Riversymposium is a unique global forum for river managers, policy developers, scientists, consultants, students, NGOs, indigenous and community organisations and business and industry representatives to collaborate to improve the sustainable management of river basins all over the world.The theme for the 22nd International Riversymposium is ‘Resilient Rivers’. River resilience is the capacity of our rivers and communities to recover from…

The Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) organizes regional conferences every other year. This year Togo is hosting the Africa regional conference with the main focus on 'Management of Ecosystem Services for Nature Conservation and Human Wellbeing in Africa' on 17-20 June 2019. This conference is organized to draw attention to the key role ecosystems are playing in the development of the economy, human wellbeing and culture in (Sub-Saharan)…

One Young World seeks applications for its Mary Robinson Climate Justice Award 2018. Submitted projects must addresses sustainable development and/or climate change with a particular emphasis on balancing the needs of present and future generations, i.e. poverty reduction, conserve or sustainably manage natural and cultural heritage, or climate education. The winner will receive £5 thousand to support or launch their project and a fully sponsored…

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development. UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources. UNOPS…

This e-learning course will help participants to better understand the linkages between gender and the environment. It will provide the knowledge and tools to mainstream gender and become an effective change-maker for sustainable development. It will also give you facts and figures, and a better understanding of the global international frameworks related to gender and environment. Some modules of this e-learning course will be, among others…

Description IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2021, IFC committed a record $31.5 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the…

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman is one of the government authorities responsible for formulating plans and programs for the protection of the environment and conserving natural resources through the application of its policy. The ministry also works on ensuring the safety of the environment, combat pollution and maintain the various ecosystems within the framework of the basic objectives of the sustainable…

With respect to climate change mitigation, the sequestration of carbon by forests and soils is one of the most important ecosystem services of terrestrial ecosystems. Therefore, large efforts have been undertaken and major political initiatives started to increase the carbon storage capacity of forests and their products. Professionals with competencies in the development of land use based mitigation projects and with knowledge of related climate…

The Forestry Policy and Resources Division leads FAO's work in promoting sustainable forest management and providing leadership on the environmental, social and economic dimensions of forestry, including its contributions to poverty reduction and food security and nutrition. This job posting is located in the National Forest Monitoring (NFM) and REDD+ Team of the Forestry Department, which supports FAO member countries on all aspects of forest…

World Resources Institute (WRI) India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative…

The Collaboration Fund provides grants to advance sustainable forest management and forest certification around the world. This fund will be launched during PEFC Week in November.

Food and Nutrition Security Impact, Resilience, Sustainability and Transformation (FIRST) is an FAO and the European Union partnership programme with the purpose of providing a policy assistance facility for improved food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture. In this context, FAO is seeking a specialist to work under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative, under the overall technical guidance of the FIRST Programme Manager…

These scholarships give talented, motivated and broadly interested students from Sub-Saharan Africa the opportunity to study at the Delft University of Technology. The Global Initiative aims to support capacity building in the Global South and to advance future leadership focusing on sustainable global development. The UN Sustainable Development Goals are a guiding principle for the TU Delft. TU Delft | Global Initiative offers four Sub-Saharan…

The Advanced Water Management Centre is seeking researchers as part of a strategic education and research partnership supported by the Australian Meat Processing Corporation (AMPC). The successful appointee will undertake research supported by AMPC and other Australian agricultural industries in areas including waste management, water treatment, and sustainable value-add; the appointee will be encouraged to develop new research ideas and apply…

The M.Sc. in Forest and Nature Conservation focuses on policy, sustainable management and conservation of forest and nature, i.e. understanding and predicting the effect of phenomena such as deforestation, biodiversity loss, ecotourism, timber production and animal reintroduction. The master's program consists of a common part and a specialization. Students can choose one of the following specializations to meet their personal interests: Policy…

Conserve Natural Forests (CNF) is a non-profit organization operating out of Pai, Thailand that is dedicated to wildlife conservation, particularly for the Asian elephant, reforestation and combating deforestation, as well as providing community education in the region. Currently, CNF has internship offers in Photography, Forest Management, Website Development, Social Media Marketing, Sustainability Management, and International Relations. If you…

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 and based in New York, that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. The “Our Tonle Sap” Project adopts an integrated landscape approach to strengthen resilience to environmental change in ecosystems, communities…

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is widely recognised as provider of efficient and community-oriented solutions to human security problems caused by landmines and other explosive remnants of war as well as small arms and light weapons. DDG is part of DRC (Danish Refugee Council), founded in Denmark in 1956, and which is Denmark’s largest and the world’s leading non-profit, independent, rights-based refugee organization. Our vision is to assist…

The post Agricultural Officer is located in the Ecosystem Approach to Crop Production Intensification Team (AGPME), one of the six teams in the Division. AGPME provides advice, technical support and guidance to countries aimed at maintaining and enhancing ecosystem services as essential components of sustainable farming systems. The incumbent is part of a Team of technical specialists that includes expertise on, cropping systems, plant nutrition…

The mission of United Nations University Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES) is to contribute to the development of integrated and sustainable management strategies for the use of environmental resources such as water, soil, waste, as well as energy and geo-resources. UNU-FLORES aims to develop and implement a monitoring system for assessing the sustainability of transformation processes in mining…

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Forester within UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science The dynamic yield models for Irish forestry have become the standard tool for forest management planning. Yield models are used to forecast the growth of forests into the future and the timber volumes that they will produce. However, due to a change to the afforestation of better-quality land by private landowners in recent decades…

012356 UCD Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, School/Unit Agriculture & Food Science, 18 months The dynamic yield models for Irish forestry have become the standard tool for forest management planning. Yield models are used to forecast the growth of forests into the future and the timber volumes that they will produce. However, due to a change to the afforestation of better-quality land by private landowners in recent decades, the existing…