GCBC Learning Event: Spotlight on Nature Kenya’s partnership approach to forest landscape restoration

12 Nov 2024

12.00 - 13.00 Hrs GMT

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The second of the GCBC’s Learning Events for 2024 provides an opportunity to find out about the GCBC funded project:

Understanding Cherangany Links to Human Wellbeing

This forest landscape and restoration project is an example of a Global South led interdisciplinary partnership which has come together to understand how natural forest resources can be used and managed sustainably for human wellbeing. The aim is to promote positive long-term impacts for biodiversity, poverty alleviation and ecosystem resilience to climate change in Kenya’s Cherangany forest landscape.

The project partners include Nature Kenya, National Museums of Kenya, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Kenyatta University, the Kenya Forest Service and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.

We will be talking to Nature Kenya and their partners about the project and the importance of equitable partnerships, followed by a Q&A.

Register to join the webinar to hear more about the project’s ecosystem services assessment, restoration opportunity assessment and mapping (ROAM) of the Cherangany forest landscape. The project aims to collect new evidence to inform the Cherangany Forest Restoration business case for future funding, an Ecosystem Based Adaptation Strategy and action plan, and multiple Participatory Forest Management Plans implemented by community forest associations.

Click this link to register for the Webinar

Tuesday, 12 November, 2024 at

12.00 – 13.00 Hrs, GMT

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Watch the first GCBC Learning Event: Spotlight on Marine Habitats, Climate Change & Livelihoods

Published 27 Aug 2024

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The first Learning Event webinar on the Sustainable Use of Marine Resources, Conservation, Climate Mitigation and Adaptation took place in July 2024. The webinar featured fascinating presentations on three marine habitat projects funded by GCBC:

Deep-ocean resources and biodiscovery: enabling a sustainable and healthy low-carbon future (DEEPEND): Speaker: Dr Adrian Glover (Natural History Museum)
Supporting livelihoods by protecting, enhancing and restoring biodiversity by securing the future of the seaweed aquaculture industry in developing countries (GlobalSeaweed SUPERSTAR): Speaker: Professor Elizabeth Cottier-Cook (Scottish Association for Marine Science)
Enhancing coastal ecosystem services and coastal protection through mangrove conservation (ENHANCES): Speaker: Dr Isabella Bovolo (Durham University)

The presentations were followed by a Q&A, providing speakers with opportunities to expand upon their themes.

The recording of the webinar is available here for those who were unable to attend the live event.

Further Learning Events will take place in the coming months.
Check the GCBC website and newsletter for announcements.

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GCBC Learning Event: Sustainable use of marine resources, conservation, climate mitigation and adaptation

23 Jul 2024

14.00 – 15.00 HRS, GMT+1 (British Summer Time)

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The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC) is pleased to announce the first in a series of learning events to highlight the innovative research being done by GCBC funded projects.

We will be joined by three GCBC project leaders to discuss the sustainable use of marine resources, conservation, climate mitigation and adaptation in an hour-long Zoom webinar. The webinar will focus on sharing learning from three marine habitat projects:

Deep-ocean resources and biodiscovery: enabling a sustainable and healthy low-carbon future (DEEPEND project)

With vast reservoirs of minerals present in the deep sea, mining in our oceans could start within the next decade; yet little is known about the biodiversity and Marine Genetic Resources (MGR) present in these deep-sea regions. DEEPEND looks to develop a long-term project to understand the true value of biodiversity in deep-sea regions at risk from mining and climate change.

Speaker: Dr Adrian Glover (Natural History Museum)

GlobalSeaweed – Supporting livelihoods by Protecting, Enhancing and Restoring biodiversity by Securing the future of the seaweed Aquaculture industry in developing countries (SUPERSTAR)

This project directly addresses the acute problem of lack of protection and overharvesting of wild seaweeds. Project outputs will be used by the seaweed industry, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) and policymakers, with the aim of ensuring increased protection, enhanced climate resilience and the sustainable management of wild and cultivated stocks and their associated habitats in south-east Asia and globally.

Speaker: Professor Elizabeth Cottier-Cook (Scottish Association for Marine Science)

ENHANCES = ENHANcing Coastal Ecosystem Services

This project works with partners in Suriname and Guyana on coastal protection through mangrove conservation. It operationalises novel in-situ and remote-sensing technologies that map and quantify the health, status and distribution of mangrove species at the local and regional scales, whilst monitoring changes and thresholds to generate new understanding. This data is used to generate consensus on local coastal protection strategies and methods using a gamification platform co-developed with local stakeholders for knowledge-sharing and equitable debate.

Speaker: Dr Isabella Bovolo (Durham University)

The webinar comprises three project presentations, followed by an interactive panel session /Q&A

Click this link to register for the webinar.

