5. “How has the initiative improved the socio-economic conditions (livelihoods, incomes, etc) and wellbeing (health, food security, education, etc) of the community? Describe how these wellbeing and livelihoods improvements are linked to environmental conservation, sustainable natural resource … [Read more...] about Community Wellbeing and Sustainable Livelihoods: Equator Prize 2012
Environmental Impacts: Equator Prize 2012
6. “How has the initiative contributed to sustainable natural resource management and environmental conservation? Describe how these conservation efforts are linked to improved community livelihoods and wellbeing.” If your initiative is focused upon environmental conservation, you can easily answer … [Read more...] about Environmental Impacts: Equator Prize 2012
Empowerment of Women: Equator Prize 2012
9. “Describe how the initiative has facilitated the empowerment of women in its approach to community wellbeing, livelihoods, and environmental conservation. “ It is important that the nominated initiatives promote the equality and empowerment of women. It is not only important for women to be part … [Read more...] about Empowerment of Women: Equator Prize 2012
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
Whitley Fund for Nature is seeking applications for 2012 Awards from individuals from non high-income countries working with effective teams having strong nature conservation experience
The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a UK registered charity offering awards and grants to outstanding nature conservationists around the world. They locate and recognize some of the world’s most dynamic conservation leaders and support projects founded on good science, community involvement and … [Read more...] about Whitley Fund for Nature is seeking applications for 2012 Awards from individuals from non high-income countries working with effective teams having strong nature conservation experience
Biodiversity International invites applications for 2012 Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship award
The Fellowship Fund of Biodiversity International was established in 1989 in memory of Academician Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov’s and Sir Otto Frankel’s works and contributions in the field of plant science. Since its creation, the fund has supported a number of qualified scientists coming from … [Read more...] about Biodiversity International invites applications for 2012 Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship award
The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund invites applications for award of grants
The SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is working for the past 40 years to support wildlife conservation, research, and education in different parts of the world. The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund was created in 2003 to provide an easy way to guests to involve themselves with the … [Read more...] about The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund invites applications for award of grants
Ford Motor Company grants opportunity for ongoing environmental and conservation initiatives in the Middle East
Ford Motor Company since the year 2000 has been providing grants for its Middle East Conservation & Environmental Grants programme every year in the region. In this context, applications are sought from all types of not-for-profit conservation initiatives that have already been implemented and … [Read more...] about Ford Motor Company grants opportunity for ongoing environmental and conservation initiatives in the Middle East
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity seeking nominations for the ASEAN Champions of Biodiversity
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity is currently seeking nominations for the ASEAN Champions of Biodiversity. The award is co-sponsored by the ASEAN Foundation through the Japan-ASEAN Solidarity Fund and the European Union. This is an award program to recognize ongoing projects on biodiversity … [Read more...] about The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity seeking nominations for the ASEAN Champions of Biodiversity
Whitley Fund for Nature’s Call for Applications for the Whitley Awards 2011
The UK-based charity Whitley Fund for Nature is currently accepting applications from outstanding nature conservation leaders around the world for the Whitley Awards 2011. The awards are not just prizes, but they also offer project grants offering financial support of £30,000 for one year and … [Read more...] about Whitley Fund for Nature’s Call for Applications for the Whitley Awards 2011
