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January 20, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Equator Prize for 2019 will recognize outstanding community and indigenous initiatives in nature-based solutions for local sustainable development. The Equator Prize welcomes nominations that highlight the initiatives of rural community-based groups in any of the 145 countries supported by the United Nations Development Program. Nominations are also invited to present the initiatives of indigenous […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, awards/prizes, biodiversity, biology, biotechnology, climate, conservation, energy, february2019, fisheries, forests, marine/coastal, natural disasters, pollution, water, wildlife
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January 20, 2019 | by Ilka | Energy, Climate Change
The National Geographic Society seeks research, conservation, and storytelling proposals to advance understanding of environmental and societal changes measured in the Himalayas. NatGeo is especially interested in projects that directly monitor or examine changing temperatures, ice volume or extent, and water pathways, or that examine impacts on at-risk downstream populations. Typical proposal requests should be […]
Tags: april2019, climate, community projects, Eurasia/Central Asia, media/journalism, natural disasters, research, water
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January 20, 2019 | by Ilka | Energy, Climate Change
The AXA Research Fund supports research to help understand risk management and prevention, including risks related to natural disasters and climate change. Applications can be submitted by pre-registered research institutions in EU member states and collaborating countries — including a selection of developing and emerging countries in the Asia-Pacific region; Africa and the Middle East; […]
Tags: Africa, april2019, Asia-Pacific, climate, individuals, LAC, MENA, natural disasters, research
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January 20, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships support Indians residing in India to pursue a master’s degree program at selected U.S. colleges and universities. The many eligible subject areas include environmental sciences such as toxicology, natural resource management, pollution prevention, environmental law, environmental engineering, and environmental policy analysis (among others). The fellowships are for one or two years. […]
Tags: biology, biotechnology, climate, conservation, energy, fellowships/scholarships, forests, individuals, marine/coastal, may2019, natural disasters, pollution, South Asia, training/education, water
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January 20, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Bower Award is made to individuals who have made significant contributions to understanding and quantifying perturbations of natural systems within the biosphere, atmosphere, or hydrosphere in the age of the Anthropocene. The award is a 14k gold medal and a cash prize of US$250 thousand. The competition is open internationally. Self-nominations are accepted. Notices […]
Tags: all regions, awards/prizes, biodiversity, biology, biotechnology, climate, conservation, forests, individuals, marine/coastal, may2019, natural disasters, pollution, research, water, wildlife
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January 20, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Waterloo Foundations makes small grants to small UK charities which are working to deliver projects in developing countries. Organizations based in a developing countries can also apply for support but must provide a reference for their work in form of a UK referee. The majority of grants are £5-£10 thousand for one to two […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, biodiversity, biology, biotechnology, climate, community projects, conservation, energy, fisheries, forests, marine/coastal, natural disasters, no deadline, nonprofit orgs, pollution, water, wildlife
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January 10, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The World Habitat Awards (WHA) demonstrate solutions to current housing issues faced by countries worldwide. The WHA take a broad perspective to include energy, waste management, water conservation, resilience to natural disasters, and other environmental aspects in its definition of habitat. Two winners will each receive £10 thousand. The deadline for applications (English, French, Spanish) […]
Tags: all regions, awards/prizes, conservation, energy, march2019, natural disasters, water
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January 10, 2019 | by Ilka | Energy, Climate Change
The Climate Justice Resilience Fund seeks grants applications for community-led, social justice approaches to climate change adaptation and resilience-building. Grants are made to women, youth, and indigenous peoples to create and share their own solutions for resilience. CJRF grants focus on four interrelated issues connected which climate change: (1) Water Access; (2) Food Security; (3) […]
Tags: Africa, agriculture, april2019, community projects, fisheries, natural disasters, nonprofit orgs, South Asia, water, women, youth
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January 10, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The “young scientists’ mobility grant” aims to develop new research partnerships and collaborations between Switzerland and MENA countries. Priority countries under this call are: Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates. Mobility grants can be awarded to young scientists who hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree (no PhD) and have less […]
Tags: agriculture, biodiversity, biology, biotechnology, climate, conservation, december2019, early-career, energy, fisheries, forests, individuals, marine/coastal, MENA, natural disasters, partnerships/collaboration, pollution, travel/mobility, water, wildlife
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January 10, 2019 | by Ilka | Cross-Cutting Subjects
The Royal Society hosts a programme of scientific meetings each year with the aim to bring together scientists from around the world to present and discuss new research in all areas of science. Each meeting is organised by leaders in the field, using their expertise to ensure the key topics are covered. Proposals are invited […]
Tags: agriculture, all regions, biodiversity, biology, biotechnology, climate, conservation, energy, fisheries, forests, individuals, marine/coastal, natural disasters, no deadline, partnerships/collaboration, pollution, water, wildlife, workshops/conferences
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