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Project IntroductionAn Investment Business Case of the income generation potential of protected areas in the Western Cape
Why is this important?
We all know that there is…
• an ongoing net loss of biodiversity
• increasing threats to ecosystems
• clear targets for biodiversity and PA’s
• increasing PA management costs
• and…. Government budgets for PA expansion and management are decreasing.
Why is this important?
For PA managers this results in…
Why is this important?
We have a defined pot of funding.
Why is this important?
Unfortunately this pot is…
ALMOST EMPTY :o(
Why is this important?
and we would like it to be…
NICE AND FULL :o)
Why is this important?
Currently we only have a few income ‘streams’…
a decreasing
treasury budget project funding
for specific
activities
tourism revenue
We therefore need to…
Fill the pot through new income streams that…
• build on international success stories
• look at new and innovative opportunities
• leverage the unique values of our
resources
• achieve broader socio-economic gains
• don’t compromise biodiversity or
ecosystem functioning
• and align with our organisational values.
Hence this project to…
Develop an Investment Business Case of the income generation potential of protected areas in the Western Cape
Chain of funding
Western Cape Government
The Green Economy Initiative
Environment Affairs and Development Planning
The Green Income Generation in Protected Areas Investment Case
CapeNature
Investment Business Case of the income generation potential of protected areas in the Western Cape
Project Aims
Overarching project objectives
• Determine the scope and level of income generation potential through data collection.
• Focus on private sector investment and employment creation.
• Use the project outcomes as the basis for sound strategic decisions and policy development to facilitate sustainable income generation in and around PA’s in the WC.
Project Aims
Overarching project objectives
• To conduct detailed business planning for a limited number of viable high ROI initiatives.
• To unlock investment for initiatives chosen for implementation.
• To support the initial implementation of a significant new income stream
Three Phased Project
Phase One
Awareness, Engagement, Matrix, TOR’s
Phase Two
Develop and apply evaluation criteriaEngage experts on the top % of opportunitiesSelect 2/3 opp. for full business planningInclude an investment strategy
Phase Three
Provide start-up support to CN for 1 or 2 of the big income generation opportunities
Phase Activity Detail
Phase 1
To raise awareness in CN about sustainable financing of PA’s…
and to have thoroughly engaged with key internal and external stakeholders…
in order to populate a matrix with data on all relevant potential income streams…
so as to be able to eliminate non-viable opportunities…
and draft terms of reference for the appointment of consultants to conduct further detailed viability studies and business planning in phase two.
Project Aims
Phase 2(a)
To engage further with experts in requisite fields to gather more detailed data for capture in the ‘income generation matrix’ in order to…
apply the selected evaluation criteria to identify the top 10% of income generating opportunities for which…
a further in-depth study of the financial viability will be conducted in order to…
select 2/3 of the most viable income generation initiatives for which a full business plan will be compiled in phase 2(b)
Project Aims
Phase 2(b)
To produce full business plans for the top 2/3 income generating initiatives that …
identify the infrastructure, capacity and operational requirements of the income generation initiative and…
further identify the criteria and opportunities for investment that will support the self-sustainable operation of the income generating initiatives.
To select which income generation initiative/s will be launched in phase three.
Project Aims
Phase 3
To provide support to CapeNature through the ‘start-up phase’ of the income generation business/es selected for launch in the form of:- Organisational change management;- Monitoring personnel performance and
identifying capacity gaps and recommending capacity building interventions;
- Monitoring adherence to the business plan;
- Supporting investor relationships;- Facilitating further engagement with
external specialists.
A definition
Sustainable financing for Protected
Areas is the capacity to secure diverse,
stable and long-term financial
resources, and to allocate them in a
timely manner and in an appropriate
form, to cover the full costs (both direct
and indirect) of PAs…
and to ensure that PAs are managed
effectively and efficiently with respect to
biodiversity conservation and other
objectives. (not in the scope of this project)
Project Activities
Phase 1
• To raise awareness amongst CN staff about the sustainable finance of PA’s through presentations and the facilitation of discussions at CN meetings.
• To review relevant documentation about sustainable PA financing and translate the insights gained into the design of an ‘income generation matrix’
• To engage with key internal and external knowledge holders for the purpose of gathering data for the income generation matrix.
Project activities
Phase 1 (cont.)
• To engage the PSC through update emails and report back meetings in order to keep the PSC informed of project progress and to collectively agree on solutions for any challenges that may arise.
• Draft the Phase II ToR’s.
• Produce a Phase One closure report that provides details of: - activities and outcomes; - explanations for matrix design referencing stakeholder input and/or research;- explanations for Phase II ToR’s.
Activity Plan & Timeline
OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB
Project Inception
Round 1 CN Staff Engagement
Internal & External Interviews
Themed Workshops
Mid Dec – Draft Matrix produced
Mid Jan – Mid Feb: 2nd round CN Staff Engagement
Mid+ Jan – Final Matrix
Mid+ Feb – Final TOR’s
Final Report Submitted
Getting back to that pot…
… and how we are going to fill it.
we need to fill the pot…
through various income ‘streams’…
from different funding ‘sources’.
(in ‘conservation speak’)
Understanding funding sources
Slow and steady• Annual treasury budget• Capitalised trust funds• Sustainable harvesting• Leasing high sites• Etc…
their income stream is
Understanding funding sources
All or nothing• Donor Project Funding• Funding from Gov. Programmes• Aggregated offsets
(flash floods can have negative consequences)
their income stream is
Understanding funding sources
Fluctuating yet significant &
sustained• Tourism
• Payment for Ecosystem Goods and Services• Renewable Energy
• Etc…
their income stream is
We need diverse income streams…
…to keep our pot full.
There are other ways to look at income streams…
IUCN PA Financing
FundingSecuring and administering external donor and government funding
Unlocking investmentDeveloping income generating financial instruments
User paysCharging market-based fees for Protected Area Goods and Services
IUCN PA Financing
FundingSecuring and administering external donor and Government funding
• Government budgets
• Domestic government funding
• Fundraising and sponsorships
• Project funding
IUCN PA Financing
Unlocking investmentDeveloping income generating financial instruments
• Aggregated offsets
• Renewable Energy
• Private sector investment
• Value added services
IUCN PA Financing
User paysCharging market-based fees for Protected Area Goods and Services
• Tourism
• Natural resource utilization
• Payment for Ecosystem Goods and Services
• Leveraging property ownership
Our tool for capturing insights
The ‘Income Generation Matrix’
• A spreadsheet to capture insights from
interviews and research
• To logically collate insights to aid decision
making
• To support awareness raising and
engagement
A shared responsibility
To unlock funds and investment for PA management, we need to…
increase awareness and
understanding of the value of
Ecosystem Goods and Services
across all sectors.
Thanks
Enquiries: Andrew Purnell - [email protected]
Farha Domingo - [email protected]
Send your input to: [email protected]
Questions and Comments…
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