October, 2026
	Call for small grant applications
	Do you have freshwater biodiversity data from Africa that’s waiting to be unlocked? The FBIS-Africa project is rolling out a small grants programme offering USD 5,000–10,000 to help data holders prepare, mobilise, and publish existing, unpublished freshwater biodiversity records, making them accessible through FBIS Africa and GBIF. Applications close 9 November 2026 — apply now and help bring Africa’s freshwater biodiversity data to light!

 

	October, 2026
	FBIS-Africa Newsletter | October 2026
	Welcome to the second FBIS Africa newsletter! We've been busy this year - from expanding the  platform's biodiversity modules and spatial layers to hosting a Freshwater Biodiversity Data Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya. Our African freshwater data network continues to grow, and we're excited to share our progress with you.

 

	November, 2025
	FBIS-Africa Newsletter | November 2025
	It is with great excitement that we welcome you to the FBIS Africa Network! We are a community committed to increasing access to freshwater biodiversity data to support improved data-driven decision-making in Africa.