Design of the Forest and Landscape Investment Forum in Kigali, Rwanda

The Forest and Landscape Investment Forum, held in Kigali, Rwanda, aimed to foster dialogue between diverse stakeholders, including government, private sector, and financial institutions, to promote investment in sustainable land management, forest conservation, and landscape restoration in the East African region.

Training of WWF Staff in Africa on Climate Change Adaptation Finance

In the context of the WWF Africa Adaptation Initiative, this mission aimed to design and deliver a tailor-made training to WWF staff across Africa on securing finance for climate change adaptation projects, particularly focusing on ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) and nature-based solutions (NbS).

Training on Fundraising for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Managers (MedPAN)

This project provided training for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) managers in the Mediterranean, focusing on effective fundraising strategies for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The aim was to equip MPA managers with the fundraising skills to attract more financial resources and sustain conservation efforts.

National Forest Fund Design in Madagascar

Madagascar has been planning for the establishment of a National Forest Fund (NFF) in its forest legislation. The NFF is meant to finance forest protection, restoration and sustainable management efforts for the whole country. Rio Impact played a key role its design.

Advisory Services on Biodiversity Fund Design in Cambodia

This project provided advisory services to analyze opportunities for the design and/or reform of existing domestic funds towards the establishment of national biodiversity fund fostering a Payment for Ecosystem Services approach in Cambodia.

Development of a Financing and Fundraising Strategy for the Tany Meva Foundation in Madagascar

The Tany Meva Foundation needed a comprehensive financing and fundraising strategy to secure sustainable funding for its conservation and community development projects across Madagascar. In the context of this mission Rio Impact: Conducted an institutional analysis of the foundation’s current financial structure and funding approach. Identified new potential funding sources, including private and international donors. […]