December 11, 2014

Funbio’s Sustainable Dialogues: communication and partnership with the private sector

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

Fundraising at EAMCEF: a case of bilateral agreement

EAMCEF describes the two-year process of securing financial support from the Royal Government of Norway. Author: Francis Sabuni.
December 11, 2014

Fundraising strategies at the Kenya Wildlife Service Fund

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

Governance challenges at Profonanpe

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

Governance in response to institutional expansion at Fondo Acción

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

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 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

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

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. […]
May 15, 2019

Payments for Environmental Services (PES): Lichenya River Catchment Environmental Restoration Action

Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust (MMCT) is facilitating yet to be the first Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) action within the watershed catchment of Lichenya River on Mt Mulanje in the Southern Malawi. The commitment was made available to Mulanje Electricity Generation Agency (MEGA) – a social enterprise,to finance repair of one hydropower generation scheme in exchange for a long-term financial obligation to support upstream catchment landscape management.
May 15, 2019

Program related investment initiative for climate change adaptation

The Forever Costa Rica Association (FCRA) is launching a Program Related Investment (PRI) Initiative that will catalyze investments, with capital procured from the Debt-for-Nature Swap between Costa Rica and the United States, in small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) or businesses developing sustainable use programs within and surrounding the Second Debt-for-Nature Swap prioritized geographical areas.
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 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 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.