Kenya Launches 160M Dollar Conservation Deal
Kenya and international donors have signed a 160 million dollar conservation finance agreement to protect vital biodiversity hotspots across the country. The ten year initiative utilizes a project finance model to safeguard wildlife and support local communities.
Kenya signed a $160 million conservation finance agreement on Tuesday morning to protect 173,000 square kilometers of natural habitats. The Thamani Asili initiative combines $80 million from private donors with matching government funds over a 10-year period. The program aims to safeguard critical biodiversity hotspots while strengthening local community livelihoods.
