Training the next generation of Papua New Guinea conservation biologists
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £197,555
WHERE Papua New Guinea
Summary
To enhance the in-country
capacity of PNG to implement the
CBD by postgraduate training of outstanding PNG students to became local leaders in biodiversity conservation and research.
a) 2 training courses for PNG students
b) 8 BSc. Honours students trained (18 months each)
c) 2 PNG local coordinators trained, including in UK
d) Insect reference collection enhanced with specimens and databases
e) Baseline biodiversity surveys in lowland and montane disturbed and undisturbed forests conducted
Bridging the biodiversity financing gap: Blending public and private capital for nature-positive outcomes that foster human-elephant coexistence in India.
