Biodiversity

Biodiversity is one of the three core and original themes of FFEM: more than half of the projects financed since FFEM’s creation have been dedicated to it. We have adapted our biodiversity actions over the years, thanks to innovations, capitalization of experiences, and our quest for constant improvement.

OUR ACTION TODAY

In response, the FFEM funds projects that are in line with France’s commitments under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the 2030 conservation targets in the new gloal biodiversity framework. The FFEM contributes to global biodiversity targets by ensuring that local residents participate in the management of natural resources and protected areas so that conservation can be compatible with development.
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CONSERVATION, RESTAURATION, CREATING VALUE
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Shared and equitable governance of protected area systems

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Shared and equitable governance of protected area systems

Protected areas help preserve biodiversity and provide essential ecosystem services. However, examining the current state of conservation efforts shows that much remains to be done since the Aichi Targets have not been met. This is because there are significant gaps in ecological connectivity and little data on whether protected areas are managed effectively. Today, only 7% of the world’s protected areas are both protected and connected, and nearly 25% are inadequately or poorly managed.

To overcome this challenge, the FFEM encourages the creation and long-term viability of terrestrial and marine protected areas that benefit local communities while ensuring that conservation measures do not harm those who depend on the area’s natural resources.

Outstanding sectors and territories in terms of biodiversity

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Outstanding sectors and territories in terms of biodiversity

Biodiversity can be protected while simultaneously contributing to local, equitable and sustainable development. It can produce co-benefits for economic and social development, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and human health.

The FFEM promotes innovative approaches by local stakeholders to protect biodiversity in their territory and in specific sectors. We encourage approaches that are strongly committed to biodiversity-based sustainable development grounded in the sustainable and equitable use of natural resources while simultaneously promoting local expertise.
 

Connectivity and ecological restoration

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Connectivity and ecological restoration

Most biodiversity loss is caused by the degradation and fragmentation of natural ecosystems. Ecological corridors and protected area networks allow species to move around and adapt to the changing climate.

Ecological restoration of degraded, damaged or destroyed ecosystems helps restore essential ecosystem functions and improves connectivity. It is also an effective way to prevent invasive species that are more likely to colonise degraded natural habitats.

The FFEM encourages approaches that promote ecological connectivity between natural protected areas and restore degraded sites that are important to connectivity.

176
Biodiversity projects
€215 M
committed to biodiversity

A mulitidisciplinary approach

Climate change and biodiversity loss are not separate crises, as they influence each other and have the same causes. Biodiversity is strongly affected by changes in how land and seascapes are used, the exploitation of natural resources, climate change, pollution, and invasive species. This means that to protect biodiversity, conservation efforts must work hand-in-hand and aim to create co-benefits with other environmental issues, particularly relating to climate change and pollution.

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Small-Scale Initiatives Programme (PPI) : Capitalizing on experience gained in projects co-funded by FFEM between 2006 and 2016

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Jun 2012
capitalization

Evaluation of AFD and FFEM contributions to biodiversity conservation trust funds (2005-2019)

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The new brochure presenting intersecting capitalisation in PPI and PPI OSCAN programmes

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Capitalization Report – 2016 Small-Scale Initiatives Program Forum

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Dec 2016
capitalization

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10 years of supporting African civil society active in environmental conservation...
Sep 2016
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The report is the 3rd from the National Tropical Forests Working Group after those issued in 2003 an...
Jun 2012
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Jun 2020
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Apr 2019
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Performance review of investments made by trust funds for biodiversity conservation

This is the third in a series of assessment reports on the performance of conservation trust funds f...
Jan 2011
evaluation

Evaluation of AFD and FFEM contributions to biodiversity conservation trust funds (2005-2019)

Among the eight CTFs supported by AFD and  FFEM since 2005 and which are the subject of  t

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Mar 2024
evaluation

Evaluation summary Conservation Finance Alliance (CFA) Horizon 2026:Amplifying sustainable funding for conservation

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Jan 2024
evaluation

Tropical Forests Report: milestones and new challenges. Towards new guidelines for French players?

The report is the 3rd from the National Tropical Forests Working Group after those issued in 2003 an...
Jun 2012
evaluation

Performance review of investments made by trust funds for biodiversity conservation

This is the third in a series of assessment reports on the performance of conservation trust funds f...
Jan 2011
project financing

Small-Scale Initiatives Programme (PPI) : Capitalizing on experience gained in projects co-funded by FFEM between 2006 and 2016

10 years of supporting African civil society active in environmental conservation...
Sep 2016
methodological guide

Certified forest management: a new recommendations guide aimed at Central African businesses

This guide on sustainable management and recommendations regarding certification is a summary of kno...
Feb 2014
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