Bio-Bridge Initiative Projects- Convention on Biological Diversity
Introduction
The Bio-Bridge Initiative (BBI) provides seed funding to help projects and partnerships that promote exemplary approaches to address biodiversity-related issues. The Initiative’s main objectives are:
- The conservation of biological diversity
- The sustainable use of the components of biological diversity
- The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources
Criteria and Procedure for Bio-Bridge Initiative Projects
Purpose
As part of its mandate to catalyze and facilitate technical and scientific cooperation, the Bio-Bridge Initiative (BBI) currently provides seed funding of up to $20,000 to incubate projects and partnerships that promote exemplary approaches, particularly through South-South and triangular cooperation, to address biodiversity-related issues and challenges, and showcase good practices and lessons learned.
Who Can Apply
The following institutions are eligible to apply for seed funding support:
- Relevant governmental agencies, research and academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations in developing country Parties and Parties with economies in transition;
- Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities;
Read more and apply: https://www.cbd.int/biobridge/projects
The application deadline is 1st March 2022.
