CEPF funding in the hotspot will achieve sustainability through two major avenues. The first will be to essentially build upon or "piggyback" on larger, existing investments by ensuring that biodiversity concerns are incorporated in to the massive programs and projects supported by the Chinese government and large-scale multinational and international funders. Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, CEPF's investment in this hotspot will be sustained through the increased capacity of China's emerging conservation leaders.
In addition to dealing directly with the threats in this region, the ultimate goal of CEPF funding is to provide training opportunities and develop a core group of committed and well-trained conservationists. These individuals will play leadership roles within their own posts and have the ability to respond to new and emerging threats to biodiversity in the region. This group will serve as CEPF's legacy in the region and will remain active after the five-year CEPF funding period. If successful and maintained, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms put in place will enable long-term conservation benefits in the region as well.
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