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INFORMATION FORM FOR DIVERSITAS - IBOY PROJECTS If you would like to propose a project for inclusion in the International Biodiversity Year 2001-2002, please fill out this form and submit to iboy@nrel.colostate.edu. You may also download a text file which you can then complete and send either by email or regular mail. Please do not send files in Microsoft Word format. The form will be sent to the IBOY International Steering Committee for review and their decision will be communicated to you in approximately 6-8 weeks. Please note: DIVERSITAS-IBOY does not fund projects. It provides a platform for add-on value by: Compiling projects Showcasing the breadth of approaches required to understand our natural world Integrating scientific projects to develop new mechanisms to understand and manage biodiversity Bridging the gap between scientists and the media for better communication of biodiversity information. Please mail forms to: Dr. Gina Adams Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory Natural and Environmental Sciences Building Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523-1499 USA. The research projects submitted for IBOY 2001 should fit several of the following criteria: lead to new science in the field of biodiversity integrate biodiversity science efforts serve public education contain achievable goals for the year 2001 be relevant to the Convention on Biological Diversity   Project Title     Leader(s):     Other Participants:     Organism, habitat or system focus   Countries or regions involved:   Brief Summary of Project, along with time lines (append full project description if available):     Under which DIVERSITAS Programme or Special Target Area does the project fall?   How does this project fit into the biodiversity science goals of IBOY?       How will the project draw attention to biodiversity in 2001?   What are the expected products of the project?       What future ongoing activities beyond 2001, if any, will result from the project?         Which other organizations are involved in your project?     Funding Requirement Is the project funded?   If not have you plans to seek funding?   Approximate cost:     Submitted by: Date: Contact address, fax, telephone, email:     Return to top