RES Insect Conservation Award Grant

The RES Insect Conservation Award, established by the Royal Entomological Society, honors significant contributions to insect conservation. It aims to promote awareness, recognize outstanding individuals or teams, celebrate impactful efforts, and encourage collaboration among stakeholders. This award is open to anyone whose work aligns with its criteria, including scientific research and public engagement, thus fostering a global commitment to preserving insect biodiversity and ecosystems.

Background
The Insect Conservation Award recognises outstanding contributions to the conservation of insects and other invertebrates.
The award is intended to highlight and celebrate significant achievements that help protect and preserve insect species, habitats, and ecosystems.
Insects are fundamental to ecosystem functioning, and their conservation is crucial to the health of natural environments and agriculture.
The award acknowledges individuals or teams who have made a substantial, long-term impact on insect conservation, whether through scientific research, public engagement, habitat restoration, or policy work.
Objectives
The Insect Conservation Award aims to:
Promote awareness of the importance of conserving insect species and the ecosystems they inhabit.Recognise individuals or teams who have made an outstanding contribution to insect conservation, whether through research, fieldwork, public policy, or community engagement.Celebrate efforts that have demonstrated tangible impacts on the conservation of insect biodiversity and the promotion of sustainable practices.Encourage collaboration between scientists, conservationists, land managers, policy makers, and the public to address the challenges facing insect conservation.
Lifetime Achievement or Significant Contribution
The nominee should have demonstrated a lifelong commitment or made an exemplary contribution to a specific conservation project or undertaking that has significantly impacted insect conservation.
Impact on Biodiversity
The nominee’s work should have had tangible, positive impacts on insect biodiversity, such as the restoration of habitats, recovery of endangered species, or the promotion of sustainable practices that benefit insect populations.
Innovation and Collaboration
Consideration will be given to the nominee’s use of innovative approaches and their ability to collaborate with other organisations, stakeholders, and communities in conservation efforts.
Advocacy and Education
Has the nominee played a significant role in raising public awareness or educating others about the importance of insect conservation? Contributions to conservation policy, public engagement, and outreach will be viewed favourably.

Eligibility

The Insect Conservation Award is open to:Any individual or team whose contribution to insect conservation aligns with the award criteria.The award is open to RES Members and Non-Members worldwide.Nominations may be made by a third party or as a self-nomination.Contributions may include, but are not limited to, scientific research, conservation fieldwork, public outreach and engagement, habitat restoration projects, and influencing public policy on conservation.