The Mesoamerica hotspot encompasses some of the most biologically diverse terrestrial habitat in the world. The corridors identified for CEPF investment are recognized as a priority region by a wide range of stakeholders, donors and NGOs, and considerable funding has been invested in the conservation of Mesoamerican habitats.
The strategic niche for CEPF funding proposed herein directed to civil society efforts in conservation - to link otherwise fragmented approaches to conservation in the area, and to stimulate actions in bottom-up conservation in three targeted corridors to minimize extinction in a rich biodiverse flora and fauna, by empowering local stakeholders to embrace conservation - provides the guiding framework for CEPF investment in the region. This ecosystem profile reflects the advice of many stakeholders in the region. By supporting and strengthening forward-thinking conservationists working to protect the southern region of Mesoamerica, CEPF can wisely invest in the region's future and maximize the impact of its resources.
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