Environment and Energy

Support program for the concerted management of Protected Areas and Fragile Ecosystems of Chad (APEF) _n° FED/2016/039-048 Technical Assistance (TA) to support the implementation of the APEF Program

The General Objective of the APEF program, of which this market is a part, is to promote the sustainable and concerted conservation of wild fauna, biodiversity and heritage, taking into account the needs of local populations and contributing to poverty reduction.

The Specific Objective of the APEF program, of which this market is a part, is to promote the concerted management of protected areas and fragile ecosystems in Chad.

Three main Results are expected:

  • Result 1 – Governance, sustainable financing and institutional strengthening: the capacities of biodiversity conservation institutions, protected areas and heritage are strengthened.
  • Result 2 – Large functional ecosystem of Zakouma: a conservation model of the Large functional ecosystem of Zakouma is developed and implemented in a concerted manner.
  • Result 3 – Sahelo-Saharan heritage: the protection, concerted management and enhancement of fragile ecosystems and heritage sites for the benefit of local communities in the Sahelo-Saharan and Saharan areas are ensured in the long term
  • Country Chad
  • Starting date 2019
  • Completion date 2023
  • Amount 2 899 000
  • Donors EU (European Union)