Sustainable KBA conservation through the strengthening of city-based water funds
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £796,422
WHERE Bolivia
Summary
The project will improve the conservation status of three Bolivian Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) through the creation and development sustainable financing mechanisms (Water Funds). By improving management of 200,000 hectares of biodiverse forests and grasslands above Bolivia's cities, and establishing conservation agreements with local communities, the project will enhance conservation of biodiversity and water resources. Key activities include the creation and/or consolidation of three city-based Water Funds, implementing governance mechanisms, and training forest guardians to monitor biodiversity and water health.
Bridging the biodiversity financing gap: Blending public and private capital for nature-positive outcomes that foster human-elephant coexistence in India.
