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<P align=center><FONT face=Arial,Verdana,sans-serif size=3><B>Call for
Applications<BR>2009 Conservation Leadership Programme Awards</B></FONT>
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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 2009 CLP Team
Awards. The deadline for all applications is 6th November 2008, and
awards will be announced in March 2009.
<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
href="http://maildogmanager.com/link.html?url=209&client=bpcp&campaign=88&email=blancahuertas@yahoo.com"
target=_blank rel=nofollow><FONT color=#003399>website</FONT></A>.
<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 18 years. The programme offers awards, training and advisory
services.
<P>Awards are offered in the following categories: <BR><B>Future
Conservationist Awards</B>: Approximately 20 awards of up to $12,500
each. <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.) <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 will: 1.) Develop the knowledge, skills and
abilities of team members; 2.) Implement a focused, high-priority
conservation project combining research and action; and 3.)
Contribute to the long-term success of local conservation efforts.
<P>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.
<P>A representative from each award-winning team will be invited to
attend an international training event in Beijing organised by the
CLP to share ideas and develop skills, knowledge and contacts.
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.
<P>Have additional questions or need advice? Send an email to <A
href="mailto:clp@birdlife.org" target=_blank rel=nofollow
ymailto="mailto:clp@birdlife.org"><FONT
color=#003399>clp@birdlife.org</FONT></A> or visit our website: <A
href="http://maildogmanager.com/link.html?url=210&client=bpcp&campaign=88&email=blancahuertas@yahoo.com"
target=_blank rel=nofollow><FONT
color=#003399>www.ConservationLeadershipProgramme.org</FONT></A>.
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