Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

CEPF Investment Coordination and Sustainability in the Eastern Arc / Coastal Forests Hotspot

Grantee Name: International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

Hotspot
Location: Kenya, Tanzania, United Republic of
Amount: $780,000
Dates: Jan 2004 – Dec 2009
Keywords: Awareness, Communication, Networks

Coordinate CEPF’s investments in this region to ensure they complement ongoing activities, engage a wide array of nongovernmental organizations, and achieve the greatest impact. The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology will lead a consortium of the WWF Eastern Africa Regional Programme Office, the Tanzania Forest Conservation Group, and BirdLife Africa to promote the conservation of biological diversity at all levels of civil society.

Strategic Direction : 1 Increase the ability of local populations to benefit from and contribute to biodiversity conservation, especially in and around Lower Tana River Forests; Taita Hills; East Usambaras/Tanga; Udzungwas; and Jozani Forest