It's BAT WEEK!
This is our favorite week of the year!
Check back each day for bat facts, species highlights, and how we can help them.
Which bats do you want to learn more about this week?
Make sure to follow @batweek for even more batty content.
Remote training opportunity: Economics and Finance for Environmental Leadership by @numbers4nature , over 7 weeks starting 14 August. Enroll by 7 August. Cost: 1k USD. Scholarships available for next year's intake.
https://t.co/vYYCN0N9S1
📢 New grant scheme launched today! The SHOAL-ASAP Grant for Freshwater Fishes will fund the implementation and recommendations outlined in the action framework just released by @IUCN_ASAP, @Shoal_Org & Mandai Nature. 🐟https://t.co/BmhSK6Smao
#futureforfreshwaterfish
📢 Major report published today! Today @IUCN_ASAP, Mandai Nature and @Shoal_Org release The Strategic Framework to Accelerate Urgent Conservation Action for ASAP Freshwater Fishes in Southeast Asia. Read here: https://t.co/bmGWy4TTBO #futureforfreshwaterfish
The video shows the point of view of a fish, Jenah, manoeuvring through all 3 marine ecosystems and the threats our marine environment and life face.
Available in English, Malay and Mandarin, watch the video below!
https://t.co/orQb72SgKX
Seeking a wildlife conservation project manager to manage tasks of a wildlife conservation outfit. Preferably someone w 2-3 years experience in wildlife conservation seeking a higher level career opportunity with decision-making role. DM for info. Salary range: MYR 6,000-7,000
9 years in the making, yesterday's #IPCC 6th assessment report synthesises a 6000-page (?) summary of climate and related sciences, and is arranged around 18 'headline statements'
I'm going to try and summarise it in 18 plain-language tweets 😬
1/ You’ve seen the fires
You seen the floods
You’ve read the news reports
You’re scared
And now you want to do something about it
But what? And how?
A (longish) thread
🐸This #WorldFrogDay we spoke to Benjamin Tapley and Luan Nguyen about their exciting findings on the #CriticallyEndangered Botsford's Leaf Litter Frog, challenges in amphibian conservation, and how organisations can play a part in conserving ASAP frogs: https://t.co/ixqEkUVsYa
📢Our 2022 Annual Report is here!
"2 years after awarding our first grants, I am delighted to see the fruits of projects we supported & the impacts that they are having," said ASAP Director @nerissachao.
Read abt our activity-packed year & plans ahead: https://t.co/4dbJ2M2jED
Happy #IWD! Today, we celebrate the amazing contributions of women in conservation who dedicate their lives to protect species and their habitats. We are so excited to see our WiCLP participants next week at our in-person retreat with VisibiltyCo and our kind hosts @ACCB_Cambodia
So what is ecological economics? If you want a snappy introduction to economics that's actually designed for life on this planet, check out these ace videos (and many more) by @DrDanONeill. #sustainability#entropy#HermanDaly https://t.co/J9WVEffsSq
📢We are thrilled to announce a new training and mentoring programme in collaboration with @SynchEarth and led by @stonesoupchat:
“Essentials of NGO Management” will provide essential learning of 10 key topics that underpin the management of an NGO.
This decoupling is unambiguously good news—but it has not been enough to cut the pace of increase in global emissions. The task therefore is to accelerate the process https://t.co/U7qdsPdXE1
#WorldMentalHealthDay2022's theme is "make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority". Read our interview with @VikMohan1, Wellbeing Lead of our Women in Conservation Leadership Programme, about how those in conservation can, & should do so! https://t.co/hKgvx4fBv7
With a campus of around 100 acres in size, boasting an abundance of social spaces and academic facilities to enjoy, the @UniversityLeeds is a popular choice for international students
Read more about what the university campus has to offer here: https://t.co/JMSP5d51ak
The ASAP Species Rapid Action Fund is now open for proposals! With support from March Conservation Fund, grants of up to SGD 13,500 are now available to address unforeseen needs for the conservation of ASAP species. Applications are on rolling basis. https://t.co/1y9gCyjQVR