Rapid Response Facility Launched for Natural World Heritage Sites

The Oil Tanker Jessica Runs Aground in Galapagos

The World Heritage Centre, the United Nations Foundation, and Fauna and Flora International have launched a Rapid Response Facility (RRF) for natural sites inscribed on the World Heritage List for biodiversity values. Up to US$30,000 can be quickly accessed to help overcome sudden and significant threats to these sites. The RRF is designed to make funds available within 3 weeks of having received a request.  

This joins the World Heritage Fund as a resource for World Heritage sites in need of financial assistance.

For more information about RRF, see the Activities section of this website.

For an application form, click here.