Once upon a time in China, there was a beautiful place known as Shiziguan, nestled in the lush greenery of Sichuan province. The people of Shiziguan lived harmoniously with the natural environment, taking care of the surrounding forests and wildlife. However, as time passed, the community became increasingly concerned about the impact of human […]
Interest in private financing of restoration is growing, but funding remains low. Semi-structured interviews with financial actors and restoration finance experts show that there are some market incentives for private actors to finance restoration, but policy mandates are needed to scale private finance and ensure it is steered towards ecologically sound and equitable objectives. […]
A spoonful of honey reveals the secret life of bees A new study carried out in Finland and Sweden demonstrates that DNA traces preserved in honey are like an open book narrating the activities of the bees that make it. (Image: Helena Wirta) Have you ever wondered about the role of bees in their surroundings? […]
2024 JAPANESE (MEXT) GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP The MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) offers fully funded scholarships to Tanzanians wishing to study at Japanese Graduate Schools, Universities, and Specialized training for the academic year 2024. The scholarship covers tuition fees, travel expenses, and living allowances. RESEARCH STUDENTS Scholarships to study master’s, […]
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Programme Officer – Planning, Coordination and Information Management (PO – PCIM) AND Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Assistant (MELA) May 11, 2023 The Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF) is currently offering employment opportunities for two positions: Programme Officer – Planning, Coordination, and Information Management (PO – PCIM) and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning […]
CONSULTANCY: RESEARCH ASSISTANT – PRODUCTIVE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY Data Analysis & Technical Research Nairobi, Kenya PRINT THIS PAGE APPLY Summary WRI intends to award a consultant a six-month fixed price contract to support the Productive Use of Energy assessments to be conducted in Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. Program Overview There is growing evidence on the relationship […]
According to a recently completed survey by the Ministry of the Environment, business life understands the importance of halting biodiversity loss and hopes for an inspiring joint project. In fact, Professor Anna-Liisa Laine believes that Finland should now strive to become a leader in the field and embark on establish Finland has an abundant reserve […]
GENEOLOGIES SERVICE LIMITED P: +255 763 018 901 E: jobs@geneologies.africa A: Plot #0107A, Mikocheni, Dar Es Salaam Employment Opportunity Field Auditor We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced field auditor to join our team in Tanzania. As a field auditor, you will be responsible for: Conducting field visits to verify the authenticity of interviews […]
Forests Forests cover 31 percent of the world’s land surface, store an estimated 296 gigatonnes of carbon and are home to the majority of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. Forests are a source of fibre, fuel, food and fodder, and they provide livelihoods for millions of people, including many of the world’s poorest. Some […]
Samuli Junttila raps about his PhD thesis and finds his way into the hearts of an international judging panel: Scan the trees! Scan the trees! – Junttila explains on his rap video what is meant by scanning the trees. Forest scientist Samuli Junttila’s innovative depiction of how laser scanning can be utilized in the […]