The Strategic Plan is now fully operational. Contracting Parties, International Foundations, the Private Sector and Individuals are being encouraged to invest with Spain announcing the first major investment to the Fund in December 2009.  It is anticipated that the Fund will achieve:

As the Fund has been initiated by 123 member nations, it is anticipated that they will play a leading role in its success. Contracting Parties are being asked to contribute based on:

1. Size and capacity: a prospect’s assets, profits and/or other wealth indicators;
2. Alignment with the aims of the Treaty: an interest in biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, or international cooperation.
3. Demonstration of philanthropy: a history of commitments to other organizations or a record of substantial philanthropic support for relevant and/or similar causes. 

Links:

 -Read the Strategic Plan for the Implementation of the Benefit-sharing Fund of the Funding Strategy