Wildlife Conservation Society

⏰WOW time flies! The deadline for applications to our 2025 Team Awards is in just ONE month! In this video, CLP staff Karla G. Hernandez-Aguilar outlines guidance on our eligibility criteria to help you with your application (English translation below). You can also visit our website where you can find more resources and information on how to apply: https://lnkd.in/ddeyv8B [English translation]: "Hi, my name is Karla Hernandez-Aguilar and I am the CLP Programme Officer at BirdLife International. Together with my colleagues at CLP, we are delighted to invite all early career conservation leaders from around the world to apply for one of our 2025 Team Awards. As a CLP applicant, you might have the chance to gain a grant of up to 15,000 USD plus specialised training and unique mentorship opportunities. But – before applying it is important to check if your proposal is eligible! To be eligible you need to consider the following: • First, your project must focus on the conservation of at least one globally threatened species classified as Data Deficient, Vulnerable, Endangered or Critically Endangered by the #IUCNRedList. • Second, your project must take place in one of the eligible countries and last between 3 and 12 months. • Third, your team should consist of at least three people – and all of them must be nationals of the country where the project is taking place- although one team member can be a non-national but this needs to be well justified in your application. • Fourth, all team members must be at the beginning of their careers, this means they need to have no more than five years’ of experience working in conservation. • Lastly, your project must be new rather than part of an ongoing project and go beyond academic research. We’re really looking forward to receiving your applications - but before you apply, please visit our website where you will be able to find useful resources to check if you are eligible. On behalf of the CLP Team we wish you all the best and don’t forget to submit your application by the 18 October!" #WeAreCLP

Just launched! New report on emerging forest finance mechanisms 🌳 The Forest Declaration Assessment is excited to share our latest report which dives into the landscape of innovative finance instruments designed to advance global forest objectives. It explores emerging tools that blend funding sources, reduce investor risks, and enhance access for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and local communities (LCs). Short on time? Here’s what you should know: ➡️ Forests are crucial to Earth's ecosystems and economic health but remain underfunded in climate mitigation efforts. ➡️ There's an urgent need to shift finance away from harmful activities and increase funding for forest-positive initiatives. ➡️ Public funds alone can't close the investment gap in nature and forests—private sector engagement is essential. ➡️ From bonds and IP & LC funds to national forest funds and debt reduction instruments, each finance mechanism has its own pros and cons. However, when combined, they can help bridge the growing forest finance gap. 🔗 Discover how new and existing finance instruments are being mobilized to protect, restore, and sustainably manage our forests – read the full report: https://lnkd.in/enxSWgEd

🎉🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of SNAPP! 🎉🎉 Over the past decade, we've been dedicated to providing evidence-based solutions for specific global challenges at the intersection of conservation and human well-being. We couldn’t have reached this milestone without the ongoing support of our incredible partners The Nature Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Society and our board of directors, working groups, and team members. Thank you all! 🌟  To read more about our some the projects we are proud to have been a part of through our working groups check out our latest blog (authored by our very own Miranda Wolfe): https://lnkd.in/e5mB8TJa

🌊🐠 How can data help save coral reefs? Check out this recent Forbes article on how MERMAID is empowering scientists in the Tawi-Tawi islands, in the far south of the Philippines to monitor and protect climate-resilient coral reefs. "MERMAID automates calculations such as coral cover and fish biomass, saving time and minimizing human error, making it an invaluable asset for effective coral reef monitoring and conservation. Its offline functionality is particularly useful in remote areas like Tawi-Tawi, where internet access is limited." - Professor Richard Nami Muallil, Mindanao State University. By harnessing the field-ready power of simple web forms, clean data, and visual reports, MERMAID is proud to support partners working to conserve one of the planet’s most biodiverse ecosystems, critical for the livelihoods of millions of people in the Coral Triangle and around the world. 🌍 #CoralReefConservation #AIforGood #OceanHealth #MERMAID #ClimateResilience https://lnkd.in/gGNhttB9 Wildlife Conservation Society Bloomberg Philanthropies Trafigura Foundation Richard Muallil Forbes Kate Lim Emily Small Melissa Wright Tatum June Pollard Michael Gale EDB Stacy Jupiter