The Secretariat of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)/African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) is calling for applications from African Parties for the 2012 cycle of the Small Grants Fund (SGF) with the aim of conserving migratory waterbirds and their habitats.

National Government institutions or non-governmental organizations in eligible African countries, concerned with the conservation of migratory waterbirds and their habitats, can submit project proposals of up to 24 months duration and for a maximum of 25,000 Euros. Eligible African countries which have not yet acceded to the Agreement may apply for assistance in the preparation for accession to AEWA, for a maximum of 15,000 Euros. All project proposals must be endorsed by the AEWA National Focal Point in the respective country.

For more information please access the AEWA press release

Cover photo: Reserve biologique de Sidi Bou Ghaba, Morocco (Credits: SPANA Maroc)

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Le Secrétariat PNUE/AEWA lance un appel à candidatures de projet aux africains admissibles au titre du Fonds de petites subventions pour le cycle 2012. La date limite pour la soumission des propositions de projet est fixée au 27 juillet 2012. Pour obtenir plus d’informations, veuillez cliquer ici.