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May 3, 2026, 10:46 AM

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International Seminar Series: Ocean Sequestration of Carbon and Climate Resilience

🌏 Where: Online (Zoom)
🗓 Dates: Every second Thursday, 18 Sept - 18 Dec
💸 Cost: Free participation

The Global-ONCE Programme, a UN Ocean Decade initiative led by Professor Nianzhi JIAO (Xiamen University), is launching a biweekly International Seminar Series endorsed by the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission.

Key topics include:
• Biogeochemical engines driving climate change
• Marine carbon pool and climate impacts
• Ocean-atmosphere interactions & microbial processes
• Sea farming and carbon sequestration
• Blue carbon, mangroves, and ecosystem ecology
• Ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE)
• Monitoring, reporting & verification of ocean negative carbon emissions
• Governance, economic accounting, and trading policies
• Ocean literacy & knowledge dissemination

Take part in building a global marine community with a shared vision for the health of our ocean and humanity.

🍂 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx9Z5gDmumqQrndA7xn_KBOAX1V1shoqoI7AXCY-hrgr0SQQ/viewform

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Apply to Join the Ocean Reporting Network

🌏 Where: remote (global network of journalists)
💸 Compensation: reporter’s salary + reporting expenses (up to 1 year)
🗓 Dates: January 2026 – January 2027
🔎 Eligibility: experienced environmental journalists
⏰ Deadline: September 12 (Today!)

The Pulitzer Center is inviting applications for the third cohort of the Ocean Reporting Network (ORN) — a global Fellowship for professional journalists to spend up to a year investigating the world’s oceans.

What you’ll do as a Fellow:
• Investigate in-depth or cross-border ocean stories over a year
• Focus on key issues like climate change, illegal fishing, biodiversity loss, deep-sea mining, marine governance, blue finance, aquaculture, shipping, and more
• Receive training and mentorship from Pulitzer editors and data specialists
• Collaborate with other Fellows worldwide
• Share your findings with diverse communities through Pulitzer’s engagement network

Requirements:
• Proven track record in investigative or environmental reporting
• Strong understanding of ocean issues and their global significance
• Commitment to full-time work on the Fellowship for one year
• Support of a newsroom/editor (for freelancers: a partner newsroom is required)
• Willingness to collaborate across borders and engage in outreach

🍂 https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/opportunities-journalists/apply-join-ocean-reporting-network-orn

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Scholarships for Young Professionals from Developing Countries

🌏 Where: University of Freiburg, Germany
💸 Funding: full scholarship (living expenses + tuition covered)
🎒 Duration: 2-year MSc programme (2026–2028)
🔎 Eligibility: young professionals from DAC-listed countries, with ≥2 years of relevant work experience (non-academic), degree not older than 6 years, strong academic record
⏰ Deadline: 15 October

The DAAD-EPOS scholarship supports outstanding young professionals from developing countries to study the MSc Environmental Governance at the University of Freiburg. This competitive programme equips future leaders with the skills to navigate complex sustainability challenges at the interface of environment, society, and policy.

🍂 https://www.meg.uni-freiburg.de/admissions/Scholarships/daadscholarship

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Fellowship on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea

🌏 Where: Phase 1 — UN Headquarters, New York; Phase 2 — Host Institutions worldwide
💸 Expenses: Fellowship covers travel, stipend, visa, medical insurance, and housing
🗓 Dates: March–December 2026 (9 months: 3 months in New York + 6 months at Host Institution)
🔎 Eligibility: Mid-level professionals (25–45 years) from developing States
⏰ Deadline: 14 September

The UN – Nippon Foundation Fellowship provides government officials and mid-level professionals from developing States with advanced training in ocean affairs, the law of the sea, and related fields like marine sciences. The programme equips participants with knowledge of international frameworks, practical skills, and research experience to strengthen national ocean governance and implement the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

What you will do:
• Conduct advanced academic research under expert supervision
• Develop a 100-page thesis and present findings
• Gain in-depth training in ocean governance and marine policy
• Apply learning to your country’s ocean policy and legal frameworks

Requirements:
• Age 25–45
• First university degree, with research capacity
• Mid-level professional role in government or NGO directly related to ocean affairs
• Nomination and recommendation by your institution
• Commitment to return and contribute to national ocean governance

🍂 https://www.un.org/oceancapacity/content/unnf-fellowship

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World Bank Group Young Professionals Program

🌏 Where: Washington, DC or WBG country offices worldwide
🗓 Dates: Contract start – 1 September 2026
🔎 Eligibility: nationals of WBG member countries; master’s degree + 2–6 years of relevant experience
⏰ Deadline: 30 September

The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) is the flagship entry pathway for future leaders in international development. It recruits outstanding young professionals with strong technical expertise, cross-sectoral experience, and leadership potential.

