CLP Alumni Update
9 February 2010
1. Conservation Leadership Programme Opportunities
2. Grants / Awards
3. Scholarships / Job Opportunities
4. Conferences
5. Training Courses
5. Publications, Newsletters and Websites
Conservation Leadership Programme Opportunities
2010 SCB Travel Grants
Deadline extended: February 12, 2010
The CLP is offering a limited number of travel grants to CLP alumni to cover travel expenses for
the annual International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB), hosted by the Society for
Conservation Biology (SCB), including the membership and registration fees for selected
applicants.
To be eligible for an ICCB Travel Grant, you must meet the following criteria: 1) you must have
been a member of a CLP award winning team, received an RFP, scholarship or internship; 2)
You must currently be working in (or studying) conservation and demonstrate how the SCB
meeting will help you further your skills and conservation in your region; 3) You must submit an
abstract for an oral or poster presentation – deadline February 15, 2010. Funds are limited.
You can email [email protected] to request an application form or it can be found on our website
at: http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/AlumniGrants.asp. Eligible award winners
should complete the application form and email it to: [email protected].
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Facilitation Internship with Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
The Conservation Leadership Programme is pleased to announce an opportunity for one CLP
alumnus to participate in a two-month internship with the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. The
intern will develop their facilitation and training skills at the International Training Center (ITC) and
hone their species or project management skills within relevant departments in Durrell. The ITC
is based at the headquarters of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in Jersey (British Channel
Islands).
The intern will have the opportunity to work with Durrell staff to develop skills and knowledge to
help advance a specific conservation project, education program, etc. in their home country.
Examples of Durrell staff expertise include: education training skills; captive breeding with herps,
birds, and mammals; small mammal conservation work; monitoring birds and herps; and
veterinary skills.
In addition to work on a specific topic related to the intern’s work in their home country, the intern
will also learn facilitation skills while assisting with planning, preparation and implementation
of Durrell’s Facilitation Skills for Conservation Management course, which will run for 5 days
(Monday to Friday) from April 12 – 16, 2010. Therefore internships must begin before April and
extend through this time period. (Exact start and end dates of the internship to be agreed by the
intern and Durrell.)
Applicants will need to submit a detailed proposal outlining their need for facilitation skills and the
additional training they require and how it will be applied on their return to their country, as well as
well as how they intend to provide evidence of the impact of the training on species conservation.
Interns who are employed will need to demonstrate that their institution will maintain their position
for them in their absence. Interns will be expected to submit a post-internship report to document
how the skills learned have been applied. Because the intern will be working closely with Durrell
staff during their internship, applicants must be fluent in English.
For more information, please contact Lynn Duda, CLP Senior Program Officer ([email protected]).
Some financial assistance will be provided by the CLP and applicants will be asked to contribute
to their travel costs.
CLP Alumni Network
There is a new password for the Alumni section of the website: CLPalumniCLP. Visit the
Alumni section of the Conservation Leadership Programme website for information on upcoming
conferences, trainings and other events; learn about ongoing opportunities to gain support
from the CLP through Alumni Grants and SCB Travel Grants; and seek support or learn from
other award winners through our mentoring and learning exchange programme.
Mentoring and Learning Exchange opportunity! Don’t miss out!
Would you like to learn valuable skills from other CLP Alumni or CLP Partner organizations? Do
you have skills or knowledge that other alumni could benefit from? If so, then please consider
participating in our Mentoring and Learning Exchange! We give alumni the opportunity to
visit other CLP projects or CLP Partner organizations in order to learn key skills needed in their
own projects. The average budget available for each mentoring/ learning exchange project is
$2,500. If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit the Mentoring and Learning
Exchange section of our website and complete the short online survey. You can also email
Stuart Paterson at [email protected] for further information. This is a fantastic
opportunity, so don’t miss out!!
Conservation Leadership Programme Alumni Grants
2010 Deadlines: May 5, September 5
If you were a member of a CLP award winning team, received an RFP, scholarship or internship
and want to build upon your skills and knowledge, you may benefit from a CLP Alumni Grant.
