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Conservation of Annamite Biodiversity through a Social Business Model in Lao PDR

Grantee Name: Asian Arks

Hotspot
Indo-Burma
Location
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Amount
$99,974
Dates
Jun 2021 – Dec 2022
Keywords
Conservation finance, Habitat conservation and management, Private reserves, Protected Areas, Species Conservation, Employment

Protect populations of six priority species and an area of critical habitat within the Annamite Mountains through intensive direct management of the first forest ecosystem services concession in Lao PDR. Secure sustainable funding through a unique social business model, based on a research and training center of excellence. Generate employment and income opportunities for people from forest edge communities to support the local economy.

Strategic Direction :

1 Safeguard priority globally threatened species by mitigating major threats

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