CBPF: Strengthening Globally Important Biodiversity Conservation Through Protected Area Strengthening in Gansu Province

To strengthen protected areas’ sustainability in Gansu Province through improved effectiveness of PA management and sustainable financing<br>
• Financial sustainability score (%) for national systems of protected areas increased from 32.5% to 70%<br>
• Improved management effectiveness of 8,940,529 ha of nature reserves managed by the Gansu Forestry Bureau as indicated by increased average METT scores from 65 to 75