Thematic Investment Funds

Fonds pour la biodiversité et les habitats (biodiversity and wildlife habitat fund)

A fund to preserve our wildlife heritage
Biodiversity is threatened by urban, industrial, forest and farming activities and by recreational activity and tourism. In Québec, 12% of vertebrate species are imperilled, in large part owing to the deterioration of their living environment.

The fund was established in 2003-2004 to solicit investment by private partners for the purpose of preserving imperilled species.

Results for 2003-2008

167 projects on biodiversity issues and imperilled species
$2 583 072 in financial support

Spin-offs for Companies

Improved social responsibility reports and green report cards
Association with a credible and reputable conservation organization
Assistance in the certification process
Participation in the best projects targeting imperilled species
Investment leverage

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Partners
Since 2003, many partenars have contributed to the Fund.