Biodiversity Conservation and Community Development Project

Submitted by Kago Morobane on Tue, 12/10/2021 - 16:12
Donors/Funders: 
French Development Agency (AFD); French Global Environment Fund (FFEM); Flora and fauna international (FFI)
Implementers: 
National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC); Chimanimani National Park (PNC); MICAIA Foundation
Countries: 
Mozambique
Objectives: 
The aim of the project is to achieve a balance at ACC between improving the socioeconomic conditions of local populations, and the conservation of natural resources and biodiversity.

The project has four operational components:
(1) improve knowledge and protect the ACC's natural and cultural heritage;
(2) strengthen the land rights of local communities, a prerequisite for better land and natural resource management;
(3) increase the amount placed on the market and increase the income of local communities;
(4) support the implementation of pilot schemes and initiatives to mobilize private sector funding for biodiversity conservation.

TFCA: 
Chimanimani Transfrontier Conservation Area
PAs: 
Chimanimani Buffer Zone
Specific Area (Village, Town, District, Province): 
Manica
HQ of the Initiative: 
Maputo, Mozambique
Timeframe: 
2020 to 2025
Is the timeframe likely to be extended?: 
Yes
Elaborate on likelihood to extend: 
Not yet discussed with donor
Budget: 
4800000.00
Currency: 
EUR
Thematic Focus: 
NR Protect & Mgt
1st Contact Name: 
Sean Nazerali
1st Contact Email: 
snazerali@biofund.org.mz
2nd Contact Name: 
Alexandra Jorge
2nd Contact Email: 
ajorge@biofund.org.mz
Website: 
http://www.biofund.org.mz/