EJN members in Africa! We're accepting pitches about great ape conservation in Africa and the relationship to human health. We're interested in stories about: The diseases threatening both wild and captive apes Zoonotic spillover and One Health at the human-ape interface Participatory and science-based conservation efforts to safeguard great ape health Ethical interventions to monitor and manage ape health in areas where humans and great apes successfully coexist National and international laws, policies and treaties related to great ape conservation The role of protected areas, national parks and other reserves in mitigating risks to ape wellbeing, preserving ecosystems and supporting human health How Indigenous and traditional knowledge is or is not incorporated into management plans The balance between the need for resources to support a clean energy transition and the impact of extractive industries such as mining on ape habitats Apply by June 4, 2025! More https://earthjournalism.net/opportunities/story-grants-to-report-on-great-apes-and-one-health-in-africa