The UN Day of Forests celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national, and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns. The theme for 2021 is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”. Their webinar will highlight the significant role forests play for the…

The international consultant reports to Technical Adviser for the FAO project in the Solomon Islands GCP/SOI/001/GFF. Technical Focus Following inception meeting(s) with the Project Management Office, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), Ministry of Forestry and Research (MOFR), , Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Extension staff and Research Divisions of focal and collaborating…

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. The…

Ecology and Ecosystems 2018 is mainly based on the theme “Challenging ecological and evolutionary ideas and assumptions” We warmly welcome all the participants, including from the world’s leading scientists, researchers, and scholars. We provide a platform for young researchers and students to present their research through oral presentations through which they can develop a foundation for collaboration among each other. Sessions and tracks…

FFI is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Technical Specialist, Livelihoods & Governance, Conservation Finance & Enterprise. You will have strong technical skills relevant to the development of the socio-economic elements in REDD+ and other nature-based solutions (NBS) projects. In particular, you will have direct experience in the design and facilitation of land tenure clarification, Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC), benefit…

IUFRO, the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, offers a global network for voluntary cooperation. The network is open to all individuals and organizations dedicated to forest and forest products research and related disciplines. IUFRO aims to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. Forests and trees cover about one third of the world's land base. They grow in different climates and…

Inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services impact on the health, livelihoods and wellbeing of many families around the world. The WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP) Report indicates that there are more than 844 million people do not have access to a basic drinking water service. While more than 2.3 billion people lack basic sanitation services, with more than 892 million people…

Discussion topics: How to prepare effective climate-related financial disclosures useful to investors; Overcoming common challenges and misconceptions in implementing the TCFD recommendations; and Examples of good practice from financial and non-financial sectors globally. Speakers: Youri Lee, Senior Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY Mardi McBrien, Managing Director, CDSB

In line with the strategy and objectives of the approved UNESCO Programme and Budget for the Fellowships Programme Section, the UNESCO Category II International Center for Sustainable Energy Development (ISEDC) in Moscow (Russian Federation) is offering twenty (20) fellowships. The aim of this fellowships programme is to enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in…

How can banks and investors drive more capital to sustainable, commercially-viable agricultural production and processing models that are aligned with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement? How can we address growing food demand and improve environmental and social outcomes? What roles can governments play to incentivize financial institutions and companies in the agricultural value chain to transition to…

The UNCCD Secretariat joins the momentum towards the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP23) that takes place in Bonn this November by launching the #LoveLand4Climate campaign to showcase that it is vital to adopt and implement SLM for climate change mitigation and adaptation. We invite all stakeholders: governments, civil society organizations, non- governmental organizations, academia, private businesses and individuals to come together and…

The main characteristic of this doctoral program in Energy Systems and Climate Change at Universidade de Aveiro is its holistic view, integrating areas of engineering and environment with those of economics and management, providing an analysis of the energy systems in the perspective of sustainable development. Learning objectives associated with the curricular units of the doctoral program including the Thesis: To provide capacity for the…

One of the key findings of the 2019 Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Global Assessment was that Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLC) are a crucial component of environmental management. IPLCs are strongly affected by global environmental change and play key roles in safeguarding and restoring ecosystem resilience to support their well-being. Based on work originally undertaken for…

The Global Symposium on Soil Pollution, at FAO headquarters is the first step in implementing the Voluntary Guidelines for Sustainable Soil Management in terms of preventing and reducing harmful substances in soil as a way to maintain healthy soils and food safety in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals. Specifically, the symposium outcomes should provide scientific evidence to support actions and decisions to prevent and reduce soil…

Do you want to build a career that is full of meaning and impact? The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Working with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, we use our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities where they are needed most. The International Finance Corporation (IFC)…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Office of Information Management and Technology (OIMT) in Copenhagen is responsible for supporting UNDP Country Offices around the world with ICT and Green Energy solutions. Our vision is to develop smart UN facilities which are: Optimal and efficient in management and Sustainable, implemented to build modern age UNDP facilities around the globe that are fully aligned with Sustainable Development…

WWF is the world's largest conservation organization, founded in 1961. We’re active in over 100 countries and have over 7000 employees. WWF-CEE (formerly WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme) is responsible for leading and implementing WWF’s efforts to preserve, restore and sustainably manage the natural values of the Danube-Carpathian ecoregion – the “Green Heart of Europe”. We are now seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Regional Forest…

Global Affairs Canada invites you to save the dates and times below to share your ideas for a potential climate partnership program to promote new, innovative partnerships focused on climate adaptation and mitigation in ODA eligible developing countries. During the weeks of August 17th and 24th, the Department be hosting the following webinars to help inform the orientation and design of a possible partnership facility. This series of webinars is…

Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Located within the UN Environment Division of Economy, the Resources & Markets Branch…