A large portion of globally important biodiversity is found in a relatively small number of places. By effectively protecting and managing these outstanding “legacy landscapes”, while respecting the human rights and needs of local people, we can conserve a significant share of the Earth’s precious biodiversity.
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© Scott Ramsay / African Parks
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In the long run, well-managed protected areas that closely involve local communities are the best method to preserve biodiversity.
Dr. Gerd Müller
Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany
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Programme Manager
The Legacy Landscapes Fund is looking for a Programme Manager to support the comprehensive development and implementation of the LLF’s programme.
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The Legacy Landscapes Fund – in cooperation with BMZ and KfW – introduced itself as new and innovative funder of area-based conservation to a large international audience in Marseille. On this occasion, the German government announced to raise its contribution by 44 million dollars to a total of 180 million dollars.
Continue reading Legacy Landscapes Fund presented itself at IUCN Congress
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The LLF is hosting an event on financing biodiversity at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille on 6th September. Interesting and high-ranking representatives from diverse organizations discuss “Conservation Trust Funds as one way of safeguarding high biodiversity areas”.
A New Dimension in Nature Protection
We need to safeguard the world’s most outstanding biodiversity for humanity! Natural habitats and biodiversity are crucial for all life on Earth. They are the backbone of our planet’s ecosystem services, providing us with fresh water, clean air, and fertile soil to grow our food while storing carbon dioxide and offering life-saving protection from natural disasters.
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