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<P align=center><FONT face=Arial,Verdana,sans-serif size=3><B>Call for
Applications<BR>2008 Conservation Leadership Programme Awards</B></FONT>
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<CENTER>Deadline 23rd November 2007</CENTER></B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P><FONT face=Arial,Verdana,sans-serif size=2>The Conservation
Leadership Programme (formerly the BP Conservation Programme) is
pleased to announce the call for applications for 2008 CLP Team
Awards. The deadline for all applications is 23 November 2007, and
awards will be announced in March 2008.
<P>We are accepting applications from the following countries:
Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Brazil, China,
Colombia, Egypt, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico,
Pakistan, Russia, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey and Venezuela.
<P>For details, eligibility criteria, guidelines and an application
form, please visit our <A
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<P>CLP awards aim to contribute to long-term conservation in
priority areas by encouraging and engaging potential leaders in
biodiversity conservation. It also provides individuals with
practical skills and experience to work in the conservation field.
This partnership initiative, which includes 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 17 years. The programme offers awards, training and advisory
services.
<P>Awards are offered in the following categories: <BR>
<LI><B>Future Conservationist Awards</B>: Approximately 20 awards of
up to $12,500 each.
<LI><B>Conservation Follow-up Awards</B>: Approximately 5 awards of
up to $25,000 each. (Available only to previous CLP/BPCP award
winners from any country.)
<LI><B>Conservation Leadership Awards</B>: 2 awards of $50,000 each.
(Available only to previous CLP/BPCP award winners from any
country.)
<P>Successful applicants need to: <BR>1.) Develop the knowledge,
skills and abilities of team members<BR>2.) Implement a focused,
high-priority conservation project combining research and action
<BR>3.) Contribute to the long-term success of local conservation
efforts <BR>4.) Contribute to the education and awareness of local
stakeholders.
<P>All teams submitting an application will receive feedback on
their proposal. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact a
member of the CLP staff before the application deadline for advice
and/or input on their proposal. Staff members can help teams
determine if their project fits within the 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.
<P>Once the awards are granted, a representative from each winning
team will be invited to attend an international training event
organised by the CLP to share ideas and develop skills, knowledge
and contacts. Additional training will also be offered for the
entire team in relevant and specific technical skills. Additionally,
winning teams are able to access experts from each of the five
partner organisations as well as past winners.
<P>Have additional questions or need advice? Send an email to <A
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<P><FONT size=2>Blanca Huertas MSc, DIC<BR>Curator, Lepidoptera
Collection<BR>Database & Training Co-ordinator,<BR>Tropical Andean Butterfly
Diversity Project<BR><BR>Natural History Museum<BR>75 Kimber
Road,<BR>Wandsworth, London, UK.<BR>SW18 4NX.<BR><BR>Phone: ++44 (0) 20 7942
6215<BR>Fax: ++44 (0) 20 8871 4940<BR>E-Mail:
b.huertas@nhm.ac.uk<BR>Websites<BR>Project:
www.andeanbutterflies.org<BR>Museum: www.nhm.ac.uk<BR></FONT></P>
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