South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all six continents, they strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. The goal of the Associate is to support the implementation of international, regional and/or local projects, the preparation of proposals and the development of new…

COOPI started its operations in Ethiopia in 1995. In 2020, COOPI is implementing 15 projects in the sectors of WaSH, Food Security, Emergency Response and Energy in the 3 regions of Oromia, Afar and Somali. We promote access to safe water and efficient irrigation; hygiene and sanitation for rural populations working in communities, schools and health centers. We are also responding to emergencies including forced displacements, floods and…

The impact of climate change, coupled with other human and environmental stressors, is increasing degradation of wetlands and their associated ecosystem services in Uganda. This is negatively affecting the livelihoods of approximately 4 million people living in and around wetland areas. In fact, over 80% of the people living adjacent to wetland areas in Uganda directly use wetland resources for their household food security needs. Given that…

For many years, the Akademie Fresenius International AGRO Conference "Behaviour of Pesticides in Air, Soil and Water" has been the perfect platform for bringing together the regulatory, industrial and consulting communities. With the COVID-19 crisis, it has become difficult to gather physically. However, since we all need to continue to learn from one another, they have decided to keep up their dialogue in the virtual space. We therefore…

ECODIT is an international development ï¬rm working with governments, businesses, and local communities to advance environmentally- and socially-responsible development around the world. We provide technical assistance services ranging from quick-turnaround assessments and evaluations to design and implementation of long-term multi-million-dollar projects. Since its founding in 1993, ECODIT has provided professional services through more than 250…

The Forest and Climate Specialist will be the primary point person to advise on forest management in both British Columbia (B.C.) and Manitoba (MB) and advance the implementation of Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) in B.C. with a focus on forested ecosystems. This 3-year position will ensure Nature United’s National and B.C./ MB goals for reducing GHG emissions through improved forest management are connected to on-the-ground projects. They will…

The impact of environmental and climate change and is relevance to migration has yet to be fully explored in Ukraine and requires further action to inform strategic policy and operational actions. In Ukraine, the effects of climate change are already perceivable, with increased record high temperatures year on year. Impacts from climate change make Ukraine increasingly vulnerable to droughts, high temperatures, heat waves, heavy precipitation…

The role will involve developing and managing original research products related to land and carbon monitoring at various spatial scales, in consultation with other members of the L&C Watch team and partners. You will lead the development of analytical content, draft and publish peer-reviewed papers, working papers, policy briefs and blogs. In addition to producing research and analysis outputs, the position will play a key role in leveraging the…

The Defra-FCDO £100m Biodiverse Landscapes Fund is part of a larger £220 million International Biodiversity Fund which was announced by the UK Prime Minister at the UN General Assembly in September 2019. Its primary objective is to secure both biodiversity protection and enhancement and sustainable development. The Fund will support approximately five highly biodiverse landscapes across the globe, between £10 million and £20 million each, over…

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…

The WIRC water colloquia series continues with a webinar showcasing the research of WISE CDT students James Rand and Sally Pearl. Due to the ongoing pandemic, this event will be held online via Microsoft Teams. A link to the event will be distributed to registered attendees via email. Manganese (Mn) contamination is a global problem for drinking water managers as it can cause aesthetic problems, pipe blockages, and issues for human health. In the…

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…