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Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
International Fund for Agricultural Development — Rural Youth Innovation Award in Latin America and the Caribbean
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launches an award to promote youth initiatives for innovation in rural areas. The award honors good practices and technologies resolving issues related to
United Nations World Food Programme — Fighting Hunger Worldwide
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. The
World Academy of Sciences — PhD Training Fellowships for Women Scientists
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) invites women scientists in the field of agriculture (and other sciences) from science and technology lagging countries to apply for the OWSD PhD Training
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Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
Earth Journalism Network — Workshop: Indian Ocean Marine Science
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) seeks journalists to attend a three-day marine science workshop in the Maldives (24-26 June 2020). This opportunity is open to journalists from specific countries around
Society of Wetland Scientists — Student Research Grants
The Society of Wetland Scientists offers partial funding of wetland-related research conducted by undergraduate and graduate students worldwide. A total of up to US$1 thousand can be requested to aid
Ashoka — Act for Biodiversity Challenge
The “Act for Biodiversity Challenge,” supported by Vittel, seeks already-implemented solutions that engage people and organizations across sectors to preserve and restore biodiversity. Solutions can be designed for agriculture, urban
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Energy, Climate Change
Climate Technology Initiative — Clean Energy Technologies for Climate Resilience
The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) seeks businesses in various sectors, including agriculture, water, and tourism, with commercially viable projects that deliver climate adaptation benefits, by reducing climate vulnerability or
UNESCO and the International Center for Sustainable Energy Development — Training in Russia on Energy Resources
UNESCO in collaboration with the ISEDC in Russia offers 20 fellowships for a one-month program of capacity-building in sustainable and renewable energy. The program in October 2020 is open to
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change — Momentum for Change 2020
Momentum for Change welcomes the submission of “Lighthouse Activities” that serve as examples of what people around the world are doing to address climate change. Submissions are accepted from organizations,
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Water Resources
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education — Free Short Crouses
IHE Delft offers a variety of short and specialized courses which are aimed mid-career professionals and senior experts. Courses focus on water and environmental law, water conflict analysis, water resources
King Baudouin Foundation — Drinking Water and Sanitation in Schools
The Elisabeth & Amelie Fund supports projects of Belgian organizations working in developing countries to improve access to drinking water. The Fund aims to improve access to water and sanitation
Heineken Africa Foundation — Water, Sanitation, and Health for Africa
The Heineken Africa Foundation funds projects to improve mother/child care, and projects for water, sanitation, and health (WASH). The support extends to projects in Sub-Saharan African countries where Heineken has
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Cross-Cutting
SDG Academy — Online Course: Natural Resources for Sustainable Development
SDG Academy, in partnership with edX, offers an online course on natural resources for sustainable development. In this 12-week course, participants will learn about efforts to sustainably manage extractive industry
Yunus&Youth — Fellowship Program for Social Entrepreneurs
The Yunus&Youth Fellowship Program is a six-month online program for young social entrepreneurs from all around the world. The program is designed for young early-stage social business leaders that have
Teach A Man To Fish — School Enterprise Challenge 2020
The School Enterprise Challenge is an international business program for schools run by the educational charity Teach A Man To Fish. It guides and supports teachers and students to plan
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