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Butterflies of Vietnam and their role in tropical nature conservation
Butterflies are the most common invertebrate targets of terrestrial conservation efforts. A handful of species are threatened and/or protected by international law, but the group is especially well-suited as ‘ecological...View Project
Conservation of the Vulnerable rufous-spotted torrent frog in China
The rufous-spotted torrent frog (Amolops loloensis) is endemic to southern Sichuan and has been categorized as Vulnerable (VU) in the IUCN Red List. The population of this species has been...View Project
Sustainability of conservation agreements in IBAs from north Western Ghats, India
Continued degradation of habitat in an around protected areas is a fundamental cause behind biodiversity loss in the north Western Ghats (NWG) of India. Absence of forest based sustainable livelihood...View Project
Impact assessment of fuelwood and charcoal production on the forest cover in the Ituri landscape
The overall goal of the internship is to conduct an analysis of the impact of fuelwood and charcoal production on the Ituri forest landscape. Data from field-based information on the...View Project
Agrosilvopastoral systems: a win-win strategy for tropical Mexico
Worldwide, animal agriculture is the leading cause of habitat destruction, species extinction, and a large contributor to greenhouse emissions. Conversely, it represents the main economic activity of many rural communities....View Project
Monitoring and conservation strategies of dugong in northern Mozambique
The idea of the project comes from the involvement of the three project team members in an international cooperation project implemented inside the Quirimbas National Park (QNP), which allowed them...View Project
Training the next generation of biologists to help save the Cross River gorilla in Nigeria
The goal of the internship with WCS is to provide hands on training and field experience to help produce a new generation of biologists to support our work to save...View Project
Watershed assessment for threatened fish in Halgurd-Sakran Park, Iraq/Kurdistan
This project will conduct an assessment and inventory of the general health and threats to fish habitat in the nine rivers/streams that are present within the Halgurd-Sakran Park Area. This...View Project
Preventing the disappearance of three frog species from Oaxaca, Mexico.
Amphibian populations are declining globally at higher rates than other vertebrate groups. Despite its amphibian richness, conservation efforts in Mexico have not been focused on amphibian diversity. We aim to...View Project
Evaluating participatory fish catch landing monitoring in Soariake Marine Protected Area, southwest Madagascar
Community-based catch per unit effort (CPUE) monitoring in marine protected areas (MPA) is an important tool to monitor conservation impact and increase community engagement in marine resources management. Community monitoring...View Project
Humpback dolphin social ecology under anthropogenic threats in Langkawi, Malaysia
Multiple uses of coastal habitats pose a great challenge for conservation of coastal marine mammals. The Langkawi Archipelago is Malaysia’s top tourism destination and an intense fishing ground. It hosts...View Project
Vulture conservation in Africa
This internship will grow the professional capacity of an forthcoming conservation leader. Mercy will learn to use multiple approaches to address species population decline crisis, while at the same time...View Project
Conservation of raptors in Batumi Flyway, Ajara Region, Georgia
The Batumi Bottleneck is a spectacular destination and raptor flight there is very diverse. At least 35 different species of raptors have been observed migrating through the region. Unfortunately this...View Project
Capacity development and delivery of the IBA Programme in Africa
During her internship Grace will assist with the implementation of the Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) Programme in Africa. This includes supporting capacity development towards the successful delivery of the IBA Programme in...View Project
Promoting sustainable fishing in Sumbawa, Indonesia
Around 85% of the coral reefs in Indonesia are in poor condition. Sumbawa Island, Indonesia lies within the coral triangle. Most of the coral reef here has been destroyed by...View Project
The purple frog for ‘President’! Improving the profile of amphibians among local communities of the Western Ghats, India
Our social surveys including the current CLP project revealed that frogs were less appreciated by local communities since they feared them or found them disgusting. They were also not keen...View Project
Developing capacity to fundraise with corporates and high net-worth individuals (HNWI) in Africa
This internship will establish a database of businesses and high net-worth individuals with a large footprint or bond with Africa, who can be jointly approached by partners and the BirdLife International...View Project
Where are the manta rays in Bahia De Banderas, Mexico?
Manta rays are an iconic example of charismatic marine megafauna and like many large marine vertebrates they are threatened globally by targeted and indirect fisheries. While the International Union for...View Project
Conserving the Chinese pangolin in India’s Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape
The occurrence and distribution range of Chinese pangolin in India is yet to be explored systematically. However, the species has been experiencing major anthropogenic threats in terms of local trade...View Project
Conserving Ophiocordyceps sinensis in the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, India
Caterpillar fungus also called Kira Jari locally, is endemic to the Tibetan Plateau and the adjacent alpine Himalayas. Over the last few decades, the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (NDBR) dwellers...View Project
