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The PPI, a tool for African CSOs
Since 2006, The Small-Scale Initiatives Program (PPI), supported by the FFEM and implemented by the French Committee of the IUCN in West Africa and in Central Africa, and in North Africa through UICN Méditerranée, has been supporting civil society organisations by financing local projects focusing on biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation. By supporting concrete initiatives led by actors on the ground, the PPI generates direct benefits for communities while strengthening the capacities of CSOs and their involvement in environmental issues.
Our commitment through the PPI
It is currently the only mechanism within French cooperation that directly funds Southern CSOs for targeted conservation projects. This unique position enables the PPI to actively contribute to improved governance of environmental initiatives, while enjoying strong legitimacy within African conservation networks.
Local initiatives to preserve biodiversity and combat climate change through grants of less than 50,000 euros for NGOs, focusing on eight priority themes:
- Protection of endangered species
- Anti-poaching efforts
- Resolution of human-wildlife conflicts
- Ecosystem conservation
- Creation and management of protected areas
- Sustainable use of natural resources and socio-economic development
- Combating climate change
- Environmental education
In the field
Key figures, projects, news and publications are just a click away.
In figures
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2006 20 years of service with the PPI
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326 projects carried out by 214 CSOs in 28 countries in West and Central Africa
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19,7 M€ a grant administered by the French Committee of the IUCN (Paris), 57% of which is paid directly to CSOs
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€32,000 average grant per project
Focus on PPI projects
African civil society, finance of small biodiversity- and climate-themed projects
Completed
2021 - 2025
