Request for Proposals | Science writers to communicate technical Arctic conservation work

The WWF Global Arctic Programme (GAP) is hosted by Stiftelsen Världsnaturfonden WWF, which is  based in Stockholm, Sweden. The WWF GAP is requesting proposals from individual contractors – scientific writers – for writing services to communicate its technical conservation work to diverse audiences. The starting point for the writing will be information from scientific reports, expert deliberations, technical databases, and accounts of Indigenous Knowledge. The writing services are to be provided remotely, with all communication with WWF to be done online.

The written products will communicate this information in audience-specific ways to make the science accessible, and spur support and momentum for, and engagement in, the implementation of conservation policies, practices, and measures in the Arctic. The scientific writer’s understanding of Arctic conservation issues, policy frameworks, audiences, knowledge systems and cultures, including those of Arctic Indigenous Peoples’ will allow them to tailor the style of their writing towards the identified target audiences, while maintaining a style that is clear and relatable, using storytelling elements and examples to bring issues to life. The writer will bring experience in weaving together scientific evidence and Indigenous knowledge to highlight the issues at stake and strengthen the evidence base for conservation needs and approaches.

Writing will support the GAP’s work on Arctic biodiversity conservation, specifically on:

• ArcNet
• Arctic Blue Corridors
• Arcon4
• Last Ice Area
• And other work areas

We’re accepting proposals until 20 January 2025. Additional details about the proposal can be found below:

Science writer requests for proposals