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2022 - Indonesia - Specialist Analytical Work

FFMES has been appointed to coordinate and undertake the Land Use and Land Use Change analysis (2000 to 2020, with interim overview for 2010) and the current habitat and land cover map for the Area of indirect impact associated to the client's proposed group of Carbon projects in Indonesia.

The work spans 32,000 km² and will further investigate carbon and biomass changes using default data published for the country. FFMES will advise the client on project feasibility and risks from a carbon and biodiversity perspective.

2022 - DRC - Biodiversity & Natural Resources Use

FFMES was requested to support the development of biodiversity related rehabilitation options for mine closure. FFMES was specifically made responsible for:

The ecological integrity evaluation on two experimental treatment options and on a range of five levels of Miombo woodland degradation.

The development of experimental approaches to rehabilitating Miombo woodland.

Support to the development of other vegetation rehabilitation solutions aimed at benefitting local communities.

The indirect impact study area for general good practice recommendations spans +/- 825 km² while the direct impact area for rehabilitation from bare ground treatment spans 700 ha including the waste rock storage facilities, tailings storage facilities, pits and soil storage facilities.

2022 - Peru - Carbon

FFMES was awarded a supporting study to evaluate the Voluntary Carbon Market potential for a 12,000 ha forest property in Peru.

This work includes evaluating the feasibility of the proposed project and consider the development of the project for successful presentation to a carbon trading entity and associated auditors. This further includes Develop a first-order estimate of carbon revenues

Develop a first set of carbon maps and change over the past 20 years.

Identify an appropriate Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) trading entity methodology and associated costs of application.

Assess additionality using an industry accepted process.

Understand risk profile of REDD activities and impact on carbon revenues. Understand available management, social and biodiversity information to reduce the cost of compiling the targeted VCS project documents.

2021 - Gabon - Specialist Analytical Work

During 2021, FFMES supported the Gabonese government and an international NGO to develop a desktop based standardized analysis of the biodiversity sensitivity of a large hydro Basin (5,000 km²). The work was developed to highlight key areas of the basin for exploration and provide recommendations on how Gabon Conservation and Management services can consider the ecological risks of development projects upstream of their development pipeline, thus enabling them to adequately advise the developers on the nature of biodiversity risk and required baseline work. A “skills transfer and training” phase was required.

2021 - Republic of Congo - Biodiversity

Between July 2021 and September 2021, FFMES supported a client for

the update at scoping level for a project previously investigated by FFMES for a biodiversity baseline in the Republic of Congo

On this project, The study encompassed a rapid physical survey of the 67,000 ha study area followed by data analysis and reporting for the biodiversity baseline updates a scoping level. The aim was to compare the 2014 reference situation to the 2021 situation and document changes. A timeline analysis was performed to inform the magnitude of changes in the landscape

The investigation spanned the fields of botany, habitat definition, habitat condition evaluation, degradation assessment, fragmentation assessment, biomass evaluation, freshwater ecology. Further analytical work spanned the update of the land use and land use change analysis, standardized sensitivity evaluation and evaluation of critical habitat according to IFC PS6.

2021 - Mozambique - Biodiversity

Since July 2021, FFMES supports a client for an upgrade to a road project in the remote northern Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province. The distance surveyed was 75 km with a study area of 70,000 ha along the linear. Complex conditions were experienced as a result of the military situation in the province.

On this project, a multidisciplinary team composed of 11 international FFMES team members investigated the landscape for biodiversity along the planned route and ensured the work was conducted to comply with the IFC PS6.

Work spanned the study of vegetation and habitats, woody strata and biomass, ecological integrity, mammals (including micro mammals), birds, herpetofauna, freshwater ecology. Specialist analysis included a Land Use and Land Use Change Analysis spanning 950,000 ha.

Further work is ongoing to develop the impact assessment and the offset based mitigation measures.

2021 - Liberia - Biodiversity & Natural Resources Use

Between May 2021 and February 2022, FFMES supported a client for a biodiversity, Natural Resources use and Ecosystem Services baseline study in Liberia. The work was implemented to comply with IFC PS6.

