Welcome to the U.S. Agency for International Development's Biodiversity Conservation Gateway!
USAID has a long and rich history in global biodiversity conservation. This site showcases the most recent products and projects supported by USAID's Office of Forestry and Biodiversity and also links to legacy content. The Gateway is increasingly integrating news and information from USAID Mission programs.
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Evidence in Action
Evidence in Action walks practitioners through steps to apply evidence and an evidence-based approach to the design and implementation of strategic approaches for biodiversity conservation in the USAID context. This comprehensive resource is composed of four units and includes a series of thematic examples to illustrate concepts.
Insights from Wildlife Crime Tech Challenge Winners and Partners
In November 2017, USAID convened winners of the Wildlife Crime Tech Challenge as well as key partners and supporters to discuss successes, challenges and lessons, and to identify ways to continue exploring and elevating the role of science and technology in fighting wildlife crime. Many winners pointed out the importance of “going beyond tech” to assure good collaboration with the political and legal sector.
(SALT) Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability
SALT is a global alliance for knowledge exchange and action to promote legal and sustainable fisheries through improved transparency in seafood supply chains. SALT brings together the seafood industry, governments and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to accelerate learning and support collaboration on innovative solutions for legal and sustainable seafood, with a particular focus on traceability, the ability to track the movement of seafood through supply chains.
DNA Detective Dogs Saving Pangolins
Sniffing her way through the forests of Nepal and Vietnam, Athena, an Australian Shepherd mix, and her trainer are working to save the world's most-trafficked mammal—the pangolin. Athena is part of a specialized team at Conservation Canines (CK9), a University of Washington (UW) based non-profit that rescues shelter dogs and puts their noses to work for wildlife conservation.
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20/03/2018 · FileThe United States Agency for International Development and forest loss: A cross-national analysis of environmental aid
Among scholars of international development, there is a debate regarding the effectiveness of bilateral aid to improve the natural environment. Here we focus on… -
26/02/2018 · FileSALT Fact Sheet
This Fact Sheet highlights the approach and objectives of SALT project including its aims at catalyzing solutions that transform how the seafood industry and… -
17/02/2018 · FilePangolin Species Identification Guide: A Rapid Assessment Tool for Field and Desk
This guide is designed to help you confidently identify the eight species of pangolin, and when possible, body parts and scales even when removed… -
23/02/2018 · FileUSAID’s Biodiversity Conservation and Forestry Programs, 2016 Annual Report
In FY 2016, USAID field conservation programs improved natural resource management in highly biodiverse areas across more than 57 million hectares, an area about… -
15/02/2018 · News ItemDNA Detective Dogs Saving Pangolins
Sniffing her way through the forests of Nepal and Vietnam, Athena, an Australian Shepherd mix, and her trainer are working to save the world's…
Featured Resources
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18/09/2016 · Featured ResourceUSAID Biodiversity Policy
USAID’s Biodiversity Policy builds on the Agency’s long history of conserving a global biological heritage for future generations and reflects on the recognition of… -
05/08/2016 · Featured ResourceIdentifying and Using Evidence in Biodiversity Programming
USAID’s strategic approach to policies and programmatic investments is informed by experience and cutting-edge evidence and analysis. As part of the USAID Forward reform… -
17/02/2017 · Featured ResourceForeign Assistance Act Sections 118/119 Tropical Forest and Biodiversity Analysis Best Practices Guide
The new FAA 118/119 Tropical Forest and Biodiversity Analysis Best Practices Guide provides practical "how-to" advice for USAID staff and contractors conducting the analysis. -
20/03/2018 · Featured ResourceThe United States Agency for International Development and forest loss: A cross-national analysis of environmental aid
Among scholars of international development, there is a debate regarding the effectiveness of bilateral aid to improve the natural environment. Here we focus on… -
17/02/2018 · Featured ResourcePangolin Species Identification Guide: A Rapid Assessment Tool for Field and Desk
This guide is designed to help you confidently identify the eight species of pangolin, and when possible, body parts and scales even when removed… -
22/09/2016 · Featured ResourceUSAID’s Biodiversity Conservation and Forestry Programs, 2016 Report
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) submits this report pursuant to Section 118 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), as…
News and Events
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15/02/2018 · News ItemDNA Detective Dogs Saving Pangolins
Sniffing her way through the forests of Nepal and Vietnam, Athena, an Australian Shepherd mix, and her trainer are working to save the world's… -
20/10/2017 · News ItemSymposium Features USAID Research Partnerships on Forests and Watersheds to Solve Complex Challenges to Food Security, Nutrition and Health
A symposium held at the Ronald Reagan Building on October 4 highlighted research that demonstrates linkages between the status of watersheds and forests and… -
11/09/2017 · News ItemUsing and Contributing to Biodiversity Conservation Gateway Resources: The Case of Nepal
The USAID Biodiversity Conservation Gateway is a resource repository created to support programming and information needs of agency staff, partners and the global biodiversity… -
12/06/2017 · News ItemThe Wild Table: Fish, Forests and Food Security
What do chocolate, forests and fisheries management have in common? The answer lies at the intersection of biodiversity conservation and food security. This was…
Video Spotlight
The Wild Table: Fish, Forests and Food Security
Wild fish and forests play a much more significant role in contributing to food security and resilience than you may have thought. Learn more about innovative approaches and successes in integrating biodiversity conservation and food security by watching USAID's Earth Optimism Summit session recording.
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Cool Tools
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18/11/2016 · Cool ToolNature is a Treasure Trove for Human Well-being
And there is the plethora of research that supports it. Scientists and researchers spend their professional lives gathering evidence that helps prove what many…
