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National Geographic/Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation (£25,000)

National Geographic/Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation (£25,000)

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Nominations for the 2020 National Geographic/Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation in Africa and Latin America are now open with £25,000 in awards. Moreover, The National Geographic/Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation came into action after the partnership with the Howard G Buffett Foundation to recognize and celebrate unsung conservation heroes who are working in the field.

Further, two awards are presented each year: one for achievement in Africa and the other for achievement in Latin America. Similarly, these outstanding individuals have demonstrated leadership in managing and protecting the natural resources in their regions and countries, and are inspirational conservation advocates who serve as role models and mentors.

Benefits

  • Moreover, winners of National Geographic Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation receive £25,000 to support their ongoing work.

Eligibility

  • The nominee must be
    • a citizen from a country in Africa or Latin America where he/she develops the conservation work. Expatriates do not qualify for these awards, although we recognize the important work they do around the world
    • an accomplished individual that has created positive change in his/her community through conservation
  • Buffett Awards are:
    • NOT lifetime achievement awards, nor are they early career awards. Thus nominees must be at the peak of their careers as conservation leaders
    • NOT conservation grants.
  • Preference will be given to nominees:
    • who have not received multiple conservation awards
    • with species-focused conservation efforts
  • Individuals nominating themselves is not applicable

Application Process for National Geographic/Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation

All applicants apply through the official website. Similarly, they to fill and submit an online registration form along with a CV/Resume and a cover letter. Further, on the link, there are several questions that applicants need to answer.

Specifications

Type of Opportunity Competitions and Awards
Deadline10 January,2020
Open toLatin American Countries and Africa
OrganizerNational Geographic
Contact the organizermailto:[email protected]

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