<p><b>Invest in Africa's People and Nature - The Landscape Stewardship Certificate</b></p><br/><p>The Sobbe Conservancy communities have made a significant commitment by dedicating their land to the protection of Africa's iconic wildlife, including elephants, lions, and other species. This dedication comes with challenges—such as the loss of farming opportunities and the complexities of living alongside wildlife. Elephants can damage crops, and predators may threaten livestock, making coexistence a delicate balance.</p><br/><p>By purchasing these Landscape Stewardship Certificates, you directly contribute to the costs of maintaining and protecting these vital conservation habitats. Your investment plays a crucial role in supporting global conservation, including the UN Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on Land) and the UN Global Biodiversity Framework's target of conserving 30% of land by 2030.</p><br/><p>These conservation efforts are supported by rigorous monitoring and advanced verification technology, ensuring transparency and accountability. These digital nature certificates serve as tangible evidence of investments in people and the planet, enhancing sustainability reporting.</p>

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Landscape Stewardship Certificate

<div> <div class="text-lg pt-0 pb-2"> Certificate Issuance and Calculation Methodology </div> <div class="text-xs pt-0 pb-2"> These Landscape Stewardship Certificatees are designed to support Namibia&apos;s community conservancies bold efforts to set aside vast tracts of land dedicated to wildlife preservation. The below is an explanation of how they are created, priced, and issued, so as to ensure transparency and understanding for all stakeholders. </div> <div class="py-2 text-sm italic">Key Components and Methodology</div> <div class="text-xs pt-0 pb-2"> <ol class="list-decimal ml-4"> <li class="mb-2"> <div class="font-bold mb-2">Set Aside Area:</div> <ul class="list-disc ml-4"> <li class="mb-2"> <span class="font-bold mr-1">Definition:</span>The designated area, measured in hectares, that is committed to wildlife conservation. </li> <li class="mb-2"> <span class="font-bold mr-1">Purpose:</span>This land is allocated specifically for ecological preservation, ensuring a habitat for various species and contributing to biodiversity. </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mb-2"> <div class="font-bold mb-2">Set Aside Payment:</div> <ul class="list-disc ml-4"> <li class="mb-2"> <span class="font-bold mr-1">Base Payment:</span> This is calculated based on an opportunity cost proxy, representing the financial value that the community conservancy could potentially earn if the land were used for other purposes. The price is negotiated between the Community Conservation Fund of Namibia (CCFN) and the community conservancy and formalized through a binding legal contract. </li> <li class="mb-2"> <span class="font-bold mr-1">Species Presence Bonus:</span> An additional incentive where a predefined list of IUCN endangered species is monitored within the set-aside area. Each confirmed sighting of these species attracts a 2% bonus added to the base payment, encouraging thorough wildlife monitoring and reporting. </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mb-2"> <div class="font-bold mb-2">Land Utilization Penalties:</div> <ul class="list-disc ml-4"> <li class="mb-2"> <span class="font-bold mr-1">Verification:</span> Using remote sensing and ground truthing, the land is regularly checked to ensure it remains dedicated to wildlife conservation. If any part of the land is found to be used for other purposes (e.g., settlements, cropping, overgrazing), penalties are applied. </li> <li class="mb-2"> <span class="font-bold mr-1">Impact of Penalties:</span> Penalties can range from partial deductions to complete cancellation of the set-aside payment, depending on the severity and nature of the land misuse. </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mb-2"> <div class="font-bold mb-2">Timeframe:</div> <ul class="list-disc ml-4"> <li class="mb-2"> <span class="font-bold mr-1">Annual Issuance:</span> Certificates are issued annually, providing a structured and predictable framework for both investors and conservancies. </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mb-2"> <div class="font-bold mb-2">Certificate Price:</div> <ul class="list-disc ml-4"> <li class="mb-2"> <span class="font-bold mr-1">Fixed Price:</span> Unlike floating on an open market, Landscape Stewardship Certificates are priced at a fixed rate. This fixed pricing ensures stability and predictability in the conservation funding model. </li> </ul> </li> </ol> </div> <div class="py-2 text-sm italic">Calculation and Issuance Process</div> <div class="text-xs pt-0 pb-4"> <ol class="list-decimal ml-4"> <li class="mb-2"> <span class="font-bold mr-1">Determine Set Aside Area:</span> Measure the hectares of land allocated for conservation. </li> <li class="mb-2"> <span class="font-bold mr-1">Calculate Base Payment:</span> Establish the opportunity cost proxy and negotiate the base payment. </li> <li class="mb-2"> <span class="font-bold mr-1">Add Species Presence Bonus:</span> Confirm sightings of endangered species and calculate the additional bonus. </li> <li class="mb-2"> <span class="font-bold mr-1">Apply Land Utilization Penalties (if necessary):</span> Use remote sensing and ground truthing to detect any non-conservation use of the land and adjust the payment accordingly. </li> <li class="mb-2"> <span class="font-bold mr-1">Issue Certificates:</span> Based on the adjusted set-aside area and final payment calculations, determine the number of certificates to be issued at the fixed price. </li> </ol> </div> <div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-4 mt-2"> <div class="gl-rounded-light rounded-lg border-2 bg-transparent p-4 w-full flex flex-col justify-center items-center text-center"> <div class="text-sm pt-0 pb-2">Number of Certificates Issued</div> </div> <div class="flex justify-center items-center text-3xl">=</div> <div class="gl-rounded-light rounded-lg border-2 bg-transparent p-4 w-full flex flex-col justify-center items-center text-center"> <div class="text-sm pt-0 pb-2 w-full"> Base Payment +<br /> Species Presence Bonus <div class="divider"></div> Certificate Price </div> </div> <div class="flex justify-center items-center text-lg">X</div> <div class="gl-rounded-light rounded-lg border-2 bg-transparent p-4 w-full flex flex-col justify-center items-center text-center"> <div class="text-sm pt-0 pb-2 w-full"> Performance Adjusted <br /> Set Aside Area <div class="divider"></div> Set Aside Area </div> </div> </div> <div class="text-xs pt-8 pb-4"> This methodology ensures that the Landscape Stewardship Certificates are not only a tool for financing conservation efforts but also a means of incentivizing and rewarding communities for their dedication to preserving Namibia&apos;s biodiversity. </div> </div>

