Investing in the Future of Ecuador - Environmental Funds Tool Kit
Investing in the Future of Ecuador - Environmental Funds Tool Kit
Investing in the Future of Ecuador - Environmental Funds Tool Kit
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Work<strong>in</strong>g closely with <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Environment, we are now<br />
f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g approximately 20% <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> total basic operat<strong>in</strong>g expenses<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> National System <strong>of</strong> Protected Areas. This is done <strong>in</strong><br />
a cost efficient, accountable way and susta<strong>in</strong>able over <strong>the</strong> long<br />
term.<br />
Fondo Ambiental Nacional is a strong and pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>in</strong>stitution<br />
with a clear strategy directly related to <strong>the</strong> environmental priorities<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Ecuador</strong>.<br />
The support and trust different donors have placed <strong>in</strong> this <strong>in</strong>itiative,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> substantial progress achieved, demonstrate that<br />
our operational model constitutes an <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g opportunity for<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational cooperation agencies and <strong>the</strong> private sector to <strong>in</strong>vest<br />
<strong>in</strong> biodiversity conservation and <strong>the</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able use <strong>of</strong> natural<br />
resources, which are essential for <strong>the</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />
development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ecuador</strong>.<br />
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