corporate fund “biodiversity conservation fund of kazakhstan

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USAGE OF THE WETLANDS RESOURCES:

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USAGE OF THE WETLANDS RESOURCES CORPORATE FUND “BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FUND OF KAZAKHSTAN

Solving the problems, affecting the biodiversity of Kazakhstan:

Solving the problems, affecting the biodiversity of Kazakhstan The functioning of specialized Funds is one of the principal instruments of environmental protection for solution of the above-named problems ( Concept on transition of the Republic of Kazakhstan to sustainable development for 2007-2024 . Conservation of the biological variety is one of the priorities of transition to sustainable development (Concept on transition of the Republic of Kazakhstan to sustainable development for 2007-2024) Creation of Trust Ecological Funds is acknowledged by the world community as the most effective mechanism of conservation of biodiversity and natural ecosystems, and also as the source of covering the financial gap in addressing environmental issues Corporate Fund “Biodiversity Conservation Fund of Kazakhstan” was established in October 2007 as a method for long-term financing of the parks and environmental measures.

Fund Governance Structure:

Fund Governance Structure Authority responsible for grant process General Assembly of Founders Executive Body Supreme Governance Body Permanent Collegial Governance Body Controlling authority Board of Trustees Management Board Grant Committee (SPG GEF) Auditor

Advantages of the creation of Trust Fund:

Advantages of the creation of Trust Fund Solution of the problems of biodiversity conservation and sustainable wildlife management on the basis of an integrated approach ; Effective allocation of small grants ; Improving of « absorption » capacity (giving an opportunity “to prolong” Donors’ donations for the long period) ; Catalyst of changes in the environment protection policy ; Development and consolidation of Environmental Nongovernmental Organizations ; Efficient use of Business financial resources for environmental activity in the area of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources .

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Mission of the Biodiversity Conservation Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mission: to ensure additional long-term funding of projects aimed at biodiversity conservation of Kazakhstan and sustainable wildlife management Mechanism of realization : awarding grants to legal entities and physicians Basic principle of activity : integrated ecosystem approach

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Donor 1 FUND Donor 3 Donor 2 First model of financing Fund’s projects Advantages of this model Resources under management Dividends for the projects Funding projects from the sinking capital Increase of efficient use of financial resources through consolidation Asset management company Projects ... Funding of significant long-term projects, taking into account interests of Donor and local communities

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Second model of financing Fund’s projects Advantages of this model Donor Contract FUND Services on operation the company’s projects and programs Excuse of the Donor from non-specialized functions Rationalization of Donor’s time management

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Third model of financing Fund’s projects Advantages of this model Donor FUND Identification and Funding of significant long-term projects, taking into account interests of Donor and local communities Solving of significant problems in the Donor’s region Joint elaboration and/or Implementation of Donor's specific/thematic Projects

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Forth model of financing Fund’s projects DONOR DONOR FUND DONOR Consolidation and increase of means usage effectiveness Advertisement for targeted audience One-time campaign Single project Separate activity Advantages of this model

Sources of Fund’s capitalization:

Sources of Fund’s capitalization Budget Investment income of the Fund Founders contributions Contributions from donors (can be stipulated as for specified purposes) Contributions from corporate funds of private companies Voluntary donations and contributions from individuals ad legal entities Voluntary contributions form eco-tourists Contributions from international sources, including the grants of World Bank and GEF One-time receipts from environmental activities Provisions and grants from the government

Fund’s capitalization requirements:

Fund’s capitalization requirements 4.5 mln . $ 1.5 mln . $ Amount necessary for sustainable Fund’s function Amount, offered by GEF as co-financing means Amount necessary as co-financing from the donors 6 mln . $

Status of Fund’s capitalization for the present time :

Status of Fund’s capitalization for the present time Nowadays, Fund’s capitalization is equal to the amount of 8 00,0 thousand US dollars . Besides , Fund operates the amount of 2,3 mln US dollars in the framework of the “Forest protection and reforestation project” by the sinking method of funding

“Forest protection and reforestation project “:

“Forest protection and reforestation project “ The main objective of the “Forest protection and reforestation project” is the development of the ecological and economical services through sustainable environmental management, the efficiency and improved forest and pastures protection . In the framework of the project there is the Grant programme , through which there are given grants for the small projects on sustainable forest management, creation of the alternative profit sources, infrastructure creation, development of the local facilities. The total amount of the Grant Programme is more than 2,3 mln US dollars . The grants are given in the amount of 20-100 thousand US dollars , under the condition of co-financing from the grant receiver. In present, thee are 30 projects financed.

Projects performance:

Projects performance In order to attract the donors, Fund developed 20 projects, which are very interesting from our point of view. We prepared the booklets and brochures with information about the Fund and these projects for sending to the potential donors. Now Fund is working with the Parliament in order to receive the governmental assistance.

Necessary conditions for successful functioning of Fund:

Necessary conditions for successful functioning of Fund Government assistance ( Prime-Minister, MEP, MA, Parliament ); Aid from the Board of Trustees members, business structures, civilian sector for stimulating the donors to make contributions and also cause the financing from the republican budget; Financial input form the Government (republican budget through MEP/MA or one-time inflow of the Government) ; Concessionary taxation (stimulating business organizations for donations to the biodiversity conservation activities).

Necessary Government Assistance for the Fund:

Necessary Government Assistance for the Fund Amendments to the legislation of RK Solve significant national and local biodiversity conservation issue Increase ecological culture of residents Stimulate Business to the application of ecological and CS responsibility principles into the practice Media campaign Provisions and grants Outcomes Government contribution

Thank you for attention!:

Thank you for attention ! The additional information about our Fund can be reached at: http://fsbk.kz/