july2019
May 20, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
Nuffic invites applications for Joint Proposals on Food and Nutrition in Ethiopia and Bangladesh. The Nuffic’s Orange Knowledge Programme aims to strengthen professionals and organisations through education and training. Proposed projects must contribute to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, promote sustainable agriculture, and ensure availability and sustainable management of water for all. […]
Tags: Africa, agriculture, Asia-Pacific, july2019, training/education
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May 20, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches and technologies towards soil and grazing land health, and water quality. Eligibility extends to non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals for projects carried out in the Pacific Islands Area locations including […]
Tags: agriculture, Asia-Pacific, individuals, july2019, water
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May 20, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) will select early-career researchers, scientists, engineers and other professionals to strengthen international capacity and cooperation in fields such as climate, biodiversity, and conservation research. Applicants should be a citizen of both a World Meteorological Organization member country and a developing economy. SCAR will offer 6 to 7 fellowships […]
Tags: all regions, biodiversity, climate, conservation, early-career, fellowships/scholarships, individuals, july2019
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May 20, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Energy, Climate Change
Germany’s International Climate Initiative supports projects on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and biodiversity projects that have climate relevance. The IKI is open to a broad range of participants from Germany and abroad. It supports projects carried out in partner countries by federal implementing agencies, NGOs, business enterprises, universities and research institutes, and by international […]
Tags: all regions, business/enterprise, climate, community projects, governments, july2019, nonprofit orgs, social enterprise, universities
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May 20, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
The US Department of Labor announces the fund (EQUAL) to assist projects in Colombia that economically empower vulnerable women and girls in agriculture. The project must work within the agricultural sector in sugarcane, including unrefined brown sugar, and in cut flowers around specific geographical areas in Colombia. US and Non-US based organisations are eligible to […]
Tags: agriculture, community projects, july2019, LAC, women
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May 20, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Prize recognizes woman scientists from least-developed countries. The 2019 prize will be awarded to a scientist based on scientific achievements in the thematic areas of: Clean and renewable energy; Green chemistry; Sustainable agriculture and agrobiodiversity; Plastic: degradation, pollution and microplastics; Water purification and sanitation; Climate change: environmental effects, methane […]
Tags: all regions, awards/prizes, individuals, july2019, pollution
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May 20, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
TWAS invites nominations for the Abdool Karim Prize in Biological Sciences. The prize aims to recognise scientists for their achievements in Biological Sciences. Eligible nominees are female scientists national of a Low Income African country. The amount of the prize is US$5 thousand cash award. Nominations should be submitted electronically before 31 July 2019. Know […]
Tags: Africa, awards/prizes, biology, individuals, july2019, women
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May 20, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
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 Food Programme seeks great ideas and bold solutions to solve hunger globally. The Innovation Accelerator offers financial support, training and access to WFP partners and technical experts. Selected […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, community projects, fisheries, july2019, training/education
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May 20, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Cross-Cutting Subjects
Nominations are open for the World Summit Awards (WSA) 2019. Start-ups and social entrepreneurs are asked to submit their local digital innovations with high social impact. The 8 award categories include one on Environment & Green Energy. The winner does not receive a monetary award but does benefit from partnerships and integrations. Applications are accepted […]
Tags: all regions, awards/prizes, biodiversity, business/enterprise, energy, individuals, july2019, social enterprise
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May 9, 2019 | by Carol Pinto | Energy, Climate Change
The Carbon Footprint Challenge is open for ideas and solution to decrease carbon footprint of manufacturing, industrial processes as well as for products throughout their entire value chain. The challenge is open to students and young employees. Each team must consist of 3-5 people. The winner will receive CHF10 thousand. Ideas can be submitted until […]
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