The $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation recognizes individuals whose technological innovations improve the lives of impoverished people in the developing world. The award also establishes (or creates) inventor role models who can inspire youth to solve challenges in the developing … [Read more...] about The $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation
Funding Opportunities for NGOs to address Rio+20 Challenges
The just concluded Rio+20 or the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from June 20-22, 2012 witnessed the participation of world leaders who continued to make commitments on achieving sustainable development and lift people out of poverty by … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunities for NGOs to address Rio+20 Challenges
Call for Application-ADB Institute Opens Developing Asia Journalism Awards Competition
Deadline- 31 August 2012 The Asian Development Bank Institute today opened the 2012 Developing Asia Journalism Awards (DAJA) competition with a call for submissions of articles by journalists working in developing Asia and the Pacific. "The DAJA competition is a unique opportunity to highlight the … [Read more...] about Call for Application-ADB Institute Opens Developing Asia Journalism Awards Competition
INTERNATIONAL WASTE TO ENERGY CONFERENCE
Deadline- 24th August 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries Training on business and entrepreneurial development focussing on waste to energy concepts and resources efficiency for sustainable growth. Delegates will be supported to monetize green strategies in an emerging market.The aim is to create … [Read more...] about INTERNATIONAL WASTE TO ENERGY CONFERENCE
Summer School at the Faculty of Social Studies, Czech Republic
Deadline- June 15th, 2012 The Department of International Relations and European Studies of the Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic together with our partners are proud to present “Atlantic and Continental Approaches to Energy Security,” a summer school on the … [Read more...] about Summer School at the Faculty of Social Studies, Czech Republic
Direct Funding for NGOs:Energy Climate Partnership of the Americas(ECPA)
Deadline- June 4, 2012 Proposals for direct funding are invited by The U.S. Embassy in San José, Costa Rica under the program"Energy Climate Partnership of the Americas(ECPA)" from non government organizations, non profit organizations, for the promotion of clean energy in Central America and the … [Read more...] about Direct Funding for NGOs:Energy Climate Partnership of the Americas(ECPA)
Masdar Institute for Science and Technology,Abu Dhabi:IRENA Scholarship Programme
Deadline- 31 May 2012 Masdar Institute for Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi has invited applications for “The International Renewable Energy Agency Scholarship” from students from Armenia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Brasilia, Cameroon, China, India, Nepal, Spain, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. The key … [Read more...] about Masdar Institute for Science and Technology,Abu Dhabi:IRENA Scholarship Programme
The Access to Sustainable Energy Challenge-Tanzania
Deadline- 14th May, 2012 The goal of this competition is to finance the start or growth of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SME) that can deliver access to sustainable energy to consumers in Tanzania. Although renewable solutions will be encouraged and given preference, we seek to address … [Read more...] about The Access to Sustainable Energy Challenge-Tanzania
Energy Climate Partnership of the Americas(ECPA)-Regional Energy Competition
Deadline- June 4, 2012 The U.S. Embassy in San José, Costa Rica seeks grant / cooperative agreement proposals in amounts of no less than $100,000 up to a maximum of $250,000 from organizations interested in promoting clean energy in Central America and the Caribbean. The Embassy reserves the right … [Read more...] about Energy Climate Partnership of the Americas(ECPA)-Regional Energy Competition
UNITAR Workshop : Rio Preparation Forum Briefing- Connectedness and Sustainability
Date of Event : 04 May 2012 Deadline for registration: 2 May 2012 Location : New York, United States The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) an autonomous body within the United Nations system, announce to organize the briefing workshop "Rio Preparation Forum … [Read more...] about UNITAR Workshop : Rio Preparation Forum Briefing- Connectedness and Sustainability
