FAO and the Global Mechanism of the UNCCD have joined efforts to prepare this discussion paper on sustainable financing for FLR. This document provides an overview of existing funding sources and financial instruments that could be used and adapted specifically for implementation of FLR efforts at the national, regional and global levels. It also identifies innovative financing mechanisms such as payment for ecosystem services and crowdfunding which can support achievement of the global targets. The paper presents the main challenges for enhanced financing for FLR. Based on lessons learned through many related initiatives, it proposes solutions to support the enabling conditions needed for sound investment in FLR, including financial alliances for better mobilization of resources for FLR and capacity development efforts at the national level. This discussion paper targets a wide audience including FLR project promoters and implementers (international and national institutions, civil society organizations and private companies) and investors of all types (bilateral donor agencies, multilateral financial mechanisms and private investors).

Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)

Publisher
FAO

Region
Global

Biome
All

Forest Type
Degraded forest

Primary Designated Function
All