Opportunities for IFSA members: Open calls for officials, events and delegations also announcements for events and activities.
Win IFSA Forest Restoration T-Shirts for you and your LC! On 21 March 2021, we are celebrating the International Day of Forests. The theme for 2021 is Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being. 2021 marks the beginning of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and the International [...]
Invitation to attend the Youth Environment Assembly Global Youth Environment Assembly is the official youth forum toward the UN Environment Program (UNEP) and UN Environment Assembly (UNEA). The first YEA of 2021 will take place on 12, 13 and 18, 19, 20 February in lead the up to UNEA [...]
Open Call for Speakers at the Youth Environment Assembly 5.1 The Youth Environment Assembly will take place on 12, 13 and 18, 19, 20 February in lead the up to United Nations Environment Assembly UNEA 5.1. The main objective of the Youth Environment Assembly is to provide a self-organized space [...]
The fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) is scheduled to take place during the last week of February 2021, in Nairobi, Kenya, as agreed during UNEA-3 in December 2017. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the first phase of UNEA 5 (UNEA 5.1) will take place [...]
Opportunity: Carbon Specialist One Tree Planted is a US-based non-profit that plants trees around the world to help combat climate change, conserve biodiversity, restore landscapes, and strengthen communities. We act as a catalyst and conduit for individuals and businesses to help reduce their carbon footprint and meet their corporate social [...]
International Peatland Society Allan Robertson Grants 2021 The International Peatland Society (IPS) warmly welcomes you to apply for this year's Allan Robertson Grants for Research Students and Young Professionals. Due to the Covid-19 situation, the 2021 grants can be given for projects, traveling, and/or registration fees for the International Peatland [...]
Transformative Education for Living in Harmony with Nature The Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) is building a movement for Transformative Education for Living in Harmony with Nature, which has emerged as a huge priority for youth! We’re kicking off this campaign with a consultation to hear from you what Transformative [...]
The Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is seeking suitably qualified candidates with an interest in environmental science and policy to contribute to the work of the Panel, through a 6 months internship in Washington, DC. Responsibilities include assisting with [...]
Open Call for UNEP Internships The Nature for Climate Branch (NCB) in the Ecosystems Division of UNEP has announced an internship position at the UNEP Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The intended purpose is to assist the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration team in carrying out its implementation. The internship is [...]
Open Call IFSA Internal Councilor 2020/21 Dear IFSA World, The Internal Councilor position is now vacant, hence we are making an open call to find a candidate. Position description The Internal Councilor is a part of the IFSA Council and hence the IFSA Board. The main tasks are overseeing and [...]
IFSA and other Youth environmental organizations demand policy changes from governments 12 January 2020 — Transparency, transformative education, radical inclusion, transformative action: these are the urgent needs that the International Forestry Students’ Association, together with 18 other youth activist and environmental organizations, is demanding from global governments [...]
Open Call for UNEP Internships The Global Peatlands Initiative has announced two exciting new opportunities for home-based internship positions with UNEP. The duration of the two internships is for a period of three to six months. Although these positions are unpaid, they offer an incredible chance for recent post-graduates [...]
Open Call for Water and Climate Impact Programme Dear Peatlands Enthusiasts, please have a look at this incredible funding opportunity put together by IUCN. The goal of the Water for Climate Impact Programme is to increase investment in peatland protection, management and restoration. Those interested will need to demonstrate [...]
Dear IFSA World, The Head of Communication Commission position is now vacant, hence we are making an open call to find a candidate. The Head of Communication Commission (CC) coordinates all the work that is happening in communication commission and its sub-commissions. The CC main tasks are management of [...]
Open call for Dare to Explore traineeships The European Forest Institute (EFI), the International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA) and the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) are collaborating in a joint capacity development project on global student networking and green jobs in the forest sector. The Dare to [...]
