26-09-2025 - Oryzias wolasi
Conservation of Oryzias wolasi in Wolasi River Ecosystem, Southeast Sulawesi Province under threatened by nickel mining and palm oil plantations
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The MBZ Fund and GEF is delighted to announce that 97 small grants have been awarded as part of this program, constituting a total donation of $773,138. Click here to see all these grants. Those with case studies are featured below.
Featured Fonseca projects
26-09-2025 - Northern brown howler monkey
Drones and poop: conservation tools for the critically endangered Alouatta guariba guariba in their northernmost distribution (Bahia, Brazil)
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20-05-2025 - Hopea celebica
Distribution Confirmation, Mapping, and Conservation Action of Hopea celebica is Endangered and Endemic species in Sulawesi Island under Mining Expansion
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20-05-2025 - Chlorogomphus magnificus
Ecology and Conservatioon of Chlorogomphus magnificus in Mount Ungaran
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20-05-2025 - Zanzibar Reed Frog
Population status and conservation needs of Hyperolius puncticulatus in Masingini Forest Reserve, Zanzibar
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20-05-2025 - Turquoise dwarf gecko
Conserving Lygodactylus williamsi Through Habitat Restoration, Population Surveys, and Community Engagement
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20-05-2025 - Western Long-beaked Echidna
Searching and mapping of Critically Endangered Western Long-beaked Echidna in Remu-Klaso Watershed Area, Southwest Papua Province.
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24-12-2024 - Boletus chilensis
Discover the fascinating world of Boletus chilensis, a rare and endangered mushroom found only in Chile's native Nothofagus forests. Threatened by habitat loss, this species needs urgent attention. Learn how our project is mapping its potential presence, promoting its conservation, and raising awareness about the importance of protecting endemic fungi and their ecosystems.
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24-12-2024 - Operculicarya pachypus
Saving Operculicarya pachypus, a threatened endemic succulent by implementing an adapted conservation strategy
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24-12-2024 - Memecylon incisilobum
This project involves extensive fieldwork to map Memecylon incisilobum populations, assess threats, and develop conservation strategies. Through field surveys, propagation trials, and habitat restoration, we aim to enhance species recovery. Engaging local communities, we’ll implement hands-on conservation actions, ensuring long-term protection of this critically endangered plant in Mozambique’s Maputaland coastal plain.
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Approved by the GEF Council in December 2022 initially as the “Gustavo Fonseca Youth Conservation Leadership Program,” the new innovative program supports the professional development of promising young conservationists from developing countries.
The program, in honor of tropical scientist Gustavo Fonseca, the GEF’s long-serving Director of Programs who passed away in August 2022, will include conservation fellowships, grants for biodiversity field work, awards for participation in international conservation events, and a recurrent global conservation symposium bringing together young environmental leaders.