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Save Our Species (SOS)

Abstract*

The objective of the Save Our Species (SOS) Project for Global is to support the establishment of a viable funding mechanism for the conservation of globally threatened species and their habitats supported by private sector contributions and administered by a competent organization with global reach. There are four components to the project, the first component being threatened species grants program. This component will support a competitive grants...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The Project Development Objective is to support the establishment of a viable funding mechanism for the conservation of globally threatened species and their habitats supported by private sector contributions and administered by a competent organization with global reach. The Global Environment Objective is to improve the conservation status of globally threatened species or populations andtheir habitats.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P115564

  • Closed

  • Andrea Kutter

  • IUCN

  • World

  • April 1, 2009

  • (as of board presentation)

    April 5, 2011

  • July 7, 2011

  • US$ 4.90 million

  • Save Our Species Secretariat

  • Other

  • 2011

  • US$ 4.90 million

  • B

  • Not Applicable

  • March 31, 2016

  • BANK APPROVED

  • July 11, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Global Environment Facility (GEF) 4.90

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment N/A
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 4.90
Total Project Cost** 4.90

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of July 31, 2025

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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Procurement Satisfactory 2016-03-31
Project Management Satisfactory 2016-03-31
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2016-03-31
Summary Global Objective Rating Moderately Satisfactory 2016-03-31
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2016-03-31
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2016-03-31
Overall Safeguards Rating Satisfactory 2016-03-31

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 02-13-2017
OutcomesUnsatisfactory
Risk to Development OutcomeModest
Bank PerformanceUnsatisfactory
Borrower PerformanceUnsatisfactory
Government PerformanceUnsatisfactory
Implementing AgencyModerately Unsatisfactory

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 05-31-2017PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingUnsatisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeSubstantialN/a
Bank PerformanceUnsatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceUnsatisfactoryN/a
Government PerformanceUnsatisfactoryN/a
Implementing AgencyUnsatisfactoryN/a
Icr QualitySubstantialN/a
M&e QualityModestN/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • At least 3 new species profiles to guide strategic directions developed and under implementationValue0.000.003.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 2, 2016
    Comment
  • At least 40 small grants that catalyze early conservation action of threatened species/populations and their habitatsValue0.007.0040.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • Improved protection and/or management of at least 60 threatened species or populations and their habitatsValue0.00233.00233.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016December 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Development of new profiles for three priority species groups to guide strategic direction investmentsValue0.000.003.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • At least an additional $10 million secured from private sector for conservation action targeted to threatened speciesValue0.0022.5010.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • Red List updated annually with information on targeted speciesValue0.00100.00100.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • Project transparencyValue0100All project profiles on website
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • Status of and project impact on target species monitoredValue0.00100.00100.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • Project managed effectivelyValue0The mission found that the project is being manageDonor council evaluation
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • At least 10 new private sector contributorsValue0.004.0010.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • Visitors to website and newsletter subscribers increase by at least 75% annuallyValue0.00100.00375.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • Increase awareness and fundraising for threatened speciesValue0.0075.0075.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • SOS strategies, and annual action and investment plans approved/guiding grant-makingValue0.005.005.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • Overall program monitored and in compliance with OMValue0.00100.00100.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • 100% of final project reports complied by grant recipients available onlineValue0.0050.00100.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • Program-wide replication strategy developed and implemented to disseminate best practices and lessons learnedValue0Strategy discussed broadlyTarget audiences informed
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • Five annual and ten biannual reports producedValue0.0014.0015.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • At least 20 projects that demonstrate conservation progress for threatened species/populations and their habitats as measured by stable or improved Red List statusValue0.0087.0087.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment
  • Effective communication and marketing program implementedValue0.00100.00100.00
    DateNovember 1, 2010March 31, 2016May 18, 2016
    Comment