It’s easy to understand why ambitious reforestation campaigns capture public attention. Earth’s forests are absolutely vital to staving off a climate crisis and protecting nature. But what about grasslands? Read More Climate Change
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Conservation News is reflecting on some of our most noteworthy stories about how nature helps combat climate change — from fascinating fungal networks that capture staggering amounts of carbon, to new research into the health of forests. Read More Climate Change
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In Brazil’s s Mato Grosso do Sul, native species are reclaiming thousands of acres once heavily grazed by cattle. A bold initiative aims to protect and restore nature to an area twice the size of Manhattan — and find new ways to pay for it. Read More Climate Change
Continue ReadingThe EU-funded project Euro-Egyptian Cultural Program (EECP) is launching a call for artists to join an art residency programme in Egypt working with Egyptian independent cultural actors. The residency will take place from April to May 2024. The purpose of the residency is to offer the artists the opportunity to spend time in a new atmosphere and environment, support cultural …
Continue ReadingThe International ARC – Alliance Française Residency is open to women or women-identifying artists of any African nationality working and living outside of Botswana. The purpose of this residency is to promote the mobility of artists and to enlarge their network. For the local artist community in Botswana, it is an opportunity to meet with and engage with an international …
Continue ReadingArtist applications are now open for the 2nd edition of CollaboNation, Africa’s premier collaboration portal. Founded in 2022, CollaboNation connects the continent through the cross-border and cross-genre songs. By linking countries and cultures through artist collaborations, CollaboNation is designed to support artists, capacitate the regional music sector through training and mentorship, and inspire dynamic new African content creation. Now in …
Continue ReadingStudio Quantum is an international events and artist-in-residence programme from the Goethe-Institut, exploring emerging quantum technologies through the lens of art. Studio Quantum is exploring important cultural, ethical and ecological questions around the impact of quantum technologies. The project consists of three key strands: residencies, events, and a project showcase. The programme and accompanying event series will explore the impact of …
Continue ReadingSTARTS4AFRICA is has announced the Call for Artists for the first STARTS Residency Programme fully dedicated to promoting Sub-Saharan Africa innovation at the nexus of Science + Technology + Arts. STARTS4AFRICA will select 8 artists to be hosted by 8 organisations based in 4 African countries (Senegal, Ghana, Tanzania, and Nigeria) and to produce a tangible, presentable and art-driven innovation …
Continue ReadingAMA a le grand plaisir d’annoncer le lancement de « Danse et mobilités en Afrique ». Rédigée par Virginie Dupray, cette nouvelle publication s’intéresse aux enjeux particuliers au domaine de la danse en matière de mobilité en Afrique. Proposant à la fois analyses poussées, études de cas et conseils pratiques, cette publication vient inaugurer une nouvelle série axée sur la …
Continue ReadingThe North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP) | Cycle II is a four-year programme (2024–2027) dedicated to five countries in North Africa – Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia – and comprises two support schemes: a National Cultural Opportunities Fund and a Regional Competitive Creativity Fund. Through a combination of open application processes and invitation-based calls, both funds aim to strengthen …
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