Common use of Transboundary Conservation Clause in Contracts

Transboundary Conservation. Given the distribution of and threats faced by Cross River Gorillas, a landscape-scale plan for their conservation is essential. This plan has to take account of the fact that the gorillas occur on both sides of an international border, and that cross-border conservation measures must therefore be developed. A clear transboundary approach can bring several benefits, including:  Improvements in the control of threats that can cross boundaries, such as fire, pests, diseases, poaching, trade in bushmeat, timber and other forest products and wildlife trafficking.  The interest of donors in transboundary protected areas.  An increase in national commitment to conservation when this is seen as a component of international cooperation.  The fostering of better cooperation and understanding between the nations concerned, both in conservation and in other spheres.  The facilitation of more effective research Transboundary conservation measures have already been developed or proposed for a number of other protected areas that lie on either side of the Nigeria-Cameroon border. These are: (1) the Oban Division of Cross River National Park and Korup National Park; (2) Gashaka Gumti and Faro National Parks and a proposed protected area at Tchabal Mbabo; and (3) Xxxx Xxxx and Waza National Parks. Many of these areas share common management problems. Priorities for Transboundary Conservation Planning Time Frame Funding needed  Creation of and support to national and binational transboundary conservation committees to increase dialogue and information exchange and to develop strategies. 5 years $20,000  Initiation of local-level activities between protected area 5 years $30,000 managers and staff to develop commitment to cooperative conservation (e.g., exchange visits and joint surveys).  Identification of a strategic framework for transboundary conservation, with a lead organization appointed. 1 year $10,000  Develop GIS database as planning tool for conservation. 2 years $30,000  Seek international support and investigate options for designation as a Transboundary World Heritage Site. 2-3 years $5,000

Transboundary Conservation. Given the distribution of and threats faced by Cross River Gorillas, a landscape-scale plan for their conservation is essential. This plan has to take account of the fact that the gorillas occur on both sides of an international border, and that cross-border conservation measures must therefore be developed. A clear transboundary approach can bring several benefits, including:  • Improvements in the control of threats that can cross boundaries, such as fire, pests, diseases, poaching, trade in bushmeat, timber and other forest products and wildlife trafficking.  • The interest of donors in transboundary protected areas.  • An increase in national commitment to conservation when this is seen as a component of international cooperation.  • The fostering of better cooperation and understanding between the nations concerned, both in conservation and in other spheres.  • The facilitation of more effective research Transboundary conservation measures have already been developed or proposed for a number of other protected areas that lie on either side of the Nigeria-Cameroon border. These are: (1) the Oban Division of Cross River National Park and Korup National Park; (2) Gashaka Gumti and Faro National Parks and a proposed protected area at Tchabal Mbabo; and (3) Xxxx Xxxx and Waza National Parks. Many of these areas share common management problems. Priorities for Transboundary Conservation Planning Time Frame Funding needed  • Creation of and support to national and binational transboundary conservation committees to increase dialogue and information exchange and to develop strategies. 5 years $20,000  • Initiation of local-level activities between protected area 5 years $30,000 managers and staff to develop commitment to cooperative conservation (e.g., exchange visits and joint surveys).  5 years $30,000 • Identification of a strategic framework for transboundary conservation, with a lead organization appointed. 1 year $10,000  • Develop GIS database as planning tool for conservation. 2 years $30,000  • Seek international support and investigate options for designation as a Transboundary World Heritage Site. 2-3 years $5,000

Transboundary Conservation. Given the distribution of and threats faced by Cross River Gorillas, a landscape-scale plan for their conservation is essential. This plan has to take account of the fact that the gorillas occur on both sides of an international border, and that cross-border conservation measures must therefore be developed. A clear transboundary approach can bring several benefits, including:  • Improvements in the control of threats that can cross boundaries, such as fire, pests, diseases, poaching, trade in bushmeat, timber and other forest products and wildlife trafficking.  • The interest of donors in transboundary protected areas.  • An increase in national commitment to conservation when this is seen as a component of international cooperation.  • The fostering of better cooperation and understanding between the nations concerned, both in conservation and in other spheres.  • The facilitation of more effective research Transboundary conservation measures have already been developed or proposed for a number of other protected areas that lie on either side of the Nigeria-Cameroon border. These are: (1) the Oban Division of Cross River National Park and Korup National Park; (2) Gashaka Gumti and Faro National Parks and a proposed protected area at Tchabal Mbabo; and (3) Xxxx Xxxx and Waza National Parks. Many of these areas share common management problems. Priorities for Transboundary Conservation Planning Time Frame Funding needed  • Creation of and support to national and binational transboundary conservation committees to increase dialogue and information exchange and to develop strategies. 5 years $20,000  • Initiation of local-level activities between protected area 5 years $30,000 managers and staff to develop commitment to cooperative conservation (e.g., exchange visits and joint surveys).  • Identification of a strategic framework for transboundary conservation, with a lead organization appointed. 1 year $10,000  • Develop GIS database as planning tool for conservation. 2 years $30,000  • Seek international support and investigate options for designation as a Transboundary World Heritage Site. 2-3 years $5,000