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About CAFE
The Consortium of African Funds for the Environment (CAFÉ) is a membership-based network of Environmental Funds (EFs) which are also known as Conservation Trust Funds (CTFs) in Africa that has been in operation since 2011. CAFÉ has a total of 19 Member Funds that, among other things, support over 90 parks and reserves, and 125 communal conservancies and community forests, which cover over 270,000 km2 across 20 countries. Collectively, CAFÉ members manage over US $400 million in endowments and about US $100 million in sinking funds. CAFÉ’s Presidency is currently being hosted by the Sangha Tri-National Trust Fund (FTNS) in Cameroon.
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20
Countries in Africa$470m
in endowments90 +
Parks & Reserves125
Communal Conservancies & ForestsNews
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25Jun
Uganda Biodiversity Fund Champions The Cause For Conservation
Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF) was registered in 2016 and officially launched in 2018 as a Trust established to provide sustainable financing for the conservation of Uganda’s biodiversity. Uganda has recognized
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08May
Turning The ‘Ides Of March’ To Save Our Environment
Even with the predictions of the calamity of climate change, it is worth celebrating the month of March which commemorates some of the most significant environment days including Day of
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08May
Towards An Agricultural Revolution For Riparian Populations
Campo ma’an National Park (PNCM) is one of the major protected areas in Cameroon. It covers an area of 264 000 ha and has rich biodiversity. Its rich and varied
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08May
The Story Of The Refugee Women Of Kyangwali
In April 2019, Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF) gave a small grant of US$ 35,029 to Raising Gabdho Foundation Limited to carry out a project titled Green Clubs Energy Project in
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13 th CAFE
General Assembly
The 14th CAFÉ General Assembly is around the corner! This big event will be hosted by Community Conservation Fund of Namibia (CCFN), Swakopmund, Namibia. It brings together different players from across the globe to build capacity and share knowledge and experiences in promotion of innovative financing mechanisms for biodiversity conservation.