Grants will be awarded three times a year and will be awarded based on need, both
professionally and financially. Eligible alumni may receive one grant of up to US$1,250. The
funds can be used to attend conferences, workshops and short-term training courses offered by
universities and other institutions that are focusing on biodiversity conservation. For more
information, visit http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/AlumniNetwork.asp
Grants / Awards
USF&W--Wildlife without Borders Grants
Deadline: Varies
The US Fish & Wildlife offers a variety of grants through their Wildlife without Borders program.
Species Grants are offered for the following species: African Elephant, Asian Elephant, Great
Apes, Marine Turtles, Rhinos and Tigers. Deadlines for all species awards are November 1
and April 1 of each year with the exception of Marine Turtles which is October 1 and April 1 of
each year. Regional grants are offered for Africa (deadline March 1), Latin America and the
Caribbean (deadlines October 15 and April 15) and Mexico (deadline October 1). For more
information visit: http://www.fws.gov/international/DIC/grants/grants_home.html
Equator Prize 2010
Deadline: February 28, 2010
The Equator Prize is awarded to recognize and celebrate outstanding community efforts to
reduce poverty through the conservation of biodiversity. As sustainable community initiatives take
root throughout the tropics, they are laying the foundation for a global movement of local
successes that are collectively making a significant contribution to achieving the Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs).
Twenty-five winners will be selected from a field of finalists to receive the Equator Prize 2010 and
US$5,000 each. Five of these communities will receive special recognition and an additional
US$15,000. In addition to worldwide recognition for their work as well as an opportunity to help
shape national and global policy and practice in the field, all nominees for the Prize become part
of the Equator Initiative’s global network and are profiled in the Equator Initiative biodiversity best
practice database. For more information visit:
http://www.equatorinitiative.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=575&Itemid=638
&lang=en
BES—Small Ecological Project Grants (SEPG)
Deadlines: April 1 and November 1, 2010
SEPGs are given to promote all aspects of ecological research and ecological survey. The grant
can be used to enable ecologists to travel from the United Kingdom or Eire to a third country, or
vice versa, for the purposes of research where alternative sources of funding are inadequate.
There are no restrictions on where applicants come from or where they carry out their research
work. These grants are given to people and not to organisations. SEPGs are only open to current
BES members except where applicants are applying from a country classified as having a 'Low or
Lower-Middle-Income’ economy according to the World Bank categorization. Funding is not
available for work that will form part of a higher degree thesis. Where research is associated with
a funded post-doctorate position, the relationship of the research to the position needs to be
made explicit in the application. The research should be distinct from timetabled teaching
activities and should primarily have been planned and organised by the applicant. For more
information visit: http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/grants/research/sepg.php
IFS Research Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications for IFS Research Grants are welcome from young scientists in developing countries
to do research on the sustainable management, use or conservation of biological or water
resources. This broad statement covers natural science and social science research on
agriculture, soils, animal production, food science, forestry, agroforestry, aquatic resources,
natural products, water resources, etc. Applications are accepted all year and are to be made on
an IFS Application Form. Read more detail on their website at http://www.ifs.se/index.asp .
Professional Development Grants - Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program
Deadline: Ongoing
EFN’s Professional Development Grants provide support for early and mid-career
conservationists from priority countries to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their
knowledge and skills through short courses, workshops, conferences, and study tours, or through
practical training such as internships and professional attachments. Professional Development
Grants are awarded throughout the year, on a first-come, first-served basis, given the availability
of funds. EFN Professional Development Grants support for all training-related costs including
registration fees and tuition, meals and accommodations, books and materials, international
travel, and local transportation. Training may take place anywhere in the world. Typical grants
range in amount from $1,500 to $5,000. For more information, visit
http://www.worldwildlife.org/science/fellowships/train/item1828.html.
