The University of Geneva invites participants to take part in the e-learning course in Water Resources Management and Policy. The objective of this MOOC is to develop an understanding of the problems related to water management. Firstly, this course will define a resource and, more specifically, the resource of water. It will look at how water is used and the activities associated with it as well as any potential conflicts. The course will look…

Paris, New York, Beijing, Mumbai, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Mexico, Lagos… all Megacities – urban centers which accommodate more than 10 million inhabitants - are facing “mega”-challenges related to providing water services for their inhabitants, while managing their environment. Climate change effects of intensifying magnitude and global challenges such as sea level rise, increasing temperatures or urbanization, threaten these cities. Now, there is a…

The International Water Association (IWA) Women in Water award acknowledges and celebrates female leadership in the field of water. The winner should have demonstrated leadership that had a significant positive impact on the development of the industry. The award is open to all women working in the water industry. The deadline for nominations is 30 April 2018.

The Department of Extension to Agriculture and Natural Resources with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking applications for an Extension Program Specialist II – Water Quality Program. The Extension Program Specialist will work closely with the Water Quality Program Manager and the Conservation Learning Group to assist in the coordination, creation and delivery of communication and outreach programming, materials, publications…

The Eastern Alps Hydrographic District extends invitation to the 2nd International Conference on Citizen Observatories for natural hazards and Water Management (COWM2018). COWM2018 will focus on the potential of Citizen Science in the European (and beyond) innovation landscape, and in particular in the fields of: Environmental Monitoring; Natural Risks management; Land use monitoring and management. The Conference will investigate the role and…

Water is a key component of development. The course offers a broad-based coverage of the principles and practices of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). The IWRM is a process that promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources in order to maximize economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. The objectives of training are, among…

The Green Climate Fund is seeking a Water Specialist based in Korea to support a wide range of analytical and operational support tasks related primarily to processing GCF funding proposals and concept notes towards qualified funding proposals for GCF senior management and Board consideration.

La Agencia Nacional de Tierras (ANT) y el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo – PNUD, suscribieron un convenio de cooperación con el objeto de aunar esfuerzos institucionales para trabajar mancomunadamente en el desarrollo de las fases de formulación e implementación de planes de ordenamiento social de la propiedad rural en la zona norte del país. Territorial Oficina para Guajira y Cesar, el/la Profesional Jurídico Regional, Santa…

This course focuses on water management and its critical role in climate-smart agriculture. It analyses the impacts of climate change on the availability of freshwater resources for agriculture and considers possible water management options for adaptation to climate change and for climate change mitigation. This course consists of three modules: Water management Water management options for improving adaptation and building resilience to climate…

UCLG, Metropolis and the London School of Economics – LSE Cities are joining forces to analyze the impact of the current global health crisis and the recovery process on the governance of our cities and territories. Local and regional governments are conscious that our world will never be the same and we will need to build responses to create safer and sustainable communities. Aware of these paramount challenges, the Emergency Governance…

Fonds Suez Initiatives makes grants and provides technical skills for projects in water, sanitation, and waste management in developing countries. Eligibility for grants extends to solidarity organizations and institutions. The Fund considers projects regardless of size and has no minimum amount of aid that it can provide up to 50% of the total project budget.

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is seeking a Gender Specialist (Water, Food, and Climate Change) to dedicate her/his time to two Initiatives, the Koshi Basin Programme and Indus Basin Initiative, in the River Basin Programme of ICIMOD The Gender Specialist (Water, Food, and Climate Change) will dedicate her/his time to two Initiatives, the Koshi Basin Programme and Indus Basin Initiative, in the River Basin…

Winrock is seeking WASH Investment Director candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded water security improvement project in Tanzania. The project will apply a facilitative approach, working across government, private sector, and civil society, to improve the provision and governance of WASH services and the management of water resources. The project will foster close alliances with national, district and basin-level water authorities and build…

This Master’s programme in Earth Surface and Water involves the study of natural and human-induced physical and geochemical processes, patterns, and dynamics of the Earth’s continental and coastal systems. This two-year programme provides you with knowledge that is essential to manage the planet sustainably, guarantee the availability of natural resources for future generations, and understand and avert natural hazards.

The Nagao Natural Environment Foundation Research Grants is in support of nature conservation, emphasizing developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Applicants should be nationals of Asian-Pacific countries, and research projects should be carried out in their home countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Palau, Papua New…

Regional preparatory meeting for the online segment of the fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury The objective of the meeting is to give Parties in the regions the possibility to hear briefings, exchange views and consult each other on the items of the provisional agenda to be considered during the online segment of COP-4. The Invitation Letter for Governments can be read here. Latin America and the…

Drought, erosion, floods and poor land and water management constitute major threats to food production in large parts of the world. The BSc programme International Land and Water Management addresses these problems. A variety of teaching methods is used, ranging from lectures, tutorials and computerbased learning, to practical field work and excursions both in the Netherlands and abroad. Key courses include, among others: Soil and water…

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for West Asia is one of five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The role of the Commission is to promote economic and social development of Western Asia through regional and subregional cooperation and integration. The study should focus on how to design and structure a regional KPI matrix framework and in particular the principles and…

Climate challenges have been central to the World Water Council’s strategy in recent years, as it exacerbates existing challenges to water resources development and management encompassing many disciplines, nations and societal dimensions. The central objective of the meeting is to mobilize and encourage a range of political, institutional, technical, and scientific stakeholders to work together to assure the continued and improved long-term…

The Cap-Net (Capacity Development in Sustainable Water Management) UNDP and Gender and Water Alliance (GWA) is offering an e-learning tutorial on Integrated Water Resources Management.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Headquarters located in Portland, currently has a Full-Time opportunity in our Community and Program Assistance section for a Water Quality Program Analyst to join an innovative team, and work to advance our agency mission to protect and improve Oregon's environment.