{"id":9623,"date":"2024-04-24T21:20:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T18:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/?p=9623"},"modified":"2024-04-24T21:20:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T18:20:47","slug":"cfps-probiodev-program-to-support-projects-focused-on-biodiversity-conservation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/cfps-probiodev-program-to-support-projects-focused-on-biodiversity-conservation","title":{"rendered":"CFPs: ProBioDev Program to support Projects focused on Biodiversity Conservation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"selectionShareable\"><strong>Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a026-May-2024<\/p>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">As part of the Support Program for biodiversity Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) active in developing countries (ProBioDev), the IUCN French Committee is launching a call for proposals to support projects in developing countries led by civil society partnerships that aims to support projects focused on biodiversity conservation and Nature-based Solutions, addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">The grant initiative is committed to improve the state of biodiversity in developing countries by providing financial support for nature conservation projects led by French and DC civil society organisations. The programme will support alliance strategies and the development of equitable and mutually supportive partnerships to meet the challenges of <a title=\"Biodiversity on a Changing Planet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/biodiversity-on-a-changing-planet\">biodiversity<\/a> in the South. Within this framework, the CSOs supported through the <a title=\"Research Grants for Field Research 2024\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/research-grants-for-field-research-2024\">grant<\/a> initiative will also benefit from organisational and technical support as well as the strengthening of their partnerships, thereby increasing their added value and the sustainability of their actions. This approach aims to increase the capacity of <a title=\"Why mitigating biodiversity loss matters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/why-mitigating-biodiversity-loss-matters\">biodiversity<\/a> CSOs to act in favour of international cooperation to respond to local and global biodiversity issues, while targeting the objectives defined in the GBF and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p>\n<h5><span id=\"Themes\"><strong>Themes<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Themes\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Themes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Funding_Information\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Funding Information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Eligibility_Criteria\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ineligibility_Criteria\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Ineligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Eligible themes for <a title=\"Call for Projects 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-projects-2023\">project<\/a> financing will include actions of:\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Small Grants for Biodiversity Conservation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/small-grants-for-biodiversity-conservation\">Biodiversity conservation<\/a> and\/or<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"PETRONAS partners with Malaysia Forest Fund for nature-based solutions projects\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/petronas-partners-with-malaysia-forest-fund-for-nature-based-solutions-projects\">Nature-based Solutions<\/a> (NbS) that specifically target the challenges of climate change adaptation and mitigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Local Project Support\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/local-project-support\">Projects must also contribute to improve living conditions for local<\/a> populations.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Increasing species coverage to support global biodiversity conservation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/increasing-species-coverage-to-support-global-biodiversity-conservation\">Biodiversity conservation<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Below are a few examples of themes related to biodiversity <a title=\"Oklahoma City Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden: Conservation Grants 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/oklahoma-city-zoo-botanical-garden-conservation-grants-2023\">conservation<\/a>. Activities must be carried out in relation with and for the <a title=\"Ways forest conservation can benefit local communities and wildlife\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/ways-forest-conservation-can-benefit-local-communities-and-wildlife\">benefit of local<\/a> populations:\n<ul>\n<li>Educational or awareness campaigns on <a title=\"Let\u2019s honor those who have protected Indiana\u2019s natural places through conservation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/lets-honor-those-who-have-protected-indianas-natural-places-through-conservation\">nature<\/a> conservation;<\/li>\n<li>Establishment, management, or governance of <a title=\"Protected and Conserved Area Fund\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/protected-and-conserved-area-fund\">protected and \u201cconserved\u201d areas<\/a> (OECMs);<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Species Conservation Grant\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/species-conservation-grant\">Conservation of threatened species<\/a> (according to the IUCN Red List);<\/li>\n<li>Preservation or <a title=\"Vacant: Junior Professor in Agro- and Ecosystems Restoration Engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/vacant-junior-professor-in-agro-and-ecosystems-restoration-engineering\">restoration of ecosystems<\/a> and natural habitats;<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable utilisation of <a title=\"Assistant Research Fellow (Natural Resources Management)(Re-Advertised) \u2013 2 Post\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/assistant-research-fellow-natural-resources-managementre-advertised-2-post\">natural resources<\/a> and equitable sharing of conservation benefits;<\/li>\n<li>Tackling issues related to poaching and <a title=\"UK Government \u2014 Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/uk-government-illegal-wildlife-trade-challenge-fund\">illegal wildlife trade<\/a> and resolving human-wildlife conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nature-based solutions (NbS) to <a title=\"Grassroots Multilateralism for Tackling Climate Change and Beyond\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/grassroots-multilateralism-for-tackling-climate-change-and-beyond\">tackle climate change<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Nature-based solutions are defined by the IUCN as \u201cactions to protect, sustainably use, manage and <a title=\"New Nature Restoration Law boosts biodiversity and climate action across Europe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/new-nature-restoration-law-boosts-biodiversity-and-climate-action-across-europe\">restore natural<\/a> or modified ecosystems, which address societal challenges, effectively and adaptively, providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>In the context of <a title=\"UN Urges States to Protect Children\u2019s Rights Amidst Climate Change\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/un-urges-states-to-protect-childrens-rights-amidst-climate-change\">climate change<\/a>, NbS act as carbon capture and storage mechanisms, thereby making a significant contribution to the reduction of CO2 emissions. They also play a crucial role in <a title=\"Expert: Climate change adaptation is vital for forest restoration.