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Pushing the Frontiers of Environmenal Conservation: Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainable Development
2003 Roy Family Award Ceremony and Panel Discussion
The project partners acquired logging rights on 2 million acres of forestland adjacent to one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world – Bolivia’s Noel Kempff Mercado National Park—effectively doubling the size of the Park. An endowment fund was established to ensure that this unique resource will be protected and well-managed in perpetuity. The project is projected to prevent the emission of 10 million tons of carbon (or over 24-36 million metric tons of carbon dioxide) during its 30 years.
"Seven years ago when the Conservancy brought together all of these dedicated partners, we were confident we could truly make a difference. Today, this partnership is proving that a well-designed forest conservation and management project can benefit the environment and local communities," Steve McCormick, President, The Nature Conservancy
