NextEra Energy Investments seeks entrepreneurs who have innovative and emerging technologies within cybersecurity, data & AI, decarbonization, and energy transition and who want to work with NextEra Energy. Startups have the potential to receive up to a US$1 million seed capital investment. Applications have to be submitted by 08 December 2024. Energy Seed Competition
Day: December 2, 2024
United Nations Environment Programme — Course on Multilateral Environmental Agreements
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) offers a course focused on international environmental law-making and diplomacy. The course addresses “One Atmosphere – Climate change, air pollution and ozone depletion” within international environmental law, to equip both current and future negotiators with the necessary skills to strengthen the negotiation, implementation, and impact of key environmental treaties. Candidates from developing nations or economies in transition can apply for partial or full fellowships to help with costs. This course is designed for experienced government officials. Additionally, representatives from non-governmental organizations, the private sector, as well as researchers and academics specializing in international environmental law, are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted by 09 December 2024. Details
Union for the Mediterranean — Mediterranean Youth Water Hackathon
The Mediterranean Youth Water Hackathon invites young innovators aged 18 to 35 to collaborate and create game-changing solutions addressing the challenges and opportunities within the Water, Energy, Food, and Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus. The first-place team will be awarded €3,000, and the two runner-up teams will receive €1,000 each. Teams of 2-3 members can apply. Applications have to be submitted by 13 December 2024. Water Hackathon
Aspen Institute — Food Leaders Fellowship
Applications are open for the Food Leaders Fellowship. The fellowship an 8-month program for food system leaders consisting of in-person and virtual gatherings including site visits. Candidates must be based in the United States, Mexico, or Canada. Applications are open until 13 December 2024. Food Leaders Fellowship
Wilson Center — MENA Youth Fellowship
The Wilson Center announces a call for applications for the “Agents of Change Youth Fellowship,” a professional fellowship program for emerging leaders seeking meaningful careers at the intersection of climate change and security. The 2025 cohort will have a focus on water. The program is open to applicants from countries in the MENA region with a minimum of 5 years of work experience. Fellows can be located in any geographic location with strong Internet access for conducting regular video conferences. Applications are due by 15 December 2024. MENA Youth Fellowship
RECOFTC — Community Forestry Research
RECOFTC and the Wyss Academy for Nature invite proposals from scholars conducting fieldwork on community forestry in Southeast Asia. The goal is to foster collaboration to facilitate partnerships between students and local communities. Proposed research must focus on Southeast Asia, with a preference for research performed in Lao PDR or Thailand. The budget should not exceed US$10 thousand. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program at Kasetsart University in forestry, agriculture, environmental science, or a related field with a focus on community engagement and sustainable practices. The proposals must be submitted by 31 December 2024. Details here
UK PACT — Forest Sector Program Brazil
Brazil-UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) seeks to extend its support to the forest sector in Brazil, through technical assistance and capacity-building. UK PACT will award grants of up to £750 thousand per year. For-profit and non-profit organizations can apply as a sole applicant, or as part of a consortium. Government agencies are not eligible to apply. The application deadline is 06 January 2025. Forest Sector Program Brazil
World Academy of Sciences — TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowships in India
India’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) offers postdoctoral fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than India) to pursue postdoctoral research at CSIR’s laboratories and institutes. The duration of the fellowships is six to twelve months. Subject areas range across the physical and natural sciences, including agricultural sciences. CSIR will provide a monthly stipend to cover living costs, food, and health insurance. The application deadline is 14 January 2025. Details
Delft University of Technology — African Water Corridor Scholarship
The Delft University of Technology offers the African Water Corridor Scholarship for two Sub-Saharan African students in the Master’s program Environmental Engineering, track Water Resources Engineering. The scholarship comprises full tuition fees for this 2-year TU Delft CEG Master program based on the statutory fee or institutional rate and contribution for the living expenses. The application deadline is 15 January 2025. Water Corridor Scholarship
Global Landscapes Forum — Landscape Leadership Camp in Asia
Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) invites applications to the Landscape Leadership Camp. The Camp offers sessions, discussions, field trips, workshops, dialogues, and field visits, you’ll have the chance to build your expertise and workshops for participants to craft strategies to bring back to their communities. The camp is for leaders between the ages of 18 and 35 championing landscape action and community-based solutions all across Asia. GLF offers a limited number of full and partial travel scholarships available to cover some participants’ travel, accommodation, and associated attendance costs. The application deadline is 15 January 2025. Landscape Leadership Camp