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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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
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.
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, […]
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.
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.