Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

SKEPPIES Fund (SKEP Partnering In Your Environment)—A Fund for Conservation and Development in the Succulent Karoo - Pilot Phase

Grantee Name: Development Bank of Southern Africa

Hotspot: Succulent Karoo
Location: South Africa
Amount: $46,270
Dates: Feb 2006 – Feb 2007
Keywords: Conservation finance, Livelihoods

Conduct a pilot phase for the establishment of a small grants fund for the Succulent Karoo aimed at supporting integrated conservation and development projects that improve livelihoods and achieve a biodiversity conservation benefit.

Strategic Direction :

3 Retain and restore critical biodiversity in areas under greatest land-use pressure

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SKEPPIES Fund (SKEP Partnering In Your Environment)—A Fund for Conservation and Development in the Succulent Karoo - Pilot Phase

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