The University of Connecticut is seeking applicants with demonstrated interest in using hydrologic science to inform environmental decision making and natural resource conservation in built, agricultural, or natural landscapes. The successful applicant will complement the existing expertise of colleagues within and outside the Department, including nearby offices of the United States Geological Survey, such as the New England Water Science Center…

BiodivERsA and Water JPI are pleased to announce that their transnational 2020-2021 joint Call on “Conservation and restoration of degraded ecosystems and their biodiversity, including a focus on aquatic systems” is now open. The call includes a focus on aquatic systems but all environments are eligible. The research proposals will be evaluated, among others, across the criteria of scientific excellence, quality and efficiency of the…

These scholarships give talented, motivated and broadly interested students from Sub-Saharan Africa the opportunity to study at the Delft University of Technology. The Global Initiative aims to support capacity building in the Global South and to advance future leadership focusing on sustainable global development. The UN Sustainable Development Goals are a guiding principle for the TU Delft. TU Delft | Global Initiative offers four Sub-Saharan…

The purpose of the five-year Feed the Future in Senegal, Policy Systems Services (PSS) is to strengthen Senegalese agricultural and food policy systems. Stronger agricultural and food policy systems in turn are anticipated to strengthen Senegal’s self-reliance while decreasing poverty, improving nutritional outcomes, building resilience to climate change and other shocks, improving water security, and accelerating inclusive agricultural growth…

About this event The evidence about the conflicts we have seen around the world since the turn of the century points to a simple conclusion: Conflicts between communities, armed groups, and even military forces are increasingly being affected by changing climates, environmental degradation, food security, and the struggle to control a finite pool of natural resources. Because of a changing climate, the way governments and communities manage land…

The Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) at Princeton University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship program for the 2018-2019 year. Up to three 3-year postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded to exceptional recent Ph.D. This is available to fellows researching issues of global importance in the sciences and engineering, arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Africa Climate Week 2018 is designed to advance regional climate action. The ultimate aim of the event, the first of what is planned to be an annual gathering, is to support implementation of countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement and climate action to deliver on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Don't miss it!

Join REN21 to hear how cities are driving the energy transition with renewables. Learn what integrated approaches can advance the uptake of sustainable energy in all sectors. Discuss how improved policies and regulatory frameworks at city, state/regional and national levels can support this transition. There will be plenty of time to ask questions.

The World Conservation Union in the Netherlands (IUCN-Netherlands) provides grants up to €85 thousand for the purchase and protection of threatened wildlife habitats and vulnerable ecosystems in Central Asia, Asia-Pacific countries, Africa, the MENA region, and Latin America. The grants are to qualified and experienced local non-profit conservation organizations.

Vital Voices offers GROW Fellowships to women entrepreneurs from Latin America, the Caribbean, the MENA region, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The program includes customized business skills training, technical assistance, leadership development, and access to networks to grow their businesses. Thematic business areas may include agriculture, fisheries, and forestry with potential for growth.

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas is seeking an Associate Scientist - Agronomy to conduct and support the Center’s field agronomic research program and provide assistance in adapting conservation agriculture for smallholder cereal and grain legume production systems in dry regions in times of climate change.

In line with the theme “Greening the Belt and Road, Sharing Desert Eco-Economy,” this year's forum aims to spark discussion and exchange of views on the development of the Belt and Road Desert region through green economy, green industrial innovations and innovative financial mechanisms that can contribute to the alleviation of poverty and help achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

The Republic of Djibouti is a small coastal country in the Horn of Africa, with a total area of 23,200 km2, a coastline of 372 km and, within a maritime territory area of 7,200 km². Djibouti's economy is largely dependent on its service sector (76.3% of GDP) connected with the country's strategic location as a deep-water port at the intersection of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Over the last years, led by the vision to turn the country into a…

The West Africa Fertilizer Forum 2018 will bring together all links in the fertilizer supply chain in this region, as well as global producers, technology developers and investors to identify the action needed to increase accessibility to fertilizer, expand the market and boost farmers’ productivity. Don't miss it!

EPM (Empresas Públicas de Medellín) y el PNUD coinciden en trabajar con las comunidades e instituciones de la cuenca del río Porce, para que mejoren sus condiciones de desarrollo sostenible, generen alianzas estratégicas y autogestionen su desarrollo en los ámbitos culturales, ambientales políticos, sociales y económicos, promoviendo la paz, la reconciliación, afianzando su identidad regional y el tejido social, acrecentando los servicios…

This is a Call for Proposals to identify the recipient of a three-year grant financed by IFAD for a total amount of up to US$3 million. One of the key challenges facing agricultural development efforts in the central Africa region is access to quality seed, which is the most critical factor for improving agricultural sector productivity. Cassava and maize are by far the most important food crops in Central African Republic, the Republic of the…

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…

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Gender Research Economist to address gender dynamics, using quantitative data and the application of relevant economic and statistical models in developing regions of Asia and Africa. S/he will also be required to contribute to assessing strategies that stimulate the catalyzing role of livestock in gender equality and to inform policy design and policy reform with gender…

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. WFP's strategy in Djibouti is aligned with Djibouti Vision 2035 and…

The Outreach and Ecological Management volunteer internship is a great opportunity to work with staff and volunteers on ecological management issues in Wenham, USA. Internship opportunities occur from May through August. This includes helping complete important field work primarily in the Great Marsh region ranging from Amesbury to Gloucester. A primary focus is working on invasive species management, such as perennial pepperweed. The intern will…

El máster formará agentes del cambio con enfoques teóricos de desarrollo, región y sostenibilidad que les permita realizar análisis para la toma de decisiones en torno a la planeación de la sostenibilidad del desarrollo en el ámbito regional. Los profesionales en desarrollo sostenible son altamente demandados por el sector público y privado, a nivel nacional e internacional, para cubrir puestos de responsabilidades directivas, de gestión y de…

PlantLink welcomes everyone to join a webinar on Africa’s Compelling Case for a Different Mode of Partnership in Agricultural Research and Development with Dr Tsedeke Abate from Homegrown Vision (www.homegrownvision.org). Tsedeke describes himself as a student of agricultural development who is passionate about scaling up available technologies and agricultural transformation. He feels very lucky to have had the opportunities to work both for…

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa and United Nations Development Programme - Headquarters are organizing online Consultations for methodological improvements in conducting disaster risk reduction (DRR) public expenditure reviews. UNDRR is convening a number of stakeholders to discuss commonalities between DRR and…

Trust Consultancy and Development is an independent Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Capacity Development consulting firm based in Gaziantep, Turkey. Founded in 2016, Trust is now a well-established leading provider of third-party monitoring (TPM), evaluations, verification, capacity building, and data collection services for development and humanitarian programming in Syria and the surrounding MENA region. To date, Trust has conducted 67…