This position shall be part of the Bean Commodity Technology Delivery Compact (CTDC) which is part of the Regional Technology Delivery Infrastructure (RTDI) of TAAT. The Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Bean Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer (TTO) has the responsibility of enhancing the capacities of seed and input suppliers and actors to sustainably, provide quality seed of improved high Iron bean (HIB) varieties…

The landscape of the project presents a variety of ecosystems providing services upon which local population heavily depends. A large portion of the landscape is now degraded, considering current changes in land use due to expansion of agriculture fields and human settlements, largely driven by high population growth. There is also increasing pressure on the land to accommodate a population that is still rising in the Mt Elgon region and the…

The University of Dundee has been running town and regional planning programs for over fifty years with a proud list of its graduates who went on to take up positions of influence in shaping the development of quality cities and spaces across the world. This program is accredited to the Royal Town Planning Institute and provides options for specialization in Environmental Assessment, Marine Spatial Planning, Sustainable Urban Design and Urban…

The SFS program on Biodiversity Conservation and Development, located in the Amazon region of Peru seeks an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual to serve as part of a residential team of faculty and staff that delivers an interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experience to students spending a semester abroad. The Lecturer will deliver the 'Political Ecology of Development Landscapes' course during the fall and spring semesters, and teach one…

WWF-Myanmar is now inviting applications for a Protected Areas and Law Enforcement Technical Advisor position based in Dawei, Myanmar. The Protected Areas and Law Enforcement Technical Advisor’s major function, among others includes: Provision of technical advice to relevant stakeholders; Provision and/or coordinate basic field ranger training for existing and new protected area rangers; Support the training and operational capacity of elephant…

Valparaiso University’s comprehensive Environmental Science major exposes you to the interdisciplinary reach of environmental issues, and provides you with the scientific foundation needed to assess environmental systems and address the problems facing them. Valparaiso University’s Environmental Science Majors gain a scientific background that prepares them for hands-on fieldwork assessing environmental systems that lead to careers in the…

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is searching for an intern to join the European Regional Office. Key responsibilities include, among many others: Support the work and projects of the IUCN Global Species Programme in Europe; Support to different tasks within the project portfolio which encompasses different projects related to biodiversity conservation in Europe; Assist in the implementation of the LIFE European Red List…

The mighty Amazon Jungle is a truly biological diverse area where unique flora and fauna can be spotted. The famous Amazon River runs through this country and this region that hosts the greatest rainforest in the world. Unfortunately, due to deforestation, commercial logging operations and climate change this ecosystem and the life of its iconic wildlife, plant species and local communities is constantly under threat. The fate of the Amazon lies…

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. The Land Resources Division (LRD) provides advice, technical assistance, research and training support to Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) on all aspects of agriculture and forestry. The Programme Leader – Sustainable Forests and Landscapes is the head of the Sustainable Forests and Land…

This is a course on the soils of the world and their assessment. It will provide an introduction to the soils of the world and their diversity, their main forming factors, classification (according to the World Reference Base for Soil Resources 2014, update 2015), and management. The programme includes lectures and hands-on exercises on soil functions and regional planning as well as soil management strategies for soil conservation and…

The 13th North American Forest Soils Conference is being held jointly with the 9th International Symposium on Forest Soils in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site of the Historic District of Old Québec in the spring of 2018. Presentations on research using field trials, laboratory investigations, long-term monitoring experiments and ecosystem modelling studies that address the conference theme and sub-themes are invited. If possible…

Knoell Academy is organizing a one-day training on Agricultural Practice. The participants are provided with an overview of the respective topics of agricultural practice. The key focus of the training will be , among others: Basic knowledge on crop production; Plant diseases, application periods and techniques of plant protection products. Some of the key topics to be discussed, will be among others: Growth stages of selected crops (cereals, oil…

La Tecnicatura Universitaria en Alimentos es una carrera de pre grado vinculada con las necesidades de una región cuya principal fuente de recursos es la producción primaria de agro-alimentos y la manufactura de cárnicos y lácteos, sectores en crecimiento en el sur de la Provincia de Santa Fe. Los alumnos podrán de acceder al Título Intermedio de Técnico Universitario en Alimentos al finalizar el Tercer Año habiendo cumplimentado 23 actividades…

Inclusive Business Sweden engage and support organisations in sustainable, innovative and inclusive business models on a regional, national and international level. They work cross-sectionally and collaborate with actors from business, academia and civil society. The Inclusive Business Forum 2019 is an opportunity to learn more about sustainable and inclusive business from the most innovative actors! The Inclusive Business Forum 2019 gives a…

The CLIMATICO 2019 international conference aims to showcase the advances in science and technology driven by the Paris Climate Change Agreement with special focus on agricultural, food and health aspects of climate change impacts in the Mediterranean region. The conference is organized under the LIFE14 ORGANIKO LIFE+ project, which is co-financed by the European Union in the framework of the LIFE Programme. The conference will focus on the…