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Czech Development Agency implements a project focused on more sustainable agriculture in Moldova

Soil degradation, climate change and unstable markets are increasingly threatening Moldovan agriculture and the livelihoods of rural communities. A new Team Europe initiative entitled ‘Sustainable Food Systems’, launched in 2025 with the support of the European Union and the Czech Republic, brings innovative solutions to Moldova aimed at helping farmers cope with challenging conditions and ensuring the country’s long-term food security.

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Czech Development Agency Supports Project for Mapping and Remediation of Environmental Burdens in War-Affected Dnipropetrovsk Region

The non-governmental organization Arnika, with financial support from the Czech Development Agency (CzDA), is launching another phase of mapping and remediation of environmental burdens in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, together with Ukrainian partners. The region has long suffered from heavy industrial pollution and, since the start of Russian aggression, also from the war itself. The international survey will focus on forty additional high-risk sites, helping both local residents to avoid danger and authorities to plan for post-war recovery.

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New €8.5 million Team Europe initiative to drive sustainable agriculture in Moldova

The Team Europe initiative ‘Sustainable Food Systems’, which aims to increase the resilience of the agri-food sector in the Republic of Moldova, will help farmers better cope with external shocks and climate-related challenges. With a budget of €8.5 million, funded by the European Union and the Czech Republic, the four-year project will introduce state-of-the-art solutions and proven European practices to modernize agriculture and strengthen rural communities.

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Czech Development Agency announces a selection procedure for the position of Integrated Landscape Planning and Sustainable Natural Resource Management (ILM) Expert for a delegated cooperation project in Zambia

We are seeking a qualified, independent and skilled consultant with technical expertise in landscape and ecosystem conservation and restoration, landscape planning, sustainable landscape management, natural resources management (especially soil, water and forest), landscape adaptation to climate change and forest ecosystem management to join our team.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with ILM practices in EU or international contexts, which can be transferred and adapted to support the Zambian institutional and technical conditions.

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Czech Development Agency announces a selection procedure for the position of Expert on sustainable landscape and natural resources management for a delegated cooperation project in Zambia

We are seeking a qualified, independent and skilled consultant with technical expertise in forestry, forest management planning, ecological care of forest ecosystems and landscape restoration to join our team.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with forestry practices in EU or international contexts, which can be transferred and adapted to support the Zambian institutional and technical conditions.

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Women Scientists Lead Zambia’s Fight Against Land Degradation with Data-Driven Solutions

In the face of worsening land degradation threatening food security and ecosystems across Zambia, a new wave of empowered women scientists is emerging as a vital force for change. Equipped with advanced skills and tools, female soil technicians are leading efforts to monitor, assess, and restore the nation’s soil health — a key pillar in Zambia’s sustainable development vision.

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Using Technology to Protect Wetlands: The Role of GIS and Remote Sensing

One of the most significant initiatives of Czech development cooperation in Zambia is the project Sustainable Landscape through Integrated Management (SLIM). Its main goal is to strengthen the resilience of ecosystems while also improving the lives of local communities. This is the first project in which the Czech Development Agency acts as an independent implementer. A key component of the project is also the protection of local wetlands through the integration of geotechnologies with public awareness efforts.

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Czech Development Agency is launching a recruitment process for the position of Local Project Assistant for Delegated Cooperation Projects in western Ukraine (Ukraine Investment Facility)

We are looking for a reliable and proactive colleague with excellent communication skills and a good knowledge of the Ukrainian healthcare system, who will assist in implementing a delegated cooperation project funded by the Ukraine Investment Facility. The project focuses on the modernization of medical infrastructure in Ukraine.

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Czech Development Agency is launching a recruitment process for the position of Local Financial Officer for Delegated Cooperation Projects in Ukraine (Ukraine Investment Facility)

We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented colleague with experience in financial administration and accounting, who will ensure accurate financial management and reporting under a delegated cooperation project funded by the Ukraine Investment Facility. The project focuses on the modernization of healthcare facilities in Ukraine.

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Sustainable Landscape through Integrated Management (SLIM): Paving the Way for Resilient Zambia

As the world prioritizes environmental protection, the Sustainable Landscape through Integrated Management (SLIM) project stands out as a significant initiative in Zambia. Jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU), Sweden and the Czech Republic, this ambitious initiative with a total budget of 7 million euros aims to address the pressing challenges of ecosystem degradation and improve livelihoods through integrated landscape approaches.

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