Africa and Madagascar Regional Program Africa and Madagascar Regional Program- Strategic Goals by 2012 SO 1 & 2 Identify all the terrestrial and marine KBAs in Hotspots, HBWAs and 2 sea-scapes Advance on definition and identification of freshwater KBAs Implement conservation investment directly or through partners in all Hotspots, HBWAs and 2 seascapes Support extension of community engagement strategy piloted in Cape and Succulent Karoo into Maputaland-Pondoland Albany Hotspot Ensure that CEPF investment in Afromontane Highlands and Mediterranean Basin has progressed to investment phase and KBAs are identified Launched partner-led KBA definition in East African Coastal Forests Attracted sufficient investment for KBA definition in Horn of Africa and conducted desk study Invest directly or through partners in all AZE sites SO 3 Complete terrestrial vertebrate threatened species assessments Identify conservation strategies for species occurring beyond site scale Advance on marine and freshwater species assessments Invasive species risk assessment for African Islands Conservation plan for large vertebrates in Horn of Africa involving Middle Eastern partners Africa and Madagascar Program Strategic Goals by 2012 Develop a network of conservation and development partners to implement conservation and human well being activities across continent Create CBCs in Southern Africa, Congo Basin and West Africa Launched Biodiversity Training Network with conservation training centers in east, west and southern Africa Climate change focal points in West Africa, Congo Basin, Southern Africa and Madagascar/IOI, led by policy center in South Africa CBC Establish a network of CBC fundraisers tasked with financial sustainability Establishing early warning system for the identification of emerging threats to KBAs Divisional Structure Hotspot/HBWA Current Field Program Elements Guinean Forest •Country programs in •Regional CBC by •Completed for Upper Guinea Liberia & Ghana 2010 by end 2008, Lower Guinea by end 2010 •Country Programs in •Regional CBC by •Completed by end 2010 DRC, Equatorial Guinea 2012 • KAZA and WKCC •Partnership corridor programs network operational across HBWA by 2012 •CI and CEPF investment •Operated by CI-SA via country office in Cape Town affiliate/local partner with local trust fund •CI and CEPF investment Operated by CI-SA affiliate/local partner with local trust fund Congo Basin HBWA & Eastern Afromontane, Guinean Hotspots Miombo-Mopane HBWA Cape Floristic Region Succulent Karoo via country office in Cape Town Planned Field Program Elements KBA coverage •Completed by end 2012 •Plant data integrated by 2010 •Plant data integrated by 2010 Divisional Structure II Hotspot/HBWA Maputoland/ Pondoland/Albany Current Field Program Elements •None •CBC KBA coverage • CI/SA affiliate/local •Completed through CEPF partner implementing CEPF RIT through partners ecosystem profile “ “ Mediterranean Madagascar & IOI Planned Field Program Elements “ “ •Conservation “ “ • Complete Keystones operational throughout hotspot; many independent partners Eastern Afromontane East African Coastal Forest Horn of Africa • Coordination Unit • At least two •Completed through CEPF administering CEPF grants for c 50% of Hotspot coordination units administering CEPF investment for whole hotspot ecosystem profile •Coordination Unit • Mozambique possibly • Completed by partners administering CEPF grants for small part of hotspot priority through new resources • None Critically endangered vertebrates conservation program implemented by partners •Desk KBA study Partnerships Potential Partners Rationale of Partnership Support needed to accomplish BirdLife International Site Action Groups and National Partners with considerable capacity to deliver site-based conservation outcomes including for non-bird taxa Continental alliance; support in policy and advocacy from HQ divisions for Africa-level strategies African Wildlife Foundation Excellent potential for intervention in southern Africa at site level Partnership agreement at continental level TNC Strong capacity in protected area management and governance; interest in investing in new areas and landscapes and looking for guidance Engagement South African NGO, research and policy partners Willingness to engage on climate change policy and links to biodiversity across continent. Creation of policy and research networks through CI business units and existing regional capacity Long-term Strategy Africa and Madagascar Southern Africa Wilderness Program Southern Africa Wilderness Program Strategic Outcomes 1 KAZA TFCA: By end2009, to have established a four-nation conservation corridor along the Kwando River which allows free movement of wildlife between Botswana through Namibia and into Angola and Zambia, with key conservation actions aligned between countries. Lower Orange River TFCA: By end-2010, linking a chain of disconnected protected areas under one Joint Management Plan by expanding the existing Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park into a much larger TFCA, thereby ensuring harmonized management across almost the entire Succulent Karoo Biome. Strategic Outcome 3 WKCC: By end-2010, to establish effective conservation corridors linking Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Central Kalahari Game Reserve and are managed according to a comprehensive management plan. FY09: $350,000 Overall: $2 million FY09: $150,000 Overall: $1 million FY09: $646,000 Overall: $2,6 million 9 sites (Nine) 6 sites (six) 6 sites (six) • Sioma Ngwezi N P • Kwando Comm. Cons. • Luiana Partial Reserve • Richtersveld WHS • Ai Ais Richtersveld TFP • Sperrgebiet N P • Kgalagadi TFP • Central Kalahari G R • Intervening WMAs Long-term Strategy Globally threatened species in Miombo Mopane HBWA: By end-2012, to achieve the land use planning, policy implementation, conservation actions and economic viability for sustainable populations of key threatened species. FY09: $200,000 Overall: $1 million (Planning & Initial implementation) To be determined • Multiple plant species • Multiple bird & mammal spp • Multiple other species Southern Africa Wilderness Southern Africa Wilderness Program Strategic Outcome 4 Miombo Mopane HBWA: By June 2010, to have completed full Outcomes Definition and Conservation Prioritization within MM HBWA, by way of CI collaborating with an alliance of partners, thereby establishing the foundation for a strategic and optimized conservation approach across a major important biome of Africa FY09: None committed Overall: $ 1 million 5 (Five) Output: Completed regional policy changes needed for conservation outcomes success, as defined by action plan. • Establish an alliance of partners to collaborate in resource acquisition to enable a process of Outcomes Definition and Conservation Prioritization in Miombo Mopane HBWA. • Develop, collate, and establish the knowledge base required for meaningful process of Outcomes Definition and Conservation Prioritization • Facilitate a process of collaborative development of Outcomes Definition and Conservation Prioritization in MM HBWA Output: Necessary regional ownership of the conservation initiative and public support for its conservation objectives. • Engage with regional bodies (SADC), national (govt) and local authorities and stakeholders to achieve acceptance and support for collective implementation of policies and actions MM HBWA Long-term Strategy Southern Africa Wilderness Partnerships Potential Partners Rationale of Partnership Key Government Ministries of almost all SADC countries Partner will be able to support an outcome with the following strengths: Government support and active collaboration is critical for sustained conservation outcome Government has key resources required for achievement of outcomes Clear government support for Outcome is essential to achieve donor commitment To do this we will need: Funds for travel to maintain Government relations Head Office legal support to develop MoUs and other Legal Agreements African Wildlife Foundation AWF is an acknowledged key role-player in Funds to cover own costs to attend Planning in Miombo Mopane HBWA AWF brings key resources to an alliance of partners collaborating in MM HBWA planning meetings CI head office assistance with key resources (such as in CABS) to enable efficient Outcomes Definition and Conservation Prioritization Without the support of communities living within or Outputs which are specifically close to key conservation areas, long-term conservation sustainability will not be achieved Bringing benefits to local communities contributes not only to conservation sustainability through direct community support, but also generates government and donor support. targeted to reduce the negative consequences that come from many conservation actions Outputs that are specifically targetted to bring benefits to local communities from conservation objectives Sustained communication and interaction with communities Communities in various project areas Long-term Strategy Support needed to accomplish Southern Africa Wilderness Southern Africa Wilderness Program FY09 Activities/Initiatives: SO1-Corridors KAZA TFCA: 1. Prioritize KBA & Ecosystem Services 2. Develop Transboundary Natural Resource Management Plans LOR TFCA: 1. Develop an Integrated Conservation & Development Plan 2. Establish regional conservation partnerships WKCC: 1. Conduct baseline socio-economic and biodiversity surveys 2. Produce a Tourism Management Plan SO3-Species 1. 2. 3. Wild dog studies in WKCC Conflict mitigation (predator) studies in WKCC Define key corridors in KAZA FY09 Overview SO4-Sustainability 1. Establish a Partnership Alliance for MM HBWA 2. Develop fund-raising strategy for MM HBWA Southern Africa Wilderness Conservation Initiative Conservation Impact Human Well-Being Impact Climate Change 1. Corridors planning in KAZA TFCA 2. Priority areas for CC mitigation in KAZA SO1 Kaza Project/s have supported: Expanded tourism opportunities Income opportunities for local people Resource conservation Ecosystem Services: Identify priority service areas within KAZA SO1 Kaza Ensure long-term access to Freshwater Identify priority areas for freshwater conservation within Kaza SO 1 Kaza Conservation Incentives: Mitigation of negative impacts of wildlife on human livelihoods and conservation friendly livelihoods SO1 Kaza, WKCC, Less crop losses Namaqualand Reduced threat to human lives water Long-term sustainability of key resource Human Well-Being Improved quality of life Central Africa Program Congo Forests High Biodiversity Wilderness Area * SO1s : 5.9 million ha of biodiversity habitat in three corridors are functioning and sustainable by 2011 Maiko Tayna Kahuzi-Biega: Consolidate this 2.8 mil ha corridor by 2011. Eastern DRC. Monte Alen – Monts de Cristal: Consolidate this 2.7 mil ha corridor by 2011. EG and Gabon Kokolopori Bonobo: Consolidate this 400k ha Corridor by 2009. Central DRC CI FY09 Financial investment: CI FY09 Financial investment: GCF FY09 Financial investment: $1,411,671 $490,647 $114,000 8 sites (macro-zones) 7 sites (macro-zones) 1 site •Maiko National Park •Monte Alen National Park EG •UGADEC community zone (including Tayna & Kisimba NRs) •Monts de Cristal Gabon •Kokolopori Developing Nature Reserve •Altos de Nsork National Park EG •Kahuzi-Biega National Park * Approximately 750,000 ha of the Maiko Tayna Kahuzi-Biega Corridor is in the Eastern Afromontane Hotspot (Albertine Rift highlands) Long-term Strategy Central Africa Program Congo Forests High Biodiversity Wilderness Area SO2 : 400,000 ha of biodiversity habitat outside of corridors are functioning and sustainable SO3 : No extinctions of globally threatened species occur in Hotspots or Hi-biodiversity Wilderness Areas Itombwe Massif: Consolidate this 400k CBNRM (mosaic of integral and development zones) through support to partner WWF by 2011. Eastern DRC. Outcome: By 2010, complete a KBA analysis for DRC, as first step in a regional analysis for the Congo forests. This initiative would provide KBAs for the wilderness area and the western mountains of the Albertine Rift (Hotspot) in DRC, and could serve as a pilot program for the remainder of the Congo wilderness area. To be developed. CI FY09 Financial investment: approx $150,000 of CARPE subgrant (but no CI funds) 1 site • Itombwe mountains CI Financial Investment: None. To be developed with external funding; approximate total cost would be $1 mil Number of species: > 45 threatened species Key species: Gorilla beringei graueri; G. g. gorilla; Pan troglodytes; P. paniscus; Loxodona africana; and many others, including for e.g. Conraua goliath Long-term Strategy Central Africa Program Central Africa Program SO4 : Conditions for Sustainability of Conservation Outcomes created and maintained Outcome: Create sustainable financing mechanisms for current CI corridors in DRC and EG in conjunction with governmental and NGO partners and GCF. In EG, establish the Convenio de Cooperación with government with aim of developing a National Trust Fund mechanism to support and maintain conservation outcomes. In DRC, work with GCF and partners to establish 2 separate site-based trust funds for: 1) the eastern DRC corridor Maiko Tayna Kahuzi-Biega; and 2) the Kokolopori Corridor in central Equateur. CI Long-term Financial Investment: 1) 2) Match Funds for Convenio = $4.1 mil GCF Trust Fund contribution = at least $3 mil Output 1: Develop Action Plan for Trust Fund and Conservation Outcomes 1) Develop action plan for trust fund mechanisms for DRC and EG to include potential carbon credit market and emerging REDD options Output 2: Implement Monitoring System to Adaptively Manage Action Plan 1) Develop capacity of scientific staff in both EG and DRC to adequately assess carbon sequestration and to develop and implement a monitoring system for REDD. Long-term Strategy Central Africa Program Partnerships Partners Dian Fossey Gorilla International Rationale of Partnership Fund Support Implementing partner for Maiko Tayna Kahuzi-Biega Landscape, north segment (Maiko and UGADEC) as well as the Tayna Center for Conservation Biology University FY09 CARPE funding from CI = $591,386 FY09 funding - CI FE prospect = $102,512 Other funding needed - TCCB = $150,000 Implementing partner for Maiko Tayna Kahuzi-Biega Landscape, south segment (Kahuzi-Biega and Itombwe) Secondary partner for Monte Alen- Monts de Cristal Landscape, Gabon FY09 CARPE funding from CI = $294,835 Jane Goodall Institute Secondary