24-12-2024 - Double banded forest damselfly
Research and Conservation Action of Javan Endemic Damselfly Drepanosticta sundana in Menoreh Hill
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The MBZ Fund and GEF is delighted to announce that 97 small grants have been awarded as part of this program, constituting a total donation of $773,138. Click here to see all these grants. Those with case studies are featured below.
Featured Fonseca projects
24-12-2024 - Licorice Gourami gunawani
Essential fish habitat and Food Habits of Parosphromenus gunawani (Sumatra endemic species) in a peat swamp, Jambi, Indonesia
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24-12-2024 - Micro Frog
Annual acoustic monitoring of threatened and endemic frog species on the Agulhas Plain - a critical biodiversity hotspot
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24-12-2024 - Hansen’s warty
This project investigates the critically endangered Callulina hanseni in Tanzania’s Nguru Mountains, aiming to protect its montane forest habitat through science-driven conservation and local empowerment. By combining ecological research with sustainable livelihood initiatives, it fosters biodiversity preservation and community resilience, ensuring long-term stewardship of one of the Eastern Arc’s rarest amphibians.
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24-12-2024 - Bearded Salamander
DEMOGRAPHIC, ECOPHYSIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND HABITAT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SALAMANDER Pseudoeurycea tenchalli.
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24-12-2024 - Pacific Coast Musk Turtle
Conservation of the Pacific Coast Musk Turtle: community conservation of an endangered freshwater turtle in Chiapas, Mexico.
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24-12-2024 - Sokoke scops owl
Monitoring Sokoke Scops Owl and Usambara Eagle Owl Population and Range, and Awareness Raising in East Usambara Mountains' Forests
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23-12-2024 - Pig-Tailed Snub-nosed Langur
This project uses thermal drones to estimate populations of endangered Mentawai primates outside of Siberut National Park, Indonesia. By mapping critical habitats and identifying high-risk areas, the research aims to support conservation efforts and inform management strategies. The data will help guide effective actions to protect the priority species, the pig-tailed snub-nosed langur.
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23-12-2024 - White-bellied pangolin
Upscaling Pangolin Research and Conservation through Community Ranger-led Biomonitoring: Mapping Priority Habitats and Threats in the Deng-Deng National Park.
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23-12-2024 - Northern tiger-cat
Our project aims to conserve the endangered savanna tiger-cat (Leopardus tigrinus) in Brazil’s Caatinga, focusing on the Capivara-Confusões corridor, where deforestation from agribusiness and energy projects threatens its survival. We monitor populations, promote habitat connectivity, and combat disease transmission from domestic animals. MBZ Fund support enables vaccination campaigns and expanded monitoring, ensuring the long-term survival of ...
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Approved by the GEF Council in December 2022 initially as the “Gustavo Fonseca Youth Conservation Leadership Program,” the new innovative program supports the professional development of promising young conservationists from developing countries.
The program, in honor of tropical scientist Gustavo Fonseca, the GEF’s long-serving Director of Programs who passed away in August 2022, will include conservation fellowships, grants for biodiversity field work, awards for participation in international conservation events, and a recurrent global conservation symposium bringing together young environmental leaders.