Tuesday, 23 July, 2024 at
14.00 – 15.00 HRS, GMT+1 (British Summer Time)

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GCBC Research Grant Competition 2 (RGC2) Partnership Webinar Series

21 Feb 2024

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. UTC

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The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC) is thrilled to introduce its second Research Grant Competition (RGC2), which was officially launched on February 5th, 2024. This round invites research applications focusing on ‘Unlocking Nature – Driving innovation in how biodiversity can support climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods through practice and governance.’

Applications are encouraged from different types of Delivery Partners and must be led by an organisation with offices in an ODA-eligible country, or one that forms part of a consortium with organisations that have an office in an ODA-eligible country(ies).

The GCBC seeks to encourage new and innovative partnerships:

• Which are equitable and ensure research is informed by local demand

• Which are inter and transdisciplinary

• Which build research capacity in ODA-eligible countries

If you are seeking new delivery partners for your proposal, register for this upcoming webinar on Wednesday, February 21st which will focus on the Research Grant Competition 2 (RGC2) new partnerships and consortium.

This will be an interactive session. Attendees will be introduced to some principles and examples of good partnerships and consortiums. This will be followed by an opportunity for peer-to-peer sharing to help catalyze new partnerships.

If you are seeking new partners for your project proposal, please be prepared to answer:

• What you could offer a new partnership or consortium

• What you are looking for in a new partner or consortium

This webinar will be offered in two timeslots: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (UTC) and 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (UTC).

Register here for this webinar on Wednesday, February 21 at 9:00 a.m. UTC

We particularly encourage potential grant applicants from the Global South to attend.

Organisations with a proven track record in addressing poverty reduction, gender equality, and social inclusion within the context of biodiversity conservation are strongly encouraged to apply.

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GCBC Research Grant Competition 2 (RGC2) Partnership Webinar Series

21 Feb 2024

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. UTC

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Capacity Building Conservation and Restoration Natural Resource Management

The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC) is thrilled to introduce its second Research Grant Competition (RGC2), which was officially launched on February 5th, 2024. This round invites research applications focusing on ‘Unlocking Nature – Driving innovation in how biodiversity can support climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods through practice and governance.’

Applications are encouraged from different types of Delivery Partners and must be led by an organisation with offices in an ODA-eligible country, or one that forms part of a consortium with organisations that have an office in an ODA-eligible country(ies).

The GCBC seeks to encourage new and innovative partnerships:

• Which are equitable and ensure research is informed by local demand

• Which are inter and transdisciplinary

• Which build research capacity in ODA-eligible countries

If you are seeking new delivery partners for your proposal, register for this upcoming webinar on Wednesday, February 21st which will focus on the Research Grant Competition 2 (RGC2) new partnerships and consortium.

This will be an interactive session. Attendees will be introduced to some principles and examples of good partnerships and consortiums. This will be followed by an opportunity for peer-to-peer sharing to help catalyze new partnerships.

If you are seeking new partners for your project proposal, please be prepared to answer:

• What you could offer a new partnership or consortium

• What you are looking for in a new partner or consortium

This webinar will be offered in two timeslots: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. UTC and 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (UTC).

Register here for this webinar on Wednesday, February 21 at 4:00 p.m. UTC

We particularly encourage potential grant applicants from the Global South to attend.

Organisations with a proven track record in addressing poverty reduction, gender equality, and social inclusion within the context of biodiversity conservation are strongly encouraged to apply.

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GCBC Research Grant Competition 2 Info Webinar series:the Application Process (for Latin America and the Caribbean)

05 Feb 2024

4:00 p.m. UTC

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Join us online this Monday, February 5th to get all the details about the second GCBC Research Grant Competition (RGC) Application Process.

The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC) is thrilled to introduce its second Research Grant Competition (RGC2), which will be launched in February 2024. This round invites research applications focusing on ‘Unlocking Nature – Driving innovation in how biodiversity can support climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods through practice and governance.’

Leading up to RGC2’s official launch and throughout the application period, potential applicants are invited to join our informative webinars (starting the week of January 22nd 2024). This upcoming webinar will focus on the Research Grant Call 2 (RGC2) application process. Attendees will be introduced to the e-platform, concept note forms, selection criteria, and evaluation process.

We particularly encourage potential grant applicants from the Global South to attend. Organisations with a proven track record in addressing poverty reduction, gender equality, and social inclusion within the context of biodiversity conservation are strongly encouraged to apply.

This webinar will take place on Monday, February 5, 2024, and will be on the topic of ” The RGC2 Concept Note Application Process.”

It will be offered in three timeslots to ensure that it is accessible to participants in Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America.

Southeast Asia: 09:30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. (UTC)

Sub-Saharan Africa: 12:00 p.m. – 1.00 p.m. (UTC)

Latin America: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (UTC)

Register for the webinar here.

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GCBC Research Grant Competition 2 Info Webinar series:the Application Process (for sub-Saharan Africa)

05 Feb 2024

12:00 p.m. UTC

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Join us online this Monday, February 5th to get all the details about the second GCBC Research Grant Competition (RGC) Application Process.