partner for Maiko Tayna Kahuzi-Biega Landscape, north segment (Maiko and UGADEC) FY09 CARPE funding from CI = $55,000 WCS Implementing partner for Monte Alen- Monts de Cristal Landscape, Gabon FY09 CARPE funding from CI = $93,570 Missouri Botanical Garden Secondary partner for Monte Alen- Monts de Cristal Landscape, Gabon FY09 CARPE funding from CI = $25,858 ANDEGE Secondary partner for Monte Alen- Monts de Cristal Landscape, EG FY09 CARPE funding from CI = $30,000 WWF Long-term Strategy FY09 CARPE funding from CI = $74,988 Central Africa Program Congo Forests High Biodiversity Wilderness Area FY09 Activities/Initiatives: SO1 - Maiko Tayna Kahuzi-Biega Corridor Complete Land Use Management Plan (LUP) for CBFP Landscape Achieve legal protected status for three UGADEC reserves SO1 – Monte Alen-Monts de Cristal Corridor Complete Land Use Management Plan (LUP) for CBFP Landscape Achieve legal protected status for National Forest, EG SO1 – Kokolopori Bonobo Corridor Complete Management and Business Plan for Nature Reserve Achieve legal protected status for Nature Reserve SO3 – KBA analysis of DRC as pilot for Congo Basin Secure funding through DBU grant SO4 – Create Sustainable Financing for Central Africa Programs Finalize “Convenio” contract with government of EG Develop Action plan (development and Trust Fund Mechanisms) for DFGFI Trust Fund FY09 Overview Central Africa Program Central Africa Program Outputs to be Completed in FY09: SO1-Corridors Management plan for Bioko Island Corridor, EG Management plan and Gazettement of Kokolopori Bonobo Corridor, DRC and National Forest, for Monte Alen Corridor, EG Landscape LUP and gazettement of three community nature reserves for Maiko Tayna Corridor, DRC SO3-Species Action Plans for bonobo and Grauer’s gorilla Censusing of great apes and large mammals in eastern DRC Secure funding to conduct census work for great apes and large mammals in EG FY09 Overview SO2-KBA’s Secure funding to begin KBA analysis for DRC as pilot for Congo Basin SO4-Sustainability Action plan for trust fund mechanisms and carbon finance for DRC and EG Improved capacity of scientific staff in both EG and DRC to assess carbon sequestration and to develop and implement a monitoring system for REDD. Conservation Initiative Conservation Outcome Human Well-Being Impact Climate Change Projects would support: Projects would support: ▪ Integrate climate change language into Nature Reserve Decrees for Eastern DRC Landscape and Kokolopori to seek REDD funding. Support policy initiatives across Congo Basin to seek carbon credit funding (REDD) SO1: Maiko Tayna Kahuzi-Biega Funding for local economic SO1: Kokolopori Corridor development incentives and alternative livelihoods Ecosystem Services Project would support: Project would support: Find funding through GDU proposal to SO3: Completion of KBA analysis for Rational and sustainable use of Natural begin KBA analysis in DRC as pilot and to replicate throughout Congo Forest Wilderness Area. most of Congo Forest Wilderness Area SO1: Maiko Tayna Kahuzi-Biega SO1: Kokolopori Corridor Resources for local communities, and determination of values for ecosystem services for adjacent PAs with restricted use for communities Sustainable Financing: Project would support: Project would support: Find remaining match funding for GCF SO1: Maiko Tayna Kahuzi-Biega Rational and sustainable use of Natural earmarked Trust Fund ($2.4 mil) for Maiko UGADEC area of Eastern DRC to capitalize initial $4 mil Trust Fund with final target of $15 mil. SO4: Sustainable Financing Resources for local communities, longterm capacity building in conservation management, control over income streams to local communities from ecotourism and/or carbon funding SO4: Sustainable Financing Human Well-Being – Central Africa Conservation Initiative Conservation Outcome Human Well-Being Impact Ecosystem Health DRC Project will support: Project/s will support: In Maiko Tayna Kahuzi-Biega SO1: Maiko Tayna Kahuzi-Biega Health clinics providing anti-malaria and anti-intestinal parasite interventions with basic health care, and family planning training Landscape/Corridor in eastern DRC, continue to support partner (DFGFI and JGI) project entitled Ecosystem Health TCCB Conservation University Project will support: Projects will support: SO1: Maiko Tayna Kahuzi-Biega Increase in capacity of local conservationists University training for more than 300 local students in conservation biology program; graduation of another approximate 50 students in FY09, who will be employed in community conservation throughout the corridor Continue operations (and find further funding) of a community-managed conservation university near the Tayna Reserve: Tayna Center for Conservation Biology (TCCB) Ecosystem Services Project will support: Project will support: Find funding through KfW grant and SO1: Monte Alen Monts de Cristal EG The development of a mixed use, work with government of Equatorial Guinea to define a National Forest and development a participatory management plan, while integrating this into a corridor containing this forest and two National Parks. national forest that can both protect biodiversity and provide for local livelihoods and determine of ecosystem services values for adjacent PAs with restricted use for communities. Greater community grass-roots participation in conservation in a country that has to date been organized in a very top-down manner Human Well-Being – Central Africa West Africa Program Ghana Program Guinean Forest Hotspot SO2: X hectares of biodiversity habitats outside of corridors are functioning and sustainable SO3: X No extinctions of globally threatened species occur in hotspots or High Biodiversity Wilderness Areas SO2 Description: By 2018, sites and the ecological processes that support them in the Guinean Forest Hotspot will be conserved through a network of effectively managed protected areas SO3 Description: By 2018, programs will be implemented across the Guinean Forest Hotspot to reduce/ prevent extinctions of globally threatened species. $ 522,041 2 Sites •Kakum •Mamang Forest Reserve Long-term Strategy $ 88,666 607 28 96 150 Endemic CR EN VU •Crocidura wimmeri •Bufo taiensis •Conraua derooi •Dermochelys coriacea Ghana Program Guinean Forest Hotspot SO4: Conditions for Sustainability of Conservation Outcomes Created and Maintained SO4: By 2018 conditions for sustainability of conservation outcomes created and maintained in the Guinean Forest Hotspot Standard Output: Ghana by 2010 biodiversity concerns incorporated into the life cycle of Newmont Ghana Gold Mining operations in its concession areas. Long-term Strategy Ghana Program Partnerships Potential Partners Partner for SO2 Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana •Ministry of Food and Agriculture •Traditional Authorities •District Assemblies •Ghana Chamber of Mines •Minerals Commission •EPA •Ministry of Lands, Forests and Mines Rationale of Partnership Partner will be able to support an outcome with the following strengths: Support needed to accomplish To do this we will need: $ CI-Ghana/CELB Research and baseline data Policy and legislation Community mobilization Local Bye-laws •Regulatory framework •Research and policy •Regulations and guidelines •Policy Partners for SO3 •Forestry Commission •SOS Forets •Conservation Society of Sierra Leone Partners for SO4 •Private sector •Baseline Data •Baseline Data To do this we will need: •$ CI-Ghana/ •Baseline Data Research and baseline data To do this we will need: •CI-Ghana/CELB Regulations and guidelines Baseline Data Community well-being Long-term Strategy Ghana Program Guinean Forest of West Africa FY09 Outputs: STRATEGIC OUTCOMES STANDARD OUTPUTS SO2-KBAs Ghana, by 2010 will reduce threat of species extinction in southwest Ghana by increasing the coverage of forest of protected area status from 80,900ha to 180,684ha. 1 Protected Areas Law passed In Ghana, with the technical support of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana, CI will improve the capacity of farmers around the Kakum National Park to implement cocoa agro-forestry best practices in 8 fringe communities involving 500 farmers. 