Training the next generation of Papua New Guinea conservation biologists
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £197,555
WHERE Papua New Guinea
Summary
To enhance the in-country
capacity of PNG to implement the
CBD by postgraduate training of outstanding PNG students to became local leaders in biodiversity conservation and research.
a) 2 training courses for PNG students
b) 8 BSc. Honours students trained (18 months each)
c) 2 PNG local coordinators trained, including in UK
d) Insect reference collection enhanced with specimens and databases
e) Baseline biodiversity surveys in lowland and montane disturbed and undisturbed forests conducted
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