0 Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA)

The Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) research programme aims to deliver high-quality, cutting-edge research that will improve our understanding of the way ecosystems function, the services they provide and their relationship with the political economy and sustainable growth. The research will provide the evidence and tools to enable decision-makers to manage ecosystems sustainably and in a way that contributes to poverty reduction. ESPA is a seven year, £40.5 million interdisciplinary research programme funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)...

0 Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation (RSGs)

The Rufford Small Grants Foundation seeks to fund people whose work makes a pragmatic, substantial and long-lasting contribution to nature conservation. Such work often includes other elements such as sustainable development, public education and environmental campaigning. Rufford Small Grants are designed to provide accessible and flexible funding for those who want to bring about change. Conservationists from any country working anywhere in the developing world are welcome to apply. Projects in the First World will not normally be considered for funding. Applicants are not restricted to qualified scientists, but must be able to compile a written...