On this project, the investigation spanned the fields of botany, habitat definition, ecological integrity, biomass evaluation, freshwater ecology, avifauna, micro and meso-mammals, selected invertebrate groups, reptiles and amphibians. Further analytical work spanned land use and land use change (650,000 ha), ecosystem services functionality assessment, standardized biodiversity sensitivity evaluation, minimum viable habitat definition for offset as well as an evaluation of critical habitat according to IFC PS6. This study represented 2 field visits with 11 FFMES team members, 3 supporting national experts. The study area represented ca. 55,000 ha.

2021 - Kenya - Biodiversity

From February to September 2021, FFMES supported a client for an upgrade to a large highway project in Kenya. The distance surveyed was 185 km with a study area of 70,000 ha along the linear.

On this project, a multidisciplinary team composed of national and international FFMES team members investigated the landscape for biodiversity along the planned route and ensured the work was conducted to comply with the IFC PS6. Work spanned the study of vegetation and habitats, woody strata and biomass, ecological integrity, mammals (including micro mammals), birds, herpetofauna, freshwater ecology. Specialist analysis included a Land Use and Land Use Change Analysis spanning 1,375,000 ha, a Standardised Biodiversity Sensitivity Analysis (over the same area) and an IFC habitat analysis to separate the landscape between natural, modified and critical habitat classes.

2020 - Kenya - Biodiversity

Since October 2020, FFMES is supporting a client for an upgrade to a large linear infrastructure project in Kenya, which will span a distance of 230 km.

On this project, a multidisciplinary team composed of national and international FFMES team members will investigate the landscape for biodiversity along the planned route and will ensure the work is conducted to a level that will satisfy the IFC PS6 .

2020 - Côte d'Ivoire - Land Use and Land Use Change Analysis, Habitat Mapping, Ecosystem Services Functionality

In 2020, FFMES supported a client for a "reference situation" overview with respect to their brownfield project in Côte d'Ivoire.

On this project, FFMES team members considered a .270,000 ha landscape of relevance for the client's project and planned developments. Within this context, a land use and land use change analysis was performed over a 30 years period to define the trends of relevance for the project context and provide the client with specific recommendations on improving their environmental profile and outcomes. From the Land Use and Land Cover map, an up to date Habitat Map was developed. Finally, an ecosystem services functionality overview was developed on that basis to highlight which classes of services need to be considered for ecosystem maintenance.

2020 - Ethiopia - Biodiversity

Since September 2020, FFMES has supported a client for a greenfield mining project in Ethiopia.

On this project, a multidisciplinary team of national and international FFMES team members investigated a 25,000 ha study area to establish a baseline reference level suitable to comply with the national legal framework and make recommendations for the preparation of an IFC PS6 compliant effort. The team investigated vegetation and habitats, selected macro invertebrates and freshwater ecology at baseline level, while a scoping level effort was conducted on mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.

The field work capacity and skills of a team of six national experts was supported through this collaborative work. Particular focus was given to field investigation techniques.

2020 - DRC - REDD

FFMES was awarded the study: Mapping of REDD+ finance in DRC between 2009 and 2019.

The project aims revolve around developing an overview of funds (national and international) disbursed in DRC for REDD+ preparation and the start of the implementation phase. The funds will be evaluated against the 7 pillars of the National REDD+ Strategy to evaluate which pillars were best supported. The project will further investigate the cost of generating one Emission Reduction unit during the period considered. A spatial mapping of where REDD+ funding has been allocated in the country over the 10 years period is also included in this process.

2020 - Congo - Biodiversity

In early 2020, FFMES supported a client for an initial biodiversity overview for a greenfield mining project in Republic of Congo.

On this project, a multidisciplinary team of national and international FFMES team members investigated a 25,000 ha study area to establish a baseline reference level suitable to comply with the national legal framework. The team investigated vegetation and habitats, mammals (small to large), reptiles and amphibians, birds and freshwater ecology.

Some special species were encountered.

The capacity and skills of five national experts was supported through this collaborative effort. A particular support on data analysis and presentation as well as report preparation was provided.

2020 - Suriname - Climate Change / Development

FFMES was selected to develop a project proposal to support Suriname in dealing with the main effects of Climate Change, which are sea level rise and increased storm surges leasing to coastal erosion, flooding and saltwater intrusion, combined with decreased rainfall.

Roles included the preparation of a complete project proposal, including the stakeholder consultations for the affected provinces. A team of three FFMES consultants undertook this work, including a national of Suriname.

2019 - Gabon - Biodiversity & Forestry

During 2019, FFMES supported an International Sustainable Forestry firm to develop a large forest concession in Gabon.

