Call for Applications: 2007 BP Conservation Programme Awards

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Deadline: 24th November 2006

The BP Conservation Programme aims to contribute to long-term environmental conservation in priority areas by encouraging and engaging potential leaders in biodiversity conservation and providing opportunities for individuals to gain practical skills and experience. This partnership initiative, including BirdLife International, Conservation International, Fauna & Flora International, the Wildlife Conservation Society and BP, has been helping young conservationists across the world to achieve their goals for more than 16 years. The Programme currently works toward its aims by offering awards, training and advisory services.

For 2007, the BP Conservation Programme is offering the following Conservation Awards to applicants from Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Egypt, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Russia, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey and Venezuela:

· Future Conservationist Awards: Approximately 20 awards of up to $12,500 each, plus training.

· Conservation Follow-up Awards: Approximately 5 awards of up to $25,000 each, plus training. (Available only to previous BPCP award winners from any country.)

· Conservation Leadership Awards: 2 awards of $50,000 each, plus training. (Available only to previous BPCP award winners from any country.)

These three tiers allow progression – from encouraging and supporting inexperienced teams undertaking small-scale, basic surveying and awareness-raising projects, to the stage where teams are engaging in complex decision-making and developing stronger communication and leadership skills.

Successful applicants will: 1.) Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of team members; 2.) Implement a focused, high-priority conservation project combining research and action; 3.) Contribute to the long-term success of local conservation efforts; and 4.) Contribute to the education and awareness of local stakeholders.

The application deadline is 24th November 2006 for ALL applications, and awards will be announced in February 2007. Please visit the BPCP website for detailed eligibility criteria, guidelines and an application form. Please forward this announcement to other potentially interested individuals, organizations or academic institutions.

All teams submitting an application will receive feedback on their proposal. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact a member of the programme staff well before the application deadline for advice or input on the proposal. Staff members can help teams determine if their project fits within specified criteria, offer advice on methods and project activities, and put teams in touch with local partner offices or other experts who can provide additional advice.

A representative from each award winning team will be invited to attend an international training event organised by the BPCP to share ideas and develop skills, knowledge and contacts. On-site training will also be offered for the entire team in relevant and specific technical skills. Additionally, winning teams are able to access experts from within each of the five partner organisations and past winners. Programme staff members are available to help with project implementation, including guidance required during the planning and team training stages.

Have additional questions or need advice? Send an email to: bp-conservation-programme@birdlife.org.uk
For more information about the programme, visit: http://conservation.bp.com.

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