Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme

The marsh fritillary, one of the UK’s rarest butterflies, is making a remarkable comeback in Cumbria. Once declared extinct in the region, these beautiful butterflies have been rediscovered in Swindale Valley and near Shap, with populations soaring thanks to the careful efforts of Cumbria Connect and local land managers. In 2023, conservation teams found over 100 caterpillar webs—a promising leap forward for this delicate species, which depends entirely on devil’s-bit scabious to survive. Thoughtful grazing practices, wildflower management, and the dedication of local farmers have been pivotal in creating habitats where these butterflies can flourish. 🔗Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gMV7UxKX 📸 Lee Schofield, Mark Williamson

⌛ Deadline Alert! Call for applications closing soon The application period for dam removal grants is open until 12:00 PM CET on 29th November 2024. This is your opportunity to get funding to contribute to the restoration of Europe’s rivers. Don’t miss out - apply today: https://lnkd.in/ew7ihAdi #DamRemoval #RiverRestoration #OpenRiversEU #Sustainability #Grants

🌍 Call for Applications: Restoring Landscapes Across Europe 🌍 We are accepting Expressions of Interest for projects aimed at restoring degraded landscapes, enhancing biodiversity, and strengthening ecosystem resilience across Europe. 💰 Grant Size: Up to $5 million USD 📅 Project Duration: 5 years 🌿 Focus: Terrestrial landscape restoration If you're leading an impactful restoration project, submit your Expression of Interest by 22:59 GMT on Tuesday, 14th January 2025. 🔗 Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dsymbDtv Let’s restore and protect Europe's landscapes together! 🌿

🔥Fighting Fire with Nature🌿 While wildfires are a natural part of many ecosystems, #ClimateChange is increasing their severity and intensity. Several of the landscapes we support are in regions prone to fire, making it critical to address fire risks in their restoration plans. In our latest article, Dr Taylor Shaw explains how these projects are finding nature-based solutions to mitigate fire risks and build long-term resilience in their landscapes through innovative research and restoration interventions. Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/gn-JcWtb 📷Agata Rucin #ClimateChange #COP29 #WildfirePrevention #EcosystemRestoration #Conservation #Sustainability #NatureBasedSolutions #EnvironmentalResilience

🌿Fieldnotes from future leaders This summer, the Centre for Landscape Regeneration's Future Leaders Programme gave emerging researchers hands-on experience in the Cairngorms Connect landscape. Through fieldnotes, soil science, and ecological challenges, seven project assistants dove into real-world conservation efforts in the Cairngorms and the Cambridgeshire Fens. From monitoring greenhouse gas emissions to measuring biodiversity, they gained invaluable insights, exploring how practical, nature-based solutions can transform our landscapes. Their experiences highlight the role of young scientists in shaping our approach to sustainable restoration. 🌍🌱 Explore their fieldnotes and snapshots of the Cairngorms in action 👇 https://lnkd.in/gtSmqWmE

📰 BREAKING NEWS 📰 The Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative has won Prince William’s prestigious Earthshot Prize for its successes in bringing Kazakhstan’s Golden Steppe back to life, saving unique animals from the brink of extinction. 🎉 Founded in 2005, Altyn Dala, meaning ‘Golden Steppe’, is a collaborative partnership that has achieved the remarkable recovery of the saiga antelope in Kazakhstan. Their efforts have expanded to protect other threatened species like the Przewalski’s horse, steppe eagles, and kulan, while creating jobs and protecting over 75 million hectares of critical ecosystems. Altyn Dala is a recipient of a planning grant from the Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme for their important work in the West Kazakh Steppe. Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eaiqqUWv

🎓 Professional Placements: Where Theory Meets Practice in Conservation Leadership The Masters in Conservation Leadership at the University of Cambridge offers a unique Professional Placement component, where students work alongside experienced professionals at leading conservation organisations. From May to August, they tackle real-world conservation challenges, putting their leadership skills into practice. 👏 We're delighted to share that Kai H. (Class of 2023-24), recipient of the Robert Sansom Scholarship, has been awarded the MPhil Prize 2023-24 for Best Distinction-Level Dissertation. His innovative placement with Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) Conservation Initiative evaluated how artist residencies influence community perspectives and conservation outcomes. Working with Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme and the Arts, Science and Conservation Programme, Kai developed a groundbreaking framework to measure the impact of artist residencies in conservation projects. Through extensive stakeholder engagement across Europe, he uncovered valuable insights about art's role in conservation and community engagement. His creative approach included speculative workshops challenging artists to envision unlimited possibilities for conservation-focused art. This methodology revealed new perspectives on integrating environmental and community considerations into artistic practice. The significance of Kai's work has been recognized through his appointment as an ELSP Adviser. He is currently undertaking a consultancy with ELSP and ASCP, focusing on "Impact Evaluation of the Artist Residencies Programme," demonstrating how our programme creates pathways from academic excellence to professional impact.  Apply now for 2024-25! Applications are open for the Masters in Conservation Leadership: https://lnkd.in/d2AvgUQd

📢 Landscape Restoration Funding Opportunity! Is your project focused on restoring degraded landscapes and enhancing biodiversity? You can apply for a grant of up to $5 million USD to support your landscape restoration efforts. ⏳ Submit your Expression of Interest by 14th January 2025 for a chance to receive funding and make a lasting impact. 🔗 Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dsymbDtv

🌍 93 Communities Benefiting from Ecosystem Restoration This Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracks the positive impacts of our project actions on local communities since the onset of the Programme in 2019. These benefits include provisioning services like income from tourism and forest products, regulating services such as flood reduction and carbon storage, and cultural services like recreation and community engagement. By delivering these benefits, we’re helping to restore vital ecosystem services that support livelihoods and strengthen community resilience. This work directly contributes to Target 11 of the Global Biodiversity Framework, which seeks to restore and enhance nature’s contributions to people, including air and water regulation, pollination, and protection from natural disasters. We remain committed to working with our partners to continue delivering long-term positive outcomes for both nature and communities. 🌱 Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/gZNV78ac

🌍 We're Hiring! 🌿 The Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme is looking for a skilled and flexible Conservation Scientist (temporary cover) to support the science and monitoring of landscape and seascape restoration projects. This is a unique chance to join the Programme at an exciting time, with new projects launching and ongoing initiatives delivering impactful results. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in biodiversity conservation, field-based data collection, and a talent for data analysis and communication. We're seeking someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, can multi-task, and is ready to contribute to evidence-based restoration efforts. 📍 Location: David Attenborough Building, Cambridge, UK (with hybrid working available) 📅 Apply by: 31 October 2024 🗓 Interviews: 6-7 November 2024 💼 Contract: Full-time (0.8 FTE considered), 1-year fixed-term or until post holder returns Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gwMDXkz8 #ConservationJobs #Hiring #ConservationCareers