On this project, FFMES team members have worked on sustainable landscape management, which has included infrastructure development plans, improved tropical forest management practice definition, setting wildlife conservation goals and developing the associated tourism development opportunities.

2019 - Cambodia - REDD

FFMES has just been assigned a new project on REDD+ in Cambodia. the scope of work represents the development of the Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the National REDD Strategy of Cambodia.

The project aims revolve around developing the necessary monitoring and evaluation reference points to measure progress on the implementation of the National REDD+ Strategy through its Action and Investment Plan.

2019 - Cambodia - REDD

FFMES has just been assigned a new project on REDD+ in Cambodia. the scope of work represents the development of the Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the National REDD Strategy of Cambodia.

2019 - Ethiopia - Biodiversity & Natural Resources Use for powerline purposes

FFMES was requested to coordinate and undertake a scoping level biodiversity study on a 70 km powerline route suggestion for Client R (client name and project name subject to a non-disclosure agreement).

The work scope encompassed a survey of the proposed alignment spanning 70 km followed by data analysis and reporting on general biodiversity and natural ressources (ecosystem services) risks.

This study represented 1 expedition, covering the fields of botany, avifauna, meso to larger mammals and general ecological baseline reference level within a landscape ranging between the Ethiopian Savannas and the Ethiopian Afromontane systems.

2019 - Guinea - Biodiversity

FFMES was requested to coordinate and undertake a scoping level biodiversity validation study and develop a preliminary Critical Habitat Analysis as per IFC PS6 of 2018 for Client Q (client name and project name subject to a non-disclosure agreement).

The work scope encompassed a survey of the proposed license area spanning 72,000 ha followed by data analysis and reporting in five separate reports covering 1) general ecological parameters, 2) Standardised Biodiversity Sensitivity Analysis, 3) Land Use and Land Use Change Analysis, 4) Ecosystem services Functionality Analysis and 5) Preliminary Critical Habitat definition Analysis.

This study represented 1 expedition, covering the fields of botany, avifauna, meso to larger mammals (with a focus on apes) and general ecological baseline reference level within the Guinean Savannas and Gallery Forests systems.

2018 - Cambodia - REDD

FFMES has just been assigned a new project on REDD in Cambodia. the scope of work represents the development of an Action and Investment Plan for the National REDD Strategy of Cambodia.

The project aims revolve around developing a robust and time‐bound Action and Investment Plan for National REDD Strategy including, 1) A robust theory of change for reducing deforestation and forest degradation in Cambodia and the enhancement of forest cover, 2) A detailed action and investment plan for the implementation of the National REDD Strategy 3) An overarching resource mobilization framework, which includes potential sources of finance and strategy for resource mobilization by the government 4) A robust monitoring and evaluation framework.

2018 - Ethiopia - Biodiversity & Natural Resources Use

FFMES was requested to coordinate and undertake a dry season biodiversity study to ensure compliance with IFC PS6 seasonal requirements for Client Y-2 (client name and project name subject to a non-disclosure agreement).

This study represented 1 expedition, covering the fields of botany, avifauna, meso to larger mammals, Reptiles and invertebrates as well as general ecological baseline reference level within a vast (65,000 ha) landscape ranging across Ethiopian Savannas interspersed by gallery forest systems.

2018 - Mauritania - Biodiversity

FFMES was requested to coordinate and undertake a complement terrestrial baseline study for the Client Z (client name and project name subject to a non-disclosure agreement) exploitation license area in Mauritania, including a review of opportunities for rehabilitation post mining.

The work scope encompassed a survey of the license area followed by data analysis and reporting in two separate reports, one report covered the results from the biodiversity baseline investigative work while the other covered the opportunities for rehabilitation and biodiversity aspects management until rehabilitation processes start.

This study represented 1 expedition, covering the fields of botany, avifauna, micro and meso-mammals and reptiles. The study area represented ca. 16’000 ha in an arid desert environment. project of client Z (client name and project name subject to non-disclosure agreement).

2017 - 2018 - Ethiopia - Biodiversity & Natural Resources Use

FFMES was hired by the new owner of the project to complete the Landscape scale (95’000 ha) terrestrial biodiversity and natural resources use baseline study to IFC PS6 (2012) / Gold Mining project of client Y-2 (client name and project name subject to non-disclosure agreement) started in 2015.

