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| Applications for the SSC Internal Grants will close February 17th 2023 The main purpose of this grant is to encourage and promote activities that contribute to the Species Conservation Cycle, through the allocation of funds of USD $2,000 to $3,500 for those projects/activities to be undertaken between 2023 and 2024. Apply here
| Online public consultation You are invited to review the “Draft – IUCN SSC Position Statement on the Role of Botanic Gardens, Aquariums, and Zoos in Conservation.” Developed by the IUCN Species Survival Commission and a group of experts, it aims to contribute to the implementation of IUCN WCC-2020-Res-079 on linking in-situ and ex-situ efforts to save threatened species. This draft will be revised, considering the inputs received during the consultation before publication. The online consultation period will be open until February 28th, 2023.
| Reverse the Red celebrated its first World Day Amplifying Success is a pillar of Reverse the Red, and this first annual celebration showcases conservation in action and efforts across the world that are making a difference for species conservation. Get involved in our Year of Action emphasizing conservation actions you are taking to Reverse the Red.
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| Gren Lucas, 1935-2022 We are sad to announce the death of Grenville “Gren” Lucas, who served as Chair of the Survival Commission (SSC) from 1981 to 1989. Gren was a globally respected conservationist and will be especially remembered for his hugely influential leadership of the conservation of plant species. Appreciation of Gren Lucas for IUCN
| Mark Stanley-Price, 1947-2022 Mark Stanley Price, who passed away on 13 December, was a conservation scientist with 40 years of experience working in Africa and West Asia. From 1979 to 1987 he designed and led the pioneering project to reintroduce Arabian Oryx to Oman, the first time that an Extinct in the Wild large mammal had been restored to a wild, free-living state.) Tribute to Mark Stanley Price
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| KBA Webinar Series To support the SSC Network and beyond, Key Biodiversity Areas, the Global Center for Species Survival and the IUCN SSC will hold a webinars series to understand what KBAs are, how they can be used, and how to use Red List data to identify KBAs for single or multiple taxa as well as ecosystems. Register now for any of the available sessions: |
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| WildTeam UK online workshops The next WildTeam online training workshops are available for booking: Grant Writing for Wildlife Conservation 13th March – 1st May 2023 (4 hours of learning per week) Monitoring and Evaluation for Wildlife Conservation 21st March – 25th April 2023 (3-3.5 hours of learning per week) Project Management for Wildlife Conservation 26th April – 7th June 2023 (3.5 hours of learning per week) Full details
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