The first round of BIRA project submissions was a huge success, and now we’re excited to share some of the key insights we’ve gained with our community.
Our partner, Xilva, has just published a new article, diving deep into the most common red flags they identified during their initial reviews.
According to the assessment, the strongest applications had the following:
- Strong alignment with BIRA’s goals: The project clearly advances BIRA’s objectives for biodiversity, community benefit, and investment readiness.
- Established local partnerships: The project demonstrates strong engagement and trusted partnerships with local communities and organizations.
- Diverse financial strategy: The team is open to blended finance models and has multiple potential revenue streams.
- Clear land access plan: The project has a transparent and well-defined strategy for securing land rights.
- Exceptional documentation: The project vision and theory of change are communicated clearly, credibly, and with high-quality supporting documentation.
This is an essential read for anyone preparing to apply, as Xilva provides actionable steps and guidance on how to strengthen your project proposal and avoid common pitfalls.