1 2 3 4 Awareness campaign carried out Ecological health assessment carried out 100 cocoa farmers trained 500 cocoa farmers adopt agro-forestry best practices 1 2 3 4 Outcome database established for Upper Guinea forest KBAs in Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone delineated GIS map prepared Gap analysis carried out 1 2 3 4 5 6 Biodiversity Management Plan prepared for Ahafo Biodiversity Management Plan prepared for VRA Community Biodiversity Use report implemented Participate in NGGL’s meetings BBOP Case Study prepared Plan for managing invasive species prepared SO3-Species By 2018, programs will be implemented across the Guinean Forest Hotspot to reduce/ prevent extinctions of globally threatened species. SO4-Sustainability Ghana by 2010 biodiversity concerns incorporated into the life cycle of Newmont Ghana Gold Mining operations in its concession areas. FY09 Overview Ghana Program Guinean Forest of West Africa FY09 Activities/Initiatives: STANDARD OUTPUTS ACTIVITIES SO2 1 Protected Areas Law passed Promulgation of Protected Areas status law by Parliament of Ghana by FY09 1 2 3 4 Awareness campaign carried out Ecological health assessment carried out 100 cocoa farmers trained 500 cocoa farmers adopt agro-forestry best practices •Create awareness about the importance of biodiversity conservation, climate Outcome database established for Upper Guinea forest KBAs in Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone delineated GIS map prepared Gap analysis carried out •Compile all data on threatened species and endemic species occurring in each Biodiversity Management Plan prepared for Ahafo Biodiversity Management Plan prepared for VRA Community Biodiversity Use report implemented Participate in NGGL’s meetings BBOP Case Study prepared Plan for managing invasive species prepared •Biodiversity management plan prepared for Ahafo project change, and carbon sequestration in cocoa production landscape •Monitor the ecological health of cocoa farms • Review and consolidate the capacity of additional 100 farmer trainers •Train and monitor the adoption of cocoa agro-forestry best practices by 500 farmers SO3 1 2 3 4 country •Delineate the sites with threatened species and/or endemic species •Enter all species and sites into the WBDB including all relevant supporting information for each country in the region •Identify appropriate partners to enter data into the WBDB •Train partners on entering data in WBDB •Compile and synthesize all GIS information for all sites / KBAs in each country •Prepare the shapefiles for the species and for the sites (KBA) SO4 1 2 3 4 5 6 •Biodiversity management plan prepared for VRA transmission lines and associated facilities •Implementation of community biodiversity use report recommendation •Participation in NGGL’s biodiversity conservation stakeholder’s meeting •Preparation of BBOP case study in Ghana •Preparation of implementation plan for BBOP •Preparation of strategic plan for the eradication of invasive plant species at Akyem Conservation Initiative Conservation Impact Human Well-Being Impact Climate Change Project/s have supported: Awareness creation on biodiversity conservation, climate change and carbon sequestration Project/s have supported: Enhancement of food security and economic wellbeing Ecosystem Services (Describe or List Project/s) To delineate KBAs in Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone Sustainable use of resources and spiritual wellbeing Human Well-Being Liberia Program The Guinean Forests of West Africa Strategic Outcome 2 By 2018, sites and the ecological processes that support them in the Guinean Forest Hotspot will be conserved through a network of effectively managed protected areas $20 Million + 14 sites in Liberia •Sapo National Park •East Nimba Nature Reserve •Gola Long-term Strategy Strategic Outcome 3 By 2018, programs will be implemented across the Guinean Forest Hotspot to reduce/ prevent extinctions of globally threatened species. $3.5 Million + 70 threatened and endemic species in Liberia •Western Chimpanzee •Pygmy Hippopotamus •Liberian Mongoose Liberia Program The Guinean Forests of West Africa Strategic Outcome 4 By 2018 conditions for sustainability of conservation outcomes created and maintained in the Guinean Forest Hotspot $50 million + 5 Outputs •A national Carbon strategy in place and revenues generated to finance conservation in priority sites by 2018 •A trust Fund established and providing reoccurring costs for the protected area network by 2018 •At least 2 local NGOs fully engaged in Liberia’s conservation agenda Long-term Strategy Liberia Program Partnerships Potential Partners Rationale of Partnership Support needed to accomplish Forest Development Authority Government mandate for sustainably managing Liberia’s To do this we will need: Funding for capacity building, toolkits, trainings, exchanges etc Assistance from PPACC International expertise in PA Management Fauna & Flora International Strong Field presence in Liberia, especially at Sapo Action Aid International Experienced development partner know for livelihood Forests National Forest management Strategy based on 3 C model of Conservation, Community, and Commercial Forestry National Park where they have several staff based Complimentary efforts to our own in capacity building for the FDA Experience in piloting community forest activities in SInoe and development projects Partnership is based on developing incentive agreements with communities to jointly promote conservation and human welfare Local NGOS (SADS, SAMFU, SCNL, EFI, Etc) Have the ability to better reach local communities and effect conservation action Potentially can do the activities for less than would be required for international NGOs Involvement is necessary to ensure long term sustainability Long-term Strategy To do this we will need: Ongoing coordination at both local and international levels Greater cohesion in planning activities and synthesizing methodologies To do this we will need: Expansion of USAID CCC Project or other funding Technical assistance from CSP, Cons. Economics, and Communications Departments Consultant To do this we will need: Funding for additional project implementation Capacity assessment of all local NGOS Technical assistance to fill capacity needs and training Liberia Program Liberia Program Outputs to