Frank van der Most
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CEPF has published the Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot Ecosystem profile (2021 update) which lists priorities for CEPF's investment strategy in chapter 13. The call seems to target a limited number of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) that are part of two ( or three ) named corridors. The text on p. 6 lists two (Awá Cotacachi Illinizas and Nor-Oriental), but the table on p. 6 and 7 additionally lists Sangay-Podocarpus.
The call also lists four eligible 'strategic directions' : strengthening the protection and management of the KBAs, collaboration with public and private sectors, protection of 183 globally threatened species, develop/support civil society at different levels.
Furthermore the call lists 13 concretely measurable 'portfolio targets' for biodiversity conservation and five cross-cutting themes, such as recovery of COVID-19 impact, gender equality, capacity development of Indigenous peoples and local civil society, long-term financial sustainability, and climated change adaptation and mitigation.
Eligible applicants are "Non-governmental organizations, community groups, universities and private enterprises". Individuals can not apply directly. Governmental agencies or institutions are excluded.
Co-funding in kind or in cash is expected.
Project have to start in the first semester of 2025.
Personal remark: This is not one of the most easily phrased calls that I have seen. It requires close study of both the call and the almost 600 pages counting ecosystem profile report.
All information in this post is provided as is. Requirements and conditions apply. Read the call and guidelines carefully.
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