Agronet Minagricultura es la red de Información y Comunicación del Sector Agropecuario Colombiano que centraliza información y servicios, para la toma de decisiones de productores y usuarios del sector.​​ ​​​​El objetivo del curso es suministrar a los p​articipantes las bases conceptuales de las relaciones existentes entre el clima, expresado como variab​i​lida​d y cambio climático, y el desarrollo y productividad de cultivos agrícolas…

Join the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) online as they present the 2019 Europe Sustainable Development Report. This is the first independent quantitative report on the progress of the European Union and its member states towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report was prepared by teams of independent experts at SDSN and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP). In this webinar participants can expect…

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 recent scientific…

DPI is a multidisciplinary division composed of three regionally focused services, namely Africa Service, Asia and the Pacific Service, and Europe, Central Asia, Near East, North Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean Service. The purpose of this call is to provide FAO’s Investment Centre Division (DPI) with a list of qualified candidates for a number of profiles with different specializations as indicated below. The contract can be home based…

This is the first of three short videos showcasing the dramatic changes in Alaska's marine ecosystems. This introduction to the impacts of climate change in Alaska includes interviews with Alaska Natives, commentary by scientists, and footage from Alaska's Arctic. This video provides a human dimension to changes being observed in the region over seasonal and longer term time scales. Rates of change in the Arctic vs. other places is well described…

These challenges are often exacerbated for interventions targeting developing countries. Yet, with increasing attention given to the universally applicable Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in both national and international development plans, as well as the proliferation of international financial mechanisms focusing on the environment such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF), Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Climate Investment Funds…

The Smart Agrifood Summit 2019 will be held on 20- 21 June 2019 in Malaga, Spain. The event is a meeting point between innovative ideas and funding access aimed at the latest technologies in the Agrifood value chain presented by rapidly growing startups in the new digital economy. Additional goals of the Summit are to promote cooperation among institutions in R+D projects and act as a meeting point for the best European initiatives in the AgTech…

The Kern group at NC State is looking to fill multiple funded graduate student positions (either MS or PhD, though interest in a PhD is preferred) to conduct highly interdisciplinary and innovative research on complex emergent risks in coupled natural-human systems. Graduate students will collaborate with researchers at other universities ; the research will be focused on connections between water resource systems, irrigated agriculture, and…

The triennial World Irrigation Forum (WIF) aims to bring together all the stakeholders involved in irrigation of multi-disciplines and all scales, including the policy makers, experts, research institutions, non-governmental organizations and farmers. It provide a platform for the world irrigation community and interested development professionals to find solutions to problems plaguing the irrigated agriculture, in time of depleting freshwater…

Since 2014, the FAO has registered an increase in undernourishment in the world. In 2019, 25.9% of the world population faced moderate or severe levels of food insecurity with the most rapid increase in Latin American, the Caribbean and Africa. This increase was mostly tied with the outbreak of conflicts and economic shocks, but another threat is looming on the close horizon. Increasing climate risks – such as irregular rainfall, increased…

The challenges to ensure food and nutrition security for all in today’s world are complex and intertwined with a broad range of political, financial, environmental, technological and social issues. To address these challenges will require an integrated and holistic approach to agri-food chain, so that measures in one place do not have negative externalities somewhere else on the planet. This event will provide you an opportunity to assess…

Nature offers effective solutions to mitigate climate change and help achieve climate neutrality goals. Our panel of experts explores the implementation of these solutions—with a focus on England, the Netherlands, and the United States. Join us for a discussion about funding, policy considerations, socioeconomic and environmental impacts, as well as challenges for implementation. Speakers Nathalie Seddon is a professor of biodiversity at the…

Sustainability First is a think-tank that promotes practical, sustainable solutions to improve environmental, social, and economic well-being. We are a registered charity that primarily works in the energy and water sectors. This event will set out changes needed today and over the next ten years to respond to the climate crisis and build a fairer society. It will ask what futures do people across generations want to see? How can artists help…

Back in 2016, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) started our support to displaced populations in Bangladesh through partnerships with local NGOs. Since then we have begun working side by side with our partners to provide assistance to Rohingya refugees and local communities through education, shelter, WASH and ICLA activities. Today, the district of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, only a few kilometers from the Myanmar border, houses one of the world’s…

Work on the sustainability challenges of our time If you want to work towards finding solutions for societal problems related to natural resource depletion and environmental change, then this is the Master’s programme for you. The Environment and Resource Management (ERM) Master’s trains you to become part of the next generation of environmental leaders who work on the sustainability challenges of our time. From the role of climate change in…

The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) vision of a world where people and nature thrive depends on bold, strategic action to tackle climate change. During this critical decade, we must leverage our strengths and reputation as a science-based, nonpartisan conservation organization to influence ambitious climate policy, deploy robust field projects, and increase the visibility, effectiveness, and financing of nature as an essential component of climate…

What does endangered mean? How about threatened? Are those different? What do I have to do? This webinar will describe the Endangered Species Act and define terminology for the categories of rarity and the general regulations for each. By participating in this webinar you will learn the rare species that occur in the 14-county NC Woods for Wildlife focal area. You will also become familiar with your responsibilities for those species, but more…

CGIAR is a global partnership that unites international organizations engaged in research about food security. CGIAR research aims to reduce rural poverty, increase food security, improve human health and nutrition, and sustainable the management of natural resources. 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…

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services. The…

UNH is New Hampshire's flagship public research institution, located just minutes from the ocean and within reach of everything from the state's renowned mountains-and-lakes region to the major metropolitan hub of Boston. For over 150 years, UNH has delivered hands-on learning, research, and work experiences that bring together students, faculty, and private and public partners to create life-changing opportunities and innovative solutions in our…

El desarrollo sostenible reconoce que el crecimiento debe ser inclusivo y al mismo tiempo ambientalmente racional para poder reducir la pobreza y generar prosperidad, tanto para quienes viven en el planeta en el presente como para las futuras generaciones. Una estrategia de sostenibilidad medioambiental tiene como tres objetivos principales; Mejorar la ordenación sostenible de los recursos naturales; Aumentar el acceso a sistemas de transporte…

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. United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) established in December 2003, is part of the UNU system, a worldwide network of Research and Training…