This project proposes to address methodologies aimed at optimizing the conservation of biodiversity and the productivity of game ranching systems in Western Africa. It will also proceed with the gradual integration and effective participation of the populations established around a game ranch (Nazinga Game Ranch) into the ranch management operations. In addition, it proposes to set up an infrastructure for applied research and training which will be beneficial to other game ranching projects at the regional level.

Development of regionally-compatible geographic information system and enhancement of national institutions' capabilities in eight nations to manage protected areas, rehabilitate degraded lands, institute suitable zoning plans, share information and assist Amazon Cooperation Treaty to develop regional strategies. Project also involves efforts with indigenous peoples to identify specific traditional knowledge and encourage adoption of these practices by local communities region-wide.

The project's principal objective is to promote the formulation and application of policies that incorporate biodiversity conservation values and principles into sectoral development planning and reform. This will be achieved through the identification and provision of alternative production practices for agro-forestry and and extractive sectors, valuation of biological goods and services for assessing planning and investment priorities, consensus building activities with decision-makers and civil society for policy and regulatory review.

Project initiates full implementation of action plan prepared by IUCN expert group and develops funding plan to ensure rhino conservation strategy's sustainability. Creates databases and analysis of rhino habitat.

Project enhances current surveys of biodiversity by providing equipment and resources and assisting with rapid ecological inventories. Includes facilitating creaqtion of geographic information systems, ongoimg monitoring and analysis, and translation of data into procedures and guidelines for eco-tourism development.

Assistance to National System of Conservation Areas to develop means of sustainable revenue generation from eco-tourism and other biodiversity -based initiatives. Project emphasizes creation of local benefits from conservation as well as involvement of community groups and indegenous peoples.

The Mongolian Biodiversity Project aims to increase the capacity of the Ministry for Nature and the Environment to protected and promote biodiversity conservation in Mongolia. It aims to achieve this through mainstreaming the project within the MNE and through institutional strengthening and capacity building achieved through training of trainers and other Ministry staff. The project supported the preparation of a Biodiversity Strategic Framework and its derivative, the National Biodiversity Action Plan, as well as accompanying legislation and activities required to implement the Action Plan.

The project which takes an ecosystem approach to biodiversity conservation along the Pacific coast of Colombia and Panama, operates as two nationally executed projects, mutually complementary but administratively and operationally independent.

Development with government of Regional Wetlands Management Program including management strategy, water authority, and financial incentives to landowners. Project catalyses formation of local resource users group, develops more sustainable methods of rice cultivation, trains professionals in conservation techniques, analyzes government policies, and engages local municipality, land owners, and university to document and understand region's ecology.

In a relatively intact rain forest, an international consortium is developing replicable demonstration projects leading to guidelines for sustainable utilization of tropical forests. Activities include research, detailed inventory of species, fellowship for training in environmental management, training of forest rangers, and establishment of local study centre.