Read the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter, Conservation Calls below.
On the breathtaking yet rugged Norfolk Island, the Threatened Species Conservancy is spearheading an innovative conservation effort. Leading this initiative is the Green Parrot Citizen Science Team, a dedicated group of local volunteers committed to protecting the Norfolk Island Green Parrot.
In collaboration with Norfolk Island National Park and the Norfolk Island Regional Council, they are implementing comprehensive survey methods across the island for the first time. Starting just before sunrise, these passionate residents brave the humid terrain to protect a species that represents the island’s unique biodiversity.
Their efforts will provide vital data to monitor the Green Parrot population, ensuring its stability for future generations. This initiative sets a new standard for community-led conservation, enabling long-term tracking and guiding future strategies.
Thanks to the generous support of the MBZ Fund and other donors, the Green Parrot Citizen Science Team is inspiring greater community involvement and establishing Norfolk Island as a leader in conservation excellence.
#MBZFund #conservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #norfolkisland #abudhabi #birds #parrot #wildlife #nature #Threatenedspeciesconservancy #threatenedspeciescommissioner
On the breathtaking yet rugged Norfolk Island, the Threatened Species Conservancy is spearheading an innovative conservation effort. Leading this initiative is the Green Parrot Citizen Science Team, a dedicated group of local volunteers committed to protecting the Norfolk Island Green Parrot.
In collaboration with Norfolk Island National Park and the Norfolk Island Regional Council, they are implementing comprehensive survey methods across the island for the first time. Starting just before sunrise, these passionate residents brave the humid terrain to protect a species that represents the island’s unique biodiversity.
Their efforts will provide vital data to monitor the Green Parrot population, ensuring its stability for future generations. This initiative sets a new standard for community-led conservation, enabling long-term tracking and guiding future strategies.
Thanks to the generous support of the MBZ Fund and other donors, the Green Parrot Citizen Science Team is inspiring greater community involvement and establishing Norfolk Island as a leader in conservation excellence.
#MBZFund #conservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #norfolkisland #abudhabi #birds #parrot #wildlife #nature #Threatenedspeciesconservancy #threatenedspeciescommissioner
We are excited to announce the fourth Dolphin Energy supported Chairmans Award. Previously, Dolphin Energy has contributed to the conservation of the Bermuda Petrel through The Nonsuch Expeditions, the Lebanon Iris via the Biodiversity Conservation Initiative, and the Axolotl in Mexico in partnership with Dr. Felipe Osuna.
This latest grant focuses on the conservation of the Siamese crocodile in Laos, implemented by our partner, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). This project incorporates strong community involvement, with locals playing an active role in its success. A key initiative within the project is the “head-starting” facility, which aims to give young crocodiles a fighting chance by releasing them when they reach approximately one meter in length.
Thank you to Dolphin Energy for supporting a diverse range of endangered species.
Robert van Zalinge, Technical Advisor for WCS, explains why this is such a special project. Read his full interview by accessing the link in @speciesconservationfund bio.
#mbzfund #conservation #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #award #biodiversity #crocodile #blog #sustainability #uae #thailand #wildlife #nature #animals #support #environment
We are excited to announce the fourth Dolphin Energy supported Chairmans Award. Previously, Dolphin Energy has contributed to the conservation of the Bermuda Petrel through The Nonsuch Expeditions, the Lebanon Iris via the Biodiversity Conservation Initiative, and the Axolotl in Mexico in partnership with Dr. Felipe Osuna.
This latest grant focuses on the conservation of the Siamese crocodile in Laos, implemented by our partner, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). This project incorporates strong community involvement, with locals playing an active role in its success. A key initiative within the project is the “head-starting” facility, which aims to give young crocodiles a fighting chance by releasing them when they reach approximately one meter in length.
Thank you to Dolphin Energy for supporting a diverse range of endangered species.
Robert van Zalinge, Technical Advisor for WCS, explains why this is such a special project. Read his full interview by accessing the link in @speciesconservationfund bio.
#mbzfund #conservation #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #award #biodiversity #crocodile #blog #sustainability #uae #thailand #wildlife #nature #animals #support #environment
Meet Darwin’s frog (Rhinoderma darwinii), an endangered amphibian from the forests of Chile and Argentina! Known for their unique parenting style, male Darwin’s frogs carry tadpoles in their vocal sacs until they transform into froglets.
Unfortunately, habitat loss and chytridiomycosis, a deadly fungal disease, have led to a rapid decline in their populations—over 90% lost in Tantauco Park in just a year!
In response, the Ranita de darwin NGO, with support from the MBZ Fund and other important institutions, launched the Rescate Tantauco project. This international initiative uses a holistic approach, combining in-situ and ex-situ strategies to ensure the long-term survival of the species.
Thanks to this funding, 53 frogs were rescued and relocated to the Zoological Society of London. With another rescue of 32 individuals planned for January 2025, this project showcases the power of science and global teamwork in conserving this amazing species!
#MBZFund #conservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #abudhabi #chile #argentina #animals #frog #wildlife #nature #DarwinsFrog #Conservation #biodiversity
Meet Darwin’s frog (Rhinoderma darwinii), an endangered amphibian from the forests of Chile and Argentina! Known for their unique parenting style, male Darwin’s frogs carry tadpoles in their vocal sacs until they transform into froglets.
