SCOPE OF WORK The key tasks of this assignment will be to: i) Develop a concept note, and a programme that includes topics for the online discussion forum ii) Work with AFF Secretariat to tailor discussion topics in line with project plans. iii) Work with AFF to develop presentations on the selected topics to guide...Read More

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism (MNRT), jointly with the Department of Ecosystems and Conservation of the Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) and the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), is developing a National Bamboo Development Strategy and Action Plan of Tanzania. The development of the Strategy and Action Plan...Read More

Biodiversa+ launches a joint call for transnational research proposals on the topic “Improved transnational monitoring of biodiversity and ecosystem change for science and society” (BiodivMon). The call is focused on creating a bridge between science, policy and practice to make nature-based solutions a reality. BiodivMon will support research projects with strong transnational cooperation. The call...Read More

Darwin Initiative: Round 29  This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Darwin Initiative! The schemes and how to apply  Round 29 of the Darwin Initiative include the following schemes: Darwin Initiative Main – Stage 1 closed, Stage 2 by invite only Darwin Initiative Extra – now open Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity – now...Read More

The Dierenpark Amersfoort Wildlife Fund supports projects in nature conservation and species preservation around the world. The fund provides financial support for endangered species conservation, research for veterinary medicine or to help shelter animals. Grants usually range from €1.000 to €10 thousand. The board meets three times per year and evaluates applications on a continuous...Read More

The Leakey Foundation funds research related to human origins. This includes research on primate biology, ecology, and behavior. The majority of research grants awarded to doctoral students range from US$3 thousand to US$20 thousand. Larger projects by senior scientists and post-doctoral students may be funded up to US$30 thousand. There are no citizenship restrictions. The...Read More

The Reforestation Grant Program supports communities in deforested and degraded landscapes through forest restoration and reforestation. Reforestation grants are made to local organizations that focus on connecting corridors, creating buffer zones, improving degraded lands, restoring watersheds, and expanding forest cover. Eligible countries and eco-regions are listed in the announcement. Project budgets should not exceed US$15...Read More

Forest ecosystem restoration is one of the courses offered under the Department of Ecosystems and Conservation of the Sokoine University of Agriculture. This course is offered in the Bachelor of Science in Forestry, M.Sc Forestry, M.Sc Agroforestry, M.Sc Ecosystem Science and Management, and PhD Forests and trees make the Earth habitable. They provide us with safe drinking water...Read More

EAMCEF has advertised multiple vacancies. Vacancies include: Programme Officer – Planning, Coordination and Information Management (PO – PCIM) Marketing and Engagement Officer (MEO) Accounts and Administrative Assistant (AA) Well qualified and interested professionals should lodge their well-written applications to the undersigned not later than 15th October, 2022. Download the PDF file to apply.Read More

The second session of the field practical training on biology, systematics, taxonomy and evolution of Insects at Udzungwa Ecological Monitoring Centre was offered through the CONTAN project.  The Department of Ecosystems and Conservation of the Sokoine University of Agriculture in partnership with University of Florence, MUSE – Science museum, University of Copenhagen, University of Bayreuth, University of...Read More