality Education (R2QE) and Rights to Livelihood (R2L). In Somalia, FCA works to address the…