Category: Sustainable Cities

  • Urban Nature Intern

    C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors from leading cities worldwide, dedicated to addressing the climate crisis and fostering thriving communities. Their approach is science-based and people-focused, aiming to limit global heating to 1.5°C. The organization operates globally with over 400 staff members across various locations. C40’s Climate Solutions and Networks (CSN) team oversees…

  • ChargĂ©.e de projet Logement vacant et Habitat participatif

    Missions Vous renforcerez l’animation et la coordination de deux associations de collectivitĂ©s territoriales prĂ©sidĂ©es par l’EuromĂ©tropole de Strasbourg : Agir contre le logement vacant et le RĂ©seau national pour l’habitat participatif. En lien avec les deux chefs de projets thĂ©matiques, vous mobiliserez vos compĂ©tences en communication et en animation, pour la promotion de l’habitat participatif…

  • Energy Learning Network Programme Lead

    Ashden seeks an Energy Learning Network Programme Lead for Ashden Climate Solutions. This contract position, until March 2028, offers part-time employment (0.6-0.8 FTE, 3/4 days per week) with flexibility, based in London with hybrid work options. The salary is ÂŁ55,939 (GBP) pro-rata for this senior role. The closing date for applications is 12:00pm on April…

  • Urban Climate Governance Expert

    Demos Helsinki is looking for an urban climate governance expert to join the NetZeroCities project. The selected candidate will provide expertise and insights to support cities in decarbonization efforts. Responsibilities include creating support mechanisms for financial expertise and developing funding solutions for climate action. Additionally, the role contributes to the project’s goal of aiding European…

  • PhD position in Climate-Resilient Strategies for Cities

    The University of Louvain (UCLouvain) offers a dynamic PhD opportunity within the interdisciplinary project CHIASMUS, focused on climate-resilient strategies in cities. Collaborating with institutions including the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), this 4-year scholarship aims to develop locally-informed mitigation and adaptation strategies for urban building…

  • Assistenz der GeschĂ€ftsfĂŒhrung

    Als Assistenz der GeschĂ€ftsfĂŒhrung arbeitest du eng mit der GrĂŒnderin und GeschĂ€ftsfĂŒhrerin zusammen. Du bist ein Organisationstalent, kannst dich in verschiedene Personen und Anforderungen hineinversetzen und behĂ€ltst in Stresssituationen einen kĂŒhlen Kopf und Deinen Humor. Da sich unser Kundenportfolio stetig erweitert, benötigen wir Dein vorausschauendes Denken und Deine Eigeninitiative. Die Stelle ist im Rahmen einer…

  • PhD “Re-valuing urban heritage to increase cities’ readiness to face climate change”

    his PhD position will revolve around urban heritage and adaptation measures for the climate-neutral, inclusive, and beautiful transformation of cities and communities, thus applying the New European Bauhaus (NEB) principles and values with specific emphasis on the neighbourhood scale. More specifically, the PhD Candidate will develop new knowledge and tools to better capture how the…

  • PhD “The Responsible City”

    The research team is currently seeking a doctoral candidate to make valuable contributions to their Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) funded initiative, titled “The Responsible City: Swiss Responses to Housing in Socio-ecological Crises.” The selected candidate will be stationed at the Social Geography and Urban Studies research group. This collaborative project spans 48 months and…

  • PhD: The Role of Social Innovations in Enabling Nature-Based Solutions in Cities

    The Faculty of Geosciences at Utrecht University is seeking a PhD candidate to explore the role of social innovation in enabling nature-based solutions (NBS) in the Mediterranean region. This research aims to contribute to just and sustainable cities by investigating how social innovation initiatives and networks facilitate the implementation and mainstreaming of NBS. The candidate…

  • PhD on the Role of Knowledge in Planning & Governance of Nature-Based Solutions

    A PhD researcher position is available to investigate the role of knowledge in inclusive planning and governance of nature-based solutions in the Mediterranean region. The focus is on upscaling these solutions in urban planning, emphasizing knowledge-based instruments and co-production processes. The project involves action research in real-life case studies, exploring various types of knowledge for…

  • Expert Climate Neutral Cities

    ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, a global network dedicated to sustainable urban development, is seeking an Expert Climate Neutral Cities to join their team in Freiburg, Germany. The role involves contributing to the implementation of a European project focused on accelerating cities’ pathways to climate neutrality by 2030. The Expert will work on various…