The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) invites governments to submit applications to a special program on waste management in developing countries. The program may provide financial support from US$50 thousand to US$250 thousand (in certain circumstances up to US$500 thousand) to strengthen the capacities of national institutions and help the government to develop and monitor...Read More
Partner with Rainforest Trust to Create Protected Areas We partner with local conservation organizations to create new protected areas for safeguarding endangered species and exemplary intact landscapes. Join our partnership now to save species and protect our planet. Earth from outerspace Steps & Deadlines for Applying for Rainforest Trust Support Project development and review at...Read More
Covering 87,500 km2 between France, Monaco and Italy, the Pelagos Sanctuary is the first transboundary area in the Mediterranean dedicated to the protection of marine mammals. The area, particularly rich in plankton, is home to a remarkable biodiversity, including several species of whales and dolphins. The Pelagos initiative was launched in 2021 by the Prince...Read More
2023 Funding Cycle The 2023 SJV Awards Program funding cycle is now open. SJV Awards Program The Sonoran Joint Venture (SJV) Awards Program provides funds through a competitive program to support the conservation of birds and their habitats within the SJV geography. The total amount of funding available varies depending on Congressional appropriations but tends...Read More
OceanHub Africa is launching the fourth cohort of its eight-month online incubation program to support up to ten of Africa’s most promising impact-for-profit startups focused on preserving and restoring the health of the ocean, while developing equitable and sustainable livelihoods. The accelerator is on a mission to support ocean-minded startups with the express aim of...Read More
This award, named after TWAS President Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, is designed to honour women scientists in the least Developed African countries for their achievements in Biological Sciences. It carries a cash award of USD5,000 generously provided by Professor Abdool Karim. Deadline 15 May 2023 Partner Organizations – Eligible Nominees from Tanzania Angola Benin Burkina...Read More
The AFR100 Initiative seeks to show that restoration can create a prosperous, net-zero-emissions future for Africa. Therefore, the initiative will finance 100 non-profit community organizations and for-profit businesses that are restoring land by planting and growing trees in rural and urban landscapes. Early-stage for-profit businesses or non-profit organizations can apply for US$50 thousand to US$150...Read More
An integral part of nature-based solutions is landscape restoration, specifically Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR). A landscape approach to forest restoration would try to achieve objectives that support a wide range of stakeholders as well as social, ecological, and economic elements within the defined forest landscape. This is different from afforestation and reforestation activities, which has...Read More
In Rwanda, Nature Rwanda and BirdLife International are working with local communities to enhance climate resilience and community livelihoods. By Elie Sinayitutse Like many African countries, Rwanda has been impacted by the effects of climate change. Its rugged topography of mountainous areas and steep sided valleys has further exacerbated these effects. This has affected communities, with...Read More
