LLF places special focus on conservation measures that effectively address key threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services, and in the second half of 2022 developed its impact indicator framework at a program and site-level to track these conservation measures.
Site-level indicators are reported by grantees to LLF as part of semi-annual program reporting. The reporting templates were developed in a participatory approach together with donors and implementing partners. As of January 2023, implementing partners are required to regularly report on their progress and finances according to the LLF monitoring framework.
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Monitoring Framework
LLF’s commitment goes beyond funding conservation programs. It focuses on fostering accountability, learning, and continuous improvement across the conservation sector. For LLF, impact monitoring is essential to strengthen the effectiveness of conservation efforts and ensure that meaningful, measurable, and lasting change is achieved.
LLF monitors progress and impact through a four-tier approach. This includes data reported by LLF grantees, independent on-site assessments, LLF assessments, and analysis based on global datasets and research partnerships. Together, these sources provide a comprehensive view of conservation outcomes.
The graph below shows LLF’s four-tier approach and provides an overview of key monitoring tools.
Before any funding decision is made, candidate programs undergo an Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) assessment. This process identifies potential environmental and social risks that must be addressed throughout the implementation of the program.
During program implementation, grantees regularly report on their progress to LLF and LLF shares a condensed summary with donors. This streamlined approach reduces the reporting burden for grantee. Progress reporting includes i.a. updates on key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure impact, as well as progress on environmental and social safeguards through site-level Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAPs).
Independent reviews complement this reporting. LLF conducts site visits and five-year milestone reviews to assess progress and impact. These reviews also provide an opportunity for dialogue between LLF and the grantee to discuss successes and challenges, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and determine whether adjustments to the program are needed.
Below are the summaries of the milestone review reports for the Iona and Odzala-Kokoua landscapes.
Iona Milestone Report
Click here to read a summary of Iona's Milestone Review Report
Odzala-Kokoua Milestone Report
Click here to read a summary of Odzala's Milestone Review Report
Milestone Report
Summaries for additional landscapes will be added as they become available.
In addition, LLF continuously monitors key environmental indicators – such as biodiversity integrity, habitat condition, carbon storage, and plant health – using global datasets and in collaboration with research partners.
LLF is committed to continuously improving its impact monitoring approach. The foundation actively collaborates with scientific institutions, NGO partners, donors, and private companies to identify and apply the most advanced tools and indicators available.