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Spectacled langurs (Trachypithecus obscurus), Thailand.
© O. Langrand

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With financial and technical support from CEPF, civil society organizations around the globe are delivering innovative solutions that conserve biodiversity and help communities thrive. Find out what they're doing by clicking on biodiversity hotspots highlighted on the map.

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View from Coron Island in Palawan, Philippines.
© Conservation International/photo by Haroldo Castro
A Re-Enforcement Strategy for the Critically Endangered Philippine Crocodile Population in the Northern Sierra Madre: A Pilot Project
Mabuwaya Foundation Inc.
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Mountains in Khobi, Georgia.
© O. Langrand
Supporting the Institutional Development of the Caucasus Protected Areas Fund
Caucasus Protected Areas Fund
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Fern in Guatemala.
© Robin Moore/iLCP
Biogeographical Patterns of Freshwater Fishes in Honduras
The University of Southern Mississippi
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Baobab trees in Madagascar.
© Conservation International/photo by Russell A. Mittermeier
Strengthening the Capacities of Young Marine Conservationists in South-Western Madagascar
Institut Halieutique et des Sciences Marines
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Baobab trees in Madagascar.
© Conservation International/photo by Russell A. Mittermeier
Mauritian Fruit Bat (Pteropus Niger) – A Tool for Forest Regeneration
Ecosystem Restoration Alliance Indian Ocean
Glacial lake surrounded by snowy mountains.
A view of a glacial lake with a retreating glacier in Peru's Cordillera Blanca mountain range.
© Conservation International/photo by Michele Zador
Management Planning and Protection for Biodiversity Conservation and Watershed Management of Cotapata Key Biodiversity Area in Bolivia
Mancomunidad de Municipios del Norte Paceño Tropical
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Baobab trees in Madagascar.
© Conservation International/photo by Russell A. Mittermeier
Developing Indian Ocean Capacity for Conservation Through Training and Exchange
Durrell Conservation Training Ltd
Glacial lake surrounded by snowy mountains.
A view of a glacial lake with a retreating glacier in Peru's Cordillera Blanca mountain range.
© Conservation International/photo by Michele Zador
Earthquake Reconstruction Planning for Three Chachi Indigenous Communities in the Mache-Chindul Ecological Reserve of Ecuador
Fundación para el Desarrollo de Alternativas Comunitarias de Conservación del Trópico
Dirt road, large boabab trees on either side.
Baobab trees in Madagascar.
© Conservation International/photo by Russell A. Mittermeier
Advancing Environmental Management Practices and Threatened Species Recovery through Partnerships with Private Sector in the Seychelles - First Phase
Island Biodiversity & Conservation
Glacial lake surrounded by snowy mountains.
A view of a glacial lake with a retreating glacier in Peru's Cordillera Blanca mountain range.
© Conservation International/photo by Michele Zador
Mainstreaming Conservation Strategies into Municipal Planning for the Kosñipata-Carabaya Key Biodiversity Area in Peru
Fundación Peruana para la Conservación de la Naturaleza
Glacial lake surrounded by snowy mountains.
A view of a glacial lake with a retreating glacier in Peru's Cordillera Blanca mountain range.
© Conservation International/photo by Michele Zador
Multi-Stakeholder Management Planning and Governance Strengthening for the San Antonio Key Biodiversity Area in Colombia
CORPORACIÓN PARA LA GESTIÓN AMBIENTAL BIODIVERSA
Glacial lake surrounded by snowy mountains.
A view of a glacial lake with a retreating glacier in Peru's Cordillera Blanca mountain range.
© Conservation International/photo by Michele Zador
Promoting the protection of water ecosystem services in San Lorenzo Municipality as a Vehicle to Strengthen Legal Protection and Multisectorial Collaboration to Conserve Awacachi Key Biodiversity Area in Ecuador
Fauna & Flora International
Glacial lake surrounded by snowy mountains.
A view of a glacial lake with a retreating glacier in Peru's Cordillera Blanca mountain range.
© Conservation International/photo by Michele Zador
Promoting Reciprocal Watershed Agreements for Biodiversity Conservation in 27 communities of the Madidi-Pilón Lajas-Cotapata Conservation Corridor of Bolivia
Fundación Natura Bolivia
Green forest, misty clouds.
East Nimba Nature Reserve, Liberia.
© Conservation International/photo by Bailey Evans
Saving Cross River Gorillas from Extinction in Nigeria
Wildlife Conservation Society
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A view from Halmahera Island, Indonesia.
© Burung Indonesia/photo by Tri Susanti
Protection of Halmahera Birds through Nature Campaign and Law Enforcement in Indonesia
PROFAUNA Indonesia
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A view from Halmahera Island, Indonesia.
© Burung Indonesia/photo by Tri Susanti
Private Sector’s Guideline for Ecosystem Conservation and Natural Infrastructure Protection in Indonesia
Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development
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A view from Halmahera Island, Indonesia.
© Burung Indonesia/photo by Tri Susanti
Building Capacity for Management and Monitoring of Timor-Leste’s Protected Areas
Conservation International
Glacial lake surrounded by snowy mountains.
A view of a glacial lake with a retreating glacier in Peru's Cordillera Blanca mountain range.
© Conservation International/photo by Michele Zador
Preparation of a Participatory Management Plan for Río Ñambí Nature Reserve - Colombia
Fundación Ecológica los Colibríes de Altaquer
Glacial lake surrounded by snowy mountains.
A view of a glacial lake with a retreating glacier in Peru's Cordillera Blanca mountain range.
© Conservation International/photo by Michele Zador
Fostering Altitudinal Connectivity and Conservation in the Cotacachi – Awa Conservation Corridor of Ecuador
FUNDACION ALTROPICO
Dirt road, large boabab trees on either side.
Baobab trees in Madagascar.
© Conservation International/photo by Russell A. Mittermeier
Enhancing Local Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Tsimembo-Manambolomaty Protected Area
THE PEREGRINE FUND
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CEPF 2023 Impact and Annual Report
CEPF's grantees are doing great things for biodiversity and people. Read all about it in the latest Impact Report.
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Biodiversity in Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands: Solutions to Climate Change
Biodiversity in Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands: Solutions to Climate Change
How CEPF is working to protect ecosystems in Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands against climate change.
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The New Global Biodiversity Framework and Indigenous Communities
An opportunity to align global goals with Indigenous peoples' priorities
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