US-EIN-13-1740011-DFID-111369 Wildlife Conservation Society The goal of the project is to reduce illegal logging and illegal deforestation due to forest risk commodities, and wildlife trafficking in the Lower Mekong countries, Indonesia and the Republic of Congo through supporting government reform, and greater action by the private sector. These improvements in forest governance will directly benefit poor people who depend upon forest and land resources, the wildlife that inhabits these forests, and contribute to global climate change mitigation targets. In total, the project will benefit >8 million hectares of forests and over >50,000 forest-dependent households, across the target countries. UK - Department for International Development (DFID) Wildlife Conservation Society Wildlife Conservation Society ykaneda@wcs.org 105701.75 874183.31 880079.94 220000 155508 198515 398308 336016 129880 161308 161403 345738 279432 2079965 288275 294165 276666 274864 376844 367628 115380 US-EIN-13-1740011-US-EIN-13-1740011-DFID-112106 Wildlife Conservation Society The project will promote better outcomes for the climate, biodiversity and livelihoods values of intact forests and other ecosystems by ensuring they are fully represented in policy frameworks at national and international levels. The four components target (1) forest management frameworks in Republic of Congo and Gabon, (2) global public climate policy and finance frameworks, especially around the UNFCCC and CBD, (3) public and private sector regulations and guidance around forest-risk commodity supply chains and (4) guidance for protecting biodiversity in Chinese foreign direct investment. We will share credible scientific evidence through key consultation processes and facilitate fuller stakeholder involvement. UK - Department for International Development (DFID) Wildlife Conservation Society Wildlife Conservation Society 442935 407065 182447 128211 135190 77854 850000 56589 78191 105082 137644 US-EIN-13-1740011-MESO-BLF Wildlife Conservation Society Reduce poverty and create sustainable economic development for communities living in, and dependent upon, environmentally critical landscapes in Mesoamerica’s Maya, Moskitia, and Trifinio Forests through delivering lasting landscape protection, sustainable management and restoration, safeguarding biodiversity, and maintaining and improving ecosystem quality Wildlife Conservation Society Start date End Date Wildlife Conservation Society WCS BLF Mesoamerica Claudia Garcia Grant Manager BLF 50230168693 cgarcia@wcs.org https://www.wcs.org/ 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, New York 10460 Region Norte de Mesoamerica Region Norte de Mesoamerica Region Norte de Mesoamerica Region North of Mesoamerica Biodiversity 14328310 1136082 Reimbursement for the 3rd. quarter 285241.00 Income received during Q14 (July to September 2026) 106614.00 Q13 disbursment to partners (from July to September 2026) 375479.00 Expenditure during Q14 (July to September 2026) 641448 Reimbursement Q6 133119.00 INCOME 441361 second reimbursement 1722285 The FM debited 44,400 GBP from INCEBIO pending the completion of the review of outstanding activities linked to the cancellation of the SUB award, which will be returned to WCS once the INCEBIO matter is finalized. 555224.88 Q9 disbursment to partners (form april to june 2025) 812200 Quarterly report Q4 Y2 992055.05 812200 Expenditure accumulated from the beginnig of the project to December 31, 2024 641448 Expenditure from 2024-09-25 to 2024-09-30 1766685 Quarterly report Q4 Y2 764385 133119 Q3 execution 441361 Q4 execution 1136082 Q5 execution 561622.79 Disbursement during Q6 464254 disbursement to partners during Q5 (april to june 2024) 926753 Q4 disbursment to partners (from january to march 2024) 918349.49 Q8 partner disbursment (from january to march 2025) 322297.99 Q10 disbursment to partners ( july-september 2025) 901646.63 Q12 disbursment to partners (from january to march 2026) 337130.89 Q11 disbursment to partners (from october to december 2025) 695969.00 764385 Q9 april-june 2025 738646 accumulate expenditure a september 30/2025 1078336 1446194.39 295717.64 Disbursement to implementing partners from April to June 2026 285241.34 Expenditure during Q13 (april to june 2026) 1446194.00 Income received during Q13 (April to June 2026) US-EIN-13-1740011-US-EIN-13-1740011-FGMCII-113350 Wildlife Conservation Society The Forest Governance, Markets and Climate (“FGMC”) Programme is a global programme of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (“FCDO”) with the broad aim of strengthening forest stewardship in developing countries by supporting inclusive multistakeholder deliberations on national and international rules, incentivised by market