IUCN Radhika Murti
West and Central Africa
Addressing resource degradation to enhance climate change resilience
Radhika
Murti
Design of participatory steps for village engagement
Capacity building of local stakeholders
Documenting strategies and success evaluation
Creation of awareness raising and policy influencing tools
Facilitation of livelihood and economic diversification
IUCN Radhika Murti
West and Central Africa
Addressing resource degradation to enhance climate change resilience
Radhika
Murti
Design of participatory steps for village engagement
Capacity building of local stakeholders
Documenting strategies and success evaluation
Creation of awareness raising and policy influencing tools
Facilitation of livelihood and economic diversification
Frida Lanshammar
East and South Africa
Community participation in PA management provides development benefits
Christophe
Du Castel
Revitalizing community engagement in park management
Community action for sustainable artisanal fisheries
Sustainable agriculture in watersheds and vulnerable coasts
Frida Lanshammar
East and South Africa
Community participation in PA management provides development benefits
Christophe
Du Castel
Revitalizing community engagement in park management
Community action for sustainable artisanal fisheries
Sustainable agriculture in watersheds and vulnerable coasts
Frida Lanshammar
East and South Africa
Community participation in PA management provides development benefits
Christophe
Du Castel
Revitalizing community engagement in park management
Community action for sustainable artisanal fisheries
Sustainable agriculture in watersheds and vulnerable coasts
Frida Lanshammar
East and South Africa
Community participation in PA management provides development benefits
Christophe
Du Castel
Revitalizing community engagement in park management
Community action for sustainable artisanal fisheries
Sustainable agriculture in watersheds and vulnerable coasts
Frida Lanshammar
East and South Africa
Community participation in PA management provides development benefits
Christophe
Du Castel
Revitalizing community engagement in park management
Community action for sustainable artisanal fisheries
Sustainable agriculture in watersheds and vulnerable coasts
Common trust fund monitoring

Two compatible monitoring systems being built track financial resources and conservation impact across regional and national trust funds. Combined, these systems establish a robust M&E framework to measure for impact, organizational learning and donor reporting, using applicable regional indicators.

  • Development of region wide applicable reporting and indicators: Many sources of information and elements for these indicators are already available within and outside the region and would not need to be created in a vacuum.
  • Learn from experiences of similar institutions to establish the appropriate monitoring and evaluation system parameters
Implementation
Monitoring
National
Multi-national
Strategic plan and fundraising strategy

Developed and implemented jointly with donors, countries and partners, the strong strategic plan includes:

  1. Consolidating the establishment of the fund's architecture
  2. Opening new thematic windows and attracting new countries to be part of the architecture
  3. Establishing a fundraising strategy
  4. Establishing a marketing and communications plan
  5. Establishing a monitoring and evaluation system
  • Consultations: A thorough consultation process will allow to develop a strong strategic plan for the CBF.
  • Measurable objectives and indicators: The Plan needs to include measurable objectives and indicators in order to assess its effectiveness.
  • It is crucial for the strategic plan to be an inclusive document with ample participation from all stakeholders
Implementation
National
Multi-national
Successful trust fund operationalization

Skilled personnel, effective governance and functioning technical systems are essential for successful operation. Key elements to support this include training for National Conservation Trust Funds, staff and board members, establishment of clear accounting systems, operations manuals, learning from best practices, mentoring, and peer exchange.

In this regard, the CBF has established training on its accounting system for its staff. It has also become a member of the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Conservation Trust Funds (RedLAC) to learn from similar institutions.

  • Staffing: Hiring of a highly capable executive director. Additional support staff may also be needed.
  • Office: Set up initial logistical office operations.
  • Board: Establishment and training of the board of directors and executive director.
  • Committees: Establishment of board sub-committees and other advisory committees.
  • Development of an operations manual.
  • Finance and accounting.
  • Mentoring and overall organizational development.
  • Developing all necessary systems (accounting, other operations systems) often takes longer than expected. It is important to establish realistic timelines for establishing a CTFs operation. Tasks for the appropriate set-up of operations multiply quickly.
  • Support from donors and partners; not only in cash, but also in-kind, is key during the initial 1-2 years of operations.
  • Mistakes along the way will occur and it is important to recognize and address these quickly and continue to move forward.
  • It is key essential to have formal and informal advisor and other kinds of technical support. Many other CTF are currently under operation and can provide important insights in this process. RedLAC is a key resource for example.
Inception phase
National
Multi-national
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