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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Recently Added
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May 17, 2019 · Blog PostNew USAID Ecosystem-based Adaptation Evidence Summary and Case Study Series
Finding ways to adapt to the effects of climate change is no longer optional for most communities — it is necessary. The question is,… -
May 17, 2019 · Blog PostDevelopment is in Our Nature: A Day with the Center for International Forestry Research
In March 2019, USAID welcomed partners from the Center for International Forestry Research to share new findings and in-progress studies on forestry and development. -
May 15, 2019 · Blog PostCamera Traps and Google Earth: The Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Conservation
Through time-tested approaches and ICT innovations, USAID helps partner countries develop and use the resources needed to sustainably manage their natural resources. -
Apr 29, 2019 · FileUSAID Ecosystem-based Adaptation Series Synthesis
This synthesis document draws on a series of evidence summaries and case studies generated by USAID that highlight the potential role of ecosystem-based adaptation… -
Apr 17, 2019 · Blog PostCelebrating Community-Led Conservation at Kenya’s Northern Rangelands Trust
On April 3, National Geographic hosted a discussion and screening for Kenya's USAID-supported Northern Rangelands Trust. CEO Tom Lalampaa spoke about how community-based conservancies… -
Mar 19, 2019 · FileBiodiversity Integration Case Study Competition Preview
The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) E3 Office of Forestry and Biodiversity (FAB) announces a case study competition that invites examples of…
Featured Resources
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Feb 17, 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. -
Aug 18, 2016 · Featured ResourceBiodiversity How-To Guide 2: Using Results Chains to Depict Theories of Change in USAID Biodiversity Programming
The Biodiversity How-To Guide 2: Using Results Chains to Depict Theories of Change in USAID Biodiversity Programming is the second in a series of… -
Aug 18, 2016 · Featured ResourceBiodiversity How-To Guide 1: Developing Situation Models in USAID Biodiversity Programming
The Biodiversity How-To Guide 1: Developing Situation Models in USAID Biodiversity Programming is the first in a series of three guides that provide in-depth… -
Aug 18, 2016 · Featured ResourceBiodiversity How-To Guide 3: Defining Outcomes & Indicators for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning in USAID Biodiversity Programming
The Biodiversity How-To Guide 3: Defining Outcomes and Indicators for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning in USAID Biodiversity Programming is the third in a series… -
Feb 25, 2015 · Featured ResourceUSAID Biodiversity and Development Research Agenda
USAID and the Office of Forestry and Biodiversity collaborated to define and prioritize the most critical biodiversity conservation questions in support of USAID’s Biodiversity… -
Jul 08, 2015 · Featured ResourceBiodiversity and Development Handbook
The 2015 USAID Biodiversity and Development Handbook is a foundational resource for implementation of USAID’s Biodiversity Policy. The main purpose of the handbook is…
News and Events
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May 24, 2018 · News ItemWomen Marine Guards Protect the Underwater “Treasure”
The long stretch of pinkish white sand of Subic Beach in the Philippines’ Calintaan Island has become a popular tourist destination during the past… -
Feb 19, 2018 · News ItemUSAID Transforms
Development is transforming lives, communities and economies around the world -
Feb 17, 2018 · News ItemUSAID Unveils Field Guide to Combat Pangolin Trafficking
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is marking World Pangolin Day on February 17 by unveiling a new guide to help law… -
Feb 15, 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…
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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Aug 18, 2016 · Cool ToolBiodiversity How-To Guide 2: Using Results Chains to Depict Theories of Change in USAID Biodiversity Programming
The Biodiversity How-To Guide 2: Using Results Chains to Depict Theories of Change in USAID Biodiversity Programming is the second in a series of… -
Dec 05, 2017 · Cool ToolEvidence in Action, Unit 3: Generating Evidence
Unit 3: Generating Evidence identifies Program Cycle processes that teams can use to generate credible evidence about the effectiveness of biodiversity programs. -
Dec 05, 2017 · Cool ToolEvidence in Action, Unit 4: Building the Evidence Base
Unit 4: Building the Evidence Base highlights ways in which evidence can be shared and applied to strengthen biodiversity programs. -
Jun 07, 2018 · Cool ToolSupplemental Guide 3: Prioritizing and Selecting Strategic Approaches in USAID Biodiversity Programming
This guide supplements Biodiversity How-To Guide 2: Using Results Chains to Depict Theories of Change in USAID Biodiversity Programming. Step 4, Brainstorming Strategic Approaches,… -
Nov 18, 2016 · Cool ToolNature is a Treasure Trove for Human Well-Being
And there is plenty of research that supports the connection between environmental health and human health. That's why policymakers, conservation champions, health practitioners and… -
Dec 05, 2017 · Cool ToolEvidence in Action, Unit 1: Understanding an Evidence-Based Approach
"Unit 1: Using an Evidence-Based Approach" provides an introduction to evidence and evidence-based approaches to biodiversity programming in the context of the USAID Program Cycle.
