A network of environmental funds, existing to build a learning community that fosters conservation, environmental management & sustainable development in Africa
๐ Big ideas. Real impact.
The CAFร Newsletter (EN & FR) is out โ featuring bold stories, key milestones, & real progress driving a sustainable future.
๐ Read now: bit.ly/3Qk6HzX
๐ฌ Join the movement for a greener Africa.
#CAFE#Africa#Conservation#Sustainability
๐โจ Give to Gain: Celebrating Women Powering Africaโs Conservation Future
This International Womenโs Day, we celebrate the inspiring women across African Conservation Trust Funds safeguarding Africaโs natural heritage for generations to come. ๐๐ฑ๐
#WomenInConservation#IWD
๐ 16th GA
๐ 28 Sept - 2 Oct 2026 | ๐ Bissau
Theme: Coastal and Marine Landscapes โ Integrating Ecosystems, People and Culture
๐ Join us in beautiful Bissau as we connect ecosystems, people, culture โ & capital โ for lasting impact.
๐ Learn more: bit.ly/4tUBkLH
Last week, CAFร Executive Committee met in Libreville, hosted by the Gabon Biodiversity Preservation Fund.
Over 2 days, members advanced bold plans to strengthen African Conservation Trust Funds and scale innovative finance for nature๐๐ฟ
๐ How can Conservation Trust Funds unlock long-term finance for nature & climate?
Join CFA Incubator Showcase #4 on debt-for-nature in Cuba & biodiversity funds in Madagascar & Africa.
Thursday, Feb 5.
Register here: bit.ly/4roNf2c
๐As we close the year, we thank our partners, and celebrate the work of Conservation Trust Funds to finance nature, protect biodiversity, and place communities at the heart of #conservation.
Read the CAFร Presidentโs year-end message ๐ cafeconsortium.org/year-end-โฆ#FinancingNature
๐ Are you a conservation finance innovator? The CFA Incubator is now open!
16 projects will be selected, with up to USD 25,000 available for 8 top proposals.
๐ Deadline: Dec 20, 2025
Learn more: conservationfinancealliance.โฆ
Strengthening alliances for nature!๐ฟ
CAFร met with the Rob Walton Foundation at the IUCN WCC in Abu Dhabi to explore synergies for large-scale conservation impact across Africa.
We continue to expand & welcome strategic partnerships for sustainable environmental financing.๐ค๐ฑ
๐ฟ CAFร at the IUCN Congress ๐ฆ๐ช
Inspiring dialogues at the GEF & Africa Pavilions โshowcasing the BRIDGE Project with @RedLAC1 and advancing collaboration for resilient protected areas.
Together, weโre shaping sustainable finance for nature & people. ๐
#CAFร#AfricaForNature
๐ Proud to represent CAFE at the
#IUCNCongress2025 โ connecting with conservation leaders and our longtime friends from @RedLAC1! ๐ค
Together, weโre advancing sustainable environmental financing for nature and people across Africa and beyond. ๐
#CAFEinAction#NatureForAll
๐๐ Throwback to COP16 in Cali: A powerful plenary on a Global Biodiversity Finance Roadmap called for clear action & inclusion of all - from financial institutions to Indigenous Peoples. โ๐ฑ
CAFร was proud to amplify Africaโs voice! ๐ฟโจ
๐ bit.ly/3INGIgC
๐ค๐ Closing the 15th CAFE General Assembly in Kinshasa with a breathtaking Congo River cruise! Hosted by the Okapi, it was a moment of unity, reflection & celebration for conservation in Africa. ๐
๐ฅWatch: youtube.com/watch?v=TmqSqtLIโฆ#CAFEGA15#CongoRiver#ConservationFinance
From Kinshasa, CAFร President Dr Theophile Zognou sounds the alarm: safeguarding Africaโs #biodiversity is safeguarding the planet.๐ฑ He called for fairness, innovation & indigenous wisdom to safeguard the planetโs lungs - the Congo Basin. ๐ฟ๐bit.ly/4pbAw2C
๐ Yesterday we opened the 15th CAFร General Assembly in Kinshasa!
With 80 global participants, weโre uniting CTFs, donors, investors & governments to tackle Carbon Finance & Biodiversity in the Congo Basin.
Kinshasa ๐จ๐ฉ
The CAFE Executive Committee is finalising its 2-day meeting ahead of the 15th General Assembly (25โ28 Aug) on "Carbon Finance" and "Biodiversity in the Congo Basin". ๐๐ณ
CTFs, donors, investors & leaders unite for 4 days to chart a bold path forward. #CAFEGA2025
๐ Join us today at 11AM EST for Session 2 of our Learning Series: Improving Policy Coherence for the Global Biodiversity Framework.
Hear from experts on how CTFs drive impact & collaboration for a sustainable future.
๐ Register: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_โฆ
๐ฑ Roots of Change ๐
CTFs across Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean are transforming bold ideas into action through the BRIDGE Mentorship Program. Join us to learn more!
๐๏ธ Aug 12 | 7am MX | 1pm UTC | 4pm EAT
๐ Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regiโฆ#BRIDGEProject#CTFs