World leaders will convene on 20-22 June 2012 at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development – known as Rio+20 – to build consensus on a more sustainable course for our world. Today, over one billion people lack access to food, electricity or safe drinking water. Most of the world’s ecosystems are … [Read more...] about Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum: Innovation and Collaboration for the Future We Want
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship-Jubilant Bhartia Foundation
Deadline- May 31, 2012 The Search and Selection process for the Social Entrepreneur of the Year was established to recognize outstanding social entrepreneurs around the globe, an initiative of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship and the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation. The foundation’s … [Read more...] about Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship-Jubilant Bhartia Foundation
2012 MJ Bear Fellowship for young digital journalists
Deadline May 31, 2012, The MJ Bear Fellowships announced to identify and celebrate young digital journalists,who is working independently for a company, organization, Each fellow is paired with a mentor for six months to help them move forward, whether on a project, business idea, career path or … [Read more...] about 2012 MJ Bear Fellowship for young digital journalists
LAUNCH – Innovative Waste Technologies and Deployment Models for Sustainable Development
Deadline- May 15, 2012 The goal of the LAUNCH: Beyond Waste Challenge is to identify ten “game changing” innovations that have the potential to transform the current waste management systems and practices to ones focused on minimizing waste and/or transforming waste into new products. LAUNCH … [Read more...] about LAUNCH – Innovative Waste Technologies and Deployment Models for Sustainable Development
UNITAR/UNEP e-Course – Introduction to a Green Economy: Concepts, Principles and Applications Background
Deadline- 7 May 2012. United Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Launched an interactive e-learning course: Introduction to a Green Economy - Concepts, Principles and Applications Background. The concept of a green economy is receiving … [Read more...] about UNITAR/UNEP e-Course – Introduction to a Green Economy: Concepts, Principles and Applications Background
Training – Advanced Business Reporting course
Deadline- 22 Apr 2012 This course gives journalists advanced level training in reporting business news, covering key types of equity stories including daily funding, mergers & acquisitions, institutional ownership and tips for crisis coverage in the credit crunch. Delegates will practice … [Read more...] about Training – Advanced Business Reporting course
Request for Applications – Agro-Inputs Project Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh)
Deadline- March 20,2012 Countries/Region- Bangladesh The United States Agency For International Development in Bangladesh(USAID/Bangladesh) is seeking application for a cooperative agreement from qualified US and non- US organizations to implement USAID's Agro-Inputs Projects in Bangladesh. The … [Read more...] about Request for Applications – Agro-Inputs Project Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh)
Call for Applications – Astia’s 2012 Global Entrepreneur Program
Deadline:February 4, 2012 Countries/Region:UK,SILICON VALLEY, NEW YORK ,EUROPE , INDIA Astia is a global not-for-profit organization built on a community of men and women dedicated to the success of women-led, high-growth ventures and to the eradication of the need for the organization within the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications – Astia’s 2012 Global Entrepreneur Program
Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards
DEADLINE- March 13, 2012. Countries/Region- Latin America, North America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & North Africa, Asia-Pacific The Cartier Women’s Initiative Award offers funding, coaching, networking opportunities and exposure. It is a unique opportunity for early-phase women … [Read more...] about Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards
Astia inviting Applications from Women-led Organizations for the Global Entrepreneur Program 2012
Astia is currently inviting applications for Astia Global Entrepreneur Program 2012, specially meant for exceptional women-led high growth start-ups who know that success is about growing a business and thriving even in today's tough market. Astia was founded in 1999, and is a not-for-profit … [Read more...] about Astia inviting Applications from Women-led Organizations for the Global Entrepreneur Program 2012
