The University of Bath is a leading UK university with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. The University of Bath has been ranked in the world's top 100 places in the QS World University subject rankings. Dr. Marianne Ellis is a Senior Lecturer in Biochemical Engineering at the University of Bath. She is also currently Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering. World population growth is putting increasing…

The Programme Management Unit (PMU) of the FAO-Saudi Technical Cooperation Programme (2019-2025) facilitates, coordinates and manages all technical and advisory services to be provided by FAO to the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MoEWA). The project 'UTF/SAU/051/SAU Strengthening MoEWA's Capacity to Implement the Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development Programme' is the first project that has been approved within the…

Copernicus is the European Union's Earth observation programme. Information from this programme is provided through six thematic services: land, marine, atmosphere, climate change, emergency management and security. All information is free and openly accessible to all users. The Copernicus Global Land Service (CGLS) is a component of the Land Monitoring Core Service (LMCS) of Copernicus, the European flagship programme on Earth Observation. The…

The Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture (KJWA) decision was adopted at the 23rd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP23) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in November 2017 in Bonn, Germany. The KJWA decision provides an indispensable global mechanism that will enable state parties to bring attention to the issues and challenges – as well as achievements concerning the impacts of climate change on…

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and…

United Nations University 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. The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United…

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 Asia, Asia-Pacific countries, Africa, and Latin America. The grants are to qualified and experienced local non-profit conservation organizations. Nature is fundamental to our well-being. It provides us with food, clean air and water, energy, shelter…

During an online event dedicated to the International Women’s Day today, H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of State for Food and Water Security, announced the launch of the second (virtual) edition of the Arab Women Leaders in Agriculture (AWLA) fellowship program for women scientists in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. AWLA aims to help early- and mid-career professionals in agriculture to secure leadership roles by…

The Assistant Professor hired for this position will join the Department of Environmental Policy Analysis (EPA) at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM). You will have the responsibility to develop and implement innovative research. This should be related to the complexity of global environmental governance across different levels of policymaking related to biodiversity conservation. While working closely with colleagues within the…

ADPC is an autonomous international organization with a vision to reduce disaster and climate risk impacts on communities and countries in Asia and the Pacific by working with governments, development partners, international organizations, NGOs, civil society, private sector, media, and other key stakeholders. The Agriculture Sector Risk Assessment Specialist will provide technical leadership as well as subject-matter-expert inputs to related…

On 22 March, 2021, World Water Day will be celebrated in an online event. The World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the global water crisis, and a core focus of the observance is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. The theme of World Water Day 2021 is valuing water. The value of water is about much more than its price – water has enormous and complex value…

From distant rainforests to neighbourhood street trees, forests provide tremendous benefits to urban areas such as clean air and water, climate resilience and biodiversity, human health, and well-being. Forests also provide jobs, recreation, and a suite of nature-based solutions for city infrastructure. Cities4Forests helps cities from around the world connect with and invest in inner forests (such as city trees and urban parks), nearby forests…

The Land and Water Division (NSL) aims at enhancing the agricultural productivity and advancing the sustainable use of land and water resources through their improved tenure, management, development and conservation. It addresses the challenges member countries face in ensuring productive and efficient use of land and water resources in order to meet present and future demands for agricultural products, while ensuring the long-term sustainability…

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…

Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet. POSITION SUMMARY Land degradation – the reduction or loss of the productive potential of land – is a major global challenge, exacerbating the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, increasing food insecurity and water…

Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet. POSITION SUMMARY The climate change adaptation intern will help Conservation International (CI) to conduct an online training for CI field staff on the monitoring and evaluation of human well-being outcomes resulting from climate…

Germany's International Climate Initiative (IKI) supports projects on climate change mitigation and adaptation, sustainable energy, and biodiversity projects with climate relevance in Peru. The German Government will support projects ranging from €12 million to €15 million. Non-governmental organizations, enterprises, universities and research institutions from Germany and abroad are eligible to apply. Program outlines can be submitted until 07…

The Climate Change and Health Advisor is a critical member of the Save the Children US (SCUS) Department of Global Health (DGH) team and will provide institutional, technical and strategic guidance and support to Save the Children’s global work to mitigate and address the impact of climate change on health. You will: assess and track global and country level evidence to identify priorities for addressing the impact of climate change on health…

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (The Alliance seeks to recruit a Research Officer II who will provide support to the Multifunctional Landscapes Lever of the Alliance in Ethiopia for the day-to-day follow-up of project implementation on the ground, liaising with partners and researchers at federal, regional and local level, and analysis, interpretation, and presentation of scientific…

The overarching objective of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction. This objective is achieved through mobilization and allocation of resources for investment in RMCs and providing policy advice and technical assistance. The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the African…

For over thirty years, Conservation International has worked to spotlight and secure the critical benefits that nature provides to humanity. Combining fieldwork with innovations in science, policy and finance, we’ve helped protect more than 6 million square kilometers (2.3 million square miles) of land and sea across more than 70 countries. The climate change adaptation intern will help Conservation International (CI) to conduct an online…

SEI Asia, based in Bangkok, has a diverse team of multinational experts that integrates scientific research with participatory approaches to co-develop and share knowledge, build partnerships, and influence policy for resilient development. It focuses on gender and social equity, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, water insecurity and integrated water resources management, transitional agriculture, renewable energy and urbanisation. The…

The Aral Sea in Central Asia, once the world’s fourth-largest inland water body, has nearly disappeared. Weather shifts from climate change coupled with decades of resource depletion from the regional reliance on water-intensive crops, has seen the body of water shrink to about one-tenth of its former size - a water surface area the size of Ireland now nothing but sand. The Aral Sea basin spans the western reaches Uzbek-Kazakh border, and its…

The virtual IUCN One Nature, One Future Global Youth Summit kicks off April 5th, 2021. The Summit will strengthen connections between young leaders and their existing global networks, encourage interdisciplinary learning, provide a space for broader storytelling on conservation, and add momentum to growing youth movements for nature and climate. During this unique time of history, virtual spaces open the opportunity for greater inclusivity. Youth…

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is widely recognised as provider of efficient and community-oriented solutions to human security problems caused by landmines and other explosive remnants of war as well as small arms and light weapons. DDG is part of DRC (Danish Refugee Council), founded in Denmark in 1956, and which is Denmark’s largest and the world’s leading non-profit, independent, rights-based refugee organization. Our vision is to assist…