Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP)

As SNAPP transitions into the review phase of our 2024 RFP, we are privileged to draw on the expertise and experiences of our current and alumni SNAPP PIs and Fellows. Their insights are invaluable in shaping the success of the new working groups set to launch in 2025. Curious about what it takes to build an effective SNAPP working group? Here’s some expert advice from Savannah D'Evelyn. #SNAPP #workinggroups #research #conservation #nature

As SNAPP enters the review phase of our 2024 RFP, we are fortunate to have the insights of our current and alumni SNAPP PIs and Fellows to guide the success of our new groups launching in 2025. Wondering what makes a successful SNAPP working group? Here’s some valuable advice from Mariana Montoya. #SNAPP #workinggroups #RFP #research #conservation #nature

On December 3rd, we officially closed our 2024 Call for Proposals for new working groups! A sincere thank you to the nearly 50 applicants, dozens of co-leads and the hundreds of members and advisors whose dedication and enthusiasm made this call one of the highest quality we've ever seen. 🙌 The SNAPP Management Team is now diving into the initial review process, with proposals advancing to our Science Advisory Council set to be notified early next year. We are incredibly inspired by your ideas to catalyze real-world change for people and nature and are excited to see the transformative potential they hold. 🌍 Thank you for your continued interest and support—we can’t wait to share what’s next! #SNAPP #CallForProposals #RealWorldChange #PeopleAndNature

Kick-Starting the SNAPP Working Group on #Resilient Rangelands On November 5-6, 2024, the inaugural meeting of the “Resilient Rangelands: Balancing Rural Economies and Ecosystem Integrity” project took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It marked the beginning of a collaborative journey that will continue over the next two years. The project is funded by the Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP), and aims to develop models that will shape the next phase of nature conservation and sustainable development. The working group includes 12 key partners: SDSN Kazakhstan, conservation NGOs, international agencies, herder associations, and university research centers. Together, we will focus on identifying the key features of resilient rangelands that support both livelihoods and biodiversity through sustainable land and water management practices. By employing participatory approaches, our group will develop scenarios for two case-study landscapes: one in western Kazakhstan and another in eastern Mongolia. These scenarios will explore synergies and trade-offs, helping to create spatial plans and management options that can guide future projects and inform national policy frameworks. With active involvement from regional and national stakeholders, the group will ensure the insights gained are practical, relevant, and aligned with the needs of both conservation and agriculture. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d5PX4mWY Thank you to Michele Bowe, Alyona Koshkina, and all our partners for making this event possible!

As a final reminder, SNAPP's 2024 call for proposals for new working groups will close tomorrow evening (11:59pm HST, 3 December). For access to the full proposal form visit awards.snappartnership.net!

SNAPP was thrilled to host a session at The Nature Conservancy's One Conservancy Science Gathering in Mexico City last week! We were delighted by the strong turnout and extend our gratitude to the presenters for sharing insights into their impactful collaborations. Four SNAPP leaders and alumni highlighted their transdisciplinary research, discussing the challenges and opportunities they experienced while engaging in collaborative science through SNAPP. #SNAPP #Conservation #Nature #Science

We are thrilled to announce that the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative @altyndala has been named the winner of the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2024 in the “Protect and Restore Nature” category, awarded by His Royal Highness Prince William. This incredible recognition highlights our dedication to restoring and preserving Kazakhstan’s unique steppe ecosystems. Beyond Kazakhstan, due to the multiple problems facing temperate grasslands globally, Altyn Dala is collaborating with other major grassland initiatives in the Mongolian steppe, the American prairie, and Patagonian pampas regions. The recognition of the initiative as an Earthshot Prize winner therefore ensures that the learnings and experiences of the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative benefit nature restoration across the globe. Thanks to the Earthshot Prize, we will be able to expand our impact even further, bringing more life and resilience to the Kazakh steppe. There is still a lot to do, but we are celebrating this important milestone! A huge thank you to the staff and teams working hard throughout our partnership and beyond to bring us to this moment ACBK — Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan Fauna & Flora Frankfurt Zoological Society / Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt and RSPB Please visit our partners FZS's website for our press release and more information on the prize. https://lnkd.in/e5dd93_p

REMINDER: SNAPP is accepting full RFP proposals, through our portal, until 11:59pm Hawai'i Standard Time, 3 December. For more information and ways to submit, visit: https://lnkd.in/dv8MKDpm

From November 4 to 6, Almaty hosted the first meeting of the working group for the SNAPP Resilient Rangelands: Balancing Rural Economies and Ecosystem Integrity project, funded by the Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) initiative. The event brought together conservationists, economists, and agricultural experts to discuss sustainable rangeland management. The working group consists of representatives from 16 organizations. The primary goal is to develop practical solutions for sustainable rangeland management that benefit both ecosystems and agriculture. The group will convene four times in different locations to review interim results and formulate recommendations. During the meeting, the interdisciplinary team, supported by researchers from Oxford, was introduced to the Foresight Framework method for analyzing variables affecting rangeland sustainability. The project focuses on sharing best practices between Kazakhstan and Mongolia, which share similar rangeland landscapes and livestock systems. Alyona Koshkina, a researcher at the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK), noted: “Despite differences in landscapes, the project areas have much in common, enabling the development of universal solutions for both countries.” At the first meeting, working group members presented their strategies and experiences in rangeland management. The next meeting is scheduled to take place in Mongolia in 2025. The Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) brings together experts to develop scalable solutions at the intersection of conservation and sustainable development. Project groups receive funding and analytical support to create practical recommendations and decision-making tools. Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) Wildlife Conservation Society Mongolia RSPB Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative

🌍 Heading to The Nature Conservancy’s One Conservancy Science Gathering in Mexico City next week? Join us at SNAPP’s World Café event, “Around the World in 90 Minutes: How SNAPP's Transdisciplinary Science Collaborations Catalyze Change” on Tuesday, Nov 12th, from 3:30-5:00 pm! 📍 Explore the globe through SNAPP working groups, collect stamps in your “passport,” and discover how our collaborations drive change for both people and nature. You’ll hear fast-paced talks and engage in idea-sharing on overcoming challenges and making transdisciplinary science work. Featured Speakers: Savannah D'Evelyn, Wildfires and Human Health (University of Washington) Mariana Montoya, Andean Camelid Disease (WCS Perú) Ahmad Faisal, African Swine Fever (WCS Indonesia) Marie Jimena Esquivel, Sustainable Cattle Ranching in Colombia (Humboldt Institute) Can’t wait to connect with you there! #SNAPP #ScienceForChange #OneConservancy