Participants join one of several work program tracks, including:
• Planet: Agriculture, Climate, Environment, Social, Water
• Infrastructure: Energy, Transport, Urban Development, Sustainable Infrastructure Finance
• Prosperity: Economic Policies, Poverty & Equity, Finance, Institutions
• Digital Transformation
• Investment
• Legal: Corporate Finance, Law Advisory, Knowledge Services
• Budget & Strategy
• People: Health, Education, Social Protection
• IT & Solutions: Data Science, Operations Solutions, Platforms
• Human Resources

What you’ll do:
• Contribute to WBG’s mission of ending poverty on a livable planet
• Apply your technical depth in a chosen track while working across sectors (technical breadth)
• Develop leadership skills within a global, multicultural environment

🍂 https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/the-young-professionals-program/howtoapply#2

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May 3, 2026, 10:46 AM

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Biodiversity Finance Online Course: Designing and Implementing Finance Plans for Nature

🌏 Where: online
💸 Cost: free
🗓 Dates: 22 September – 31 October
🔎 Languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian
⏰ Deadline: 15 September

Unlock practical tools to finance a nature-positive future! This course introduces UNDP’s BIOFIN methodology for designing and implementing national biodiversity finance plans.

Through interactive lessons, you’ll learn how to:
• analyze your country’s policy and financial landscape
• review biodiversity expenditures across sectors
• estimate the cost of achieving biodiversity targets
• identify and implement finance solutions aligned with national priorities

Who is it for?
• policymakers in finance, environment, and planning ministries
• biodiversity finance practitioners
• conservation professionals
• NGOs, researchers, development organizations
• professionals in private companies and financial institutions

🍂 https://www.learningfornature.org/en/courses/biodiversity-finance-designing-and-implementing-finance-plans-for-nature-mooc/

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Funds and Awards in Sustainability

• https://earthpartner.com/earth-partner-prize/
🌏 Where: online
💸 Support: cash prizes of $10,000, $5,000, and $2,000 for finalists; 20 honorable mentions
🔎 Eligibility: artists of all nationalities, races, genders, and faiths, aged 14–30
⏰ Deadline: 10 Oct

Submit work in any medium — from photography, film, performance art, spoken word, music, dance, fashion, new media, or social projects — that comments on the ecological crisis.

• https://form.typeform.com/to/hWBFcqd8?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae0Jkq6Jz6Y6zw5v90uKmplOHffqx3kb9gsFZuFL137EPL-_9UGQUOZQpjyxw_aem_uEi59tR6jjGjmDPMb3nvgg&typeform-source=l.instagram.com
🌏 Where: online
💸 Support: £2,000–4,000 per selected filmmaker
🔎 Eligibility: directors or storytellers with a clear pitch idea; must be available to film this autumn
⏰ Deadline: 8 Sept

Earthrise Studio (in partnership with BUPA) is commissioning 5 filmmakers to create short films exploring the deep and personal connections between human health and planetary health.

• https://forms.wix.com/f/7324100322299740270?utm_source=opportunities.leadersoftoday.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=mlms-changemaker-of-the-year-award
🌏 Where: United Kingdom
💸 Support: shortlisted nominees receive VIP tickets to the Next Gen Conference 2025
🔎 Eligibility: individuals aged 18–30 who have driven outstanding change in the last year on issues affecting young people in the UK
⏰ Deadline: 22 Sept

Recognising activists, leaders, innovators and community changemakers who are standing up for the next generation.

• https://www.blagravetrust.org/our-work/challenge-and-change-2025?utm_source=opportunities.leadersoftoday.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=challenge-and-change-fund
🌏 Where: England
💸 Support: £10,000 grants
🔎 Eligibility: 18–25 years old, living in England
⏰ Deadline: 14 Sept 2025

Funding for young changemakers already working in social justice but under-resourced. This year, 13 grants are reserved for climate justice projects — from clean air campaigns to food sovereignty, land justice, and community-led climate solutions.

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May 3, 2026, 10:46 AM

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Upcoming Sustainability Events

• https://www.fossilfueltreatyvirtualsummit.org/#speakers
🌏 Where: Online
🗓 Dates: September 8–15
💸 Costs: Participation free of charge

A working space to shape the global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Sessions include legal, political, and movement-building strategy, coalition-building, and a special film screening. Join to help deliver the first international process focused on ending the fossil fuel era.

• https://www.linkedin.com/events/7367079845572390913/
🌏 Where: Online
🗓 Date: September 9
💸 Costs: Participation free of charge

Hosted by Nordic Sustainability, this session will spotlight strategies for embedding circular practices in businesses, with real-world insights from Danfoss, reMarkable, and others.

• https://www.who.int/news-room/articles-detail/call-for-event-proposals-at-the-cop30-health-pavilion
🌏 Where: Belém, Brazil (hybrid options available)
🗓 Dates: November 10–21
⏰ Deadline: September 14

Organizations can host side events linking climate and health, showcasing evidence and solutions for ambitious climate action. Priority will be given to joint applications across sectors.

• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX8jXjGxhdMqeKbKWwAMCO_39UG0cJvd5Uc6iDpDFpcswy-g/viewform
🌏 Where: Belém, Brazil
🗓 Dates: November 10–21
🔎 Eligibility: 18–29 years old, with prior experience in climate action
⏰ Deadline: September 10

Mediterranean Youth Foundation will provide selected youth with official badges to participate in COP30. Selected delegates must commit to attending 3–4 days of the conference, record a short video, and actively engage with MYF. Please note that only badges are provided; no costs will be covered.

• https://www.planetstewards.eu/call-for-abstracts
🌏 Where: Utrecht University, Netherlands
🗓 Dates: October 16–17
💸 Support: 20 fully funded spots available (travel up to €700 + daily allowance up to €200)
⏰ Deadline: September 7

A workshop exploring Earth-Space systems through cosmological imaginaries across disciplines, from astronomy and cosmology to philosophy, anthropology, and governance.

• https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2027RioCommittee
🌏 Where: Online/Hybrid (Conference in Rio de Janeiro, 2027)
🗓 Dates: Preparations in 2025–2027
⏰ Deadline: October 15

Apply to help shape the strategic content of one of the most important upcoming global ocean events.

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Career Opportunities in Sustainability


✨ Internships & Early-Career Opportunities

• https://treasury.worldbank.org/en/about/unit/treasury/about/student-and-graduate-careers
🌏 Where: Washington, USA
⏰ Deadline: 12 Oct

• https://clc.fi/2025/08/28/clc-is-looking-for-a-trainee/
🌏 Where: Helsinki, Finland
⏰ Deadline: 21 Sept

• https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/261305?language=en
🌏 Where: New York / Hybrid / Remote
⏰ Deadline: 3 Sept


✨✨ Mid-Level Roles (3+ years of experience)

• https://www.ioc.unesco.org/en/professional-opportunities
🌏 Where: Remote / Global
⏰ Deadline: 4 Sept

https://www.ibb.csic.es/en/2025/08/job-offer-laboratory-technician-in-molecular-biology-and-genomics/
🌏 Where: Barcelona, Spain
⏰ Deadline: 1 Oct

• https://www.blagravetrust.org/work-with-us/#tab2
🌏 Where: Remote
⏰ Deadline: 21 Sept

• https://www.metabolic.nl/vacancies/analyst-metabolic-institute/
🌏 Where: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
⏰ Deadline: 26 Sept

✨✨✨ Senior Positions (6+ years of experience)

• https://careers.kraftheinz.com/job/22359741/senior-analyst-esg-reporting/
🌏 Where: Amsterdam (Hybrid)

• https://lnkd.in/eY_h8w3S
🌏 Where: Brazil
⏰ Deadline: 15 Sept

• https://lnkd.in/e6-nKAUb
🌏 Where: Barcelona, Spain
⏰ Deadline: 15 Sept

• https://lnkd.in/epREq4pA
🌏 Where: London, UK
⏰ Deadline: 3 Sept


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May 3, 2026, 10:46 AM

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Upcoming PhD Opportunities in Sustainability

• https://www.leuphana.de/en/graduate-school/career-funding/scholarship/embracing-transformation-phd-and-scholarship-programme.html
🌏 Where: Lüneburg, Germany (Leuphana University)
📅 Dates: 3-year programme; cohort starts April 2026 | Open Day: 3 Sept 2025
💸 Support: €1,850/month stipend + research expenses
⏰ Deadline: 1 Oct 2025

A competitive, interdisciplinary PhD with Psychology of Transformation as the hub and five Key Subject Areas: Climate Futures in Digital Cultures; Companies as Drivers of Sustainability Transformations; Democratic Resilience; Organizing in Times of Crises; Toward a Regenerative Society.

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/18K2wZ1mLFE6GW-mwy4H3yg8jyNNREevJ/view
🌏 Where: Malmö, Sweden (World Maritime University)
📅 Dates: 4 years; start 17 Nov 2025
💸 Support: Stipend SEK 17,000–18,000/month
⏰ Deadline: 14 Sept 2025

Three Orient’s Fond–funded fellowships focused on: ESG in ports/shipping; green shipping corridors; and port energy hubs.

• https://www.ibb.csic.es/en/2025/08/phd-opportunity-plant-biodiversity-disequilibrium-ecosystem-trajectories-in-a-changing-climate/
🌏 Where: Barcelona, Spain (Institut Botànic de Barcelona)
📅 Dates: 4 years; start early 2026
💸 Support: PhD contract via Spanish Ministry of Science (FPU grant)
⏰ Deadline: 31 Oct 2025

FPU-funded project using global plant/climate/remote-sensing datasets, species distribution modelling, functional traits, deep learning, and multivariate time-series to study climate-driven disequilibria and novel ecosystems.

• https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:849307/type:job/where:4/apply:1
🌏 Where: Lund, Sweden (Lund University)
📅 Dates: 4-year full-time employment; start ASAP
💸 Support: Fully funded salaried position at Lund University
⏰ Deadline: 12 Sept 2025

Develop AI-based decision support systems for water-food-climate nexus across scales (case to global), including modelling water quality/quantity and climate/anthropogenic impacts. Requires ML/DL experience and programming (Python/R/MATLAB).


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