SYMBIOTIC – SYstemic learning and Mainstreaming of BIOdiversity Targets for Innovative transformation and behavioural Change
Biological diversity is globally under threat, which calls for immediate action. Therefore, an increased appreciation of biological diversity through capacity development and transformative learning is required. To achieve this, the project applies target group-specific innovative methods in five countries: A broad communication and mobilisation campaign will empower and mobilise key change makers from the public, media, youth, decision-making and local/ indigenous communities. A systemic and interactive learning program addressing educators, professionals and youth will mainstream biological diversity into education and create key knowledge agents. For mainstreaming biodiversity into the development sector, political and economic decision-makers will be capacitated and introduced to innovative tools for natural capital accounting. Finally, the project’s outputs will be promoted at the international level for a wider rollout and replication.
- Countries
- Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar
- IKI funding
- 675,042.94 €
- Duration
- 10/2024 till 01/2026
- Status
- open
- Implementing organisation
- Naturschutzbund Deutschland e.V. (NABU)
- Political Partner
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- Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD)
- Ethiopia Biodiversity Institute (EBI)
- Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD) - Ethiopia
- Ministry of Agriculture - Kyrgyzstan
- Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry (MECCF) - Kenya
- Ministry of Environment (KLH) - Indonesia*
- Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development - Madagascar
- Ministry of Forestry - Indonesia*
- Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries - Indonesia
- Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision – Kyrgyzstan
- Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife (MoT&W)
- National Ministry of Education
- National Treasury - Kenya
- State Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) - Indonesia
- Implementing Partner
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- Burung Indonesia
- Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
- Internews
- NABU Ethiopia
- Nature Kenya—the East Africa Natural History Society (EANHS)
State of implementation/results
- The preparation phase of the project includes the following topics:
- Development of full proposal. – Completion of Gender Analysis.
- Completion of Environmental and Social Risk Assessment; corresponding safeguard systems established, and partners trained. – Exchange with political partners in target countries. – Identification of Synergies with existing relevant projects and initiatives.
- Development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system.
- Establishment of Project Assembly and Advisory Board. – Organisation of a partner workshop.
- After the preparation phase, a decision is made on further funding by the International Climate Initiative.
Latest Update:
12/2025
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