December 10, 2014
The handbook defines main concepts for payment for ecosystem services, presents a step by step approach to develop a PES project and proposes the main roles […]
December 12, 2014
A strategic partnership between FUNDESNAP and Gas Oriente Boliviano is presented in this case. The company partly owns and operates a gas pipeline that runs across Bolivia. FUNDESNAP acts as an administrator and facilitator between stakeholders.
December 12, 2014
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
The Monarca Fund is administered by the Mexican Fund for Nature Conservation that establishes economic incentives for cooperative farming organizations, indigenous communities, and private owners. Auhtor: […]
December 11, 2014
The Partnership Funds Program was a flexible and thematically wide fundraising strategy during Funbio''s early days. It helped the Fund to identify institutional partners and allowed it to leverage adittional resources for biodiversity conservation.
December 11, 2014
FAN introduces the flexible and adaptable Socio Bosque Fund. The case details how various funding sources are able to make use of the same financial mechanism.
December 11, 2014
An overview of the Sustainable Dialogues Programme, which was designed to support Funbio”s strategic objectives and engage the private sector through a series of meetings between […]
December 11, 2014
EAMCEF describes the two-year process of securing financial support from the Royal Government of Norway. Author: Francis Sabuni.
December 11, 2014
A brief overview of the fundraising mechanisms applied by the Kenya Wildlife Service Fund. The endowment is financed with donations from visitors, foundations, government, multilateral and […]
December 11, 2014
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
PROFONANPE presents its basic governance structure, key elements for success and lessons learnt. The case details the specificities of the Fund''s relationship with the government, which occupies the majority of Board seats.
December 11, 2014
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
Fondo Acción responded to its expansion by creating a set of governance tools and procedures. The case details the creation of new governance bodies, their composition, the division of roles and responsibilities and lessons learnt.
December 11, 2014
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.