Practical scientific training for individuals and organisations involved with conservation in Southern Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe.
Many conservation organisations in Southern Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe have very limited funding for training staff members. The Capacity Building Program responds to this need and as a result raises the ability (or 'builds capacity') of these organisations to practice effective conservation. The program aims to:
bring together conservationists, scientists and research staff from around a region or within the same field of research to share ideas, best practice and to learn by example- equip participants with the skills and knowledge to collect and process environmental data
- provide young scientists with the inspiration and confidence to initiate their own research program.
Since 1995 over 1000 individuals worldwide have benefitted from a place on the Capacity Building Program. These participants have represented over 25 nationalities, have attended more than 35 different Earthwatch projects and have contributed over 100,000 hours to vital conservation research around the world.
Find out how this program contributes to a number of international conventions and publications.
Earthwatch Australia's capacity building program focusses on countries in southern and south eastern Asia.