Nordic Climate Facility (NCF) is the group dedicated towards combating climate change and reducing poverty in low-income countries. NCF gets financial support from Nordic Development Fund (NDF) and is helped by Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) in implementation of its projects in … [Read more...] about NCF’s third call for proposals related to climate change to be announced in October
South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
Source: http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/11/11090710051001 The South African government is establishing a Participation Fund with the purpose of contributing substantially to the costs incurred by civil society and NGOs in their preparations for the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate … [Read more...] about South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
UN Habitat seeks proposals from eligible consultants for contributing to the development of initial modules of the Cities and Climate Change Academy
The Cities and Climate Change Initiative (CCCI) of UN-HABITAT aims to build momentum for local governments to more readily respond to the climatic threats they face (Climate Change adaptation) and take bold steps in reducing cities' climate footprint (Climate Change mitigation). CCCI aims to enhance … [Read more...] about UN Habitat seeks proposals from eligible consultants for contributing to the development of initial modules of the Cities and Climate Change Academy
CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security seeks proposals to review the current approaches to climate change communications and social learning applicable to developing countries
Climate change is an immediate and unprecedented threat to the food security of hundreds of millions of people who depend on small‐scale agriculture for their livelihoods. The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security … [Read more...] about CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security seeks proposals to review the current approaches to climate change communications and social learning applicable to developing countries
UNDP, Ethiopia invites proposals from international consultancies for Climate Change Business Intelligence Project
The Climate Change Adaptation Programme of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was initiated in 2008 for the African continent with support from the Government of Japan. The program aims at supporting African countries introduce long-term planning mechanisms to address the natural … [Read more...] about UNDP, Ethiopia invites proposals from international consultancies for Climate Change Business Intelligence Project
World Bank Institute’s Call for Applications for Youth Leaders Wanted for Climate Action
The World Bank Institute is seeking young persons between 18 and 30 years belonging to an African Commonwealth country and involved in youth parliaments, NGOs or youth dealing with environment or climate change. Eligible youths can apply to be part of a selected group the Youth Parliament – Climate … [Read more...] about World Bank Institute’s Call for Applications for Youth Leaders Wanted for Climate Action
IDRC’s Graduate Research Awards on Climate Change and Water: Call for Proposals 2011-2012
Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is the organization working to promote growth and development across the world and especially in developing countries. The focus of IDRC remains on finding innovative local solutions that can bring change in the lives of people who need them … [Read more...] about IDRC’s Graduate Research Awards on Climate Change and Water: Call for Proposals 2011-2012
The International Water Association (IWA): Call for Submission of Papers
The International Water Association is the global network of professionals doing research and practice on different facets of the water cycle. IWA is going to host inaugural World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy in 2012 that will explore the issues related to climate change adaptation and … [Read more...] about The International Water Association (IWA): Call for Submission of Papers
Minor Foundation for Major Challenges announces Competition for Communicating the Future – Explaining Climate Change through Graphics
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges, a Norwegian nonprofit organizations has launched a competition called "Communicating the Future - Explaining Climate Change through Graphics." The competition aims to select an extraordinarily good way of communicating the issue of man-made climate … [Read more...] about Minor Foundation for Major Challenges announces Competition for Communicating the Future – Explaining Climate Change through Graphics
SIDA International Training Programmes
Upcoming international training programmes sponsored by the SIDA in Stockholm and other countries on 'Climate Change and Mitigation,' 'Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development' and 'Human Rights towards Gender Equality...' NGOs and others can apply to participate in these … [Read more...] about SIDA International Training Programmes