Rapid Response Facility
Deadline: Ongoing
The Rapid Response Facility (RRF), the emergency small grants programme jointly operated by
Fauna & Flora International (FFI), UNESCO World Heritage Centre, and the United Nations
Foundation, has just launched a new website at www.rapid-response.org. The RRF is a unique
small grant programme. With a target processing time for grant applications of just 8 working
days, the RRF provides rapid support to enable conservation practitioners to tackle emergencies
in some of the World’s most important sites for biodiversity.
Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Deadline: Ongoing
The fund’s reach is truly global, and its species interest is non-discriminatory. It is open to
applications for funding support from conservationists based in all parts of the world, and will
potentially support projects focused on any and all kinds of plant and animal species, subject to
the approval of an independent evaluation committee. For more information visit:
http://mbzspeciesconservation.org/
Conservation Workshop Grants - Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program
Deadline: Ongoing
EFN Conservation Workshop Grants support non-governmental organizations, community
groups, government agencies, and educational institutions in priority countries. Costs covered
include travel expenses, meals and accommodations, room rentals, materials, and other related
costs. Typical grants are between $1,500 and $7,500. For more information, visit
http://www.worldwildlife.org/science/fellowships/train/item8955.html.
BES--Overseas Bursary
Deadline: September 1, 2010
The British Ecological Society (BES) Overseas Bursaries scheme provides grants for ecologists
in developing countries to carry out innovative ecological research. It aims to support excellent
ecological science in Africa. Each grant is normally up to £7,000 over an 18 month period and is
intended for the purchase of the basic tools needed to conduct a research project, limited incountry travel and in some cases part of the applicant's salary. It cannot be used for international
travel or education. Individuals applying to carry out research in Africa but whose University is
based outside Africa are not eligible to apply for funding. This grant cannot be used to support
research degrees, however researchers who have already been registered at a research institute
or university for at least 6 months by the deadline date of the Overseas Bursary application can
apply for funding for research that goes towards a degree. Applicants in these circumstances
need to indicate that they have already gone some way in starting their research and that the
money will not go towards course fees or personal salary. Some funding may be provided to
cover applicant's expenses during research where it is shown that they will not be able to afford
the time off from other paid employment. In these cases applicants must state if the research
work will be possible without BES funding to cover this lost income. For more information, visit:
http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/grants/research/ob.php
Scholarships / Job Opportunities / Fellowships
Regional Director for the BirdLife Africa Division—Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline: February 18, 2010
The post will lead & coordinate the Secretariat’s Africa Division’s staff in supporting the regional
network of 22 conservation organizations to deliver the agreed regional BirdLife programme. The
post will appeal to a motivated, enthusiastic individual with considerable conservation,
management, networking & fundraising success.
Minimum requirements for this position include Masters level education in an appropriate
discipline; sympathy to, and experience in the NGO movement and sharing and understanding of
BirdLife values, mission, strategy and way of working (through partners). Excellent
understanding of conservation, development and political issues in Africa and significant relevant
experience at a senior level (guide 5 – 10 years) in international conservation and organisational
management will also be required. For more information visit:
http://www.birdlife.org/jobs/jobs/2010/africa_director.html
UNDP—Chief, Ecosystem Services Economics, Kenya
Deadline: February 20, 2010
For more information visit:
https://jobs.un.org/Galaxy/Release3/vacancy/Display_Vac.aspx?lang=1200&VACID=42e1c8a8ef7e-4d91-b228-9a480d94c398
IUCN Science and Learning Officer, Switzerland
Deadline: February 21, 2010
Within the Programme and Policy Group, the Science and Learning Unit works to coordinate
science, learning and knowledge management within IUCN’s global programme. The unit also
provides the Secretariat link with the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC),
a network that drives change for sustainability. CEC has more than 700 members who volunteer
their professional expertise in learning, knowledge management and strategic communication to
achieve IUCN goals. The main responsibility of the Science and Learning Officer is to promote
and build capacities to effectively use learning and knowledge management processes and tools
within the IUCN community and to support IUCN’s evolving approach to knowledge management.
