In preparation for the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) negotiations, a group of experts came together in late 2021, convened by GEO BON and Future Earth, to compile a series of scientific briefs showing assessments and recommendations for select GBF targets and goals. In order to distill key aspects of these briefs and make their overarching messages more accessible to the...Read More
The Second Global Bamboo and Rattan Congress (BARC 2022) focused on bamboo and rattan as nature-based solutions for replacing plastics, reducing plastic pollution, and assisting in the achievement of net-zero emissions. Jyoti Mathur-Filipp of UNEP and Han Meng of UNEP-WCMC jointly delivered the keynote speech “Global review: the progress of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on...Read More
The world is losing biodiversity at an unprecedented rate. The Living Planet Index reports a 68% decline in the world’s biological diversity since 1970—this despite global efforts and a growing awareness of the interdependency of human life and the natural world (photo 1). Mounting evidence suggests that biodiversity conservation is also a critical development issue, particularly for the...Read More
The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund provides financial resources to small non-profit organizations and individuals to carry out conservation research in Sub-Saharan Africa. Priority will be given to projects related to the conservation of forest elephants. Applicants can be based anywhere in the world. Funding is €1,500 per applicant. Application deadlines for small conservation grants are...Read More
The International Herpetological Symposium (IHS) provides financial assistance to individuals or organizations conducting herpetological research, conservation, and education. Grants are up to US$1,000. Eligibility extends to any individual from the herpetological community from around the world. Students are encouraged to apply. Proposals are due by 30 April of each year. About IHS grantsRead More
The British Ecological Society (BES) makes grants for ecologists in Africa to carry out innovative ecological research. Applicants must be scientists and citizens of a country in Africa or its associated islands; have at least an MSc or equivalent degree; be working for a university or research institution in Africa that provides basic research facilities;...Read More
The British Ecological Society (BES) makes Outreach Grants of up to £2 thousand to encourage the promotion of ecological science to a wide audience. Proposals must be aimed at a non-academic audience. Awards are open to individuals and organizations to organize ecological public engagement events, including BES members, researchers, schools, museums, libraries and community groups. Additionally,...Read More
The British Ecological Society (BES) makes Research Grants in support of scientific ecological research where there are limited alternative sources of funding. Small projects can be awarded up to £5 thousand, and early-career ecologists can apply for funding up to £20 thousand. Applicants must be members of BES. However, there are no restrictions on nationality...Read More
The British Ecological Society (BES) makes grants to PhD students and postgraduate research assistants to meet the costs of specialist field training courses and to network and publicize their research at workshops and conferences. Applicants must be members of BES. However, there are no restrictions on the nationality or residence of applicants. Grants of up...Read More
The atmosphere, water, ocean, land, forests, biodiversity, and social systems are all interconnected ecosystems on Earth. These complex systems are not only constantly in flux, but they also have a symbiotic and often precarious relationship and interdependence with one another. However, this dynamic interdependence and engagement can become unbalanced at times, resulting in unwanted friction...Read More
