In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as in many other African countries, the reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation is a major national strategic priority. Previously, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has had limited technical capacity to produce and utilize data necessary for monitoring forest cover and changes. Since then, the country has established a national forest monitoring system (NFMS) to promote…

From 2 of 6 November 2020, the Joint Section will host a “Forest Week”, featuring a series of in-person and online meetings focusing on the contribution of forests to Sustainable Development Goals. Join us for an invigorating discussion at “SDG 15 Day” to learn about the progress towards this goal in the UNECE region, an exhibition showcasing the rich biodiversity found in and around forests, as well as an exhibition featuring the winning…

In 2019, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) adopted its Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors. To achieve the Strategy’s aim and goals, FAO is looking for a Senior Natural Resources Officer. The Officer works under the overall guidance of the Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment. She/he will be responsible for the leadership and technical policy expertise for the planning…

La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo Industrial (ONUDI) tiene el mandato de apoyar el desarrollo industrial inclusivo y sostenible. Para ello se ha asociado con el Fondo para el Medio Ambiente Mundial (GEF-Global Environment Facility) para abordar los desafíos ambientales mundiales más apremiantes de nuestro tiempo. Mediante el fomento de ecosistemas de innovación y emprendimiento, la ONUDI y el GEF buscan promover soluciones…

Promoting access to education for refugees, IDPs and other marginalized populations is a key priority for UNICEF. UNICEF’s new Education Strategy 2019-2030 envisions that “Every Child Learns”: “improved learning and skill development for boys and girls from early childhood to adolescence, in particular for the most marginalized and those affected by humanitarian situations”. The strategy aims for improved learning and protection for children in…

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Específicamente, desde el área de Desarrollo Sostenible, el PNUD enfoca sus acciones para contribuir a que el desarrollo económico y social del país sea ambientalmente sostenible y mejore las condiciones de vida de la población más vulnerable y excluida, promoviendo el desarrollo de la Agenda 2030 y los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible a escala local, regional y nacional con una mirada ambiental del territorio, desde 5 líneas de trabajo…

The Fairfax County Government in Fairfax, Virginia is seeking an Urban Forestry Division Director. The Director will help to lead, plan, direct and manage Fairfax County's urban forestry program for the benefit of the county's 1.2 million residents. Some of the specific duties will be, among others: Lead the Urban Forest Management Division to establish and ensure success of long-term strategic goals and initiatives and short-term projects…

CRTEAN is a regional non-profit organization established in 1990 by the North Africa countries and with headquarters in Tunis. The Center aims to encourage institutions of the Member States on the use of remote sensing techniques and upstream systems in the areas of sustainable development, scientific research and other related areas. The conference theme is ‘Developing Geospatial Science & Technology in North Africa’, with an emphasis on the…