mechanisms and trade regulations. The second phase of the programme (FGMC2) started in 2024. Driving Transformational Change to Mitigate Direct and Indirect Mining Impacts on High-Integrity Forests: Transforming mining governance to safeguard high-integrity tropical forests, advance Nature Positive practices, and ensure equitable benefits for Indigenous Peoples, local communities, women, and biodiversity from producer to consumer countries UK - Department for International Development (DFID) Wildlife Conservation Society Wildlife Conservation Society Wildlife Conservation Society Christine Canavan ccanavan@wcs.org https://www.wcs.org/ 2300 Southern BoulevardBronx, New York 10460 International support 388181.10 144439.11 149700.44 135835.49 128062.46 388181.10 Q1 Disbursement 230707.63 Multi-stakeholder platforms established and operational in Gabon and Lao PDR to guide inclusive governance of mining in high-integrity forested landscapes, applying biodiversity safeguards tailored to the mining–forest context and grounded in the mitigation hierarchy Number of inclusive platform meetings taking place in Gabon with documented meeting outcomes (& proportion of participants representing IP&LCs and disaggregated in women and men) No platforms convene regularly relevant stakeholders (Govt, industry, IP & LC) to discuss the use of MH principles for the protection of high integrity forests and IP&LC interests from mining activities At least one platform meeting biannually in Gabon, reporting substantive progress in implementing actions from previous meetings, with representation by IP&LCs, and at least 30% participation by women Activity postponed following Year 2 budget revisions. No platform established and no meetings held during reporting period. Consultant recruitment for gap analysis and preparatory stakeholder engagement underway. Number of inclusive platform meetings taking place in Lao PDR with documented meeting outcomes (& proportion of participants representing IP&LCs and disaggregated in women and men) No platforms convene regularly relevant stakeholders (Govt, industry, IP & LC) to discuss the use of MH principles for the protection of high integrity forests and IP&LC interests from mining activities At least one platform meeting biannually in Lao PDR, reporting substantive progress in implementing actions from previous meetings, with representation by IP&LCs, and participation by women (ideally at least 30%) Committee on Biodiversity Impact Mitigation not yet formally established. TOR under review and alternative engagement through Lao Business Forum being explored. Number of international exchange visits and knowledge-sharing seminars attended by platform representatives and other stakeholders to strengthen capacity for inclusive governance of mining in high-integrity forested landscapes, applying biodiversity safeguards and the mitigation hierarchy At least two international events participation completed by each Gabon and Lao PDR multi-stakeholder platform representatives and other relevant actors, with at least 30% participation by women and representation from IP&LCs No exchange visits or seminars completed. Activities postponed to FY27-28 Proposals for policy and legal reform submitted to integrate mining practices that protect high-integrity forested landscapes into national frameworks in Gabon and Laos Number of policy or legal recommendations developed with consultations and input from IP&LC and submitted to relevant ministries or parliamentary bodies in Lao PDR No policy or legal recommendations developed Policy or legal reform proposals on biodiversity safeguards formally submitted or under legislative review in Lao PDR Policy Orientation Note and Decree Outline developed and circulated for technical review but not yet formally submitted for legislative review. Number of policy or legal recommendations developed with consultations and input from IP&LC and submitted to relevant ministries or parliamentary bodies in Gabon No policy or legal recommendations developed Policy or legal reform proposals on biodiversity safeguards formally submitted or under legislative review in Gabon Consultant selected for legal and policy gap analysis; no formal policy recommendations submitted yet. Number of in-country field visits for government representatives to sites with mining and related activities, disaggregated by gender, demonstrating application of the mitigation hierarchy and biodiversity safeguards No in-country field visits conducted Six in-country field visits organized for government representatives in Gabon (with at least 30% participation by women), enhancing their capacity to integrate mitigation hierarchy principles and biodiversity safeguards into mining policy and planning