In addition, the Officer will serve as the Secretariat focal point for the Commission on Education
and Communication. For more information visit:
http://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=159
Field Staff for GVI Costa Rica Research Expedition
Positions available to start February to April 2010
The conservation programs carried out by GVI Costa Rica takes a holistic approach to the
conservation of the area, helping to monitor every ecosystem of this incredibly diverse area:
forest, canal, beach and sea. As with all conservation, trained personnel, resources and accurate
information are essential to make and carry out informed decisions and our projects with sea
turtles, jaguars, aquatic avifauna and more have been designed by our award winning team for
just this purpose. You can get more information on life in the field at:
www.gvicostarica.blogspot.com
WWF--Russel E. Train Fellowships
Deadline: February 28, 2010
Effective policy, education, fieldwork, and other conservation initiatives depend on sound
technical knowledge and skills. Through Russell E. Train Fellowships, EFN invests in the
academic training of conservationists in Africa, Asia, and Latin America in a wide variety of
disciplines so that they may gain the knowledge and skills necessary to manage natural
resources in complex contexts. Train Fellows receive financial support for education-related costs
for a period of up to two years. Study can be at the master's or doctoral level and can take place
anywhere in the world. Deadlines have passed for Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Fellowships are still available for Kenya, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, and Timor
Leste. For more information visit:
http://www.worldwildlife.org/science/fellowships/TrainDT/item1826.html
Atlas Corps Fellowship
Deadline: April 15, 2010 and November 30, 2010
Apply to become an Atlas Corps Fellow and join a growing international network of nonprofit
leaders! Applications are accepted year round for classes that begin in March and September.
You can apply at any time; however we encourage people to apply before November 30th for the
Spring program and before April 15 for the Fall program. All candidates MUST: 1) have 3 or more
years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector, 2) have a bachelor's degree or
equivalent, 3) speak, read and write fluent English. For more information visit:
http://www.atlascorps.org/apply.html
WWF Internship: Ecosystem Services modelling, Stanford University, California, USA.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
WWF’s Conservation Science Program is looking for an intern to assist with preparation and
testing of InVEST, a suite of models for ecosystem services mapping built by the Natural Capital
Project (http://www.naturalcapitalproject.org). The work will involve a) building and reviewing
python code for various models b) testing models c) optimizing models for speed and efficiency d)
preparing data and running models for a selected landscape. The intern will have opportunities to
interact with NatCap ecosystem services modelling experts and to gain valuable experience with
one of the largest international conservation organizations. They are looking for a motivated
intern for 3 -6 months, ideally with a background in conservation and solid knowledge of ArcGIS
geoprocessing and python coding.
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Deadline: Various
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides support for post-graduate studies in the United
States as well as a variety of other educational and exchange programs. Rules, programs, and
requirements vary by country. For more information, visit http://www.foreign.fulbrightonline.org/.
Feldman Graduate Fellowship in Sustainable International Development—Brandeis
University
The Master of Arts in Sustainable International Development (SID) degree program is pleased to
announce the 2010 Feldman Fellowship, which will be awarded to an early- to midcareer
development professional with a demonstrated commitment to integrated conservation and
development. The Fellowship begins in late August 2010. The Feldman Fellow will join SID
graduate students from over 45 countries at Brandeis University in an interdisciplinary study of
development and project management emphasizing poverty reduction, gender, human rights, and
biodiversity conservation. The Fellow will complete a year-in-residence at SID, then work at a
field conservation site during the second year of the program. For more information visit:
http://files.e2ma.net/24520/assets/docs/heller_school_feldman_scholarship_water_november_20
09_1_.pdf
Global Health Graduate Scholarship, International Health Policy and Management—
Brandeis University
The Master of Science in International Health Policy and Management (IHPM) Program is
pleased to announce a competition for a full tuition scholarship to be awarded to an early- to
midcareer development professional with a demonstrated commitment to effective health policy
and management. The Scholarship for this one-year degree begins in August 2010. The MS
Program is designed to train students to take on increasingly responsible roles in health policy
planning and in the management of policy and program implementation in health ministries and
planning agencies, multilateral and bilateral development organizations, and NGOs. Students in
this one-year program learn how to make the best use of policy analysis to determine which plans
work, which are the most cost-effective, and which are sensitive to a country’s values and culture.
