The CFA is a global network that was launched in 2002 with the goal of fostering the exchange of knowledge. The network began as a small working group dedicated to discussing topics related to conservation financing. In 2008, it was revitalized to further contribute to this body of knowledge. Its network of partners includes major institutions such as the MAVA Foundation, FIBA, WCS, Instituto Semeia, WWF, the World Bank, the Moore Foundation, GEF, CI, CEPF, RSPB, KfW, the Linden Trust for Conservation, Credit Suisse, FFEM, AfD, and FAPBM, which have collectively contributed just over R$1 million to date. FUNBIO assumed the role of Executive Secretariat for the network in 2009 and will remain in this position until June 2015, when a transition to a new structure and governance model for the coming years will take place.

The network has had more than 600 registered members since 2009, from every continent, including representatives from governments, multilateral agencies, NGOs, companies, environmental funds, and academic institutions. Its role has been to bring together different stakeholders from various fields within the conservation sector. Since FUNBIO assumed the role of Executive Secretariat, the CFA has compiled 280 publications on its digital platform addressing topics related to conservation finance. The network has also been responsible for developing and releasing 14 studies on the same topic. By combining these two objectives, it has facilitated discussions on the financing of protected areas, environmental funds, and innovative financial mechanisms—conducted through an online platform and group meetings—thereby achieving one of its main goals since its founding: to promote debate on sustainable financing for biodiversity conservation around the world. Read our Annual Report and learn more about Funbio’s activities at the CFA. www.conservationfinance.org