7 July 2017
The CAFI 2016 Annual report reflects on successes and lessons learned, and compiles financial information.
Following its launch in September 2015, the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) moved forward with its goal of supporting country-owned, holistic, comprehensive National REDD+ Investment Frameworks in high forest-cover countries of the Congo basin. Amongst the major milestones were:
- A Letter of Intent and commitment of US $190 million to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to implement its National REDD+ Investment Plan, followed by the approval of the first four programmes aimed at provincial investments, the completion of the National Forest Monitoring system and support to civil society and Indigenous peoples.
- Preparatory funds granted, totaling US$ 3,698,000, to Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, and Equatorial Guinea to develop ambitious, cross-cutting National Investment Plans or Frameworks
- The Netherlands joined the Initiative, and France finalized its funding commitment.
- Increased visibility through events and communication efforts, allowing CAFI to become known actor in the area of Climate, Forest and Development efforts in Central Africa, as shown through articles in major international media.
CAFI’s unique vision, demonstrated efficiency and complementary approaches is now recognized and highly sought.
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