The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) is an international award focusing on water-related scientific innovation and judged by leading scientists from around the world. Five prizes are bestowed every two years.Each of the four specialized prizes is worth US$ 133,000. Researchers, research teams, and organizations nominate themselves for these prizes.

Panagora Group seeks a French-speaking Marine Conservation & Biodiversity Specialist that will contribute to preparatory assessments for a Program Appraisal Document (PAD) for bio-diversity programming in the Caribbean funded by USAID. Key responsibilities include among many others: Leverage local networks and regional expertise to identify key stakeholders in marine conservation and biodiversity in Haiti and the Caribbean; Organize stakeholder…

Este curso en línea se hizo en respuesta a la demanda, en América latina, de productos educativos de alto nivel científico y en español. Gracias al tiempo donado por 21 científicos de diversas disciplinas, el curso puede comprometer su apoyo los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) en relación con la mitigación del cambio climático, la adaptación a él, la reducción de sus efectos y la alerta temprana. Se trata de un curso sobre el cambio…

El Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) trabaja por el incremento de la prosperidad y el mejoramiento de la nutrición humana en los trópicos a través de soluciones basadas en la investigación en agricultura y el medio ambiente. El CIAT está en búsqueda de un estudiante de Maestría en Bioestadistica o disciplinas afines, cuyo objetivo será contribuir en la curación y análisis de datos genéticos en el proyecto denominado "Integrating…

La Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) ayuda a los ciudadanos de las Américas en la realización de todo su potencial, dándoles acceso a conocimientos y habilidades a través de la formación educativa que contribuya al mejoramiento de los estándares de vida para individuos, familias y comunidades en la región. La Universidad para la Cooperación Internacional (UCI) está comprometida con disponer de profesores de clase mundial, formación en…

The post is located in the Research and Extension Unit (AGDR). The unit supports countries in assessing and transforming their agricultural innovation systems, national agricultural research institutes and agricultural extension and advisory services to meet the current and future challenges. The Agriculture Officer reports to the Senior Agriculture Officer, Head, Research and Extension Unit (AGDR) and works in close collaboration with technical…

USask is one of the top research-intensive, medical doctoral universities in Canada, and is home to world-leading research in areas of global importance, like water and food security. Crop Science is the study of agricultural issues and challenges, including: resource use consistent with sustainable production of food, feed, fibre and fuel; production, processing and marketing of high quality food and non-food products; research; development and…

The School of Geosciences combines the programs of Geology and Environmental Sciences and includes 15 full-time faculty, 7 instructors and staff, and approximately 140 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate students. Responsibilities: This is a tenure-track faculty position in Environmental Science focusing on physical and chemical processes in soils. The successful applicant must be enthusiastic about teaching undergraduate and graduate courses…

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is one of the leading higher educational institutions in Germany and is situated in the unique and historical city of Berlin. During the semester breaks, the university offers an intense program for students from abroad, which gives students the opportunity to explore the university, the city and its inhabitants. The classes will deal with the history of urban agriculture and garden cultures for example in the old…

World Agroforestry (ICRAF) is a centre of scientific and development excellence that harnesses the benefits of trees for people and the environment. Leveraging the world’s largest repository of agroforestry science and information, ICRAF develops knowledge practices, from farmers’ fields to the global sphere, to ensure food security and environmental sustainability. The position holder will lead research within the respective “Soils” Theme at…

To build the capacities of future leaders (researchers, students, practitioners and scholars) Grassroots Institute has announced a 10-days international program namely FSc MER 2020 or “Summer Field School & Workshop on Mountain Ecosystems and Resource Management” on 6-15 July 2020 in Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains. The natural ecosystems in mountain areas are crucial for the existence of humankind on this planet. The proposed program is to cover…

Online Course on Water Resources for Food Security deals with aspects of water resources analysis and assessment (both surface water and groundwater) with a particular focus on water for agricultural use. For whom? Early or mid-career professionals working in the field of water resources engineering/ management, hydrology, agricultural engineering, irrigation engineering/ management or closely related field with an interest to expand knowledge on…

Students who study this course benefit from the unique blend of disciplines that will provide them with the skills necessary to work in the field of environmental sustainability. This course provides a foundation in environmental ecology and conservation as well as an understanding of sustainability in relation to water, agriculture, development and energy. Environmental Sustainability has become a major concern in recent decades, now being a…

The Master of Integrated Water Management creates water leaders by drawing on international teaching and research from many fields to provide a trans-disciplinary, whole-of-water-cycle approach to water management. The program aims to build the capacity of future leaders in water management, with an emphasis on professionals working in WASH and development, urban water management, across water, land and people and in water finance for the…

The Regional surveyor responsibilities include supporting the regional lands program, managing the regional survey program; and supporting the regional and national boundary management program. Responsibilities: Develops, coordinates, and evaluates the Region's land survey program; Provides technical assistance to other Lands team members in the preparation of statements of work and review of field products such as survey plats for contracting…

La Entidad de las Naciones Unidas para la Igualdad de Género y el Empoderamiento de las mujeres, ONU Mujeres, basándose en la visión de igualdad consagrada en la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, trabaja para eliminar la discriminación en contra de las mujeres y las niñas; por el empoderamiento de las mujeres, y para lograr la igualdad entre mujeres y hombres como socios y beneficiarios del desarrollo, por los derechos humanos, en las acciones…

The Equator Initiative is a United Nations-led partnership that brings together governments, civil society, grassroots organizations, and businesses to foster resilient communities by recognizing and advancing local nature-based solutions for sustainable development. This year’s Equator Prize will recognize innovative initiatives from local communities and indigenous peoples that demonstrate exceptional achievements in the area of nature-based…

The Environment and Development Division, Environment and Development Policy Section internship is for a period of two to six months depending on the needs of the division. Environment and Development Policy Section plays a leading role in facilitating the analysis, development, promotion and dissemination of innovative policies in the field of environment and development. With a focus on 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the…

If you are looking to learn more about conservation, contribute to a meaningful project and spend some time in an incredible location, you don't have to look any further. Join a team of international volunteers, interns, staff members and partners as a short-term intern to assist on priority conservation projects. Whilst working with an abundance of flora and fauna you'll be living the island life, surrounded by the striking azure waters of the…

DMI Associates est à la recherche d'experts régionaux pour des missions d'assistance technique dans la région de l'UEMOA. L'objectif de la mission d'assistance technique est d'améliorer durablement la sécurité alimentaire des huit pays de l'UEMOA grâce à un mécanisme d'intermédiation bancaire en appui au Plan Stratégique de la BOAD et à sa stratégie d'appui au développement agricole et rural. Qualifications et compétences : De formation minimum…

Farming is the biggest job on earth and the foundation on which the modern world was built, yet for modern society it has for too long been too easy to forget our roots. Farmers Apprentice is Farmers Weekly’s response to the challenge of recruiting the best business minds into agriculture, by providing a platform from which young people from all walks of life can get a foot on to the farming ladder. Ten young apprentices were selected with a…