Arcus Foundation

This program works to ensure that viable populations of great apes are protected from extinction and living in habitats that are managed sustainably and holistically, as well as integrated with economic development objectives.

Ultimate Goal:

To advance conservation of and respect for the world’s great apes.

Measureable Program Outcome:

Viable populations of great apes are protected from extinction and live in habitats that are managed sustainably and integrated with economic development objectives. There is international commitment to effectively support the captive care of great apes in sanctuaries and not tolerate their use in entertainment or invasive medical research.

	Goal 1 Conservation and development are reconciled to ensure that key great ape habitats and surrounding landscapes that support viable ape populations are maintained.		Goal 2 Establishment of effective movement institutions and leadership with great ape focus that effectively address current and emerging threats.		Goal 3 Great apes’ rights and value is protected to ensure that exploitation is diminished and they are provided appropriate care.
	STRATEGY A Identify priority landscapes linking ape conservation and human livelihoods.
	STRATEGY B Strengthen movement capacity through leadership, knowledge and institutional networking.
	STRATEGY C Establish sustainable finance mechanisms through development planning, endowments and other funding streams.
	STRATEGY D Support related policy advocacy in the US, EU, through international development bodies and within range states.				STRATEGY D Support related policy advocacy in the US, EU, through international development bodies and within range states.
					STRATEGY E Strengthen, maintain and support effective model sanctuaries.
	STRATEGY F Create and implement a public support campaign.