be Completed in FY09: SO2-KBA’s 2.2 Complete strategy document based on PA workshop and objectives of Global Team 2.2 Three new PAs legally established and operating under formal, management plans 2.9 Incentive agreements signed and implemented around 3 new PAs SO3-Species Action Plans for at least 2 endangered species funded and being implemented FY09 Overview SO4-Sustainability Work with CEPF to formalize Liberia Conservation Action Fund as a revolving fund and raise additional donor funding for long term NGO capacity building Operationalize the PA Trust fund and secure funding through debt for Nature Swap to capitalize The Guinean Forests of West Africa FY09 Activities/Initiatives: SO2-KBA’s Three new PAs legally established and operating under formal, management plans Continue pilot CCC program at Sapo National Park and build partnership with development organizations for incentive agreements Provide training in best practice and lessons learned for FDA and partners focusing specifically on the process of community engagement related to PA creation. SO3-Species Implement chimpanzee conservation project at East Nimba Nature Reserve Develop Action plans for 5 Critically Endangered or endemic species (pygmy hippo, Liberian Mongoose, Diana Monkey, Forest elephant, Jentink’s Duiker FY09 Overview SO4-Sustainability Develop a financial plan for Liberia’s protected areas network based on initial work to date on the “Liberia Business Plan” and build capacity for Trust fund establishment and management Implement Readiness plan for national REDD strategy Fundraise for and expand upon Liberian Conservation Action Fund’s Model for small grants to local institutions Liberia Program Conservation Initiative Conservation Impact Human Well-Being Impact Alternative livelihood projects for forest Climate Change: Developing a national level REDD Strategy in Liberia SO2: 1.14m hectares of biodiversity Protected Area Creation and Management SO2: 1.14m hectares of biodiversity habitat outside of corridors are functioning and sustainable Development projects implemented in Capacity building SO4: Conditions for Sustainability of Job creation Conservation Outcomes Created and Maintained Increase in number of trained habitat outside of corridors are functioning and sustainable SO4: Conditions for Sustainability of Conservation Outcomes Created and Maintained Human Well-Being fringe communities linked to national REDD strategy Financing from Carbon projects directly contributing to improvements in local livelihoods communities around protected areas Improvements in natural stewardship and sustainable use conservationists both in NGO and government sectors Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands CBC Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands Hotspot Strategic Outcome(s) 1 By 2015, the integrity of • the primary Eastern forests biome • the Western Deciduous forests biome • the Wetlands biome • the Spiny forest biome • the marine biome of Madagascar is maintained and a welldesigned network of effectively managed protected areas and adjacent friendly land uses that conserve viable population of threatened species are established. FY09: $ 1,102,979 (activity) $ 2,363,020 (grants) TOTAL $ 3,465,999 5 years: $ 6,455,189 (act.) $ 6,293,615 (grts) TOTAL $ 12,748,800 Long-term Strategy 19 sites Madagascar hotspot • Mantadia Zahamena corridor • Ranomafana Andrigitra corridor • Lokia-Manambato Forest • Menabe corridor • Mahavavy-Kinkony complex • Nosivolo wetland • Mikea forest • Vakinakaratra • Bongolava • Anosy • Mahabo-Mananivo Forest • Other wetlands • Midongy du Sud •Complex Ramena • Corridor TsaratananaAjanaharibe Sud • Vohibola Forest • Analavelona Forest • Marine Strategic Outcome 2 Strategic Outcome 3 By 2010, all endemic threatened species in the Indian Ocean Islands (Reunion, Mauritius, Comoros, Seychelles) have viable populations in stable habitats, and are under long-term conservation management. By 2015, viable populations of threatened and restricted range species in KBAs throughout hotspot (Mad/IOI) are conserved through long-term conservation management. FY09 $ 9,450 (activities) $ 35,000 (grants) TOTAL $ 44,450 FY09 5 years $ 55,328 (activities) $ 53,943 (grants) TOTAL $ 109,271 5 years $ 1,214,332 (act) $ 1,183,938 (grt) TOTAL $ 2,398,270 4 sites 548 species • Mauritius • Reunion • Comoros • Seychelles • All threatened species $ 216,748 (act) $ 316,054 (grts) TOTAL $ 532,802 Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands CBC Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands Hotspot Strategic Outcome 4 CBC coordination is established and continuously informs regional conservation community strategies. FY09 $ 1,670,328 (actvty) (incl G150, G200, G250) $ 30,997 (grants) TOTAL $ 1,701,325 5 years $ 9,834,732 (activity) (incl G150, G200, G250) $ 9,588,575 (grants) TOTAL $ 19,423,307 d) 10 outputs • 4.3: government policies and private sector investment decisions better reflect environmental priorities and challenges. In particular, biodiversity conservation continues to be central focus of Madagascar Action Plan. • 4.4: Support for conservation communication, education (REPC), partner capacity building, and small grants. • 4.5: A highly qualified cadre of Malagasy conservation professionals, using up-to-date biodiversity information and tools, is established. • 4.6: GBMF funds are leveraged through a targeted and strategic fundraising campaign. • 4.7: Central Management Unit coordination is established and continuously supports regional conservation community strategies. • 4.9: Financial sustainability for biodiversity conservation activities in Madagascar is ensured through the development and implementation of existing and new financial tools. • 4.10: The surface area of the national protected area network (SAPM) is increased to enhance the representation of biodiversity under protection. Long-term Strategy Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands CBC Partnerships Partners Rationale of Partnership (current) 12 International NGOs Partners will be able to support an outcome with the following strengths: Strong field experience Access to international-level expertise Ability to provide matching funds to expand impact 37 National NGOs & local Associations Partners will be able to support an outcome with the following strengths: Local-level knowledge and experience Strong relationships with local authorities, communities, etc. 6 Foundations & For Profit Organizations Strong financial management Universities, researchers, students Partners will be able to support an outcome with the following strengths: Rigorous science to inform conservation action 9 Government agencies Partners will be able to support an outcome with the following strengths: Authority to develop/adapt policy and regulatory framework Long-term Strategy Support needed to accomplish Engagement in network of African CBCs Support from HQ networks Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands CBC Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands Hotspot FY09 Activities/Initiatives: SO1-Corridors SO4-Sustainability Support to PAs Marine Climate change Ecotourism SO2-KBA’s Sustainable financing (Carbon, Support to Indian Ocean Islands KBAs