Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy is currently seeking applications through public competition for 6 positions supported by scholarships for the Academic Year 2011-2012 to participate in the three-year International Doctoral Program in Agrobiodiversity from eligible candidates around the world … [Read more...] about Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Italy seeks applications for PhD in Agrobiodiversity International Scholarship Program
UNDP’s Equator Prize 2012: Nominations invited from local initiatives working towards poverty reduction through conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
The Equator Initiative is a partnership that brings together the United Nations, governments, civil society, businesses and grassroots organizations to build the capacity and raise the profile of local efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. The … [Read more...] about UNDP’s Equator Prize 2012: Nominations invited from local initiatives working towards poverty reduction through conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
The new FAO-managed fund for livestock biodiversity management receives first donation from Germany, Norway and Switzerland
Source: http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/82260/icode/ The latest FAO-managed fund created to support and help developing countries conserve their livestock breeds has received the first donation of $1,000,000 from Germany, Norway and Switzerland. The fund will be used to provide money for the … [Read more...] about The new FAO-managed fund for livestock biodiversity management receives first donation from Germany, Norway and Switzerland
Conservation Fellowship opportunity for leaders and scholars from indigenous and traditional communities and organizations
Conservation International and the Secretariat for the Convention of Biological Diversity have sponsored the Indigenous and Traditional Peoples Conservation Fellowship, which is currently open to a new round of applications. This Fellowship was established to create opportunities for leaders and … [Read more...] about Conservation Fellowship opportunity for leaders and scholars from indigenous and traditional communities and organizations
Young Researchers Award from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility
The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) has issued a 2011 Call for Proposals for the Young Researchers Award to foster innovative research and discovery in biodiversity informatics by graduate students in master’s and doctoral programmes at universities in GBIF Voting and Associate … [Read more...] about Young Researchers Award from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Foundation Ensemble’s Small Grants Fund
Foundation Ensemble's Small Grants Fund provides funding in the areas of animal biodiversity, water and sanitation and sustainable development. However, nearly 50% of this fund is focused upon supporting projects related to biodiversity such as protecting species of animals that are under threat … [Read more...] about Foundation Ensemble’s Small Grants Fund
Ravi Sankaran Fellowships in India
The Ravi Sankaran Fellowships is a biodiversity conservation initiative of Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation for young persons who have a passion for wildlife. The fellowships provide an opportunity for selected young persons to use their energy and skills to make a difference to biodiversity … [Read more...] about Ravi Sankaran Fellowships in India
The Hub Zürich Fellowship Program for those submitting ideas on how to tackle our biggest environmental challenges
Sponsored by WWF Switzerland, the Hub Zürich Fellowship Program is looking for innovative, entrepreneurial ideas for how to tackle our biggest environmental challenges, such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, desertification, ocean depletion or other ecological fields. The best idea will be … [Read more...] about The Hub Zürich Fellowship Program for those submitting ideas on how to tackle our biggest environmental challenges
USAID/Nepal Request for Proposals for “Hariyo Ban”
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Nepal has issued a call for proposals to support a new natural resources management cum climate change program called “Hariyo Ban Nepalko Dhan ” (Hariyo Ban) program. The Hariyo Ban program aims to reduce threats to biodiversity and … [Read more...] about USAID/Nepal Request for Proposals for “Hariyo Ban”
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund: Call for Letters of Inquiry
This is the call for letters of inquiry made by the Wildlands Conservation Trust under the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) in the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Hotspot. NGOs, community groups and other CSOs can apply for this opportunity. “CEPF is designed to safeguard Earth’s biologically … [Read more...] about Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund: Call for Letters of Inquiry
