Soil and the SDGs conference is organised on behalf of the European Commission, and it is an opportunity for policy makers, public institutions, researchers, industry and civil society to come together to exchange knowledge and practices on the implementation in the EU of soil and land-related SDGs, and particularly the Land Degradation Neutrality target. During this one-day conference with a rich agenda, the stakeholders will first address the…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. It helps governments and development agencies coordinate their activities to improve and develop agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and land and water resources. It also conducts research, provides technical assistance to projects, operates…

Description Established in 1944, the World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2018, the WBG committed $67 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $24 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with…

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is an intergovernmental organization established to improve the interface between science and policy on issues of biodiversity and ecosystem services.[1] It is intended to serve a similar role to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The Plenary, at its eighth session, held online from 14 to 24 June 2021, approved the undertaking of the following…

The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be part is to contribute to poverty reduction and accelerated and inclusive economic growth, including through a more sustainable and efficient energy sector in line with the targets of SE4All. The purpose of this contract is to provide institutional and other support to public and private stakeholders of the Kenyan energy sector in the identification, planning and implementation of…

The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) deals with economic and environmental issues, operating under the premise that promoting economic prosperity and co-operation on environmental problems can contribute to international security and stability. The OCEEA is searching for a Climate Change and Security Consultant for a project “Strengthening Responses to Security Risks from Climate Change in South…

Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and…

myAgro is combating food and economic insecurity among some of the world’s most vulnerable individuals by providing smallholder farmers with access to the resources they need to escape poverty. myAgro enables farmers to pay for seeds, fertilizer, and other resources in small increments as they save over the course of a year. In addition to providing farmers with wraparound support from planting to harvest, myAgro operates a successful social…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. A robust national forest monitoring system (NFMS) enables countries to align their forest policies with up-to-date, reliable, transparent and accessible information. NFMS knowledge and results support countries in their efforts to build confidence in…

Over 40 percent of the world’s population is affected by land degradation. Land degradation threatens food security, fuels violent conflict, drives biodiversity loss and contributes to the climate crisis through carbon and nitrous oxide emissions. It costs the global economy around USD 6–10 trillion per year, or roughly 10 percent of gross world product. One of the most promising solutions to land degradation is restoration, which aims to regain…

The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is launching a contest today to raise awareness and demonstrate the strong link between land, biodiversity and climate, around the theme of “Food. Feed. Fibre”. The UNCCD is inviting the youth between 15-30 years old to be UNCCD Land Heroes and to enter the contest by posting a video or picture proposing a specific solution to limit the footprint that our production and consumption of food, feed…

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is a Convention to combat desertification in those Countries experiencing serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa and mitigate the effects of drought through national action programs that incorporate long-term strategies supported by international cooperation and partnership arrangements. The need for relevant capacity development for efficacious implementation…

Background Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, they partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Operating in Myanmar since 2008, Mercy Corps works to build responsive governance, inclusive economic development, and equal rights that…

Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest…