About this event Although definition of sustainability is a highly contested, the prevailing view of sustainable development emphasises the need to balance economic, environmental and social systems to give future to the next generations. Grand challenges of sustainable development are complex and interconnected, and this is captured in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDGs cover diverse range of problems to be addressed…

International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics is seeking a Program Manager, CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes and Dryland Cereals (CRP-GLDC) based in Hyderabad, India.

Interested in getting decision-makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive? Then the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is…

Overview The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable. Syllabus Course Materials -Information about the general course structure and reading list can be found here. What is Sustainable Development? -Professor Sachs provides an overview of the challenges the world faces…

Renewable World is looking for a passionate development professional to take on the role of Country Manager in Nepal. This role would be best suited to an individual at mid-career level, looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to expand their experience in the field of international development.

Students in the MSc degree programme in sustainable systems will develop an understanding of basic sustainability principles and gain the expertise to analyze and solve complex sustainability issues.The program focuses on developing sustainable production systems, which create goods and services using processes that are non-polluting, conserve energy and natural resources; support economic viability; and ensure health and safety for workers…

The Strategic Alliance on Green Bond Market Development in G20 Emerging Economies (STA), a partnership between Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) are pleased to present this new e-learning course on Sustainable Finance. This interactive and practice-oriented course covers the basics of Sustainable Finance while providing…

The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) Doctoral Research Programme in Climate Change and Land Use (DRP-CCLU) is pleased to announce that up to 20 places are available, with 11 fully-funded scholarships for applicants from West African member countries to study for PhD in Climate Change and Land Use at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. WASCAL is an organization…

The Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources invites applicants for the position of Senior Project Manager that is responsible for managing various projects. The Senior Project Manager is primarily responsible for managing an extensive array of projects and participating, as required, in CIER organizational management responsibilities.

Cesvi operates worldwide to support the most vulnerable populations in promoting human rights and achieving their ambitions, for sustainable development. It also believes that the recognition of human rights contributes to the wellbeing of everyone on the planet, a shared home to be safeguarded. Cesvi has been working in Haiti since 2009, implementing its projects in the field of emergency, children’s rights, food security and watershed…

As natural and man-made disasters become more complex, there is a great need to improve the communication and coordination between the various organizations tasked with managing these disasters. We have established this unique multidisciplinary master’s program to foster expertise in managing disasters and mass-casualty events. This one-year English-taught program covers both theoretical and practical aspects of emergency and disaster management…

Result of Service • support the adoption of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management at national and regional level, including through technical support and communication activities, while ensuring close coordination with other initiatives promoted in relation to mine tailing facilities, including the establishment of the Global Tailings Management Institute • assist with knowledge management activities in relation to the…