Strategic Direction 3:
Promote awareness and conservation of flagship species
Preparing a Regional Strategy to Conserve the Manatee of Southern MesoamericaForge an alliance of local and U.S.-based scientists dedicated to the manatee conservation in order to develop a regional strategy to conserve this species. The grant will fund the establishment of a tri-national commission for manatee conservation, field work, stakeholder consultations and development of a regional strategy.
Monitoring and Dissemination of Data on Threatened and Flagship Species in La Amistad International Park, PanamaGather population data on Endangered and flagship species in La Amistad with a view toward improving park management, conducting outreach to local Latino and indigenous communities, and increasing local capacity for conserving species.
Small Grants for Global Conservation of Amphibian Diversity Within HotspotsDevelop and implement the Amphibian Action Fund aimed at the long-term conservation of amphibian species, and their habitats, within biodiversity hotspots around the globe. This fund will make available small grants of up to $10,000 to be awarded to individuals and groups working within the hotspots on targeted amphibian conservation activities.
| Amount |
$33,000 |
| Grant Term |
07/05
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09/09 |
| Grantee |
Arizona State University |
| Project Documents |
- Final report, English (PDF - 25 KB)
- Final report, English (PDF - 108 KB)
- Final report, Conservation Status of Chinese Giant Salamander, English (PDF - 2.53 MB)
- Final report, Conservation of Caecilians in the Eastern Himalayas Region, English (PDF - 6.72 MB)
- Final report, Restoration of Sagalla Hill with a view to creating a sustainable future for the Critically Endangered caecilian Boulengerula niedeni, English (PDF - 7.76 MB)
- Final report, Riqueza, Diversidad y Estatus de los Anfibios Amenazados en el Sureste de Mexico; una Evaluacion para Determinar las Posibles Causas de la Declinacion de Sus Poblaciones, Español (PDF - 3.71 MB)
- Final report, Assessment of endangered and endemic amphibians in the forests of southern Ghana, English (PDF - 808 KB)
- Final report, Threatened amphibians in the Succulent Karoo Hotspot: An integrated approach to their conservation, English (PDF - 32 KB) |
| Related News and Information |
- Story: More Funds for Amphibian Protection, August 10, 2007
- Learn more about this project in the Eco-Index
- Para aprender más sobre este proyecto, visite el Eco-Index
- Interview: An interview with Robin Moore about this project: English / Español |
Baird’s Tapir Conservation WorkshopSupport the development of Mesoamerica’s first conservation strategy for the Endangered Baird’s tapir by funding a workshop of experts and the printing and dissemination of the strategy.
| Amount |
$5,000 |
| Grant Term |
07/05
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12/05 |
| Grantee |
The Houston Zoo, Inc. |
| Project Documents |
- No final report is available for this project. |
Sharing Experiences and Lessons Learned in Mesoamerica via the Eco-IndexProvide detailed information in English and Spanish on conservation projects and issues throughout Mesoamerica as the second phase of support to this online database. Activities include the entry and annual updating on the site of all CEPF-supported projects in Mesoamerica, creation of Web sites for partner organizations without existing sites, and organizing a stakeholder workshop in Southern Mesoamerica.
Raising Awareness of Conservation of the Natural Ecosystems of Manatees (Trichechus manatus) through Environmental Monitoring in Local CommunitiesLaunch a conservation project in the San San River and wetland to protect one of the largest populations of manatees in Panama. The grant will fund water quality analysis to identify pollutants and their sources, placement of signs in priority sites, and a public education campaign to increase awareness of manatee protection.
Environmental Education to Conserve the Flagship Species of the Osa Peninsula, Costa RicaIncrease awareness of the importance of conserving the Osa Peninsula’s flagship species through the development and implementation of an action plan and training modules geared toward environmental education in local institutions.
Rapid Ecological Evaluation and Inventory of Flora and Fauna in the Ngobe-Buglé Indigenous Reservation of Bocas del Toro, PanamáGenerate baseline ecological information, provide local training in inventorying, and present management recommendations with community participation of the Ngobe-Buglé Indigenous Reserve to conserve the Damani wetlands, Guariviara y Bisiria mangroves, la Valiente Península, and Veraguas Shield in Panama.
| Amount |
$10,610 |
| Grant Term |
04/04
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05/04 |
| Grantee |
Fundación Universidad Nacional |
| Project Documents |
- Final report (PDF - 78.3 KB) |
Promoting Environmental Education in Selected Ngobe-Buglé Communities of the Palo Seco Forest Reserve, La Amistad International ParkIncrease environmental awareness in indigenous and Mestizo communities located in the Palo Seco Forest Reserve as a pilot effort by developing the first environmental education program for Ngobe Bugle communities, training local communities and local park staff in environment education and improving local infrastructure for training.
Conserving the West Indian Manatee as a Forest and Wetland Conservation Tool of the Tortuguero and Rio San Juan Binational Region (Costa Rica-Nicaragua)Establish a binational vision for protecting the globally endangered manatee of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The grant supports satellite tracking of manatees to identify key habitat for protection, environmental education to improve local understanding and appreciation of the species, integration of manatee protection in local conservation strategies and improved coordination between conservation organizations and agencies for manatee protection.
Conservation Research of the Central American Tapir (Tapirus bairdii) in the La Amistad International Park, Costa RicaStrengthen the protection of the globally endangered Baird tapir in La Amistad International Park, Costa Rica through research into its distribution, habitat and nutrition; preparation of a map delineating its critical habitat; and dissemination of the results for its management.
Campaign to Increase Awareness about the Biological Importance of Baru Volcano National ParkConduct an awareness-building campaign to heighten attention on the importance of conserving the Baru Volcano National Park, which is under threat from road construction. This grant will fund a series of meetings, outreach to media and production of literature.
Promoting Environmental Education in the Schools of Bocas del ToroTeaches basic ecological and conservation principles to school children in the Bocas del Toro area. During the duration of the grant, ITEC will spend five days at 21 schools conducting various environmental education activities.
Building a Global Constituency for Biodiversity ConservationImplement a series of targeted public awareness and education campaigns in nine hotspots in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Campaign leaders participate in an intensive training course at the UK's Kent University or Mexico's Guadalajara University, prepare detailed plans to implement campaigns, link with a local organization in their region and commit to a minimum of two years with that organization.
Building a Global Constituency for Biodiversity ConservationImplement a series of targeted public awareness and education campaigns in nine hotspots in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Campaign leaders participate in an intensive training course at the UK's Kent University or Mexico's Guadalajara University, prepare detailed plans to implement campaigns, link with a local organization in their region and commit to a minimum of two years with that organization.
Using the Eco-Index to Allow Organizations Working in Neotropical Hotspots to Share Experiences and Glean Lessons from ColleaguesFacilitate the exchange of information about experiences, challenges and best practices developed through various conservation projects throughout Central and South America, including CEPF-funded projects in the Atlantic Forest, Chocó-Darién-Western Ecuador, Mesoamerica, and Tropical Andes hotspots. Project goals, experiences and information will be disseminated through the Eco-Index in English, Spanish, and where relevant, Portuguese.