No field visits conducted. Activity remains deferred following budget revision. Number of in-country field visits for government representatives to sites with mining and related activities, disaggregated by gender, demonstrating application of the mitigation hierarchy and biodiversity safeguards No in-country field visits conducted Three in-country field visits organized for government representatives in Lao PDR (with at least 20% participation by women), enhancing their capacity to integrate mitigation hierarchy principles and biodiversity safeguards into mining policy and planning No field visits completed. Activity postponed while engagement strategy is revised. Capacity strengthened among national stakeholders (in Gabon and Laos) to implement biodiversity safeguards and responsible mining practices that protect high-integrity forested landscapes, enhancing forest retention and stewardship Number of strategic management plans developed for mining landscapes in Gabon based on nature positive principles (focused in Ivindo landscape) One strategic landscape management plan for the Ivindo high-integrity forest area developed, shared with relevant government agencies, mining sector representatives, civil society, and IP&LC representatives, and integrating the mitigation hierarchy, biodiversity safeguards, and Nature Positive principles into land-use and mining governance frameworks Not yet initiated Number of technical tools or guidance documents on applying the mitigation hierarchy and the principles of biodiversity no net loss, net gain, and nature positive in mining–forest contexts produced and disseminated to key stakeholders in Lao PDR No technical tools or guidance documents available in Lao PDR that are specific to avoiding high-integrity forested landscapes and mitigating biodiversity impact of investment projects including mining and associated activities At least two documents produced relating to tools, guidelines, mandates/functions and shared with relevant stakeholders in Lao PDR including government Policy Orientation Note and Decree Outline produced and circulated for technical review. This is the first substantive project document contributing to this indicator. Number of technical tools or guidance documents on applying the mitigation hierarchy and the principles of biodiversity no net loss, net gain, and nature positive in mining–forest contexts produced and disseminated to key stakeholders in Gabon No technical tools or guidance documents available in Gabon that are specific to avoiding high-integrity forested landscapes and mitigating biodiversity impact of investment projects including mining and associated activities One governmental sector guideline on EIA focusing on the mitigation hierarchy and nature positive for mining in high-integrity forested landscapes produced, validated, and disseminated to key stakeholders in Gabon EIA guidance not yet produced. Legal and policy review process initiated Number of individuals participating in training sessions in Gabon, disaggregated by gender and sector (including IP&LCs), demonstrating application of knowledge on the mitigation hierarchy, biodiversity safeguards, and responsible mining practices in high-integrity forested landscapes No training sessions on this topic 60% of the trained stakeholders in Gabon demonstrate increased knowledge in mitigating impacts of mining in high-integrity forested landscapes, as measured through pre- and post-training assessments, and can apply this knowledge to policy development, project review, or biodiversity management processes: - Gabon: ≥240 trained participants, including 200 students and ≥40 government, private sector, and civil society representatives, including at least 20% participation by women No formal training events delivered yet - preparatory work underway, including capacity gap assessment and advisor recruiting Number of individuals participating in training sessions in Lao PDR, disaggregated by gender and sector (including IP&LCs), demonstrating application of knowledge on the mitigation hierarchy, biodiversity safeguards, and responsible mining practices in high-integrity forested landscapes No training sessions on this topic 60% of the trained stakeholders in Lao PDR demonstrate increased knowledge in mitigating impacts of development activities in high-integrity forested landscapes especially in the mining sector, as measured through pre- and post-training assessments, and can apply this knowledge to policy development, project review, or biodiversity management processes: - Lao PDR: 120 trained participants (30 government, 30 investors, 30 environmental/social professionals, 30 CSO representatives), including at least 20% participation by women Capacity-building