AfriMAB GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships 2025 | The portal for AfriMAB GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships 2025 are now open, In this article, we will details you the 4 Facts Why You Should Apply for this prestigious program, especially for professionals working in environmental conservation, land management, and related fields.. Read through
About AfriMAB GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships 2025
The AfriMAB GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships 2025 is a specialized training opportunity aimed at enhancing the capacities of professionals from African countries in land restoration and ecosystem management.
The fellowship is a collaboration between the African Man and the Biosphere Network (AfriMAB) and the GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme (LRT), part of UNESCO’s Global Geoparks initiative. These fellowships are particularly relevant in the context of the increasing environmental challenges faced by Africa, such as desertification, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss.
The GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme (GRÓ LRT) are open for 2 (two) fellows from African biosphere reserves engaged in restoration activities. The programme offers annual six-month training in Iceland focused on land restoration and sustainable land management, hosted at the Agricultural University of Iceland.
Ecosystem restoration served as the overarching theme of the 7th General Assembly of African Biosphere Reserves Network (AfriMAB) last year, reflecting its critical importance across the region at the outset of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030).
As the Man and the Biosphere programme approaches the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves to be held in Hangzhou, China, in September 2025 restoration stands to be a crucial element in the programme’s new Strategy and Action Plan. It has the potential to help end poverty, combat climate change and prevent the loss of critical biodiversity.
How the program work:
The first 12 weeks of the training focus on course work (both introductory courses and specialized training), practical training and field trips. In the latter 12 weeks of the programme, each Fellow works on an individual project, which provides specialization with reference to the academic and practical background and needs of the individual Fellow and their workplace.
Fellows completing the training successfully receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Ecosystem Restoration and Sustainable Land Management (30 ECTS) from the Agricultural University of Iceland.
4 Facts Why You Should Apply AfriMAB GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships 2025
- The GRÓ LRT Fellowship covers tuition and other academic expenses for the fellows, travel and health insurance costs, and a stipend that covers all their living expenses during the six months stay in Iceland. The next training will start in the beginning of March 2025.
- Equip professionals from AfriMAB member countries with advanced knowledge and practical skills for land restoration and ecosystem rehabilitation.
- Promote the sharing of experiences, best practices, and innovative solutions to land degradation challenges across Africa.
- Facilitate partnerships and collaborations between professionals, organizations, and institutions involved in land restoration across Africa and globally.
- Align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 15: Life on Land, by contributing to the sustainable management of land and combating desertification.
Eligibility
- The candidate should be working and having a prominent role in biosphere reserve ecosystem restoration activity
- The candidate should have at least one university degree in an area relevant to GRÓ LRT’s field of work (i.e. ecology, natural science studies, environmental management/studies, etc.)
- The candidate should have at least one year of experience working in a biosphere reserve in an area relevant to GRÓ LRT
- The candidate must be able to communicate in English (speak, read, and write) as it is the working language of GRÓ LRT;
- The candidate should be under the age of 40.
Application Process:
To apply, interested candidates should send:
a letter of motivation and a CV, along with a letter of endorsement from the biosphere reserve in which they are working and from the national MAB Focal Point or Committee in their country to the following email address: grolrt@grolrt.is
Note: Your Applications will be evaluated by GRÓ LTR and MAB Secretariat.
For more information; Visit AfriMAB GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships
Application Deadline: 30 September 2024.
The AfriMAB GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships 2025 offer an unparalleled opportunity for African professionals to gain specialized knowledge in land restoration and contribute to addressing the environmental challenges facing the continent.
By equipping participants with advanced skills in land management, promoting knowledge exchange, and fostering collaboration, the fellowship supports sustainable development and climate resilience across Africa.
Professionals who apply for and participate in this program will be well-positioned to lead land restoration efforts in their home countries and make a lasting impact on the environment.
