The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. UNU-ViE, established in 2007, is one of two Vice-Rectorates and the only one located outside Japan. UNU-EHS, established in December 2003, is part of the UNU system, a worldwide network of…

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people. The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)…

The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) NMBU has a special responsibility for research and education that ensures the basis of life for future generations. Sustainability is rooted in everything we do and we provide knowledge for life. NMBU has 1700 employees and 5200 students and is organized in seven faculties. NMBU has a campus in Ås and in Oslo. In the autumn of 2020 we are co-located on Ås. About the position The Department of…

The Caribbean Small Island Developing States face a variety of impacts from climate variability and climate change. The Caribbean Sea surface temperatures change from year to year due to both natural variability (for example associated with El Niño or the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation) and anthropogenically forced climate change. Anomalously warm years can lead to an early start to the rainfall season, coral bleaching and more hurricanes or…

Immerse yourself into Japanese farming culture by lending a hand at a traditional village farm! In addition to helping a local farm, volunteers will gain valuable cultural experience. Program Highlights A GoEco Best 10 Volunteer Abroad Program for 2020 Experience authentic Japanese culture by assisting farmers in a small, hillside village Help in the daily operations and maintenance of a sustainable village farm Enjoy weekly cultural activities…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports the transformation to More efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems, for Better production, Better nutrition, Better environment and Better life, leaving no one behind. The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) is responsible for leading FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development…

SEI's internship programme is part of capacity building activities and is designed for talented and motivated individuals who would like to gain knowledge and learn skills in the field of environment and development, and in particular, SEI’s thematic focus areas. It allows selected candidates to gain insight into the work of SEI and provides training and experience in various professional fields. SEI currently offers two internship periods each…

About this Course Each part of the world faces specific vulnerabilities to climate change and has different opportunities to mitigate the effects and build resilience in the 21st century. With the ratification of the Paris Agreement, many countries have acceded to act in combatting climate change. Indeed, without climate action, decades of sustainable development is at risk, thus making this a ‘make or break’ point in time. Showcasing the most…

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH often shortened to simply GIZ, is a German development agency headquartered in Bonn and Eschborn that provides services in the field of international development cooperation and international education work. GIZ's main commissioning party is Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It is the organization's self-declared goal to deliver…

Chargé de missions Qualité et Développement Durable F/H Description de la mission Valoriser vos connaissances et les mettre en pratique dans une entreprise en plein développement, voici l'opportunité à saisir chez Elior Services ! #LeJobQueJeVeux Rattaché(e) au Responsable Département Qualité & Développement Durable et en collaboration avec une équipe de cinq chargés, vos missions couvriront trois domaines : EXPERTISE ET CONSEIL : Décliner et…

L'ONG franco-colombienne Envol Vert recherche des bénévoles / VSC / stagiaire Coordinat.eur.rice projet Forêt Sèche en Colombie. Envol Vert a pour objectif la protection de la forêt et de la biodiversité. Elle opère en France, en Colombie, au Nicaragua et au Pérou pour appuyer les acteurs locaux dans la gestion de projet, participer à leur formation et rechercher des financements. Le projet vise à protéger les dernières forêts sèches de Colombie…

Pollution Control introduces an exceptional event to meet the Editorial Board Members and various masters in the Environmental Science field everywhere throughout the world and listen to the best speakers on new research extension. Pollution Control Conference focus on sharing exploration on Air Pollution and Treatment, Water Pollution and Treatment, Climate Change, Global Warming, and Pollution Control Technologies. Participating Categories…

The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Early Career Fellowship is a prestigious award offered to women who have completed their PhDs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects and are employed at an academic or scientific research institute in one of the listed Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs). The OWSD Early Career fellows are supported to establish environments at their…

Purpose: As an experienced Crop Consultant for Gooseneck Implement, you will get a chance to develop customer relationships and receive valuable on the job training while earning a competitive salary. Your daily activity revolves working with farm customers assisting them in the decision-making processes related to agronomy. Crop Consultants are passionate about working in the area of agronomy and enjoy working with field data to gain insight and…

La Chambre d'agriculture de la Drôme recherche un(e) responsable du développement et de la transition des systèmes agricoles. Il s’agit d’un poste en CDI basé à Bourg-lès-Valence (26). Le(a) candidat(e) retenu(e) sera chargé(e) de : Coordonner l'activité « Recherche et Développement » (notamment le suivi de 3 stations expérimentales) et « Références Économiques », en lien avec les Pôles filières en interne et avec les réseaux techniques régionaux…

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that works as a solutions broker to catalyze action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sector, to ensure we learn from each other and work together for a climate resilient future. The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) has commissioned AECOM, a leading infrastructure consulting firm, to create a…

What you'll learn Gain an understanding of the key drivers associated with the need for green infrastructure and urban tree populations. Be able to identify and describe the benefits of the urban forests. Understand and describe the value proposition for investment into urban trees. Gain an understanding of tools available to model the benefits of urban trees. Understand and describe the two case studies on the value of urban trees. Requirements…

El Máster Online en Tecnología y Gestión del Agua es un programa formativo para perfiles técnicos y gerenciales, que tiene como principal objetivo dotar a los participantes de una visión integral de la gestión del ciclo urbano del agua y de las competencias directivas para la toma de decisiones estratégicas en empresas y organismos operadores de agua. El programa está desarrollado por la Escuela del Agua y acreditado por la Universitat…

Are you passionate about clean energy, a great writer with critical thinking skills, and looking to get started working in international development? If so, we want you on our team! We are seeking an intern who can work part-time or full-time for at least 6 months. We work on off-grid solar applications for rural smallholders, including solar water pumps and solar chillers; and access to energy in developing countries, including solar home…

As the dominance of fossil fuels in the global energy mix is set to decline, many producing countries are recognizing the need to reduce risks & diversify their energy production and economies. Producer countries will need to take advantage of new opportunities to improve energy supply, efficiency & revenues while meeting climate targets in their Nationally Determined Contributions. The UN Environment Programme, and partners, present this webinar…

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan Internationa believes in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, Power International strives for a just world…

Join WRI for a presentation detailing the latest advances on tracking tree growth and monitoring forest and landscape restoration. Thanks to Global Forest Watch, monitoring deforestation with satellites has never been easier. But seeing where trees are growing - and measuring the water, soil, and yield benefits that they bring - is challenging. Now, after years of research, WRI and its partners in governments, companies, and communities have…

The CLIFF-GRADS program invites applications for short-term (4-6 month) scientific training and research on the measurement and management of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon storage in agricultural systems. Students from developing countries who are currently enrolled in PhD research related to agricultural greenhouse gas quantification or mitigation are eligible to apply. Applications are requested on either of two themes: Measurement and…

The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) mission is to facilitate the analysis and prediction of Earth system variability and change for use in an increasing range of practical applications of direct relevance, benefit and value to society. The development of high-quality, real-world data sets constitutes an on-going need of the climate research, observations, and modelling communities and their joint activities. Key areas in data collection…