The 2010 Conservation Awards from the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) include:
- Future Conservationist Awards: Approximately 20 awards of up to $12,500 each
- Conservation Follow-up Awards: Approximately 5 awards of up to $25,000 each
- Conservation Leadership Awards: 2 awards of up to $50,000 each
The CLP is now seeking applications for these awards. “The CLP has been helping young conservationists to achieve their goals and move into positions of influence within the conservation sector, and 2010 marks the 25th Anniversary of this highly successful program! Successful applicants will: 1.) Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of team members; 2.) Implement high-priority conservation projects combining research and action; and 3.) Contribute to the long-term success of local conservation efforts.”
The awards will be offered to applicants from countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern and South-eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. However persons from countries that have been designated as high-income economies by the World Bank are not eligible to apply for the awards. The deadline to apply for the awards is 6 November 2009. For more, visit this link.
