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National Bamboo Development Strategy and Action Plan

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 […]

Monitoring of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Change

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 […]

Darwin Initiative Grants

Darwin Initiative: Round 29 Contents1 Darwin Initiative: Round 29 1.1 The schemes and how to apply 1.1.1 Darwin Initiative Main1.1.2 Darwin Initiative Extra1.1.3 Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity 1.1.4 Darwin Initiative Innovation 1.2 When to apply 1.2.1 Darwin Initiative Main1.2.2 Darwin Initiative Extra1.2.3 Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity and Innovation This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Darwin Initiative! The […]

Nature Conservation and Species Preservation

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 […]

Research on Primates

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 […]

Reforestation Grants

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 […]

Forest ecosystem restoration in Tanzania

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 […]

New multiple vacancies announced – Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund

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.

entomology field training continues at the Udzungwa Ecological Monitoring Centre

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 […]

Field practical training on herpetology

The field practical training on herpetology was offered under 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 Dar es Salaam, and College of African Wildlife Management conducted field practical training on herpetology as a part of […]