Environment Peace Initiative for Colombia (EPIC)-Fondo Patrimonio Natural (FPN)

This program is currently under design.

It will adhere to the biodiversity earmark requirements Fondo Patrimonio Natural (FPN) works with sub grantees, both local and international, to enhance the conservation of transitional ecosystems in the piedmont of Colombia's Eastern Andean Ridge leading to the Amazon rainforest.

Activities are primarily focused on promoting best agricultural practices through the establishment of agroforestry and silvopastoral systems in two municipalities in the Department of Caqueta.

In addition to on-the-ground efforts, FPN pilots projects to develop payment for ecosystem services (i.e., water) as well as conservation incentives and biodiversity offsets in strategic locations of Putumayo and Caqueta.

Capacity building and policy activities are undertaken with government counterparts at both national, regional, and local levels. The program also implements complementary initiatives with the private sector.