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The MBZ Fund and GEF is delighted to announce that 59 small grants have been awarded as part of this program, constituting a total donation of $471,428. Click here to see all these grants. Those with case studies are featured below.

Featured Fonseca projects

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 240534418) - Insectivorous bat of the Caatinga - Awarded $5,000 on October 10, 2024
10-10-2024 - Insectivorous bat of the Caatinga

My study focuses on the taxonomy and ecology of neotropical bats, particularly on the species diversity in protected areas of Brazil (Chapada Diamantina National Park). In the Caatinga biome, we are collecting data on bat diversity, abundance, richness, and acoustics, while also identifying potential new species (Molossops sp., Uroderma sp. and Molossus sp) and assessing anthropogenic and natural threats to this fascinating group of mammals

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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.

In October 2024 the first Fonseca Leadership Program projects were accepted, click here to see these new grants.