A network of environmental funds, existing to build a learning community that fosters conservation, environmental management & sustainable development in Africa

Joined November 2018
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๐ŸŒ Big ideas. Real impact. The CAFร‰ Newsletter (EN & FR) is out โ€“ featuring bold stories, key milestones, & real progress driving a sustainable future. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Read now: bit.ly/3Qk6HzX ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the movement for a greener Africa. #CAFE #Africa #Conservation #Sustainability
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๐Ÿš€ Call for Applications: Online Fundraising Platform Weโ€™re seeking qualified firms to build a secure, user-friendly fundraising platform. ๐Ÿ“… Deadline: May 15, 2026 ๐Ÿ“„ ToRs: EN: bit.ly/4tdf131 FR: bit.ly/4tdf9zx ๐ŸŒ Apply now to help drive sustainable impact!
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๐ŸŒโœจ Give to Gain: Celebrating Women Powering Africaโ€™s Conservation Future This International Womenโ€™s Day, we celebrate the inspiring women across African Conservation Trust Funds safeguarding Africaโ€™s natural heritage for generations to come. ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒ #WomenInConservation #IWD
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๐ŸŒ 16th GA ๐Ÿ“… 28 Sept - 2 Oct 2026 | ๐Ÿ“ Bissau Theme: Coastal and Marine Landscapes โ€“ Integrating Ecosystems, People and Culture ๐ŸŒŠ Join us in beautiful Bissau as we connect ecosystems, people, culture โ€“ & capital โ€“ for lasting impact. ๐Ÿ”— Learn more: bit.ly/4tUBkLH
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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 nature๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒฟ
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๐ŸŒ 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
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๐ŸŒAs 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‰ Presidentโ€™s year-end message ๐Ÿ‘‰ cafeconsortium.org/year-end-โ€ฆ #FinancingNature
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๐ŸŒ 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. ๐Ÿ“… Deadline: Dec 20, 2025 Learn more: conservationfinancealliance.โ€ฆ
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Strengthening alliances for nature!๐ŸŒฟ 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.๐Ÿค๐ŸŒฑ
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๐ŸŒฟ CAFร‰ at the IUCN Congress ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Inspiring dialogues at the GEF & Africa Pavilions โ€“showcasing the BRIDGE Project with @RedLAC1 and advancing collaboration for resilient protected areas. Together, weโ€™re shaping sustainable finance for nature & people. ๐ŸŒ #CAFร‰ #AfricaForNature
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๐ŸŒ Proud to represent CAFE at the #IUCNCongress2025 โ€“ connecting with conservation leaders and our longtime friends from @RedLAC1! ๐Ÿค Together, weโ€™re advancing sustainable environmental financing for nature and people across Africa and beyond. ๐Ÿ’š #CAFEinAction #NatureForAll
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๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’š 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. โœŠ๐ŸŒฑ CAFร‰ was proud to amplify Africaโ€™s voice! ๐ŸŒฟโœจ ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3INGIgC
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๐Ÿšค๐ŸŒ 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. ๐Ÿ’š ๐ŸŽฅWatch: youtube.com/watch?v=TmqSqtLIโ€ฆ #CAFEGA15 #CongoRiver #ConservationFinance

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From Kinshasa, CAFร‰ President Dr Theophile Zognou sounds the alarm: safeguarding Africaโ€™s #biodiversity is safeguarding the planet.๐ŸŒฑ He called for fairness, innovation & indigenous wisdom to safeguard the planetโ€™s lungs - the Congo Basin. ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒbit.ly/4pbAw2C
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๐ŸŒ Yesterday we opened the 15th CAFร‰ General Assembly in Kinshasa! With 80 global participants, weโ€™re uniting CTFs, donors, investors & governments to tackle Carbon Finance & Biodiversity in the Congo Basin.
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Kinshasa ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ The CAFE Executive Committee is finalising its 2-day meeting ahead of the 15th General Assembly (25โ€“28 Aug) on "Carbon Finance" and "Biodiversity in the Congo Basin". ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒณ CTFs, donors, investors & leaders unite for 4 days to chart a bold path forward. #CAFEGA2025
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๐ŸŒ 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. ๐Ÿ”— Register: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_โ€ฆ
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๐Ÿ“ข We're hiring! Join us as "Executive Officer โ€“ Communications & Coordination" and help amplify conservation impact across Africa and beyond. ๐Ÿ—“ Apply by: 22 Aug 2025 ๐Ÿ“„ Download ToRs here: bit.ly/3HjNhH1 #JobAlert #Communications #Conservation #AfricaJobs #NowHiring
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๐Ÿ”ŽAppel d'Offre Ouvert โ€“ Conseiller Financier fondationtns.org/appel-doffrโ€ฆ
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๐ŸŒฑ Roots of Change ๐ŸŒ CTFs across Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean are transforming bold ideas into action through the BRIDGE Mentorship Program. Join us to learn more! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Aug 12 | 7am MX | 1pm UTC | 4pm EAT ๐Ÿ”— Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regiโ€ฆ #BRIDGEProject #CTFs
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