<p>The Community Conservation Fund of Namibia (CCFN) is vital in supporting Namibia's Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) efforts.</p><br/><p>Established to create sustainable funding mechanisms, the CCFN aims to transition global conservation efforts from donor dependence to self-sufficiency.</p><br/><p>Namibia's commitment to conservation is evident in its 86 community conservancies, covering 16 million hectares, including 4 million hectares for wildlife. These conservancies have led to the remarkable recovery of elephant, lion, and rhino.</p><br/><p>The CCFN's Landscape Stewardship Certificate project is an innovative initiative designed to secure long-term financing for Namibia's community-based conservation efforts. It supports the preservation of critical habitats, the recovery of endangered species, and empowers local communities. By funding habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, and community-led conservation, the project ensures ecosystems remain resilient, endangered species are protected, and local communities are equipped to sustainably manage their natural resources.</p><br/><div class="font-bold">Benefits of Landscape Stewardship Certificates:</div><br/><ul class="list-disc ml-4"><li class="mb-4"><div class="font-bold">Provides Irrefutable Proof of Outcomes:</div> Landscape Stewardship Certificate offer buyers verified, transparent evidence that conservation targets are met and funds are directly paid to those responsible for achieving these goals.</li><li class="mb-4"><div class="font-bold">Finances Critical Global Biodiversity Targets:</div> Landscape Stewardship Certificate sales directly fund the protection of critical wildlife habitats, contributing to global conservation goals like the 30x30 initiative, SDG 15 (Life on Earth), and many others.</li><li class="mb-4"><div class="font-bold">Designed to Empower Local Communities:</div> Proceeds from Landscape Stewardship Certificate sales are directly allocated to local communities responsible for achieving conservation outcomes, thereby strengthening the nature positive connection between these communities and their natural environment.</li></ul>