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2007 Annual Report
Message from the Executive DirectorCore to the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) approach is the belief that each of us can make a difference, yet together we can—and we must—do more. Our partners share this belief. This year, l’Agence Française de Développement (the French Development Agency) joined our effort to protect the Earth’s biodiversity hotspots with a commitment of 19.5 million euros. Conservation International agreed to match this new support and thereby double its contribution to $50 million. Other partners are also formalizing renewed financial commitments.We are immensely grateful and inspired by this renewed financial strength made possible by the achievements of our partners in the field. These results range from nearly 10 million hectares of newly created or expanded protected areas to diverse governmental policies influenced in favor of both nature and the people who rely on it.This report covering fiscal year 2007 (July 2006–June 2007) features some of the latest results, from a new way of managing Madagascar’s wetlands to a blueprint for reversing the destruction of one of the most critical ecosystems in Mesoamerica.As an integral part of these efforts and all that makes our approach unique, our support has enabled a stronger voice, influence, and action by civil societies. They are not only achieving conservation outcomes where it matters most but also building strong, local institutions and ownership, as well as good governance so these results will last. Jorgen B. Thomsen
Executive Director, CEPF
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