Inclusion Champion Program
Through the generous support of our Inclusion Champion sponsors, we enable participants from Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC) to attend Living Data 2025. This program ensures diverse participation from regions that are rich in biodiversity but often underrepresented at international conferences.
What are LMICs?
LMIC stands for Low- and Middle-Income Countries, as classified by the World Bank. Despite often being home to significant biodiversity, LMICs typically have fewer resources to support research and conservation efforts.
Supporting participation from LMICs helps ensure that vital perspectives and expertise are included in global conversations.
For a complete list of LMICs, please visit:
OECDOur Inclusion Champions
Supporting global participation from Low and Middle Income Countries through organizational sponsorship and individual generosity.
Sponsors
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
Inclusion Champion
Advancing nature-related risk management and disclosure to support global biodiversity-positive decision-making.
iNaturalist
Canopy Grower & Inclusion Champion
Supporting global participation in biodiversity science and empowering citizen scientists worldwide.
GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
Inclusion Champion
Supporting global participation and capacity building in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
Field Museum
Inclusion Champion
Supporting indigenous participation in biodiversity science.
Individual Contributors
How the Program Works
Funding in Progress
We are actively securing sponsorship to support LMIC participants. The number of participants we can support will depend on the funding we receive from our generous sponsors.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected participants will be notified as funding becomes available, ensuring we can support as many qualified applicants as possible.
What the Sponsorship Covers
Eligibility Criteria
Citizenship & Residency
Must be a citizen and resident of an LMIC country (see eligible countries list)
Biodiversity Focus
Must be actively working or studying in biodiversity science, policy, or conservation
Priority Groups
Early-career professionals, students, and those who would otherwise be unable to attend