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.
Learn more...
Recently Added
-
Sep 27, 2019 · Blog PostFishing For Equality and Sustainability
In a wooden boat on the estuary of the Densu River in Ghana, Cecila dips a salinator into the water and declares that the… -
Sep 26, 2019 · FileDigital Approaches to Demand Reduction: Recent Results from the Field Presentation
In September 2019, the CWT Learning Group and the World Bank’s Global Wildlife Program co-hosted a webinar to share the recent results from demand… -
Sep 10, 2019 · FileConservation and Law Enforcement in Gorongosa and Niassa: A Study of the Criminal Justice Process for Wildlife Crime, from Apprehension to Incarceration
In July 2019, USAID/Mozambique released a comprehensive study of the wildlife criminal justice process in Mozambique and identified key areas for improvement. Successful enforcement… -
Aug 02, 2019 · Blog PostHope for Tigers in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh’s Sundarbans—the world’s largest mangrove forest—every tiger counts. And a report from the country’s Forest Department recently revealed that the tiger count has… -
Aug 02, 2019 · Blog PostUSAID works alongside Vietnam’s National Assembly on effective wildlife conservation through demand reduction
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) brought together top government leaders and stakeholders for a dialogue about endangered species conservation. -
Jul 23, 2019 · FileGuía Práctica de Biodiversidad 3: Definición de Resultados e Indicadores para el Monitoreo, la Evaluación y el Aprendizaje en Los Programas de Biodiversidad en USAID
La tercera guía práctica se vale de las cadenas de resultados desarrolladas en la segunda guía y ayuda a identificar los resultados clave para…
Featured Resources
-
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 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… -
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… -
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
-
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.
More information...
Cool Tools
-
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.
