| Grantee | Community Conservation Fund of Namibia |
|---|---|
| Type | Human-wildlife Coexistence |
| Grant Amount | $200,000 |
| Duration | 3 years |
The LRF has already invested heavily in tackling human lion conflict in North West Namibia, but in late 2020 the fund also invested in a novel approach to incentivize coexistence between people and lions in community conservancies. Recognizing the significant cost that comes with living with lions, WWF have designed a program that rewards communities financially for living with and conserving lions. This is significant because it helps to diversify the financial incentives for conservation away from an over-reliance on tourism – and directly rewards communities for their conservation efforts. The wildlife credits program acknowledges and rewards the role of local people as custodians over lions on behalf of the world.