A complement visit was undertaken to update all the work and verify the state of the landscape. All baseline reports on biodiversity and natural resources use were produced and the synthesis work on ecosystem services, minimum viable area definition, IFC habitat classification is in process.

2017 - 2018 - Côte d'Ivoire - REDD / Development

FFMES was tasked with two significant tasks by Executive Permanent Secretariat for REDD of Côte d'Ivoire:

1) Develop a national Investment Framework for the REDD national strategy of Côte d'Ivoire The investment framework is based on detailing upwards of 400 enabling activities spanning 8 of the Nationally Determined Contributions of Ivory Coast towards REDD . This was translated into a detailed costing exercise of these actions representing a budget to engage of nearly 6 billion USD over a 22 years timespan. In addition, Emission Reduction opportunities were investigated to match the same period based upon a “Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry” sector transformation with a chronological implementation period matching the 23 years for the investment. A cost benefit analysis was further conducted to identify the most opportune investment flow to develop. An analysis of possible conflicts between REDD strategy and other national strategies was also developed.

2) Develop a full scale proposal to the Green Carbon Fund for implementing the zero deforestation agriculture concept in seven regions of the country (25% of national land area).Stakeholders consultations were held to ensure project design is in agreement with local, regional and national stakeholders as well as the private sector, which was willing to align its own financing with the project concept to significant levels (106 M USD investment aligned). The total project proposal represents 175 M USD. A preliminary environmental and social impact assessment was conducted and a preliminary Environmental and Social Management plan was developed including a Stakeholder engagement plan as well as a Grievance and redress mechanism.

2017 - Republic of Congo - Biodiversity

FFMES was requested to review the new design for the mine planned on the landscape previously surveyed in 2012 and to revise the biodiversity related impact assessment recommendations.

The work was prepared to comply with the IFC performance standards 6 (IFC PS6, 2012). This work was undertaken for the Potash Mining project of client A (client name and project name subject to non-disclosure agreement).

2016 - 2017 - Madagascar - REDD / Development

Contribution to the Madagascar Emission Reduction Project Document (ERPD) proposal development for submission to the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF). This work was a combination of specialist conceptual assistance and general technical support to national counterparts to ensure the proposal was developed according to the recommended guidelines and remains grounded within a range of feasible, practical objectives.

The scope of work covered the development of cost benefit analyses for the activities planned in the ERPD, develop an opportunity map as well as a final budget for the project. A project budget of ca 180 M USD was identified and the Emission Reduction profile for the Implementation Area was calculated over a period of 25 years. A cost benefit analysis was developed to consider direct cost benefits from financial contributions in terms or Emission Reductions. Another cost benefit analysis was developed to link Emission Reductions to indirect indicators that provide significant correlation between high level of a feature and high level of Emission Reduction potential.

Additional training of national colleagues on GIS techniques was organised and delivered by the firm.

2016 - Republic of Congo - Biodiversity

FFMES organised and coordinated a rapid biodiversity assessment investigation based on 7 biodiversity aspects (botany, mammals, invertebrates, freshwater, birds, reptiles and amphibians) over a 17,000 ha target area to the north east of the landscape previously surveyed in 2012. This area was assessed for a completely different mining approach on a separate target.

The work was undertaken to comply with the IFC performance standards 6 (IFC PS6, 2012) except for the seasonality assessment. This work was undertaken for the Potash Mining project of client A (client name and project name subject to non-disclosure agreement).

FFMES was asked to develop the biodiversity related impact assessment and mitigation suggestions for the proposed mine plan of the designated ore target.

2016 - Guyana Shield - REDD / Development

FFMES was hired to undertake the Final Project Evaluation of the “Developing a regional technical Platform on REDD for the Guyana Shield” project. The project spanned French Guyana, Suriname, Northern Brazil and Guyana.

Roles included a complete document based project review, from design to implementation through implementation quality and efficiency. A field visit was undertaken during which a range of stakeholder consultations were held on project outputs and implementation quality.

Further scope required the formulation of thematic and implementation suggestions for a second phase aimed at consolidating the outputs from the project.

2015 - Ethiopia - Biodiversity

Scoping/Screening study to IFC performance standards 6 (IFC PS6, 2012) / Multi Mineral Mining project of client X (client name, project name and project nature subject to non-disclosure agreement).