sessions delivered to various audiences, ongoing Knowledge products, policy advocacy briefings and training materials developed for and communicated with policy-makers and industry bodies in consuming/importing/outbound foreign investment countries (EU and China) to promote the adoption of the mitigation hierarchy framework and biodiversity and forest no net loss, net gain and nature positive approaches within national policies and industry standards to guide overseas investment/operation and/or supply chain management Number of capacity building and awareness raising events and number of participants in these events (including dialogues, workshops, training events) to discuss biodiversity & forest and/or IP&LC & gender safeguards. Limited or no cross-sectoral or cross-regional training events, dialogues and workshops with comprehensive information and best practices of applying mitigation hierarchy and biodiversity & forest no net loss/net gain/nature positive goals in overseas investments and project development 5 sessions/ eventsIn China, increasing awareness and capacity of the mining sector (target companies and associations) and policy-makers to apply Mitigation Hierarchy actions, develop pathways to biodiversity no net loss/net gain/nature positive for addressing mining impacts and benefit IP&LCs, especially on impacts on high-integrity forested landscapes Training course with CCCMC held 18-20 August 2026 reaching more than 40 participants from government, mining companies and industry representatives. 42 women attended the training. Number of policy briefs, analytical reports, and industry-level standards developed and formally shared with policymakers, institutions, and industry platforms in China, explicitly addressing the mitigation hierarchy and biodiversity/forest no net loss and net gain principles In China, for overseas investment, existing industry standards and national policies do not have 1) specific requests of how to apply mitigation hierarchy, and 2) suggestions for biodiversity no net loss. 1 published group standard and 1 policy pathway reportIn China, completion of recommended advocacy actions at national level with evidence of recommendations being considered for overseas investment or mining industry Standard approved and adopted. Guideline for Biodiversity Impact Management for the Mining Sector officially approved as national group standard on 28 July 2026. Number of knowledge products with focus on mitigation hierarchy, biodiversity no net loss and community engagement No specific and comprehensive mitigation hierarchy training modules tailored for Chinese stakeholders Tailored knowledge products on mitigation hierarchy, biodiversity no net loss and community engagement produced and accessible to target companies and relevant stakeholders Approved China biodiversity mining guideline available and being used for engagement with mining companies Recommendations, technical inputs, and practical examples on biodiversity, high-integrity forest retention, and Nature Positive provisions are developed and provided to global mining industry standard-setting bodies, relevant international policy mechanisms, and key national stakeholders in Laos and Gabon, to influence policy, standards, and practices in forested landscapes Number of formal contributions (written submissions, technical recommendations, or direct participation in consultations/meetings) made to global mining industry standards or international policy mechanisms, explicitly addressing retention of high-integrity forests and Nature Positive approaches Limited references to retention of high-integrity forests and Nature Positive provisions in global mining industry standards or international policy mechanisms Contributions made to CSMI, IRMA Standard revision processes and to IGF Environmental Management Guidance and biodiversity/mining policy processes; comments formally submitted to FCDO. Number of practical mitigation examples from mining operations in forested landscapes collected and incorporated into training and advocacy materials to promote net gain and Nature Positive provisions, reaching government, industry, and civil society stakeholders in Laos and Gabon No specific practical mitigation examples documented promoting net gain and Nature Positive provisions in high-integrity forested landscapes 50 stakeholders (at least 30% women participation) trained A comprehensive set of mitigation examples from mining operations in forested landscapes, integrated into advocacy briefs and training materials, widely disseminated, and used to promote net gain and Nature Positive provisions TOR prepared and approval process for company engagement underway; collection of mitigation examples not yet commenced.