Unfortunately, habitat loss and chytridiomycosis, a deadly fungal disease, have led to a rapid decline in their populations—over 90% lost in Tantauco Park in just a year!
In response, the Ranita de darwin NGO, with support from the MBZ Fund and other important institutions, launched the Rescate Tantauco project. This international initiative uses a holistic approach, combining in-situ and ex-situ strategies to ensure the long-term survival of the species.
Thanks to this funding, 53 frogs were rescued and relocated to the Zoological Society of London. With another rescue of 32 individuals planned for January 2025, this project showcases the power of science and global teamwork in conserving this amazing species!
#MBZFund #conservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #abudhabi #chile #argentina #animals #frog #wildlife #nature #DarwinsFrog #Conservation #biodiversity
The support from the MBZ Fund is crucial for Proyecto Quimilero, enabling them to boost local community participation in the conservation of the endangered Chacoan peccary, an endemic species of the Dry Chaco. Thanks to this grant, they have made significant strides by organising training workshops that empower local communities to participate in monitoring the species. This collaborative effort will help assess the Chacoan peccary population’s status and the impact of subsistence hunting.
They have also equipped local communities with the tools to become guardians of their forests and key players in conservation efforts.
Work has begun on installing camera traps to monitor the presence of the Chacoan peccary. An exciting development is the discovery of footprints by local technicians, confirming the species’ presence in the area. These are important steps toward a sustainable conservation plan!
#MBZFund #ProyectoQuimilero #ChacoanPeccary #ParticipatoryConservation #CameraTraps #ParticipatoryMonitoring #LocalCommunity #DryChaco #Argentina #conservation #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #wildlife #nature #animals
The support from the MBZ Fund is crucial for Proyecto Quimilero, enabling them to boost local community participation in the conservation of the endangered Chacoan peccary, an endemic species of the Dry Chaco. Thanks to this grant, they have made significant strides by organising training workshops that empower local communities to participate in monitoring the species. This collaborative effort will help assess the Chacoan peccary population’s status and the impact of subsistence hunting.
They have also equipped local communities with the tools to become guardians of their forests and key players in conservation efforts.
Work has begun on installing camera traps to monitor the presence of the Chacoan peccary. An exciting development is the discovery of footprints by local technicians, confirming the species’ presence in the area. These are important steps toward a sustainable conservation plan!
#MBZFund #ProyectoQuimilero #ChacoanPeccary #ParticipatoryConservation #CameraTraps #ParticipatoryMonitoring #LocalCommunity #DryChaco #Argentina #conservation #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #wildlife #nature #animals
Since 2020, the Instituto Marcos Daniel (IMD) has been dedicated to monitoring the critically endangered Cherry-throated Tanager, one of Brazil’s most iconic birds.
With support from the MBZ Fund, IMD has successfully doubled the known population from 10 to 20 individuals. Their primary strategy of monitoring flocks and protecting nests from predators has proven effective in protecting this vulnerable species.
However, they now face a new challenge: identifying additional occurrence areas and understanding the species’ dispersal and occupancy ecology. This task is complex, as there are at least 40 potential areas to survey. Thankfully, with the continued support of partners like the MBZ Fund, we are empowered to expand our efforts.
Together, with incredible partners including the @rainforesttrust, @americanbirdconservancy, @zgap_e.v, @worldlandtrust, @alupar and vale we are making significant strides in preserving this rare and beautiful species for future generations.
#MBZFund #conservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #brazil #abudhabi #birds #cherrythroatedtanager #wildlife #nature
Since 2020, the Instituto Marcos Daniel (IMD) has been dedicated to monitoring the critically endangered Cherry-throated Tanager, one of Brazil’s most iconic birds.
With support from the MBZ Fund, IMD has successfully doubled the known population from 10 to 20 individuals. Their primary strategy of monitoring flocks and protecting nests from predators has proven effective in protecting this vulnerable species.
However, they now face a new challenge: identifying additional occurrence areas and understanding the species’ dispersal and occupancy ecology. This task is complex, as there are at least 40 potential areas to survey. Thankfully, with the continued support of partners like the MBZ Fund, we are empowered to expand our efforts.
Together, with incredible partners including the @rainforesttrust, @americanbirdconservancy, @zgap_e.v, @worldlandtrust, @alupar and vale we are making significant strides in preserving this rare and beautiful species for future generations.
#MBZFund #conservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #brazil #abudhabi #birds #cherrythroatedtanager #wildlife #nature
Fomitiporia nubicola is a fungus found only in a specific native forest ecosystem called cloud forests. The only known reproducing individuals occur between 1,500 and 2,000 meters above sea level in the São Joaquim National Park (SC). The fungus grows exclusively on the tree Drimys angustifolia, known locally as casca-d’anta.
The species is under threat due to human activities such as burning, cattle grazing, and land-use changes.
Researchers from the MIND.Funga research group (UFSC) are conducting field expeditions to monitor the fungus to better understand its life cycle and develop conservation strategies, and to collect spores and cultivate them in vitro to safeguard the species’ genetic diversity.
