Organisational Strengthening
Organisational Strengthening is a strategic GreenMatter cluster focused on upskilling and retaining professionals in the sector. The three (3) key focus areas are:
Capacity Development
Strengthen the capacity of governmental and non-governmental agencies with a biodiversity mandate, to attract, retain and up-skill their staff through strategically aligned HR planning and work-based skills development. This includes integrating in-house training teams, supported by a coordinator, technical assistants and external expertise. |
NSTF Awards
The highly-acclaimed NSTF Awards are presented annually. The Awards recognise outstanding contributions to science, engineering and technology (SET) and innovation for researchers and other SET-related professionals. The GreenMatter category, now in its second year, recognizes outstanding contribution to SET and innovation by an individual or organization. The inaugural NSTF-Greenmatter Award in 2015 was presented to the Biological Control Research Group (BCRG) led by Prof. Martin Hill, Head of Entomology & Director, Department of Zoology and Entomology at Rhodes University. In 2016 the award was presented to The Mondi Ecological Network Programme at Stellebosch University, under the leadership of Professor Michael Samways which has mainstreamed insect conservation into the conservation agenda both locally and worldwide.
NSTF Awards
The highly-acclaimed NSTF Awards are presented annually. The Awards recognise outstanding contributions to science, engineering and technology (SET) and innovation for researchers and other SET-related professionals. The GreenMatter category, now in its second year, recognizes outstanding contribution to SET and innovation by an individual or organization. The inaugural NSTF-Greenmatter Award in 2015 was presented to the Biological Control Research Group (BCRG) led by Prof. Martin Hill, Head of Entomology & Director, Department of Zoology and Entomology at Rhodes University. In 2016 the award was presented to The Mondi Ecological Network Programme at Stellebosch University, under the leadership of Professor Michael Samways which has mainstreamed insect conservation into the conservation agenda both locally and worldwide.
Strengthening Mentorship Improving the capacity of agencies with a biodiversity mandate to mentor leaders for biodiversity, by sharing: the modern concept of mentoring; emerging best practices; tools and resources to conduct, facilitate and manage mentoring. This project will support and draw on Groen Sebenza and the GreenMatter Fellowship, but will also have a wider reach. A toolkit of resources will be used to capture and more widely share lessons learnt, emerging insights and resources that prove to be useful to participants. |
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