The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC) is thrilled to introduce its second Research Grant Competition (RGC2), which will be launched in February 2024. This round invites research applications focusing on ‘Unlocking Nature – Driving innovation in how biodiversity can support climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods through practice and governance.’

Leading up to RGC2’s official launch and throughout the application period, potential applicants are invited to join our informative webinars (starting the week of January 22nd 2024). This upcoming webinar will focus on the Research Grant Call 2 (RGC2) application process. Attendees will be introduced to the e-platform, concept note forms, selection criteria, and evaluation process.

We particularly encourage potential grant applicants from the Global South to attend. Organisations with a proven track record in addressing poverty reduction, gender equality, and social inclusion within the context of biodiversity conservation are strongly encouraged to apply.

This webinar will take place on Monday, February 5, 2024, and will be on the topic of ” The RGC2 Concept Note Application Process.”

It will be offered in three timeslots to ensure that it is accessible to participants in Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America.

Southeast Asia: 09:30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. (UTC)

Sub-Saharan Africa: 12:00 p.m. – 1.00 p.m. (UTC)

Latin America: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (UTC)

Register for the webinar here.

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GCBC Research Grant Competition 2 Info Webinar series:the Application Process (for Southeast Asia and the Pacific)

05 Feb 2024

9:30 a.m. UTC

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Join us online this Monday, February 5th to get all the details about the second GCBC Research Grant Competition (RGC) Application Process.

The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC) is thrilled to introduce its second Research Grant Competition (RGC2), which will be launched in February 2024. This round invites research applications focusing on ‘Unlocking Nature – Driving innovation in how biodiversity can support climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods through practice and governance.’

Leading up to RGC2’s official launch and throughout the application period, potential applicants are invited to join our informative webinars (starting the week of January 22nd 2024). This upcoming webinar will focus on the Research Grant Call 2 (RGC2) application process. Attendees will be introduced to the e-platform, concept note forms, selection criteria, and evaluation process.

We particularly encourage potential grant applicants from the Global South to attend. Organisations with a proven track record in addressing poverty reduction, gender equality, and social inclusion within the context of biodiversity conservation are strongly encouraged to apply.

This webinar will take place on Monday, February 5, 2024, and will be on the topic of ” The RGC2 Concept Note Application Process.”

It will be offered in three timeslots to ensure that it is accessible to participants in Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America.

Southeast Asia: 09:30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. (UTC)

Sub-Saharan Africa: 12:00 p.m. – 1.00 p.m. (UTC)

Latin America: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (UTC)

Register for the webinar here.

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GCBC Grant Call 2 Info Webinar series : Repeat webinar

29 Jan 2024

09:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. UCT

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Join us online on January 29, 2024 to get all the details you need about the second GCBC Research Grant Call (RGC).

The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC) is thrilled to introduce its second Research Grant Competition (RGC2), which will be launched in February 2024. This round invites research applications focusing on ‘Unlocking Nature – Driving innovation in how biodiversity can support climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods through practice and governance.’

Leading up to RGC2’s official launch and throughout the application period, potential applicants are invited to join our informative webinars. These webinars will delve into the competition theme, outline eligibility criteria, and provide details on RGC2 including the application and evaluation process.

We particularly encourage potential grant applicants from the Global South to attend. Organisations with a proven track record in addressing poverty reduction, gender equality, and social inclusion within the context of biodiversity conservation are strongly encouraged to apply.

This webinar will take place on Monday, January 29, 2024, and will be on the topic of ” Introducing the RGC2 theme.”

Register for the webinar here.

Download the webinar recording here.

Download a pdf version of the slide deck here.

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GCBC Grant Call 2 Info Webinar series : Session 1 (for Latin America and the Caribbean)

22 Jan 2024

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (U.K. time)

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Join us online from January 22, 2024 to get all the details you need about the second GCBC Research Grant Call (RGC).

The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC) is thrilled to introduce its second Research Grant Competition (RGC2), which will be launched in February 2024. This round invites research applications focusing on ‘Unlocking Nature – Driving innovation in how biodiversity can support climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods through practice and governance.’

Leading up to RGC2’s official launch and throughout the application period, potential applicants are invited to join our informative webinars (starting the week of January 22nd 2024). These webinars will delve into the competition theme, outline eligibility criteria, and provide details on RGC2 including the application and evaluation process.

We particularly encourage potential grant applicants from the Global South to attend. Organisations with a proven track record in addressing poverty reduction, gender equality, and social inclusion within the context of biodiversity conservation are strongly encouraged to apply.

This first webinar will take place on Monday, January 22, 2024, and will be on the topic of ” Introducing the RGC2 theme.”

It will be offered in three-time slots to ensure that it is accessible to participants in Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America.

Southeast Asia: 09:30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. (UK time)

Sub-Saharan Africa: 12:00 p.m. – 1.00 p.m. (UK time)

Latin America: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (UK time)

Register for the first pre-launch webinar here.

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GCBC Learning Event: Spotlight on Nature Kenya’s partnership approach to forest landscape restoration