The 6th UN Environment Assembly Regional Consultation Meeting for the European Region 27-29 November 2023, Hybrid The 6th UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) is coming up soon in February 2024–the world’s highest decision-making body on environmental matters. It will probably deliberate and adopt resolutions on topics such as chemical pollution, [...]
Open Call: Global Steering Committee (GSC), UNEP CYMG The UNEP UNEP CYMG is now open for the call for applications for the for the following Global Steering Committee (GSC) positions: Regional Facilitator - West Asia Thematic Facilitator - Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution Thematic Facilitator - Clean Air Thematic Facilitator [...]
The BRS Triple COP, comprising the 16th meeting of the COP to the Basel Convention, the 11th meeting of the COP to the Rotterdam Convention, and the 11th meeting of the COP to the Stockholm Convention, will convene in May 2023.
Peatland feedback and needs assessment survey Dear IFSA world, We kindly invite you to respond to this 15-minute “Peatland feedback and needs assessment” survey: For English speakers: https://bit.ly/3ohcox0 Para los hispanohablantes: https://bit.ly/3RMi6Vp Pour les francophones: https://bit.ly/3zlZN2c This survey will help FAO, UNEP and Greifswald Mire Centre to assess the [...]
The UNEP Global Peatlands Initiative’s Research Working Group has developed a new online training series for peatland researchers (others are also welcome!). The sessions are designed to build capacity across the peatland research community in research impact (9 sessions planned) and research skills. The next GPI training session is scheduled [...]
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 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 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 [...]
Dear IFSA world, The UNEP team coordinating the Global Peatlands Initiative has just released two internship positions for a duration of 3 to 6 months here. These positions are unpaid, but offer incredible work experience. Please share the opportunity widely and encourage qualified and passionate candidates to apply! Note that [...]
From November 28th to November 30th back-to-back conferences on sustainable finance took place in Luxembourg, the UNEP FI Regional Roundtable Europe on November 28th and 29th, and the Global Landscapes Forum 4th annual Investment Case Symposium on the 30th. Additionally, the GLF organized a youth workshop on sustainable finance on [...]
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