Imagine how small efforts at community and local level when supported by financial aid can go a long way in building a better future for the entire humanity. The photograph here is one such example that was among the top-ten entries in the recently concluded Frontline Photo Contest. The photograph … [Read more...] about USAID Rural Electrification of Schools project in Afghanistan Image wins the Frontline Photo Contest
“Visions of a Sustainable UN” Photo Competition now open to all
Website Greening the Blue, launched in response to the Secretary-General’s call for a more sustainable United Nations, in association with the UN Photographic Society has announced a photography competition on the theme “Visions of a Sustainable UN”. This is the first such competition that is being … [Read more...] about “Visions of a Sustainable UN” Photo Competition now open to all
Global Environment Facility approves $4.2 million project for demonstrating green freight technology to Chinese Truck Operators in Guangdong Province
With the purpose of promoting green truck technology in China’s Guangdong Province, the World Bank has sanctioned a grant of $4.2 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The fund will be used to educate more than 500,000 truck operators in this Chinese region about the benefits of using … [Read more...] about Global Environment Facility approves $4.2 million project for demonstrating green freight technology to Chinese Truck Operators in Guangdong Province
Beyond Sport Awards 2011: Using Sports to create positive social change
Beyond Sport is a global organization that promotes, develops and funds the use of sport to create positive social change across the world. There are three primary ways of doing this: Beyond Sport Awards, Beyond Sport Summit and Beyond Sport World. Currently, the Beyond Sport Awards is accepting … [Read more...] about Beyond Sport Awards 2011: Using Sports to create positive social change
Community Environment Facility 2011 Call for Proposals in Kenya
A restricted call for proposals has been issued by the Community Development Trust Fund under the Community Environment Facility 2011 with the support of the European Union and the Government of Denmark as grant support to the Government of Kenya. The overall objective of the Community … [Read more...] about Community Environment Facility 2011 Call for Proposals in Kenya
Rachel Carson Center’s Fellowship Program Call for Applications
The Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society invites applications for its 2011-2012 class of postdoctoral and senior fellows. The fellowship program, directed by Christof Mauch (LMU Munich/ Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität) and Helmuth Trischler (Deutsches Museum) is designed to bring to … [Read more...] about Rachel Carson Center’s Fellowship Program Call for Applications
Nominate a Project on Climate Change/Environment, Food Security, Global Health, HIV/AIDS, Social Protection & Decent Work and Education for the Global South-South Development Expo 2010
The Global South-South Development (GSSD) Expo 2010 will be held from 22 to 26 November 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Expo is a multilateral even with over 100 partner countries and organizations coming together to showcase and exchange successful South-South development solutions. It was first … [Read more...] about Nominate a Project on Climate Change/Environment, Food Security, Global Health, HIV/AIDS, Social Protection & Decent Work and Education for the Global South-South Development Expo 2010
EEP call for proposals to combat climate change in Mekong region
The grant offering program of the Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) with Mekong region countries has issued a new call for proposals. The EEP provides grants to promote the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean technologies. The program is financed by the Ministry for Foreign … [Read more...] about EEP call for proposals to combat climate change in Mekong region
Nominations invited for the UNEP Sasakawa Prize 2011
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is now accepting nominations of sustainable environmental initiatives in emerging and developing countries for the 2011 UNEP Sasakawa Prize. The UNEP Sasakawa Prize awards a cash prize of $200,000 and the 2011 prize will be given out at the ceremony … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the UNEP Sasakawa Prize 2011
Whitley Fund for Nature’s Call for Applications for the Whitley Awards 2011
The UK-based charity Whitley Fund for Nature is currently accepting applications from outstanding nature conservation leaders around the world for the Whitley Awards 2011. The awards are not just prizes, but they also offer project grants offering financial support of £30,000 for one year and … [Read more...] about Whitley Fund for Nature’s Call for Applications for the Whitley Awards 2011