For more information visit:
http://files.e2ma.net/24520/assets/docs/ihmp_scholarship_water_november_2009_1_.pdf
Conferences
Symposium—Foundations of Biodiversity: saving the world’s non-vertebrates, London,
England: February 25-26, 2010
Registration Deadline: February 11, 2010
This symposium will bring together researchers and conservation practitioners from a wide range
of backgrounds in invertebrate and plant conservation to highlight and debate the importance of
nonvertebrate biodiversity from ecological, social and economic perspectives. Our current state of
knowledge of non-vertebrate conservation issues will be reviewed and important knowledge gaps
will be addressed in order to provide recommendations on how these can be filled. Most
importantly, we will try to find practical solutions to raise the profile of non-vertebrate
conservation. For more information visit: http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/whats-on/symposiumfoundations-of-biodiversity,359,EV.html
Student Conference on Conservation Science, Cambridge, England: March 23-25, 2010
The Student Conference on Conservation Science is the only international conference aimed
entirely at students. It helps young conservation scientists gain experience, learn new ideas and
make contacts that will be valuable for their future careers. For more information visit:
http://www.sccs-cam.org/index.htm
BOU Annual Conference 2010—Climate Change & Birds, University of Leicester, England:
April 6-8, 2010
This conference will provide a topical update on the research into climate change, notably with
respect to birds. The 2010 BOU conference, Climate change and Birds, follows those on Climate
Change and Coastal Birds in 2002, and on Renewable Energy and Birds in 2005 and will bring
together and update aspects of both topics as well as covering a wider brief. It will include
terrestrial and marine environments, provide an update on the impacts of climate change and of
mitigation measures, and consider adaptation strategies, including those for the network of
protected sites. The scope is international. The conference is aimed at research and conservation
organizations as well as statutory government agencies, and those engaged in policy and
advocacy. For more information visit: http://bouconfs.blogspot.com/2009/02/climate-changebirds.html
30th Annual Sea Turtle Symposium—The world of turtles, Goa, India: April 27-29, 2010
Every year, the International Sea Turtle Society holds its Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle
Biology and Conservation. The 30th Annual symposium is coming to Goa, India in 2010 and it is
for the first time that the symposium is coming to the South Asian region. This event is being
jointly hosted and organized by sea turtle conservation groups and research organizations as well
as institutions that work on marine environment issues across India and South Asia. Based on
previous Annual Symposia of the ISTS, we are expecting up to 700 participants, from as many as
50 countries across the world. The ISTS Annual Symposium is truly unique, drawing an
enormous number and diversity of people interested in these intriguing animals and their habitats.
