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Natural Capital

The world’s forests, wetlands, coral reefs and other precious ecosystems and the rich biodiversity they harbour provide trillions of dollars worth of benefits each year. They feed and clothe us, controls floods and pollinate crops.

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The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)

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2010 IYB Initiatives

The 'Play for Life' Campaign by UNEP and
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Pole Pole Foundation / Kahuzi-Biega National Park - Democratic Republic of the Congo

Based in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park (PNBK), the Pole Pole Foundation works closely with local communities to offer a program called Poachers to Artisans, environmental education, reintegration of displaced indigenous families, reforestation efforts, and protection of local gorilla populations...
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Conservation of gorillas and their habitat.
Attainment of food security in local communities..

Biodiversity

Increased gorilla populations and reduced rates of poaching
Increase in forest cover and planted trees
Environmental education programmes

Socio-economic

Participation of women and indigenous peoples in conservation activities
Increase of local incomes, leading to improved health access and school attendance
Since 1992, 47 former poachers (26 men and 21 women) have been retrained as artisans

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