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/expert-climate-change-adaptation-is-vital-for-forest-restoration\">climate change adaptation<\/a> by mitigating natural risks and strengthening ecosystem resilience. These approaches are effective in addressing today\u2019s challenges, such as the biodiversity conservation and the attainment of SDGs, while simultaneously offering multiple benefits to local <a title=\"Community rights and REDD+ in Indonesia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/community-rights-and-redd-in-indonesia\">communities<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span id=\"Funding_Information\"><strong>Funding Information<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>This <a title=\"Explore#6 Call For Projects, Support for International Mobility\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/explore6-call-for-projects-support-for-international-mobility\">call aims to support approximately ten field projects<\/a>, offering grants ranging from \u20ac100,000 to \u20ac250,000 for a maximum duration of 24 months.<\/li>\n<li>Co-financing provided through these <a title=\"Reversing Environmental Degradation in Africa and Asia \u2014 Project Grants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/reversing-environmental-degradation-in-africa-and-asia-project-grants\">grants will represent up to 90% of the total project<\/a> budget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span id=\"Eligibility_Criteria\"><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>This call is intended for CSOs interested in implementing partnership projects involving two nonprofit organisations, one registered in France (French CSO) and the other one in a <a title=\"Funding: Waste Management in Developing Countries\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/funding-waste-management-in-developing-countries\">developing country<\/a> (local CSO), which must have been established for at least two years. If the <a title=\"Call for project: Forest Conservation through Local and Indigenous Action\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-project-forest-conservation-through-local-and-indigenous-action\">project leader is a local<\/a> CSO, then the main partner must be a French CSO. Conversely, if the project leader is a <a title=\"Climate change leaves French Towns uninsured\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/climate-change-leaves-french-towns-uninsured\">French<\/a> CSO, then the main partner must be a local CSO. While formalising this partnership is not mandatory, it is essential to demonstrate the complementarity and added value it offers, emphasising any prior collaboration, cooperation, or dialogue, along with its alignment with the project\u2019s objectives. A CSO may submit a maximum of two grant applications (with two different partners), one as <a title=\"Tech4Nature partners announce project to study impact of tourism on biodiversity in Spain\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/tech4nature-partners-announce-project-to-study-impact-of-tourism-on-biodiversity-in-spain\">project leader and one as main partner<\/a>. It should be noted that depending on the total number of proposals received during the <a title=\"Latest Funds for projects and Calls for Proposals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/latest-funds-for-projects-and-calls-for-proposals\">call<\/a> for proposals, and thus depending on the selection pressure, only one of the two proposals may be retained if two requests are submitted. The <a title=\"Established Conservationist Grants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/established-conservationist-grants\">grants are awarded to CSOs established<\/a> under the following legal statuses:\n<ul>\n<li>For French CSOs:\n<ul>\n<li>A French association operating under the law of 1901, or a non-profit association <a title=\"Forest Governance Scholarship for PhD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/forest-governance-scholarship-for-phd\">governed<\/a> by the local law in Alsace Moselle involved in international solidarity actions;<\/li>\n<li>A trade union under French law (law of 21 March 1884), engaged in international solidarity actions;<\/li>\n<li>A French foundation recognised as serving the <a title=\"New publication\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/new-publication\">public<\/a> interest, implementing international solidarity initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>For local CSOs:\n<ul>\n<li>A non-profit association or non-governmental organisation, established in compliance with the prevailing <a title=\"United Nations Development Programme \u2014 Pathfinder Award for Innovation in Nature Conservation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/united-nations-development-programme-pathfinder-award-for-innovation-in-nature-conservation\">national legislation of a country eligible for official development<\/a> assistance (ODA), with autonomous governance, independent of national governments, the private sector and any international organisation;<\/li>\n<li>An office, branch, subsidiary, etc. of a French or international organisation in a developing country is not eligible as a local CSO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span id=\"Ineligibility_Criteria\"><strong>Ineligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Associations and foundations engaged in redistributive activities, which <a title=\"Funguo Innovation Programme 2nd Funding Round\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/funguo-innovation-programme-2nd-funding-round\">fund<\/a> initiatives without directly implementing international solidarity actions, as well as corporate, hospital, university, partnership or scientific cooperation foundations, endowment funds, cooperatives or local authorities are not eligible as project leaders or main partners, whether they are French or local CSOs.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, the following activities are not eligible for funding:\n<ul>\n<li>Capacity-building and\/or scientific research programs unrelated to <a title=\"Funding for Conservation Projects\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/funding-for-conservation-projects\">conservation projects<\/a> or<\/li>\n<li>primarily focused on workshops and training sessions;<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Call for Project Grant 2021: Sustainable development and climate change.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-project-grant-2021-sustainable-development-and-climate-change\">Sustainable development projects<\/a> where nature conservation is not the primary objective;<\/li>\n<li>Micro-credit activities;<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy campaigns not associated with <a title=\"Youths contribute to biodiversity conservation efforts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/youths-contribute-to-biodiversity-conservation-efforts\">conservation efforts<\/a> in the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uicn.fr\/launch-of-the-probiodev-call-for-proposals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IUCN French Committee<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deadline:\u00a026-May-2024 As part of the Support Program for biodiversity Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) active in developing countries (ProBioDev), the IUCN French Committee is launching a call for proposals to support projects in developing countries led by civil society partnerships that aims to support projects focused on biodiversity conservation and Nature-based Solutions, addressing climate change mitigation 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