Government of Gabon and TNC Announce Visionary PFP Initiative

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Enduring Earth is an ambitious collaboration between The Nature Conservancy, The Pew Charitable Trusts, World Wildlife Fund and ZOMA LAB that partners with all stewards of the environment to protect 600 million hectares of land, ocean and fresh water by 2030. Since its launch in 2021, Enduring Earth has worked with governments, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, partners and funders to advance six Project Finance for Permanence initiatives in Canada, Mongolia, Brazil and Colombia. Together, these efforts are securing the long-term conservation of 210 million hectares of lands and water while supporting inclusive stewardship and sustainable economic opportunities that strengthen community livelihoods.

Le Fonds de Préservation de la Biodiversité au Gabon (FPBG) is an independent conservation trust fund dedicated to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Gabon. The FPBG, originally established under the Nature Bonds project, will also be responsible for disbursing funds for conservation efforts under the PFP. FPBG aims to support conservation and sustainable initiatives to protect the country’s natural ecosystems. In collaboration with local and international partners, FPBG plays a key role in Gabon’s commitment to protect 30% of its marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems by 2030.

Gabon’s Ministry of Water and Forests in charge of Human-Wildlife Conflict is tasked with the coordination, implementation and evaluation of state policy in crucial areas. These areas encompass ocean protection, sustainable forest exploitation, the conservation of biodiversity and protected areas, and the regulation of cohabitation between humans and wildlife.The ultimate goal of this mission is to ensure the optimal valuation of Gabon’s natural resources in order to drive a green and resilient economy that specifically benefits Indigenous Communities and the current generation while securing the natural heritage for future generations.