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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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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LLF secures further funding from Germany and France
One year after the launch of Legacy Landscapes Fund (LLF), the German Development Ministry (BMZ) has pledged a further EUR 100 million to the fund, with France also recently coming on board as a donor.
Continue reading BMZ commits 100 million euro to Legacy Landscapes Fund
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Obama leads us on a voyage through Gunung Leuser
A new Netflix documentary series narrated by Barack Obama reveals the majesty of Gunung Leuser National Park, one of our legacy landscapes.
In the fifth instalment of Our Great National Parks, former US president Obama takes us from forest to coast to uncover Gunung Leuser’s breathtaking biodiversity.
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Press Review: Conservation Finance
With so much money poured into conservation efforts, it’s critical to know which approaches actually work. A new study published in Current Biology analysed the effectiveness of Orangutan conservation over the past 20 years, and found that some investments yield much greater returns than others.
Continue reading Emerging approaches for conservation financing
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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