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

Infrastructure development and Local Environment Monitoring Committees in Bolivia

Participative committees are engaged in monitoring the immediate effects of a highway construction in Bolivia. Results are used to further prevention and mitigation measures and reinforce park ranger protection activities in protected areas
December 11, 2014

Institutional communication: Environmental Foundation of Jamaica’s experience

EFJ describes its recent change in communication strategy, which was promoted by a collaborative effort of the entire EFJ staff. The case presents specific communication outputs and results.
December 11, 2014

Long-term resource mobilization at Costa Rica Forever: the case of a single closing deal

This is a case of a single closing resource mobilization strategy. In this multi-party deal, commitments from international donors and the government only become binding when all funds are secured.
December 11, 2014

Monito Lucachi Trust Fund: an innovative fundraising strategy

A brief account of an innovative funding mechanism, which involves auctioning the name of a recently-discovered animal species in order to raise resources for the protection of its habitat.
December 12, 2014

Monito Lucachi Trust Fund: online auctions for conservation

FUNDESNAP presents a collaborative and innovative funding mechaninsm, which involves auctioning the name of a recently-discovered animal species in order to raise resources for the protection of its habitat.
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

Opportunities for EFs in Compensation and Offset Schemes

An exercise-based overview of offset and compensation schemes, which clarifies technical concepts, analyzes risks and opportunities, presents emerging standards and methodologies, and identifies clear roles for EFs.
December 11, 2014

Paracas National Reserve: fundraising with the private sector

PROFONANPE presents its partnership with an Oil & Gas private company to finance the Paracas National Reserve. The case details the working of the financial mechanisms […]
December 11, 2014

Payment for Environmental Services in Costa Rica: The National Forestry Financing Fund

FONAFIFO is the public trust fund created to encourage the conservation and reforestation of lands outside of national parks and wildlife reserves. Authors: Tommie Herbert, Rebecca […]
December 11, 2014

Payment for Environmental Services in Ecuador: The Fund for the Protection of Water

FONAG is a private trust for financing conservation activities focused on water resources protection and maintenance. It is funded by payments for ecosystem services and donations. […]
December 11, 2014

Resource mobilization at BaCoMaB: Fishing Agreements with the European Union

A detailed account of the resource mobilization strategies by BaCoMaB, including participation from the national government and the valuation of the park's contribution to the international fishery industry.
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 12, 2014

Save Palo Verde Campaign: conservation finance via text messages

Forever Costa Rica presents a collaborative effort with the local media to raise fund for the conservation of the Palo Verde National Park through direct donations from companies and individuals via text messages.
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

Strategic Planning for longevity and greater impact at Funbio

Funbio adopts systematic strategic planning exercises as a best practice. The case summarizes the first three exercises, the motivation, actors involved and the way they were conducted.
December 11, 2014

The Biodiversity Conservation Mechanism and compensation resources in the state of Rio de Janeiro

Funbio briefly presents its project in partnership with the government of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The financial mechanisms manage and execute resources from private companies that must meet mandatory compensation targets.