SO3-Species Inventories Threatened species monitoring Invasive species FY09 Overview biodiversity offsets) Human welfare (PHE, CSP) Node Partnerships (Capacity Bldg, Grants Mgt, Support to GOM) Communication/Education Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands CBC Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands Hotspot Outputs to be Completed in FY09: SO1-Corridors SO2-KBA’s 1.1: The Fandriana-Vondrozo Forest Corridor is integrated within regional development plans 1.2: The Vohibola forest protected area is created (2,385 ha) 1.10: New protected area promoters ability to manage grants is strengthened SO3-Species 3.1: All research conducted and supported by the CBC over the last year is compiled 3.3: Action plans for CITES species are established 3.5: Species, site, and corridor-based outcomes are refined for Propithicus diadema, Propithecus tattersalli, Propithicus verreauxi, Varencia Variegate FY09 Overview 2.1: All information on terrestrial KBAs in the Indian Ocean islands is updated to inform conservation design SO4-Sustainability Long-term strategic plan and fundraising strategy completed Other sustainability outputs are an ongoing effort Conservation Initiative Climate Change Vulnerability assessment and REDD workshop Ecosystem Services Ecotourism Conservation Outcomes SO4 Human Well-Being Impact Linkages between biodiversity vulnerability and human vulnerability Increasing the competitiveness of small SO4 and micro enterprises Freshwater Freshwater PAs SO1: Wetlands Small grants through Nodes Protected Areas SO1: East, West, South, Wetlands, Marine Ecosystem services Species-level research and activities SO3 Research opportunities for Malagasy Human Well-Being Sustainable fish stocks scientists and scientific institutions Conservation Initiative Conservation Impact Human Well-Being Impact Marine SO1: Marine Sustained fish stocks Sustainable Financing SO4 Sustainable livelihood activities linked SO1: East Family planning and other health Nodes (Keystones) SO1: East, West, Wetlands Catalyzing a local economy based on Partnerships SO1: East, West, South, Wetlands, Marine Multiplying the number of capable SO4 Demonstrating the links between Carbon (PES) Tourism potential to carbon (forest gardens, etc) Ecosystem services Biodiversity Offsets Human Welfare PHE Ecological monitoring Capacity building Grants Support to GOM Communication/ Education services Direct economic incentives for conservation delivering conservation outcomes conservation professionals (employment) biodiversity conservation and sustainable human welfare Southern Africa Hotspots Cape Floristic Region Strategic Outcome 1 b) By 2015 500,000 ha will be conserved in a Greater Cederberg Biodiversity Corridor. CI FY09 Investment-$95,000 d) 3 Sites Strategic Outcome 2 b) KBAs and ecosystem services in the CFR matrix is conserved through networks of priority corridors surrounded by biodiversity best practice/sust land use Fy09-$61,281 Strategic Outcome 3 b) All IUCN Red listed species are represented in a network of conservation contracts in a configuration that also effectively conserves the Cape Leopard. Fy09--$5,000 d) 3 sites d) >1100 species •Nieuwoudtville Botanical Garden •Sandveld Corridor •Cederberg Mountains Long-term Strategy •Cape Lowlands •Gouritz •Baviaanskloof All IUCN Red list plants •Cape Leopard Africa & Madagascar Division CFR Partnerships (SO1-4) Potential Partners Rationale of Partnership SANBI CAPE Coordination Unit Legislative mandate for defining and monitoring Table Mountain Fund Long term financial vehicle for mobilising adaptation related stewardship agreements Cape Nature Implementing partner for Cederberg Corridor coordination and action WWF-Ecosystems Unit Collaboration on Green Choice—an initiative to support all biodiversity –friendly food initiative (ie wine, potatos, rooibos, citrus, meat) biodiversity outcomes Produces and updates Red Lists Power to leverage & provide long-term financing for SO2 Provides the political focal point for all SO4 Long-term Strategy Support needed to accomplish High level agreement between CI and SANBI (to be facilitated in June 08) To do this we will need: CEPF Consolidation Grant Approval Regional Program/CBC Name Cape Floristic Region FY09 Activities/Initiatives: SO1-Corridors 3,000 ha of pristine habitat on potato farms secured through formal stewardship contract within the Sandveld Corridor Rooibos Best Practice Guidelines developed, industry endorsed, and piloted on 4 farms Support development of institutional model for conservation contracts for private farmers with critical biodiversity proximal to the N’ville Garden SO2-KBA’s Elimination of all gin traps in Cederberg mtns by applying innovative economic models and extension services on 127,000 ha of conservancy lands SO4-Sustainability Conservation management training for N’ville Botanical Garden Facilitate flow of funds to carbon SO3-Species Cape Leopard Monitoring of offset & stewardship agreements through CAP Trust to Table Mountain Fund Action Plan for GCBC FY09 Overview Africa & Madagascar Division Succulent Karoo Hotspot Strategic Outcome(s) 1 b) By 2015, 378.000 ha corridor is created, linking Upland & Coastal priorities in Namakwa Wilderness Corridor b) By 2020, the NWC is linked via larger corridor networ, including restored mining areas, to the priority areas Richtersveld Busmanland Insebergs. Fy09—$271,674 Total 10 million with partners & rehab investment FY09—$43,979 d) 3 sites d) TBD •Three Peaks Conservancy •Namakwa Coast •Namakwa Park Long-term Strategy •List key site •List key site •List key site Strategic Outcome 2 b) By 2025, KBAs and ecosystem services in the SKH matrix is conserved through networks of priority corridors surrounded by biodiversity best practice/sust land use and restored grazing & mine lands Strategic Outcome 3 b) All IUCN Red Listed plants, the Armadillo Girdled Lizard and the Namakwa Dwarf Adder c) $ Financial investment FY09 investment $ $30,345 d) >600 of species d) 9 SKEP Priorities •List key species •List key species •List key species •List key site •List key site •List key site Africa & Madagascar Division Succulent Karoo Partnerships (SO1) Potential Partners SANBI SKEP Coordination Rationale of Partnership Partner will be able to support an outcome with the following strengths: The partner holds the legislative mandate for defining & monitoring biodiversity outcomes The partner holds the power to leverage & provide long term financing for SO2 The Partner provides the political focal point for all advocacy issues for SO4 SANParks The partner is the National Conservation Agency mandated to manage the new Coastal Park in Namaqualand and the Richtersveld to support SO1 Leslie Hill Succulent Karoo Trust Purchase strategic properties in the the NWC, Richtersveld and Bushmanland Inselbergs for conservation Long-term Strategy Support needed to accomplish To do this we will need: Staff/division Consultant Property purchase Regional Program/CBC Name Succulent Karoo Partnerships (S02) Potential Partners Rationale of Partnership Support needed to accomplish De Beers Consolidated Mines/Matlafalang Partner will be able to support an outcome with the following strengths: Provide key 40,000 ha coastal contractual Park