Who We Are
About FTNS
The Sangha Tri-National Trust Fund (FTNS) is a trust fund under English law established in 2007 to provide long-term funding for the conservation, eco-development and cooperation activities of the Tri-National de la Sangha (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The FTNS is one of the most important foundations in Africa. Consisting of a Board of Directors for decision-making and an Executive Bureau for coordination, the FTNS is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from where it coordinates its activities.
Participation and dialogue
The FTNS’ priorities are defined taking into account its partners opinion
Good Governance
The management team ensures that individual interests do not override those of FTNS
Flexibility
FTNS implements mechanisms for flexibility which permits it to respond quickly to the needs of beneficiaries
Responsibility
The management of funds received by FTNS is carried out with respect to the commitments made to stakeholders
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Protected Areas
03
Countries
27K
KM2 areas
€67,5M
in January 2020
The Sangha Tri-National (TNS) in number
The Sangha Tri-National (TNS) is an area and the first initiative of the cooperation on biodiversity conservation in Central Africa. This complex, which is shared by the Republic of Cameroon, the Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic is one of the 200 ecoregions selected by WWF for the conservation of biodiversity worldwide.
Support for eco-development in the TNS
It would be impossible to preserve biodiversity without addressing the needs of people living on the periphery of protected areas.
Support for conservation and monitoring
FTNS has contributed to the implementation of several activities and investments for the functioning of the monitoring teams, and the mobilization of local actor.
Support for the dynamics of cross-border cooperation
FTNS has so far provided technical and financial support for the preparation and holding of various TNS management bodies meetings.
Promotion of ecotourism
It would be impossible to preserve biodiversity without addressing the needs of people living on and around protected areas.
Climate Change
FTNS is also committed to the fight against climate change in the Sangha Tri-national. This has enabled it to support the establishment of a funding mechanism related to the Payment for Environmental Services.