Nominations are currently being invited for 2012 Dubai International Award for Best Practices. The Dubai International Award for Best Practices (DIABP) was started during the United Nations International Conference that was held in Dubai in 1995. Late Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum played an … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for Dubai International Award for Best Practices aimed at improving the living environment
$40,000 awarded in environmental grants by Ford
On Wednesday, the Ford Motor Company granted $40,000 to the ten local NGOs, for funding programs that support community education and environment. The grants are a part of Ford's Conservation and Environmental Program. It has been ten years, since Ford initiated its environmental grant program that … [Read more...] about $40,000 awarded in environmental grants by Ford
Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants
Budapest witnessed the signing of agreement on the use of EEA and Norway Grants, 2009-2014. One third of the funds allocated to Hungary will be used for conservation of the environment, while the rest will be utilized to improve public health, civil society and vulnerable groups. Hungary has … [Read more...] about Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants
Nominations invited for 2012 Sophie Prize aimed at recognizing efforts towards sustainable future
Nominations are now open for the Sophie Prize. This international award worth US $ 100,000 is awarded annually in recognition of environment and sustainable development. The Sophie Prize Ceremony will take place in June 2012 in Oslo. The Sophie Prize has been established to inspire people working … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for 2012 Sophie Prize aimed at recognizing efforts towards sustainable future
UNEP seeks nominations for the 2012 Champions of the Earth Awards
United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is seeking nominations for the 2012 Champions of the Earth - the United Nations' flagship environment award is aimed at recognizing the outstanding visionaries and leaders in the fields of policy, science, entrepreneurship and civil society … [Read more...] about UNEP seeks nominations for the 2012 Champions of the Earth Awards
Proposals invited for Junior Research Fellow (Water Quality Researcher) by UNU (EHS), Bonn Germany
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. United Nations University-Institute for … [Read more...] about Proposals invited for Junior Research Fellow (Water Quality Researcher) by UNU (EHS), Bonn Germany
SSRC grants opportunity for Collaborative Research on Environment and Health in China
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of social science research and scholarship. Founded in New York City in 1923 as the world’s first national coordinating body of the social sciences, it is today an international resource … [Read more...] about SSRC grants opportunity for Collaborative Research on Environment and Health in China
USAID Rural Electrification of Schools project in Afghanistan Image wins the Frontline Photo Contest
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
