PREVENTING, HALTING AND REVERSING THE DEGRADATION OF ECOSYSTEMS WORLDWIDE. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is a global rallying cry to heal our planet. What will you restore? Learn to restore NINE MORE YEARS TO RESTORE THE PLANET There has never been a more urgent need to revive damaged ecosystems than now. Ecosystems support […]
UNEP Champions of the Earth: SEA WOMEN OF MELANESIA – INSPIRATION AND ACTION
https://www.unep.org/championsofearth/laureates/2021/sea-women-melanesia The United Nations General Assembly has declared the years 2021 through 2030 the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations together with the support of partners, it is designed to prevent, halt, and reverse the loss […]
IHE Delft: MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development
Application for admission Application for admission to the programme is open now, click here for more information. This programme targets early and midcareer water professionals, who have the ambition to gain knowledge and skills to tackle water challenges while enhancing their career opportunities within the water sector or related organizations. https://www.un-ihe.org/msc-programme-water-and-sustainable-development
NC State University: Online course on Soil Science
APPLICATION DEADLINESAugust 14 for FallJanuary 2 for SpringMay 11 for Summer Undergraduate Certificates | Soil Science | Courses Soil Science online courses are designed to provide convenient access to the training that is often required for career advancement. Find descriptions of our courses for the Undergraduate Certificate in Soil Science below. Total hours required for […]
University of Bern: PhD in agro-hydrological modelling for integrated climate change impact studies
Application deadline: 31 January 2022 The Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research (OCCR) in connection with Agroscope is seeking an enthusiastic PhD candidate with a background in environmental sciences and a strong interest in interdisciplinary research to address pressing management challenges in the face of progressing climate change. Starting date: April 2022 or upon […]
Springer Nature Sustainability Community: Data exchange protocols in shared waters: Cart without a horse?
Reported by: Patience MukuyuDec 08, 2021 Key principles of international water law — including the reasonable and equitable utilization of shared water resources, and the duty to cooperate to prevent significant harm — require transparent sharing of water data. https://sustainabilitycommunity.springernature.com/amp/posts/data-exchange-protocols-in-shared-waters-cart-without-a-horse
World Agroforestry on World Soil Day 2021
Poor soil health is a major cause of the decline in agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa, with limited knowledge about soil health and degradation hampering effective interventions. Using soil spectral analysis, CIFOR-ICRAF has enabled ecosystem health evaluation on a massive scale, paving the way for better targeting of land restoration and more sustainable agriculture. More […]
WMO: Impact-based forecasting informs anticipatory action
Published by WMO: 9 December 2021 As the economic and human impacts of extreme weather and climate change increase, forecasts not just of what the weather will BE, but of what the weather will DO are vital to save lives and livelihoods. As a result, there is a paradigm shift towards impact-based forecasting, driven by […]
Soil Health Institute: integrated weed management methods used with no-till can conserve soil and cut herbicide costs
A study from Pennsylvania State University showed that integrated weed management methods used with no-till can conserve soil and cut herbicide costs. Regenerative agriculture is good for your bottom line and your soil’s health. more at: https://zcu.io/I8le https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soil-health-institute_usrcf-regenerativeag-soilhealth-activity-6875026356854489088-C2pK
CGIAR Research Programme on Water, Land and Ecosystems: Agro Landscapes launches e-learning for systems thinking on food, land and water
December 8, 2021 Agro Landscapes has launched “Synergies and tradeoffs in food, land and water systems”, a series of six interactive e-learning modules that brings together the insights of over 40 international experts on transforming our food, land and water systems for a sustainable and inclusive future. Climate change, biodiversity and human health are inextricably […]