Sustainability of the Fund
Sustainability of the Fund
According to Section 23(4) of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013, the revenue sources of the Fund are:
Money appropriated by Parliament for purposes of the Fund.
One per cent (1%) of revenues realized from conservation fees levied on protected areas, conserved areas and captive wildlife facilities.
A proportion of such money as may be levied for the payment of environmental services.
Biodiversity offsets by beneficiaries in productive and service sectors as a contribution.
Money secured from debt-for-nature swap transactions.
Percentage of levies from bio prospecting activities and filming.
Innovative funding arrangements with the private sector.
Grants or donations from national, international and multi-lateral institutions for wildlife conservation.
Philanthropic donations by individuals or private charities, legacy giving and bequeath.
Income generated from investments of the Fund.
Any money accruing to or received by the Fund from any other source as may be approved by the Cabinet Secretary.