A team of FFMES experts conducted a sequential investigation of 2 highly different sites in separate parts of the country on behalf of the client to determine which one may have the lowest biodiversity risk profile.

2015 - Ethiopia - Natural Resources Use

Landscape scale (95’000 ha) natural resources use baseline study to IFC PS6 (2012) / Gold Mining project of client Y (client name and project name subject to non-disclosure agreement).

FFMES organised the logistics for the project in collaboration with the client, and coordinated the collection of baseline data on all natural resources related use patterns by local people.

A team of 4 FFMES experts was send in country to collect the data to the requested standards in collaboration with national specialists.

2015 - Madagascar - REDD / Development

Contribution to the preparation of the Madagascar Emissions Reductions Project Idea Note (ER-PIN) for the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) of the World Bank.

FFMES organised the stakeholder engagement to develop the programme concept and prepare the draft document, in addition to defining the ex ante Emission Reduction Potential and the indicative programme costs to engage.

A large scale approach (15.4 Million ha) resting on the development of 39 major watersheds as integrated units of development over a period of 25 years was considered as most promising to ensure the preservation of 3.2 Million ha of intact rainforest and promote the reconstitution of at least 3.6 Million ha of degraded rainforest. This was used as the end point of the programme.

A "rapid start up" area was designated as the focus point of activities for initial (5 - 10 years) funding efforts and represented 14 watersheds covering 4.7 Million ha on the eastern side of Madagascar. This start up area was expected to rapidly become a source of tangible Emission Reduction based income to be re-used for financing the programme expansion to the full scale area.

2015 - Ethiopia - Biodiversity

Landscape scale (95’000 ha) terrestrial biodiversity baseline study to IFC PS6 (2012) / Gold Mining project of client Y (client name and project name subject to non-disclosure agreement).

FFMES organised the logistics for the project in collaboration with the client, and coordinated the collection of baseline data on:

Vegetation,
Mammals,
Birds,
Invertebrates,
Reptiles & amphibians,
Freshwater ecology,
Ecosystem services,
Ecological and environmental condition.

A team of 8 FFMES experts was send in country to collect the data to the requested standards and collaborated with national specialists.

2014 - 2015 - Mauritania - Biodiversity

Support for baseline terrestrial biodiversity studies / Gold Mining project of client Z (client name and project name subject to non-disclosure agreement).

A team of FFMES experts supported the project in country to support and train national experts whilst undertaking terrestrial biodiversity baseline field work, but also from a remote location through report review, data analysis, definition of sampling protocols, provision of guidance for report preparation.

2014 - 2015 - Republic of Congo - Biodiversity

Landscape scale (67’000 ha) terrestrial biodiversity baseline study to IFC PS6 / Phosphate Mining project of COMINCO Resources.

FFMES organised the logistics for the project in collaboration with the client, and coordinated the collection of baseline data on:

Vegetation,
Mammals,
Birds,
Invertebrates,
Reptiles & amphibians,
Freshwater ecology,
Ecosystem services,
Ecological and environmental condition.

A team of 8 FFMES experts was send in country to collect the data to the requested standards and collaborated with 5 national specialists.

2013 - 2014 - Republic of Congo - Biodiversity

FFMES organised and coordinated the offset based mitigation strategy related (70’000 ha) baseline terrestrial biodiversity study to IFC performance standards 6 (IFC PS6, 2012) for the Iron Ore Mining– Mayoko Project of EXXARO.

After conducting the baseline work for the main project area in 2012, the need for an offset based mitigation strategy became apparent and FFMES was tasked with identifying candidate biodiversity offset areas, identify the most promising site, and investigate the site through a Rapid Biodiversity Assessment to confirm a "like for like or better" character, as per IFC guidance.

After a reconnaissance visit to confirm the most suitable site to investigate and define the logistics of the field work, a full team of 8 experts from FFMES and 6 national experts subsequently undertook field work during two field seasons to complete this assignment and develop the required reporting. The extremely remote site investigated during the peak of the rainy season required the setup of a satellite camp dedicated to the team, as well as a dedicated logistic chain to supply the camp.

2013 - Republic of Congo - Natural Resources Use

Landscape scale (60,000 ha) baseline natural resources use study to IFC PS6 (2012) for the Iron Ore Mining project of EXXARO at Mayoko.

