This major is designed for students who are interested in studying the ways that plants improve our everyday lives. Plants play many roles in human environments. Plants are used to revegetate and restore disturbed landscapes, control erosion and reduce energy and water consumption. Environmental Horticulture and Urban Forestry is a diverse field including among others: Ornamental Horticulture; Landscape Horticulture; Plant Biodiversity; Urban…

IMAGREEN recherche un Ingénieur / Conducteur Travaux principal - Dépollution / Sites et Sols pollués (SSP). IMAGREEN est l'un des cabinets RH leader du secteur de l’environnement. Les responsabilités de ce poste comprennent parmi tant d'autres: • Planifier et organiser les activités des intervenants ainsi que les commandes et les moyens à mettre en œuvre; • Coordonner les travaux et les supervisez jusqu'à la livraison, conformément au contrat; •…

The Environmental Summit presents a diverse cross-section of the greater-Camden community for equity & inclusion in the environmental realm. The 4th annual Camden Environmental Summit, presented by New Jersey American Water, is the only event of its kind in the region. The 2020 Camden Environmental Summit provides an opportunity for community leaders, nonprofit organizations, environmental advocates, green businesses and government officials to…

FFI is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Programme Officer, Plant Conservation, to support the delivery of the Global Trees Campaign (GTC) and FFI’s wider plant conservation work. You will provide technical input and support to FFI’s portfolio of tree conservation projects around the world, working closely with regional teams and partner organisations. You will also contribute to the development and delivery of initiatives to build…

With the establishment of an export-oriented flower and vegetable industry, Lake Naivasha in Kenya has transformed from an economy based on extensive livestock-keeping into an important site of agricultural intensification. The need for labour also resulted in an upsurge in human population, creating patches of urban settlement in this previously rural area. Despite contestations over natural resources in the immediate surroundings of the lake…

The EU under its Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme has provided funding to support training of graduate students in African universities. In this mobility programme, five African partner institutions and one EU technical partner will collaborate in the training of professionals to achieve sustainable crop production that shall lead to increased yield and enhanced food and nutritional security. The scholarships are open to applicants who are…

The United Nations University Vice-Rectorate in Europe(UNU-ViE) concentrates on relationships between advancing science and technology for human security. SCYCLE it is an independent Programme hosted by UNU-ViE in Bonn (Germany), which envisions to enable societies to reduce the environmental load from production, use and the disposal of ubiquitous goods and especially electrical and electronic equipment to sustainable levels by means of…

The purpose of this consultancy is to identify good practices and produce guidelines for the integration of human rights in communications to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the integration of environmental issues in the work of United Nations human rights mechanisms, particularly treaty bodies, the Universal Periodic Review and Special Procedures. Tasks of the Consultant will be, among others: Describe the…

This Social Mobilizer position is located in the FAO Project Office in Kurram Agency FATA, Pakistan. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programs and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a…

For this double degree Masters program in Agroecology, students will complete their first year in Wageningen, Netherlands. The second year will take place at the Supérieur d'agroalimentaire Rhône-Alpes (ISARA-Lyon) in Lyon, France. This way students can take full advantage of the strength of Wageningen University & Research and ISARA-Lyon. This masters program offers a multidisciplinary approach which combines natural science with social science…

The Bellona Foundation is an independent non-profit organization that aims to meet and fight the climate challenges, through identifying and implementing sustainable environmental solutions. We work towards reaching a greater ecological understanding, protection of nature, the environment and health. Bellona is looking for an intern for a six month paid internship to support the Brussels office in all its activities. The envisaged start date of…

CO2balance is a carbon offset project development company which specializes in delivering high-impact, community-based projects for climate change mitigation. Established in 2003, we work directly with local communities, NGOs and businesses to provide climate change solutions through real sustainable development. CO2balance is looking for a Carbon Projects Officer to assist their Projects Team to develop, implement and coordinate community-based…

A major challenge for the drylands is the quest for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Indeed, agriculture is at the core of the livelihoods and social wellbeing of the inhabitants of the drylands, and thus the role of research, innovation and partnership for agricultural development are central. This is the focus of the 3rd International Conference on the Drylands scheduled to take place from Monday 24th to Friday 28th…

The European Conference on Research in Agri, Food and Aqua will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands 6-7 May 2019 with the focus on Greening Agri-Food System and Aqua World Together. The event aims to invite all the scientists, professors, young researchers, business delegates and students from all over the world. The key topics of the event will include, among many others: Sustainable Agriculture; Plant Fertilization and Protection; Postharvest…

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Affiliates Membership Programme aims to stimulate and nurture scientific discovery and technological innovation in Africa in order to promote sustainable development.The AAS Affiliates Programme seeks early and mid-career scientists who demonstrate excellence in their development and application of science in Africa. These individuals become Affiliates of The AAS for a period of five years during which they…

If you want to learn more about the human footprint on coastal ecosystems, this is the master’s programme for you. It is also perfect for those who wish to know more about conservation Science, ecosystem services and the potential for sustainable food production in coastal areas. The programme offers the opportunity to work with field based or experimental projects that will give you a good introduction to scientific research. Through its Centre…

Digitalization and sustainability are mega discourses of our time, raising a range of questions. The Digitainable Thinkathon aims at bringing together people from research, the private sector, civil society and public administration. Participants will get to collaborate with people from different places and disciplines and discuss their ideas with experts. We will not only talk about digitalization, but also use it for an innovative conference…

Hosted by the Government of Ghana, the event arrives in the wake of the COP24 international climate negotiations, which concluded with the successful finalization of the ‘Katowice Climate Package’ on 15 December – also known as the Paris Agreement Work Programme. Africa Climate Week (ACW) 2019 will convene in the lead-up to the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Summit in September 2019, bringing together diverse actors from the public and private…

The Stockholm Water Prize is awarded annually for outstanding achievements supporting the availability, conservation, and protection of the world’s water resources. The award is open to individuals and organizations of any nationality whose work contributes broadly to the conservation and protection of water resources. The Stockholm Water Prize consists of an award of US$150 thousand and a crystal sculpture. Eligibility Criteria: The candidate…

As global supply and demand for water increases, Jacobs delivers projects across the entire water cycle to solve our clients’ most complex water challenges with exceptional service and integrated, sustainable solutions. Market priorities range from global urbanisation, aging/failing infrastructure, safety & reliability of drinking water, climate change and resiliency to regulatory pressure. The Surface Water Team at Jacobs is an enthusiastic and…

This position is located in FAO Representation to Pakistan, based in Islamabad. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural , fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. Under…

Centre for Sustainable Energy is an independent national charity that shares their knowledge and experience to help people change the way they think and act on energy. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Senior Project Worker to assist community groups, young people and local authorities develop initiatives that respond to the climate emergency and take advantage of key shifts in the energy system. The ideal candidate will have a…

The ECF Transport Programme aims to reduce the climate impact of transport in Europe by supporting initiatives to support the transition to a cleaner, more efficient mobility system, powered by zero-carbon energy sources. The ECF Transport Programme focuses on: Policies that accelerate the deployment of zero emissions cars, vans and trucks; Policies to incentivize greater use of clean energy in transport, such as electricity, hydrogen and…

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organization in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. This international development organization owned and governed by our 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organization works across more than 20 sectors. The organization is known for its knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries…

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. The focus of this internship will be to assist the Division in its work to undertake research and analytically work to support member States in the design and implementation of policies to achieve sustainable economic growth by leveraging the private sector as a driving source of growth…