To safeguard life on Earth, we must work together to significantly accelerate biodiversity conservation fueled by knowledge of the Earth as a system. NASA’s information and tools can help.
People need biodiversity to survive.
From pollinating the crops that feed us to supporting ecosystems that keep us safe from zoonotic diseases and purifying the air we breathe and water we drink, biodiversity makes this a livable planet for us all.
The extinction crisis looms larger by the day.
Since 1970, we have lost more than two-thirds of all populations of animal life assessed on Earth. This is unsustainable and threatens our way of life.
NASA worked with diverse groups to co-create solutions.
Starting in 2021, NASA teamed up with representatives from a variety of disciplines and sectors influencing biodiversity conservation. NASA heard interested parties express desires for:
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Biodiversity work to better span ecosystems, sectors, and disciplines.
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Funding to support collaboration for the sake of collaboration, and not only to advance a particular project.
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Data integration and analysis that harmonizes diverse sources of information.
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Engagement of decision-makers early in research and application design.
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Creation and dissemination of compelling, evidence-based communication to hasten effective conservation action.
For each, NASA offers information and expertise that can help.
NASA released the A.60 solicitation.
Inspired by these needs, NASA released a solicitation for project proposals in September 2024. See below for more information.
New Solicitation: “A.60 Earth Action: Ecological Conservation”
On September 3, 2024, NASA released a new solicitation—”A.60 Earth Action: Ecological Conservation”—to help accelerate biodiversity conservation, fueled with NASA information about the Earth as a system. The resulting awards will support two priorities surfaced through the engagement referenced above. Namely, for Feasibility Activities to support new collaboration and engagement, and Decisional Activities to help scale efforts that show promise.
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To access the solicitation, click here.
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For supporting information on NASA’s NSPIRES site, click here.
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Many types of organizations are eligible to apply—for example, Tribal governments, State and local governments, the private sector, nonprofits, foundations, federal agencies, academia, and more. ​
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Key Dates
​Informational webinars:
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Friday, November 15th: 1-3 PM ET / 10 AM–12 PM PT: RSVP at this link
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Monday, January 13th: 1-3 PM ET / 10 AM–12 PM PT: RSVP at this link on or after Nov. 8
Deadlines:
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Notices of intent (optional): February 14, 2025
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Applications submitted: March 14, 2025
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Only by working together can we safeguard life for the benefit of Earth and all of us.