This work is only made possible with support from the MBZ Fund.
Follow the project to learn more about the importance of fungal conservation!
🔬 Researchers: Dr. Genivaldo Alves-Silva, Elisa Werlang, Rodrigo Almeida, and Kelmer Martins-Cunha
🎥 Video production: Mateus Mendonça
#MBZFund #fungi #conservation #FomitiporiaNubicola #MINDfunga #Conservação #Fungos #FlorestaNebular #ParqueNacionaldeSãoJoaquim #fungi #conservation #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity
Fomitiporia nubicola is a fungus found only in a specific native forest ecosystem called cloud forests. The only known reproducing individuals occur between 1,500 and 2,000 meters above sea level in the São Joaquim National Park (SC). The fungus grows exclusively on the tree Drimys angustifolia, known locally as casca-d’anta.
The species is under threat due to human activities such as burning, cattle grazing, and land-use changes.
Researchers from the MIND.Funga research group (UFSC) are conducting field expeditions to monitor the fungus to better understand its life cycle and develop conservation strategies, and to collect spores and cultivate them in vitro to safeguard the species’ genetic diversity.
This work is only made possible with support from the MBZ Fund.
Follow the project to learn more about the importance of fungal conservation!
🔬 Researchers: Dr. Genivaldo Alves-Silva, Elisa Werlang, Rodrigo Almeida, and Kelmer Martins-Cunha
🎥 Video production: Mateus Mendonça
#MBZFund #fungi #conservation #FomitiporiaNubicola #MINDfunga #Conservação #Fungos #FlorestaNebular #ParqueNacionaldeSãoJoaquim #fungi #conservation #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity
On Zoo Lovers’ Day, we want to shine a light on the remarkable conservation successes achieved by zoos that often go unnoticed. Over the years the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has partnered with various zoos, to support their crucial role in the care, research, and genetic management of zoo-managed populations, facilitating essential captive breeding and reintroduction programs.
In our latest blog, we highlight three inspiring stories that represent the countless zoo grants supported by the Fund:
Discover the Allwetterzoo Münster’s initiative to preserve the critically endangered Bengal Florican through the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) in Cambodia.
Learn about the North Carolina Zoo’s efforts to conserve African vultures in Zambia.
Explore the vital work by the Zoological Society of London on the critically endangered black rhino in Kenya.
Dive into these remarkable stories and more by accessing the full blog through the link in our bio!
#mbzfund #conservation #ZooLoversDay #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #turtle #sustainability #zoo #conservation #wildlife #nczoo #accb #ZSL #support
On Zoo Lovers’ Day, we want to shine a light on the remarkable conservation successes achieved by zoos that often go unnoticed. Over the years the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has partnered with various zoos, to support their crucial role in the care, research, and genetic management of zoo-managed populations, facilitating essential captive breeding and reintroduction programs.
In our latest blog, we highlight three inspiring stories that represent the countless zoo grants supported by the Fund:
Discover the Allwetterzoo Münster’s initiative to preserve the critically endangered Bengal Florican through the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) in Cambodia.
Learn about the North Carolina Zoo’s efforts to conserve African vultures in Zambia.
Explore the vital work by the Zoological Society of London on the critically endangered black rhino in Kenya.
Dive into these remarkable stories and more by accessing the full blog through the link in our bio!
#mbzfund #conservation #ZooLoversDay #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #turtle #sustainability #zoo #conservation #wildlife #nczoo #accb #ZSL #support
The Togean Islands, a hidden gem in Sulawesi spanning just 3,626 km² is home to Rhinocypha togeanensis. This endangered damselfly is endemic to Batudaka Island, thriving in the freshwater habitats of the Tanimpo River.
After more than two decades without population surveys, researcher Muhammad Amiruddin and his team embarked on an expedition November to February 2025 in search of this elusive species.
After navigating a rocky, maze-like path, they finally spotted the species and counted 18 individuals, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect this species from human impact. The next phase will involve community awareness and educating young people about the species.
Thanks to this support from the MBZ Fund, they aim to create a lasting positive impact on environmental conservation in the Togean Islands!
#worldfrogday #MBZFund #conservation, #endangeredspecies #biodiversity #nature #animals #uae #Indonesia #damselfly #nature #support #project
The Togean Islands, a hidden gem in Sulawesi spanning just 3,626 km² is home to Rhinocypha togeanensis. This endangered damselfly is endemic to Batudaka Island, thriving in the freshwater habitats of the Tanimpo River.
After more than two decades without population surveys, researcher Muhammad Amiruddin and his team embarked on an expedition November to February 2025 in search of this elusive species.
After navigating a rocky, maze-like path, they finally spotted the species and counted 18 individuals, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect this species from human impact. The next phase will involve community awareness and educating young people about the species.
Thanks to this support from the MBZ Fund, they aim to create a lasting positive impact on environmental conservation in the Togean Islands!
#worldfrogday #MBZFund #conservation, #endangeredspecies #biodiversity #nature #animals #uae #Indonesia #damselfly #nature #support #project