Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP)
The Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) is a partnership between BirdLife International, Fauna & Flora International, Conservation International, the Wildlife Conservation Society and BP.
Started in 1985 by BirdLife, the Conservation Leadership Programme (formerly known as the BP Conservation Programme), supports the vital work of the next generation of conservation professionals who are helping to drive practical projects that address global conservation issues; from assessing the threat status of threatened birds in China, to protecting sharks in Brazil and trees in Egypt.
The focus is global, and as such the Conservation Leadership Programme fits well within BirdLife’s Partnership-based approach to conservation.
 Conservation Leadership Programme
Sharing ideas and experience is an important component of the Conservation Leadership Programme.
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The Programme focuses on the following countries, many of them with BirdLife Partners:
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Africa: Algeria, Angola, Egypt, and Libya
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Asia: China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Pakistan
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Eurasia: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, and Turkey
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Latin American/Caribbean: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Venezuela.
Initiatives that the Conservation Leadership Programme supports include: research fellowships, scholarships, internships, and opportunities for network development - skills that are of utmost importance in helping develop future leaders within the conservation field.
Over its 17-year history, the Conservation Leadership Programme has supported nearly 3,000 individuals in this way, many of whom have continued working in the fields of conservation and development. In an overwhelming number of cases, projects initiated by these individuals continue and grow from the Programme’s initial support.
For further detailed information on this initiative please visit www.ConservationLeadershipProgramme.org
For details of BirdLife’s work within the Conservation Leadership Programme, please contact: clp@birdlife.org
