2,980Grants to

1,828(Sub)Species

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has awarded 269 grants for this species type, constituting a total donation of $2,013,107.

Invertebrate Conservation Case Studies

Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 150512030) - Polyommatus myrrha cinyrea - Awarded $4,822 on December 09, 2015
09-12-2015 - Polyommatus myrrha cinyrea

Assessment of global conservation status of Polyommatus myrrha cinyrea – endemic of Middle East and Southern Caucasus ...

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 152511525) - Sri Lanka Emerald Spreadwing - Awarded $3,000 on December 09, 2015
09-12-2015 - Sri Lanka Emerald Spreadwing

Sinhalestes orientalis (Sri Lanka Emerald Spreadwing) is a globally Critically Endangered damselfly species endemic to Sri Lankan montane zone. This project focuses on the ecology and distribution of Sinhalestes orientalis and is aimed at establishing baseline information for the conservation of the species and to increase the awareness regarding the species and its habitat.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 150511930) - Eastern Eggar  - Awarded $3,000 on December 09, 2015
09-12-2015 - Eastern Eggar

Awareness for conservation of Eriogaster catax in Cluj county,Romania, a IUCN Data Deficient Species

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 152511678) - Epirus Grasshopper  - Awarded $12,500 on December 09, 2015
09-12-2015 - Epirus Grasshopper

Epirus grasshopper conservation: linking ecology and genetics and under a conservation perspective

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 152511924) - Elkhorn coral - Awarded $12,500 on December 09, 2015
09-12-2015 - Elkhorn coral

The project includes the characterization of “La Laja” coral reef, whose structure and biological composition is not well known. It also comprises the monitoring, gathering and analysis of biological and ecological data of Acropora palmata colonies to recognize and prevent any potential threat. Training and awareness activities with the local communities are also included to enhance the conservation of this threatened stony coral ...

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 150511062) - Horrid ground-weaver  - Awarded $5,000 on September 20, 2015
20-09-2015 - Horrid ground-weaver

The Horrid ground-weaver spider (Nothophantes horridus) is a Critically Endangered spider that is endemic to the UK. Buglife are undertaking new surveys and ecological research to better understand the status, distribution and habitat requirements of this species in order to support its conservation.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 152511159) - Frade Cave Spider - Awarded $5,000 on September 20, 2015
20-09-2015 - Frade Cave Spider

Ecology and conservation of the critically endangered Frade Cave Spider (Anapistula ataecina)

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 152510591) - Freshwater mussels - Awarded $9,262 on April 22, 2015
22-04-2015 - Freshwater mussels

We are collecting data on freshwater bivalve diversity, distribution and ecology through field expeditions across all provinces of Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. Our ultimate aim is to develop a National Red-list and action plans for the conservation of Malaysia's most vulnerable freshwater mussels.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 152510395) - European Maple Longicorn - Awarded $10,000 on April 22, 2015
22-04-2015 - European Maple Longicorn

The Romanian Longicorn beetle project is the first study in Romania to evaluate the distribution and abundance of saproxylic beetles in traditionally-maintained landscapes, ultimately providing conservation and management guidelines for endangered, threatened, and data deficient beetles. Along with ecological information on longicorn community composition, species richness, and abundance, the information gathered will be used to evaluate current ...

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