The Yves Rocher Foundation’s Photography Award is awarded to a professional photographer who wishes to make a journalistic study of issues relating to the environment, humanity’s relationship with the planet, or the core challenges to sustainability. Eligibility extends to professional photojournalists who can write and speak in French or English. The winner will receive an award of €8 thousand. The closing date for applications is 20 May 2026. Prix Photo
Category: Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
Skål International announces the call for submission to its 2025 Sustainable Tourism Awards. The idea is to enhance visibility and get recognition of outstanding performance in terms of sustainable and responsible tourism from all over the world. Companies, NGOs, government agencies, and educational institutions worldwide are welcome to submit an entry in one of nine available categories, including ‘Countryside and Biodiversity’ and ‘Marine and Coastal’. Applications close on 31 May 2026. Find the guidelines
UNESCO invites young people to participate in a visual storytelling competition “Capture the Future: Global Youth Storytelling Initiative for People and Nature”. The program seeks original photography and video submissions from individuals aged 18 to 35 from all countries. Participants should submit visual stories about the relationship between people and nature in UNESCO biosphere reserves. All winners will receive a smartphone designed for high-quality photography and an invitation to join an intensive visual storytelling training camp. The deadline for submissions is 31 May 2026. Know more
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The Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation honors exceptional conservation scientists who have made significant contributions to combating biodiversity loss and advancing species protection. The recipient will receive an unrestricted grant of US$80 thousand, participate in a global media campaign, and be recognized at an award ceremony. Applicants must be conservation scientists who have made demonstrable, long-term impacts in preserving ecosystems and species. The application deadline is 01 June 2026. Prize for Species Conservation
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 next application deadline is 15 July 2026. Find out more
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The Explorers Club Impact Grants support individual researchers and explorers worldwide who conduct field-based scientific expeditions in disciplines such as ecology, earth sciences, anthropology, archaeology, paleontology, and astronomy—especially exploring regions experiencing environmental or cultural change. Grants typically range from US$10 thousand to US$25 thousand, covering expenses for on-site fieldwork. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Explorers Club Impact Grants
The School of Wildlife Conservation (SOWC) invites applications for a 12-week online training program focused on effective management for marine conservation and biodiversity in Africa. The course is designed for marine conservation practitioners across the continent and includes an optional five-day in-person intensive session at an African location. The curriculum emphasizes leadership, strategic management, and ethical practices to address environmental challenges while balancing economic and community needs. While the full cost of the program is not specified, partial merit-based scholarships are available to a limited number of successful applicants. The deadline for applications is 30 March 2026. Marine Conservation Training Program
The University of Oxford’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science (ICCS) invites applications for a fellowship that enables biodiversity professionals to engage with world-class researchers and resources. The program is open exclusively to African nationals who are employed by NGOs, government agencies, businesses, or academic institutions and are working on conservation within Africa. Successful applicants spend up to three months in Oxford, where the fellowship covers the costs of visas, international flights, accommodation, and a daily allowance for food and local travel. The scheme hosts three visitors per year, providing them with mentorship, training, and networking opportunities to enhance their conservation impact. The deadline to submit an expression of interest for the 2027 fellowship is 31 March 2026. African Biodiversity Fellowship Program
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites proposals for its Tiger Landscapes Investment Facility to support sustainable production and management in Thailand’s tiger landscape buffer zones. The program provides grants to civil society organizations to help local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises become investment-ready in sectors such as eco-tourism, sustainable agriculture, and forest management. Eligible applicants must be local or community-based non-governmental organizations or non-profit CSOs registered in Thailand that focus on biodiversity conservation or sustainable livelihoods. UNDP will contribute up to US$90 thousand per successful proposal for projects with a maximum duration of two years. The deadline for applications is 02 April 2026. Link to UNDP
The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and its partners invite experts and organizations to apply as instructors for the 2026 Coastal Ocean Environment School in the Western Indian Ocean (COES-WIO). The program seeks facilitators to lead “project track” sessions that provide hands-on, experiential learning in oceanography and marine science. Applicants should propose immersive research projects suitable for groups of 15 to 20 participants, including students, researchers, and policymakers. While the announcement focuses on the contribution of expertise rather than a specific grant amount for instructors, the school serves as a major capacity-building initiative for the next generation of ocean researchers. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is 05 April 2026. Call for Instructors
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