For more information visit: http://india.seaturtle.org/symposium2010/
Student Conference on Conservation Science, Bangalore, India: June 16-19, 2010
Application Deadline: March 3, 2010
The Conference aims to have 100 student presenters from 18 South and Southeast Asian
countries. The most important part of the three-day programme will be poster sessions and
fifteen-minute talks by students on any aspect of conservation science. For conservation
agencies and NGOs, the conference will offer an excellent forum to reach out to young,
enthusiastic and capable researchers and conservationists. For more information visit:
http://www.sccs-bng.org/
2010 International Congress for Conservation Biology, Edmonton, Canada: July 3-7, 2010
Abstracts Deadline Extended: February 15, 2010
SCB is now accepting abstracts for oral, poster, and speed presentations for the
24th International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB 2010), Conservation for a Changing
Planet which will be held 3-7 July 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Abstracts must be
submitted electronically by 15 February 2010. For more information visit:
http://www.conbio.org/activities/meetings/2010/register/abstracts.cfm
1st World Seabird Conference, Victoria, Canada: September 7-11, 2010
Abstract Deadline: March 5, 2010
The 1st World Seabird Conference International Steering Committee, led by the Pacific Seabird
Group and 25 other professional seabird and research organisations from around the world, is
leading the development of this important, inaugural conference focused on seabirds. Through a
strong conference program, the goal of this Conference is to put seabird management and
conservation into a worldwide perspective. By bringing 500 - 600 participants from over 30
countries together, we will comprehensively address the global issues and data needs for these
species, most of which inhabit multiple countries and waters within their own ranges. For more
information visit: http://www.worldseabirdconference.com/main.cfm?cid=1813
International Wader Study Group, Lisbon Portugal: October 2-3, 2010
For more information visit: http://www.waderstudygroup.org/conf/registration.php
Conference Alerts
For more information on upcoming biodiversity conferences check out
http://www.conferencealerts.com/biodivers.htm
Training Courses
Conservation Leadership through Learning, Master of Science, Colorado State University
Deadline: March 31, 2010 (rolling admission)
Society faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change to biodiversity loss to energy
security and beyond. We need leaders who think differently, embrace complexity, and see the
human and environmental condition as one intricate system.
Conservation Leadership Through Learning (CLTL) is an 17-month Masters of Science
specialization that will prepare you to be a part of the next generation of conservation leaders.
Maybe you are working in conservation right now and are looking to recharge your career. Or
perhaps you are just back from Peace Corps or AmeriCorps or trading in environmental markets
on Wall Street and want to further your knowledge of international conservation and development
work. For more information visit: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/cltl-home/index.php
Wildlands and Protected Area Management Course, Fort Collins, Colorado: July 6-Aug 8,
2010.
Deadline for application: March 12, 2010
This course is an intensive 34-day long, field based course for participants from all over Latin
America that is co-hosted by CSU and the U.S. Forest Service International Programs Office.
Now in its 20th year, the course is taught in Spanish and designed for those who are actively
involved in the management of protected areas. For more information visit:
http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/cpam-course-sp/
VIII International Mobile Seminar on Protected Areas, Guatemala and Belize: July 5-20,
2010.
Deadline for application: April 30, 2010
The goal of the course is to bring together natural resource managers, protected areas personnel
and community leaders from countries around the globe to explore theoretical underpinnings and
practical aspects of ecosystem and landscape management, an approach to improve livelihoods
in rural communities and improve integrated approaches sustainable natural resource
management. For more information visit:
http://www.catie.ac.cr/BancoMedios/Documentos%20PDF/capacita_2010_viii_intermobile.pdf
WildCRU's 2011 Postgraduate Diploma in International Wildlife Conservation Practice
Accepting applications for 2011 Diploma
This newly established eight month full-time course is designed to enhance the skills of
conservation practitioners, teaching the field, analytical, planning and reporting techniques
necessary for effective conservation research and action. The course focuses on survey and
analysis methods commonly used in the study of felids and other mammals in the developing
world. Teaching methods will focus on problem-solving, case-studies and hands-on practice, and
students will complete two small research projects, for which they can use their own data if
available. The transferable skills section of the course includes giving verbal presentations,
reporting to scientists, donors and the public, and writing proposals and grant applications.
Various levels of financial support are available. For more information on the course, including the
curriculum and how to apply, please see the diploma website (www.wildcru.org/diploma), email
[email protected], or contact the course coordinator and lead tutor, Dr Lucy Tallents
at +44 (0) 1865 393125.
Conservation Strategy Fund
Conservation Strategy Fund uses economics and strategic thinking to help conserve natural
ecosystems around the globe. Our approach involves helping local conservationists to use
analytical tools to find smart, efficient solutions to the most urgent environmental problems. We
train environmental professionals from the tropics in a focused package of practical skills, and
also work with groups directly in the field. Since its creation in 1998, CSF has concentrated on
forests and rivers in the tropics, where extraordinarily high levels of biological diversity are found.