for SO1 and 32,000 ha donation to a Living Edge Protected Natural Environment and sustainable economic development hub as a buffer to the expanded park and in support of SO2 To do this we will need: Political buy in from DME Namaqualand Restoration Initiative/Ecosolutions Partner will be able to support an outcome with the following strengths: Set the biodiversity standard for rehabilitation in the mining areas. monitor the state of rehabilitation within the mining areas To do this we will need: $ Staff/division Consultant Northern and Western Cape Conservation areas Manage & provide key coordination focal point for conservation area expansion Knersvlakte, Roggeveld Escarpment and Little Karoo priority areas to support SO2 CEPF consolidation grant Third Planet Enterprise Expands the buffer for the expansion of the NWC to the Greater Richtersveld to support S02 Long-term Strategy Regional Program/CBC Name Succulent Karoo Partnerships (SO4) Potential Partners Rationale of Partnership Development Bank of South Africa The partner will monitoring & administer funds for the human development branch of the SKEPPIES Conservation & Development fund Golden Rewards To assist in the facilitation of the training of local officials in biodiversity and land use guidelines issues as the BEE compliant partner of CI. Local Northern Cape Government (provincial, district & local) Integrate SK environmental priorities into the national spatial development framework to secure the long term protection of the SKH. CI Ecosystem Services, CELB, CCB CI partnerships will strengthen initiatives Long-term Strategy Support needed to accomplish Regional Program/CBC Name Succulent Karoo Hotspot FY09 Activities/Initiatives: SO1-Corridors Secure a minimum of 2 new conservation stewardship agreements in the 3 peaks region Resolve institutional mandate and build awareness of stewardship for private farmers in the NWI Promote Protected Natural Environment Status for the 32,000ha Living Edge SO3-Species Complete initial study on predator habits in the NWC and Richtersveld region to inform conservation action plan. Narrow coastal belt of Dwarf Adder habitat protected through Living Edge FY09 Overview SO2-KBA’s Land use matrix zoned for 1,173,000 ha by Sept 2008, and a further 10,000,000 ha by Dec 2008 SO4-Sustainability 12 Local government officials are trained 30 conservation & community development practioners are trained Facilitate flow of funds to climate related mitigation & adaptation stewardship agreements through CAP Trust to SKEPPIES Fund Africa & Madagascar Division Division Summary SECTION DIVIDER SLIDE (Insert photos of choice to fill gray boxes & replace logo with country program logo) Africa and Madagascar (3) Madagascar and IOI Total Staff: 91 DR Congo Total Staff: 1 Central Africa West Africa Ghana Total Staff: 8 Equatorial Guinea Total Staff: 1 Organizational Chart Southern Africa Liberia Total Staff: 13 SA Hotspots Total Staff: 18 SA Wilderness Total Staff: 11 Organizational Sustainability Divisional Role: Facilitate prioritization across region, strengthen fundraising capacity in field programs and solicit funds in partnership with partners, field programs and HQ divisions. FY08 Highlights: Successfully restructured Carpe Landscape 1 - $2,250,000 Integrated carbon activities into USAID community forestry contract with ARD (new partner) - $420,000 Nodes grant for reduced fuelwood consumption in Menabe from Patterson (new donor) - $300,000 McCall MacBain (new donor) grant in support of Liberia REDD strategy - $170,940 Funds raised (with support of division) to date: $3,605,940 7 of 12 donors new 80% prospects pending: $8,369,353 (Total pending: $36,298,647) 9 of 13 prospects would be new At least one person with specific fundraising responsibilities in 4 of 6 programs Priority Unfunded Needs, Prospect Sheet, Pending Proposals and Reports current for 3 priority programs Fundraising Strategy articulated for Liberia Initiated quarterly fundraising network meeting with HQ divisions FY09 Overview Organizational Sustainability Divisional Role: Facilitate prioritization across region, strengthen fundraising capacity in field programs and solicit funds in partnership with partners, field programs and HQ divisions. FY09 Highlights: Continue growth in dollars raised and new donors attracted Expand beyond focus solely on external resources to develop more concrete partnerships with other CI divisions to ensure all CI resources support divisional outcomes and vice versa. Strengthen fundraising network through focused integration of regional development officer in southern Africa Priority Unfunded Needs, Prospect Sheet, Pending Proposals and Reports maintained for all programs and consolidated at the continental level Continental Fundraising Strategy articulated Integrate field based fundraisers into Africa Fundraising network meeting between HQ divisions, develop a joint vision for the use of this forum Targeted fundraising capacity building activities with field based fundraisers and HQ partners FY09 Overview FY09 Budget Growth – Africa & Madagascar Division Division Total Current FY08 Budget Proposed FY09 Budget % Growth Without IDC $11,628,346 $13,050,008 12% With IDC $12,663,958 $14,829,554 17% Program / Region Current FY08 Budget Proposed FY09 Budget % Growth Continental $487,813 $522,935 7% Equatorial Guinea Program $465,909 $445,274 -4% DRC Program $1,287,260 $1,463,992 14% Ghana Program $371,703 $533,100 43% Liberia Program $1,603,175 $1,836,712 15% Madagascar and IOI CBC $4,617,508 $5,630,221 22% South Africa CBC N/A $285,593 N/A South Africa Hotspots Program $1,069,258 $1,145,633 7% Southern Africa Wilderness Program $1,725,720 $1,186,548 -31% FY09 Budget Detail by Expense Category – Africa & Madagascar Division Expense Category Current FY08 Budget % of Total Proposed FY09 Budget % of Total % Change FY08 to FY09 Salaries & Benefits $4,219,269 33% $4,665,386 31% 11% Travel & Conferences $1,832,067 14% $1,786,266 12% -2% External Grants $4,316,701 34% $4,977,036 34% 15% Occupancy $276,681 2% $342,466 2% 24% Other Direct Costs $983,628 8% $1,278,853 9% 30% Total Without IDC $11,628,346 N/A $13,050,007 N/A 12% IDC $1,035,612 8% $1,779,547 12% 72% Grand Total $12,663,958 100% $14,829,554 100% 17% FY09 Budget Detail by Funding Source – Africa & Madagascar Division Funding Source without IDC Current FY08 Budget % of Total Proposed FY09 Budget % of Total % Change FY08 to FY09 GBMF $2,504,365 22% $2,482,294 19% -1% Individual $559,092 5% $920,392 7% 65% CEPF $300,139 3% $696,626 5% 132% Government $5,226,000 45% $5,654,266 43% 8% Foundation $1,223,170 11% $676,786 5% -45% Corporate $616,465 5% $552,576 4% -10% Unrestricted $578,328 5% $141,191 1% -76% Other (GCF, Incountry) $523,881 5% $18,497 0% -96% Shortfall $96,906 1% $1,907,380 15% 1,868% 100% 12% Core Shortfall $68,470 $987,184 Committed Shortfall $28,436 $920,196 Total $11,628,346 100% $13,050,008 Headcount – SA Wilderness Total Regular FixedTerm Total 10 10 FY08 Board-approved Budget Positions # FT positions Positions Added in FY08 # FT positions 0 0 0 # PT positions 0 0 0 # FT positions 1 0 1 FY09 Requested Positions # PT positions # PT positions Headcount – South Africa Hotspots Total Regular FixedTerm Total 13 13 FY08 Board-approved