WWF frame 2018-2020 + jan-jun 2023

The Swedish foundation Världsnaturfonden WWF (hereinafter WWF) has submitted an application for a framework grant for the years 2018-2022 for the program "Leading the Change - Civil Society, Rights and Environment". The application is based on previously completed work, experience and results from the agreement period 2014-2017, but with a new program structure and increased business volume. The program is planned to consist of 17 initiatives (instead of the previous 11), divided into 11 country programs, a regional program and five thematic hubs. As before, operations are geographically concentrated in Africa and Southeast Asia. The country programs are: Cameroon, DR Congo, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Madagascar and the Comoros, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Compared to the current program period, Namibia will be added and operations in Zimbabwe will be phased out after three years. The regional sub-program, which remains in place, is being implemented in the Mekong region, bringing together efforts in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The thematic hubs are new to the program and focus on: Africa Energy; Africa Youth; Northern Mozambique Channel; Sustainable Forestry in East Africa and Transboundary Natural Resource Management. The hubs are part of the international WWF network and are located in some country offices. Their role is to work with sub-regional coordination. They have a cross-border function and are regionally cohesive within their respective thematic areas of responsibility. The hubs are also responsible for impact issues at the regional level, and drive knowledge development and learning in each area. In some cases, the hubs also pass on funds at the regional level. Another new component within the program is a learning platform for exchanging experiences, both within the program and also in connection with other activities within WWF globally. The goal of the program is: "People and local communities in the program areas enjoy and effectively exercise their rights, control decisions and use natural resources in a fair way, and contribute to the sustainable management of important ecosystems and habitats".