To maximize the reach and quality of our work, we have involved leading experts and
conservation organizations in all of our projects. CSF is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
Economic Tools for Conservation
Curso de Capacitación en Negociación Ambiental (Bolivia)
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Our aim is to equip course participants with the skills, understanding and contacts necessary to
save threatened species from extinction. Our courses are designed to develop participants’
problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. In order to be effective, conservationists need to be
able to work with experts in other disciplines, such as development and anthropology. Therefore
our courses encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration and the development of professional
networks to provide support for participants once they return home.
Durrell Endangered Species Management Graduate Certificate
Facilitator Skills Workshop
Endangered Species Recovery
Smithsonian Institution – Monitoring and Assessment of Biodiversity Program
The National Zoo is dedicated to furthering the education of current and future conservation
professionals, including graduate students, scientists, resource managers, educators, industry
representatives and staff of government and non-government organizations. Smithsonian staff
and research associates have offered training courses on a variety of topics for over three
decades. Building on the world-renowned training courses of the Smithsonian, new opportunities
for graduates and professionals are now being offered.
Effective Leadership and Communication Course
Habitat Assessment, Restoration, and Management Course
Amphibian Conservation Course
Mammal/Carnivore Assessment and Monitoring Course
Publications, Newsletters and Websites
2010 International Year of Biodiversity
The United Nations General Assembly declared that 2010 will be the International Year of
Biodiversity (IYB), and will help raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity all over the
world. It is an opportunity to:
 Stress the importance of biodiversity for our well-being.
 Reflect on our achievements to safeguard biodiversity so far.
 Encourage a redoubling of our efforts to reduce the rate of biodiversity loss.
For more information visit: http://www.iucn.org/about/union/commissions/cec/?4163/IYBCommunication-Guidelines
Long-term financing toolkit for protected areas—GCF
http://www.conservation.org/sites/gcf/publications/Pages/ltf_toolkit.aspx
Directory of Open Access Journals
http://www.doaj.org/doaj?func=findJournals
Open Conservation Biology Journal
http://www.bentham.org/open/toconsbj/index.htm
The Open Conservation Biology Journal is an Open Access online journal, which publishes
original research articles, letters and review articles in all areas of conservation biology and
biodiversity. This peer-reviewed journal, aims to provide the most complete and reliable source of
information on current developments and research in the field. The emphasis will be on
publishing quality papers rapidly and freely available to researchers worldwide.
Open Ecology Journal
http://www.bentham.org/open/toecolj/index.htm
The Open Ecology Journal is an open access online journal. OEJ embraces the trans-disciplinary
nature of ecology, seeking to publish original research articles and reviews representing
important scientific progress from all areas of ecology and its linkages to other fields.
Contributions may be based on any taxa, natural or artificial environments, spatial scales,
temporal scales, and methods that advance this multi-faceted and dynamic science.
INFOWETLAND
INFOWETLAND is an information service provided by CREHO for all those interested to learn
more about the wetland topic. The bulletin is published in Spanish and English every three
months and you can download it here in PDF format. To see their bulletins or to sign up to their
mailing list visit:
http://www.creho.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid=95&lang=en or
send an email to [email protected]
Workshop and Training Materials available on the CLP website under the Alumni section
(password CLPalumniCLP):
 Project Planning
 Targeting Behaviour
 Media, Communications and Photography
 Fundraising for Conservation Projects (Birdlife Fundraising Manual)
 GIS Training Manual
The Foundation Center Online Learning Lab
http://foundationcenter.org/learn/classroom/index.html
Free Online Courses:
 Foundations and Their Role in Philanthropy
 Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
 Introduction to Fundraising Planning
 Getting Ready for Foundation Fundraising
 Grant-seeking Basics for Individuals
Quick Tutorials:
 Guide to Funding Research
 Proposal Writing Short Course (Available in English, French, Mandarin, Portuguese,
Russian and Spanish)
 Proposal Budgeting Basics (Available in English and Spanish)