December 12, 2014

The Flight of the Butterflies: an IMAX 3D experience to raise awareness and financial resources

FMCN introduces a public-private initiative to raise awareness and funds for the protection of the monarch butterfly during its international migratory pattern. The initiative resulted in an IMAX 3D film, broadcasted worldwide.
December 11, 2014

The Paiter Surui Fund: REDD+ and indigenous communities

Funbio is the financial manager of the Paiter Surui Fund, which finances the 50-year Life Plan of an indigenous community in Brazil through carbon credits. Authors: […]
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 Strategic Planning process at Fondo Acción

Fondo Acción presents the adopted strategic and financial plan for the period 2009-2012, using the Balanced Scorecard and the strategic maps methodologies.
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 […]
December 11, 2014

Voluntary Payment for Environmental Services: water quality and supply in Mexico

A protected area that supplies high-quality water to Mexican urban areas is financed through a mechanism whereby water consumers make voluntary donations in their water bill, […]