Budget Positions # FT positions # PT positions 1 2 Positions Added in FY08 # FT positions 3 3 2 (2 interns) 3 # PT positions FY09 Requested Positions # FT positions # PT positions 1(Ops Asst) Headcount – Ghana Program Total FY08 Board-approved Budget Positions # FT positions Positions Added in FY08 # FT positions # PT positions # PT positions FY09 Requested Positions # FT positions # PT positions Regular FixedTerm Total 6 6 Headcount – Country Program Total FY08 Board-approved Budget Positions # FT positions Positions Added in FY08 # FT positions Regular FixedTerm Total 11 1 12 2 2 # PT positions -1 -1 # PT positions FY09 Requested Positions # FT positions # PT positions 10 3 13 2 2 Headcount – Madagascar Total FY08 Board-approved Budget Positions # FT positions Positions Added in FY08 # FT positions Regular FixedTerm Total 77 3 80 6 5 (3 leaving 11 # PT positions at end of FY08) # PT positions FY09 Requested Positions # FT positions # PT positions 3 3 Headcount – Central Africa Program Total FY08 Board-approved Budget Positions # FT positions Positions Added in FY08 # FT positions Regular FixedTerm Total 2 2 2 2 # PT positions # PT positions FY09 Requested Positions # FT positions # PT positions Headcount – Africa & Madagascar Division Total FY08 Board-approved Budget Positions # FT positions Positions Added in FY08 # FT positions Regular FixedTerm Total 119 4 123 2 2 6 8 14 7 2 9 # PT positions # PT positions FY09 Requested Positions # FT positions # PT positions Thank you Congo Forests High Biodiversity Wilderness Area Three secondary SO1s (in development): 850,000 ha of biodiversity habitat in three corridors are functioning and sustainable by 2011 Pico Basile – Caldera de Lubo: Consolidate this 104k corridor by 2011. Island of Bioko, EG. Maringa Wamba Lopori: Develop corridor (500,000 ha?) by transforming logging to conservation concession. Central DRC. Rio Campo-Ma’an : Consolidate this 250k ha corridor by 2011. EG and Cameroon CI FY09 Financial investment: CI FY09 Financial investment: at present, none – seeking Convenio with EG gov CI FY09 Financial investment: at present, none – seeking funding via World Bank at present, none – seeking funding 2 sites 1 site 2 sites • Pico Basile National Park • Caldera Luba Scientific Reserve Long-term Strategy • To be determined by intersection of cancelled logging concession and high biodiversity • Rio Campo EG • Rio Ma’an, Cameroon Central Africa Program Maputaland-Pondoland Coridor Strategic Outcome(s) 1 Strategic Outcome 2 b) Put your SO description here and highlight the b) Put your SO description here and highlight the b) Put your SO description here and highlight the Maputaland Center of Endemism. Pondoland Center of Endemism. Albany Center of Endemism. FY09 Investment $45,000 Only indirect CI Investment Only indirect CI investment d) 8 sites--pilot d) 2 sites d) 1 site b) KBAs and ecosystem services in the MPAH matrix is conserved through networks of priority corridors surrounded by biodiversity best practice/sust land use $189,000 proposed for KBA id and coordination Strategic Outcome 3 b) All IUCN listed species are conserved c) TBD d) > species d) # of sites •Umgana, etc •Mkambati •Amadiba •List key site •Mkambati Palm •African Elephant •CE birds •Indalo Conservancy •List key site •List key site •List key site Long-term Strategy Africa & Madagascar Division MPAH Partnerships (SO1) Potential Partners SANBI Eastern Regions Coordination Rationale of Partnership Partner will be able to support an outcome with the following strengths: The partner holds the legislative mandate for defining & monitoring biodiversity outcomes The partner holds the power to leverage & provide long term financing for SO2 The Partner provides the political focal point for all advocacy issues for SO4 Eastern Cape Parks Board/Ezemvelo Wildlife/Swazi Wildlife Agency/Mozambique Wildlife & Parks Dept These are the Conservation Agencies mandated to manage existing and developing protected areas in the MPAH Endangered Wildlife Trust/Wilderness Foundation/ Conservation Stewards Programme Collaborate on communal & private stewardship agreements Long-term Strategy Support needed to accomplish To do this we will need: Local mandate and CEPF support to create enabling condition for CI to provide leadership to this developing programme. Regional Program/CBC Name Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany FY09 Activities/Initiatives: SO1-Corridors Priority corridors refined & action plan developed Finalise 8 conservation agreements within the Maputaland Priority Region Undertake biodiversity research, mapping, and management action identification for biodiversity conservation in the Indalo-Albany and Amadiba-Pondoland Corridor SO2-KBA’s Undertake KBA analysis for MPAH Review SO4-Sustainability Facilitate semi-annual exchange SO3-Species Mkambati palm and other cycads mapped in Amadiba Pondoland Corridor FY09 Overview visits/trainings on CSP (November 08/March 09) Facilitate flow of funds to carbon offset & stewardship agreements through CAP Trust to Wildlands Conservation Trust Africa & Madagascar Division South African Hotspots Strategic Outcome 4 b) By 2015, in all Hotspot areas in SA, and enabling environment is created & maintained to enhance & sustain conservation outcomes CI-FY09--$304,535 •d) By 2010, CI has catalysed the creation or strengthened existing financial vehicles to sustain stewardship agreementsfor SO2 with a minimum of $5 million secured for each Hotspot Trust. •By 2015, Conservation action coordinated and monitored on common strategy and hotspot outcomes that are nationally embedded in the NBF and aligned with KBA approach •By 2015, 100 new conservation leaders from PDI backgrounds have been trained by CI’s conservation/core skills training •Std Output 4.5 •Std Output 4.9 Long-term Strategy Africa & Madagascar Division South Africa-SO4 FY09 Activities/Initiatives: Financial sustainability for stewardship Business Case for CI-South Africa Creation of independent CAP & Living Edge Trusts Embedding conservation priorities into all levels of government planning in the Succulent Karoo Completion of land-use management guidelines developed and gazetted for 10 million ha in Namaqua District MPAH KBA identification/integration with National Biodiversity Framework ??? Skills development 3 Focused Training Programmes, Learning FY09 Overview Africa & Madagascar Division Networks & Exchanges, Alumni Club Conservation Initiative Conservation Outcome Human Well-Being Impact Climate Change * Climate Action Partnership SO1, SO2, and SO4 Project/s have supported: Ecosystem Services * Three Peaks Catchment Conservation SO1 Provides water to the Kamiesberg Municipal area comprising of 11,000 resident. Secures land tenure & promotes land reform for emerging conservation farmers. Conservation Livelihoods *SKEPPIES Fund *SAHP Capacity Building Initiative SO1--1000ha conserved. SKEPPIES fund has contributed towards the creation of 22 new business and 109 local jobs. GREEN CHOICE SO2 SO4 Network of 50 new conservation leaders developed and generating new conservation job opportunities in their work Green choice will improve livelihoods of farmers implementing biodiversity best practices through increased income Human Well-Being