The PPI, a tool for African CSOs

Photo de groupe Nebeday camp — IUCN/ PPI / Alexandre Bonneau / AFROTO

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

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In the field

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In figures

2006 20 years of service with the PPI
326 projects carried out by 214 CSOs in 28 countries in West and Central Africa
19,7 M€ a grant administered by the French Committee of the IUCN (Paris), 57% of which is paid directly to CSOs
€32,000 average grant per project