LAUNCH is a global initiative of NASA, USAID, Department of State and NIKE to support the innovative ideas, work, technologies or programs capable of finding solutions for the challenges faced by the common people and the society. LAUNCH is inviting submissions for its Energy Challenge with the aim … [Read more...] about LAUNCH invites submissions from innovators for Energy Challenge to identify innovations for transforming current energy systems for a more sustainable future
CGIAR Open Call for Proposals: ‘Farms of the Future’ Project
Development of a method to study farmer’s social and cultural barriers to improve their adaptive capacity based on farmers exchanges between climatic analogues locations The CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) is a strategic ten-year partnership emerging … [Read more...] about CGIAR Open Call for Proposals: ‘Farms of the Future’ Project
World Bank Georgia Office announces 10 winners of the CSF grants competition
Sourced From: http://www.finchannel.com/Main_News/Press_Releases/89012_World_Bank_Georgia_Announces_2011_CSF_Winners/ Winners of the 2011 Civil Society Fund (CSF) competition for Georgia were recently announced by the World Bank Country Office. An event was held at the World Bank’s Office in … [Read more...] about World Bank Georgia Office announces 10 winners of the CSF grants competition
International conference on opportunities and challenges for young people in Africa in the agrifood sector
Based at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Future Agricultures Consortium (FAC ),a multidisciplinary and independent learning alliance of academic researchers and practitioners involved in African agriculture, is hosting a conference on 19-21 March, 2012 in Accra, Ghana with an aim to … [Read more...] about International conference on opportunities and challenges for young people in Africa in the agrifood sector
Possible Futures Film Contest
The Possible Futures Film Contest is inviting storytellers around the world to submit films that create a new vision for the future of humanity - on that will become defined by our relationships to human justice, environmental sustainability, peace and individual fulfillment. These stories on film, … [Read more...] about Possible Futures Film Contest
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
Foundation for the Future accepting concept papers for the next round of new grants
The Foundation for the Future's grant program provides funding support to foster the growth of civil society, specifically in the Foundation’s program priorities of rule of law, independent media, empowerment of women, civic education and engagement of youth. Civil society organizations, NGOs, … [Read more...] about Foundation for the Future accepting concept papers for the next round of new grants
Grant & Extended Deadline to participate in the ICSB 2011 in Sweden
The 56th Annual ICSB World Conference 2011: "Back to the Future, Changes in Perspectives of Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation" will be held from 15 to 18 June 2011 in Stockholm in Sweden. The Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) is offering grant to support the participation of a … [Read more...] about Grant & Extended Deadline to participate in the ICSB 2011 in Sweden
Global Health Council’s Annual Awards to honor those who have made contribution in the field of global health
Global Health Council is organizing the 2011 Annual International Conference on “Securing a Healthier Future in a Changing World” from 13 to 17 June, 2011 to be held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The theme of the conference is the demographic changes leading to the shift in the … [Read more...] about Global Health Council’s Annual Awards to honor those who have made contribution in the field of global health
Best Practices Award for organizations working to improve the health of the disadvantaged people
The Global Health Council is seeking nominations for the Best Practices in Global Health Award which will be awarded to an organization or individual working to improve the health of the poor. The Award will be given at the 2011 Annual International Conference on “Securing a Healthier Future in a … [Read more...] about Best Practices Award for organizations working to improve the health of the disadvantaged people
