about us
The BP Conservation Programme has officially launched its new name - the Conservation
Leadership Programme at the 21st Society for Conservation Biology meeting in Port
Elizabeth, South Africa (1-5th July 2007). The new name clearly reflects what this
successful long-running initiative is trying to achieve and marks the end of a considerable
period of evolution. The Programme remains an innovative partnership betweenBirdLife
International, Fauna
& Flora International (FFI),
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS),Conservation
International (CI) , and BP. working to develop the potential
of future biodiversity conservation leaders. This is achieved by providing a range
of awards, training, advice and sustained support via an active international network
of practitioners.
The program has the following key objectives:
- Identify, engage, encourage and enthuse the conservation leaders of the future,
and promote their professional development
- Provide and share appropriate skills and knowledge
- Create and develop productive linkages and networks
- Ensure the effective and practical application of conservation science, in particular
its translation into changed public attitudes and behaviour.
The Programme now focuses on a set of 20 countries that have significant business
interest for BP. This allows Programme staff to focus their attention on specific
countries, assessing needs, directing funding more effectively and developing lasting
networks. The countries are currently:
- Africa: Algeria, Angola, Libya, Egypt
- Asia: China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan
- Eurasia: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Russia
- Latin America & Caribbean: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico,
Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela
History
In 2005 the Programme set out to make an assessment of the impact that it has had
on capacity development of young conservationists since 1990. To read a summary
of the results and download the full survey report click
here.
Grants
The Programme offers a number of grant opportunities, comprising Future Conservationist
Awards, Conservation Follow-up Awards and Conservation Leadership Awards, as well
as the WCS Research Fellowship Program awards, Scholarships and Internships (the
latter two are closed processes managed between the programme partners). Full details
of the grants, including criteria and submission procedure can be found on the grants page.
Other support:
As part of the award, one member from each team is selected to represent their project
at a training course and the Society for Conservation Biology international meeting.
The introductory course is aimed at developing innovative project management, education,
facilitation and communication skills. By linking with the annual Society for Conservation
Biology Meeting, we are able to link participants to a strong, professional network,
facilitating future international collaboration. For more information on the training,click here.
In addition to training, the Programme provides support to all applicants on pre-project
planning such as proposal writing and project activities. Support to award winners
continues through assistance in accessing expertise from within the programme partners
and past winners, provision of materials such as articles and reference books and
access to technical equipment. Through the alumni network the Programme shows it's
commitment to the development of the individuals we have supported by providing
additional opportunities for individuals to win further awards, attend trainings
and conferences, continue building skills, and network with one another and experts
in the field ofconservation
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