The Gabon Biodiversity Preservation Fund (FPBG), established in July 2023 through a headquarters agreement between the Gabonese government and The Nature Conservancy (TNC), marks a bold step in safeguarding Gabon’s extraordinary natural heritage. Designed as a Conservation Trust Fund (CTF), FPBG embodies the highest international standards of governance, operating independently while remaining firmly aligned with Gabon’s public policies. At its core, the Fund is powered by innovative financing mechanisms, notably a landmark $500 million debt-for-nature swap—commonly referred to as Blue Bonds—which restructures Gabon’s national debt and generates approximately $163 million over the next decade for conservation and sustainable development. These resources are directed towards preserving and sustainably managing the country’s vital marine and forest ecosystems. With a mission to mobilize funding, finance priority biodiversity initiatives, and support projects identified by the Gabonese government, the FPBG positions Gabon as a leader in conservation finance while ensuring long-term protection of its rich biodiversity.
