SNRD Asiaā€™s Working Group Allowance has given many ideas wings!

The first quarter of 2017 has been a busy time for the Steering Group (STGR) following the announcement of the call for submission of initiatives to be financed by the Working Group (WG) Allowance. This time round, a new mode was introduced with some competitive bits. After the year...

Asia-Europe Dialogue on Digitalization from 23-29 April, Berlin

Building on the guiding principles of the APW since 2013 ā€“ smart cities, startup ecosystems, innovation and digitalization ā€“ the Asia-Pacific Week Berlin (APW) 2018 is deepening the subject of DIGITALIZATION ā€“ the global megatrend of the 21st century, the 4th Industrial Revolution that affects and permeates all aspects...

Job Vacancy: Portfolio Adviser for Country Offices

[Disclaimer: Self-translated from German text] GIZ, under the new Climate Road-map, has decided to expand the focus to Climate-friendly Mobility. For the undertaking, a Portfolio Adviser for Country Offices, who works closely with Country Directors and AVs in analyzing donorsā€™ interest and opportunity in the field of energy, urban development...

Check out WG Biodiversity’s latest release on “Governance Assessments of Protected Areas in Bangladesh, Laos, and the Philippinesā€ through this interactive E-Poster!

Governance is key to both the effectiveness and equity of protected areas. Governance is defined as ā€œthe interactions among structures, processes and traditions that determine how power and responsibilities are exercised, how decisions are taken and how citizens or other stakeholders have their sayā€ (IUCN 2013). By improving governance...

Green Banking Trainings – Still Open for Applications!

Until 31 March, you are invited to apply for a scholarship for one of the Green Banking trainings offered in 2018! Depending on your individual interest and available time, you can choose among one of the following trainings from the Green Banking scholarship programme: ā€¢ GB Green Finance Specialist Programme...

Upcoming webinar on global forest governance jointly organized by members of SNRD Asia and SNRD Africa

The programmes Protection and Sustainable Use of Forest Ecosystems and Biodiversity in Laos (ProFEB), Sustainable Natural Resources Management in Madagascar (PAGE), Forests and Climate Change Programme (FORCLIME) in Indonesia, Forestry and Environmental Programme (ProPFE) in Cameroon and Sector Programme International Forest Policy (SV IFP) cordially invite you to the...

Training Course: Sustainable Agriculture ā€“ the competency-based management of smallholder farming systems

The key modules of sustainable agriculture (MOSA) COURSE DATES AND VENUE 7 ā€“ 11 May, Bangkok, Thailand PARTICIPANTS You work in the field of rural development and/or natural resource management. You are involved in the development of agricultural production systems as an advisor, programme coordinator or policy maker. OBJECTIVES AND CONTENT You will gain...

Training on SDGs: “Managing for Sustainable Development Goals” (21-23 May 2018)

International cooperation is continuously challenged to balance between achieving clearly defined results through the implementing agencies and the contribution to ambitious broad developmental goals as agreed by donor and partner countries. International Agreements demand from the Donor Agencies regular reporting on their contribution, at the same time implementing agencies...

World Ocean Summit 2018 is happening in Mexico from March 7-9. Read more here.

Dates:Ā 7-9 March 2018 Location:Ā Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico For more information:Ā https://events.economist.com/events-conferences/americas/world-ocean-summit/?RefID=PARTNER_IISD The Economist Events' fifth World Ocean Summit will convene in Mexico and will expand into a wider, more ambitious World Ocean Initiative focused on five pillars: sustainable fisheries, pollution, climate change, finance and technology. The event seeks to deepen...