The study notes that since the beginning of the 21st Century, China has implemented the largest forest conservation and recovery program, with deforested areas in the background in Wolong China. The program is working and forests are recovering, with about 1.6 percent, or nearly 61,000 square miles, of China’s territory seeing a significant gain in tree cover, while 0.38 percent, or 14,400 square miles, experienced significant loss.

“It is encouraging that China’s forest has been recovering in the midst of its daunting environmental challenges such as severe air pollution and water shortages,” said co-author Jianguo “Jack” Liu, Rachel Carson Chair in Sustainability and director of MSU’s Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability (CSIS). “In today’s telecoupled world, China is increasingly connected with other countries both socioeconomically and environmentally. Every victory must be measured holistically, or we aren’t getting a true picture.”

According to the United Nations, Forests cover one third of the Earth’s land mass, performing vital functions around the world. Around 1.6 billion people – including more than 2,000 indigenous cultures – depend on forests for their livelihood. Forests are the most biologically-diverse ecosystems on land, home to more than 80% of the terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects. They also provide shelter, jobs and security for forest-dependent communities.

Today, forest and woodland cover in Uganda stands at 49,000 km² down from 75,000 square kilometres in the late 1980s. Many events are happening across the world to make the International Day of Forests whose theme this year is ‘Forests and Water’ 

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Research and Conservation Grants: IBA Research and Conservation Grants (RCG) are awarded to help support bear conservation, education projects, and research.

Emphasis is given to projects that demonstrate significant positive effects for bear species, populations, and areas of the world with the highest conservation needs.

Proposals received after that date will be held over for the next year’s review.

Who May Apply:

Anyone may apply, including undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral students; researchers; educational institutions; conservation organizations; and government agencies.

Applications for projects in developing countries with threatened bear species or populations are strongly encouraged.

How to Apply:

Applications for grants must be in English and be received by the Committee chairperson no later than 31 December for projects to be conducted during the next calendar year.

Applications should be less than 4 pages in length, but additional pages containing budgets, endorsements, and other supporting documents may be attached.

Three letters of reference from individuals familiar with the applicant and project are strongly encouraged. Please send references as electronic attachments (M.S. Word format or PDF files).

The application must include a description of all items requested on the RCG Grant Application Form.

Proposal Deadline: All proposals must be received before midnight on 31 December of the current year.

Dr. Frederick C. Dean, Chair, Chair – IBA Research and Conservation Grants Committee, 810 Ballaine Road, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-6606, USA.Tel: (907) 479-6607. Fax: (907) 479-3907. E-mail: deansfs [at] alaska.net

Further information: Research and Conservation Grants

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ATREE Small Grants Program: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bangalore, India invites proposals from individuals for research projects under its Small Grants program.

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) focuses on application of science to conservation of nature and sustainable use of natural resources by generating new knowledge, building human capacities, and working towards improving environmental governance.

It’s commitment to conserving biological diversity spans both ecological and socio-economic concerns bringing a unique interdisciplinary approach to addressing conservation issues in India.

Program Details:

The Small Grants Program recognizes that there is a wealth of information and expertise at small scales that can be drawn upon for more effective conservation.

Project proposals for funds from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh for project duration of 1 year will be considered under the program.

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)’s work is housed largely under three centers which, address different issues in Conservation and sustainability research.

Project proposals should address the areas of research focus as identified under each center.

The selected applicant will be assigned an advisor for the research activity at the Center he/she chooses, or can pursue independent research depending on the proposal submitted to the committee.

Research focal areas for the small grant program under each center is as follows:

Center for Conservation Science:

• Structure and function of ecosystem services in the context of major threats such as climate change.
• Endangered or lesser-known taxa.

Center for Conservation Governance and Policy:

• Analysis, implementation and Monitoring of policies with environmental impact.

Center for Ecological Informatics:

• Spatial analytical modeling for conservation science.
• Development of tools/techniques for applications in WebGIS or community science for conservation.

Individuals should be affiliated with an institution and may request use of ATREE facilities at one of its locations if needed.

Proposals must follow the prescribed format and be accompanied by contact details of one referee.

The proposal should clearly mention the Center under which the project should be considered.

Grants can be used for fieldwork, research writing, or internships with ATREE faculty.

Deadline for submitting proposals:

• 1st round deadline: 15th April
• 2nd round deadline: 15th November

For more information and application, visit: ATREE Small Grants Program

ATREE Small Grants Program: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bangalore, India invites proposals from individuals for research projects under its Small Grants program.

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) focuses on application of science to conservation of nature and sustainable use of natural resources by generating new knowledge, building human capacities, and working towards improving environmental governance.

It’s commitment to conserving biological diversity spans both ecological and socio-economic concerns bringing a unique interdisciplinary approach to addressing conservation issues in India.

Program Details:

The Small Grants Program recognizes that there is a wealth of information and expertise at small scales that can be drawn upon for more effective conservation.

Project proposals for funds from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh for project duration of 1 year will be considered under the program.

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)’s work is housed largely under three centers which, address different issues in Conservation and sustainability research.

Project proposals should address the areas of research focus as identified under each center.

The selected applicant will be assigned an advisor for the research activity at the Center he/she chooses, or can pursue independent research depending on the proposal submitted to the committee.

Research focal areas for the small grant program under each center is as follows:

Center for Conservation Science:

• Structure and function of ecosystem services in the context of major threats such as climate change.
• Endangered or lesser-known taxa.

Center for Conservation Governance and Policy:

• Analysis, implementation and Monitoring of policies with environmental impact.

Center for Ecological Informatics:

• Spatial analytical modeling for conservation science.
• Development of tools/techniques for applications in WebGIS or community science for conservation.

Individuals should be affiliated with an institution and may request use of ATREE facilities at one of its locations if needed.

Proposals must follow the prescribed format and be accompanied by contact details of one referee.

The proposal should clearly mention the Center under which the project should be considered.

Grants can be used for fieldwork, research writing, or internships with ATREE faculty.

Deadline for submitting proposals:

• 1st round deadline: 15th April
• 2nd round deadline: 15th November

For more information and application, visit: ATREE Small Grants Program

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International Foundation for Science (IFS) Grants: Applications for International Foundation for Science (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.

Grant amount: 12 000 USD

An eligible candidate for an IFS Research grant is;

• A citizen of a developing country.
• A scientist with at least a Master’s or equivalent degree/research experience
• Under 40 years of age and at the beginning of research career
• Attached to a university, national research institution or a research-oriented NGO in a developing country.

Exceptions:

Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa are eligible for IFS support up to the age of 45, provided they have completed their highest academic degree (MSc, MA, PhD, Post-Doc or equivalent) in the previous 5 years.

The International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research grants are reserved for developing country scientists for research projects carried out in a developing country.

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 to be made on an IFS Application Form.

Do not to wait until the deadline – please submit your application at least one month before.

Applying earlier in the six-month cycle allows time for you to be contacted for more information if needed.

A researcher may only submit one application at a time for consideration by International Foundation for Science (IFS).

Deadline: Applications are accepted all year round. However, for administrative purposes, there are two application deadlines, 30 June and 31 December.

For further details and application forms, contact: International Foundation for Science (IFS) Grants website

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