BIOTA AFRICA has been jointly invented by African and German researchers aiming at the establishment of research supporting sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity in Africa. While, initially, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) was open to fund the initiative, meanwhile several African countries and partner institutions added funding. The project, from its beginning, had a very visible continent-wide dimension and is still expanding especially with regard to its role as a "Biodiversity Observation Network" on the African continent. ... [Information of the supplier]
Since 2001, the German Ministries for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) have been partnering with GEO Magazine to organize "Biodiversity Days" in Germany and in various developing countries. Local leaders, political decision makers, biodiversity experts and key media have worked with ordinary people to carry out these national action days. Related events have been organized with up to 1,000 people taking part. They have received broad media coverage in Germany and the countries in which they were held. "Biodiversity Days" have thus contributed to political agenda setting and promoted the conservation of biodiversity in more than 10 countries. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK’s leading environmental action club for kids. If you care about nature and the environment and want to explore your local wildlife – this is the club for YOU! There are 150,000 Wildlife Watch members around the UK (and the Isle of Man and Alderney too) and hundreds of local Watch groups where young people get stuck into environmental activities. Taking part in Wildlife Watch is an exciting way to explore your surroundings and get closer to the wildlife you share it with. Wildlife Watch members receive loads of exciting wildlife goodies throughout the year. You’ll receive a starter pack and four issues of Wildlife Watch magazine a year. This is packed full of amazing pictures, puzzles, competitions and you get a fantastic free wildlife poster with each issue. We also have a really wild website (you’re on it!) and a monthly e-newsletter full of wild ideas and nature-spotting tips. The subscription varies slightly depending on where you live but should cost no more than £18 for up to four children living at one address. In some places you can join Wildlife Watch as part of a Wildlife Trust family membership. And the best thing about being a member is that by joining Wildlife Watch you’ll be helping your local Wildlife Trust to care for the wildlife where you live! Isn’t that great? ... [Information of the supplier]
