Researcher for Wikipedia Article

Volunteering

Overview

Support with research and drafting Wikipedia articles on Biodiversity Finance and BIOFIN.

You have:

• Long-year working experience in Research is mandatory
• Wikipedia Editing Experience is mandatory
• Excellent Writing and Editing Skills is mandatory
• Knowledge of Biodiversity / Finance is desirable though not necessary

Contract

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The Biodiversity Finance Initiative – BIOFIN – was developed to provide a comprehensive methodology for governments to 1) review the existing policy context, 2) measure expenditure levels for biodiversity, 3) calculate future financial needs and 4) design strategic plans to deploy the right mix of finance solutions, tailored to the country context. Biodiversity Finance Plans were designed in 41 countries to date many now having reached the implementation stage.

BIOFIN is supported by the Governments of Germany, Flanders, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada and the European Union. The initiative is part of UNDP’s Nature, Hub, under UNDP’s Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS). BIOFIN’s first phase (2012-2019) enabled full assessments and initial implementation of finance plan elements in target countries. Based on lessons learned, a new and comprehensive version of the BIOFIN Methodology was developed. Significant scaling up of finance solutions is required in all 41 countries to address the biodiversity finance challenge. BIOFIN’s second phase (2018 – 2027) focuses mainly on the implementation of prioritised finance solutions while also allowing additional countries to undertake the initial assessments and create the finance plan. See www.biofin.org for further information.

The BIOFIN team is looking for two Online Volunteers to support with the research, drafting, and creating of Wikipedia articles on Biodiversity Finance and BIOFIN. At the end of the assignment, the Online Volunteers will also receive a certificate issued by UNV and will receive a letter of recommendation by the BIOFIN if requested by the consultant.

• Research Biodiversity Finance with Guidance from BIOFIN Communications Specialist and Global Managers: Gather comprehensive information from reliable sources like books, academic papers, reputable news outlets, and official websites. Ensure to have multiple credible references to establish the notability of the topic.

• Draft the Article Structure: Create an outline that includes the introduction, main body sections (such as history, key features, impact, etc.), and references. Use existing Wikipedia articles as a reference for the appropriate format and style.

• Write the Content: Start with a neutral and concise introduction summarizing the topic's significance. Develop each section with factual information, ensuring a neutral point of view and adhering to Wikipedia’s content guidelines.

• Cite Reliable Sources: Include inline citations for every significant claim using the correct referencing format (like APA or MLA). Ensure each reference is properly formatted and linked to a reliable source.

• Review and Edit: Proofread the draft for grammar, spelling, and clarity. Make sure the article follows Wikipedia's guidelines on neutrality, verifiability, and notability. Remove any biased or original research content.

• Submit for Review: Create a Wikipedia account for BIOFIN and then submit the article in Wikipedia's "Articles for Creation" space.

• Respond to Feedback: Be prepared to address any feedback or revisions requested by Wikipedia editors. Collaborate constructively to improve the article.

• Knowledge of Biodiversity / Finance is desirable though not necessary.

• Long-year working experience in Research is mandatory

• Wikipedia Editing Experience is mandatory

• Excellent Writing and Editing Skills is mandatory

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