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January 2, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Energy, Climate Change
The Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) funds short-term training in selected development topics for participants from developing countries. The training programs include a course in climate change organized by the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI). SMHI invites organizations in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to propose candidates for the course, which will focus on […]
Tags: Africa, agriculture, business/enterprise, climate, governments, nonprofit orgs, training/education, water
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January 2, 2017 | by JanLaarman | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
PEFC offers competitive grants in support of its mission to improve forest management and expand forest certification around the world. PEFC invites its members and other non-profit organizations to apply. Project partners may also include private and public-sector organizations. PEFC will consider proposals up to CHF 40 thousand for projects up to two years. Grantees […]
Tags: all regions, business/enterprise, forests, governments, march2017, nonprofit orgs
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December 1, 2016 | by JanLaarman | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) welcomes project proposals to combat wildlife trafficking. Priorities include strengthening CITES implementation in key regions and countries; fighting corruption and poor governance regarding wildlife protection; increasing cooperation among African and Asian countries involved in transnational wildlife crime; working for behavioral change in support of wildlife protection; and […]
Tags: all regions, business/enterprise, conservation, february2017, governments, nonprofit orgs, wildlife
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December 1, 2016 | by JanLaarman | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
The Government of Canada calls for proposals to promote strengthened agri-food value chains and adaptation to climate change in Haiti. Areas that were severely affected by Hurricane Matthew require increased support to restore agricultural production capacity and infrastructure. Projects should focus on two or three of the departments of Artibonite, Sud, and Grand-Anse. Eligibility for […]
Tags: agriculture, april2017, business/enterprise, climate, community projects, LAC, natural disasters, nonprofit orgs
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November 21, 2016 | by JanLaarman | Cross-Cutting Subjects
With support by the Newton Fund, Innovate UK invites businesses to work with Brazilian partners on innovative urban development solutions in Brazil. Subject areas include management of urban water and sanitation, renewable energy, addressing natural disasters, and others. Projects must be led by a UK business, and must include at least one Brazilian partner. The […]
Tags: april2017, business/enterprise, energy, LAC, natural disasters, water
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November 10, 2016 | by JanLaarman | Energy, Climate Change
The Off-Grid Energy Challenge invites applications from early-stage energy entrepreneurs in West Africa who are running businesses that generate or can be powered by off-grid energy. Businesses must have at least an existing prototype and business model to enter. The winners of the competition will receive free business, legal, and financial services and the chance to […]
Tags: Africa, business/enterprise, climate, energy, november2016, social enterprise
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November 10, 2016 | by JanLaarman | Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
In support of conservation in the Wallacea Biodiversity Hotspot, CEPF invites letters of inquiry from organizations wishing to work in or affect key biodiversity areas and species in Timor-Leste. Eligibility for funding extends to NGOs, community groups, private enterprises, universities, and other civil society organizations. Typical grants are US$100 thousand for periods of 12 to […]
Tags: biodiversity, business/enterprise, conservation, december2016, nonprofit orgs
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November 10, 2016 | by JanLaarman | Energy, Climate Change
The EC will make grants to increase the availability of electricity generated from renewable energy in off-grid rural and semi-urban communities of the Philippines. The grants will be made in four lots, each with a different objective. Grants are up to €4 million, varying by lots and cost shares. The lead applicants should be NGOs, […]
Tags: business/enterprise, climate, community projects, energy, january2017, nonprofit orgs
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October 10, 2016 | by JanLaarman | Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
The Agri-Tech Catalyst aims to increase the pace and scale of uptake of agricultural innovation by farmers in developing countries. Projects should focus in any of three categories: early-stage technical feasibility; industrial research; or late-stage experimental development. Project leaders must be UK businesses (or UK research organizations in the case of early-stage technical feasibility). Projects […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, business/enterprise, january2017, october2016
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October 10, 2016 | by JanLaarman | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The World Bank is interested in how “big data” can be used to address development questions, including how climate change affects food security and forestry and watersheds. Solutions may include but are not limited to analytical methodologies, APIs, algorithms, software applications, tools, and new data set generation. Technologies may include artificial intelligence, crowd-sourcing applications, data […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, business/enterprise, climate, forests, governments, november2016, research, social enterprise, water
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