FFMES organised the logistics for the project in collaboration with the client, and coordinated the collection of baseline data on all natural resources related use patterns by local people.

A team of 2 FFMES experts was send in country to collect the data to the requested standards in collaboration with 6 national specialists.

2012 - 2013 - Republic of Congo - Biodiversity

FFMES organised and coordinated the terrestrial biodiversity baseline study (160,000 ha landscape) to IFC performance standards 6 (IFC PS6, 2012) for the Iron Ore Mine – Mayoko Project of EXXARO.

FFMES organised the logistics for the project in collaboration with the client, and coordinated the collection of baseline data on:

Vegetation,
Mammals,
Birds,
Invertebrates,
Reptiles & amphibians,
Freshwater ecology,
Ecosystem services,
Ecological and environmental condition.

A team of 7 FFMES experts was send in country to collect the data to the requested standards and collaborated with 6 national specialists.

2012 - 2013 - Republic of Congo - Biodiversity

FFMES organised and coordinated the terrestrial biodiversity baseline study (205,000 ha landscape) to IFC performance standards 6 (IFC PS6, 2012) for the Potash Mining project of client A (client name and project name subject to non-disclosure agreement).

FFMES organised the logistics for the project in collaboration with the client, and coordinated the collection of baseline data on:

Vegetation,
Mammals,
Birds,
Invertebrates,
Reptiles & amphibians,
Freshwater ecology,
Ecosystem services,
Ecological and environmental condition.

A team of 7 FFMES experts was send in country to collect the data to the requested standards and collaborated with 6 national specialists. A total of three expeditions was undertaken to cover the vast landscape.

2012 - Republic of Congo - Biodiversity

Scoping/Screening study to IFC performance standards 6 (IFC PS6, 2012) for the Moussondji Iron Ore Mining project of Equatorial Resources.

A team of FFMES experts conducted this investigation to define the background to biodiversity on the project site and surrounding landscape, the requirements for IFC compliance, as well as define the terms of reference for studies to be undertaken.

2012 - Republic of Congo - Biodiversity

Scoping study to IFC performance standards 6 (IFC PS6, 2012) for the Mayoko Iron Ore Mining project of DMC Iron Congo, later sold to EXXARO.

A team of National specialists was supervised to conduct at the same time the national level Biodiversity baseline study for the national standards ESIA undertaken by the client at the time.

2011 - Republic of Congo - Biodiversity

Scoping/Screening study to IFC performance standards 6 (IFC PS6, 2012) for the Potash Mining project of client A (client name and project name subject to non-disclosure agreement).

A team of National specialists was supervised to conduct at the same time the national level Biodiversity baseline study for the national standards ESIA undertaken by the client at the time.

2010 - 2013 - Congo Basin - REDD / Development

FFMES consultants were hired to assist with developing a concept for Monitoring Reporting and Verification for REDD for COMIFAC countries (DRC, Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Burundi, Rwanda, Tchad)
This work served to evaluate readiness and prepare the implementation of the MRV as per UNFCCC requirements in the COMIFAC countries but also to assist the simultaneous implementation of REDD in these countries. A full scale project proposal was developed to finance the capacity building effort and the setup of a comparable tool set for MRV in the region. The proposal was submitted and successfully funded by the Congo Basin Forest Fund.
In addition to the COMIFAC project countries, a targeted technical support was provided to support the implementation of a pilot MRV project in DRC, which focused on national forest inventory design as well as setting up a satellite imagery based monitoring system for deforestation in DRC.

2008 - 2010 - Burundi - Development

Between 2008 and 2010, FFMES was tasked with the identification and implementation of Lake Tanganyika Protected Landscape programme (150’000 ha) for the French region “Pays de la Loire”.

This represented project identification, project formulation and project management functions in succession. Once the project was established and running the work scope entailed coordinating the establishment of a landscape scale programme (130’000 ha) to implement a Protected Landscape (UICN category V Protected Area) aimed at improving environmental condition in and around the city of Bujumbura along nine watersheds.

The programme’s focus points were to improve environmental awareness, create a conservation areas network, and improve agricultural practices at landscape level. A multiple stakeholder approach was followed to involve government, local NGOS, civil society and international NGOs as well as foreign bilateral cooperation agencies. A book on biodiversity of Burundi prepared by two french artists was produced as one of the activities from the project, to document this poorly known country.

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