Consortium of African Funds for the Environment

🌍✨ Give to Gain: Celebrating Women Powering Africa’s Conservation Future This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the inspiring women across African Conservation Trust Funds safeguarding Africa’s natural heritage for generations to come. 💚🌱🌍 #WomenInConservation #IWD

🌍 16th GA 📅 28 Sept - 2 Oct 2026 | 📍 Bissau Theme: Coastal and Marine Landscapes – Integrating Ecosystems, People and Culture 🌊 Join us in beautiful Bissau as we connect ecosystems, people, culture – & capital – for lasting impact. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4tUBkLH

Last week, CAFÉ 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 nature🌍🌿

🌍 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

🌍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 CAFÉ President’s year-end message 👉 cafeconsortium.org/year-end-messa… #FinancingNature

🌍 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. 📅 Deadline: Dec 20, 2025 Learn more: conservationfinancealliance.org/incubator

Strengthening alliances for nature!🌿 CAFÉ 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.🤝🌱

🌿 CAFÉ at the IUCN Congress 🇦🇪 Inspiring dialogues at the GEF & Africa Pavilions –showcasing the BRIDGE Project with @RedLAC1 and advancing collaboration for resilient protected areas. Together, we’re shaping sustainable finance for nature & people. 🌍 #CAFÉ #AfricaForNature

🌍 Proud to represent CAFE at the #IUCNCongress2025 – connecting with conservation leaders and our longtime friends from @RedLAC1! 🤝 Together, we’re advancing sustainable environmental financing for nature and people across Africa and beyond. 💚 #CAFEinAction #NatureForAll

🌍💚 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. ✊🌱 CAFÉ was proud to amplify Africa’s voice! 🌿✨ 👉 bit.ly/3INGIgC

🚤🌍 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. 💚 🎥Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=TmqSqt… #CAFEGA15 #CongoRiver #ConservationFinance

From Kinshasa, CAFÉ President Dr Theophile Zognou sounds the alarm: safeguarding Africa’s #biodiversity is safeguarding the planet.🌱 He called for fairness, innovation & indigenous wisdom to safeguard the planet’s lungs - the Congo Basin. 🌿🌍bit.ly/4pbAw2C

🌍 Yesterday we opened the 15th CAFÉ General Assembly in Kinshasa! With 80+ global participants, we’re uniting CTFs, donors, investors & governments to tackle Carbon Finance & Biodiversity in the Congo Basin.

Kinshasa 🇨🇩 The CAFE Executive Committee is finalising its 2-day meeting ahead of the 15th General Assembly (25–28 Aug) on "Carbon Finance" and "Biodiversity in the Congo Basin". 🌍🌳 CTFs, donors, investors & leaders unite for 4 days to chart a bold path forward. #CAFEGA2025

🌍 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. 🔗 Register: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

📢 We're hiring! Join us as "Executive Officer – Communications & Coordination" and help amplify conservation impact across Africa and beyond. 🗓 Apply by: 22 Aug 2025 📄 Download ToRs here: bit.ly/3HjNhH1 #JobAlert #Communications #Conservation #AfricaJobs #NowHiring

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🌱 Roots of Change 🌍 CTFs across Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean are transforming bold ideas into action through the BRIDGE Mentorship Program. Join us to learn more! 🗓️ Aug 12 | 7am MX | 1pm UTC | 4pm EAT 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #BRIDGEProject #CTFs

Day 2 in Paris 🇫🇷 Yesterday, the BRIDGE Oversight Committee visited @AFD_France — a key partner driving sustainable environmental finance with CTFs & their networks. Grateful for AFD’s continued support in powering conservation impact across the globe! 🌍🌱 #BRIDGEProject #AFD

🌍 The #BRIDGEProject Oversight Committee is meeting in Paris for its 4th in-person session! Coordinated by @PorSiempreCR, 6 leaders from @CAFE_Conservation & @RedLAC_ connect to scale #conservation finance with the private sector across Africa & LAC. #NatureFinance #CTFs