December 11, 2014

Communication and Marketing for Environmental Funds

Many examples support this handbook in presenting basic elements, strategies and steps towards communication planning, with focus on institutional and online communication. It concludes with guidance […]
December 12, 2014

Extractive Industries and the Role of Environmental Funds

The handbook discusses the contemporary context of extractive industries in Africa and explores how EFs can work with these companies. It is completed by analysis of examples and challenges.
December 11, 2014

Fundraising Strategies for Environmental Funds

A practical guide on contemporary fundraising trends and funding sources. It presents a step by step approach to designing a fundraising strategy, and basic requirements of […]
December 11, 2014

Governance in complex settings: merging Environmental Funds

The case presents the process of unification of two different environmental trust funds in Jamaica, in order to improve effectiveness and viability. This is a brief account of the challenges and opportunities involved in combining both governance structures.
December 11, 2014

Governance Strategies for Environmental Funds

The handbook presents the basic principles and components of EFs'' governance structure and details the roles and responsibilities of governing bodies. It concludes with guidance on relationship with donors and strategic partners.
December 11, 2014

Government initiatives for forest conservation in the Brazilian state of Acre

Acre government has created mechanisms to conciliate the economic development of the state with the conservation of the natural resources and environmental services provided by its ecosystems.
December 12, 2014

How to write cases studies to share your Environmental Fund’s experience

The handbook provides a concise description of the methodology and steps to be followed for the preparation of a case study, which can be used to promote successful solutions and share lessons learnt.
December 11, 2014

Monitoring biodiversity in Alto Chagres

The case details a biodiversity monitoring initiative at NATURA Foundation, which includes five conservation targets and eleven biological indicators.
December 11, 2014

Monitoring the Impact of Environmental Funds on Biodiversity in Protected Areas

The handbook is an introduction to M&E and impact assessment approaches. It draws on the experience of the RedLAC Impact Monitoring Working Group to collaboratively develop […]
December 11, 2014

Resource Mobilization Strategies for Environmental Funds

An introduction to traditional funding sources is followed by an overview of the institutional requirements for resource mobilization. The handbook further explores innovative funding mechanisms
December 11, 2014

Strategic Planning for Environmental Funds

A primer in Strategic Planning with focus on needs and challenges faced by EFs. The handbook identifies differences between a Strategic Plan and other planning efforts, […]
December 11, 2014

The Roles of Environmental Funds in REDD+

The handbook summarizes main concepts, the steps towards developing a national REDD+ strategy and main sources of funding for REDD+ projects. It also presents clear roles […]
December 11, 2014

The UN-REDD Programme: cases of support to developing countries

The UN-REDD programme provides support to developing countries in designing and implementing REDD initiatives. Three examples are explored: Vietnam, Ecuador and the Democratic Republic of the […]