SWS-Africa is housed within the "International Chapter" of the International Society of Wetland Scientists. This Region brings together wetland scientists and practitioners from Africa. 

What are the benefits to being an SWS-Africa Member?

1. The network: you can find other members of our chapter here: https://members.sws.org/international-chapter (click members +)

2. Webinars: you can access monthly webinars in English here: https://members.sws.org/event-calendar 

3. International Conferences: Find out about the next one here: https://www.sws.org/annual-meetings/ 

4. Funding: Apply for funding support to travel to one of the international conferences, or student grants, or other awards here: https://www.sws.org/society-awards/. Many Africans (Nigeria, Rwanda, Lagos, Egypt, Botswana) have already benefitted from the International Travel Award.

5. Certification: Apply for international certification here: https://www.sws.org/pws-certification/ (discounted rates now apply for developing nations!)

6. Journal access: free access to articles published in reputable international journals like WETLANDS. 

How to sign up?

Sign up via this link: https://members.sws.org/ap/Membership/Application/QLmw5Xp4

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