Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

River surrounded by lush trees, either sunset or sunrise. — Terraba River, Costa Rica.

© Jorge Cole

Building Freshwater Bridges: Connecting Fish Conservation Zones and Ecotourism in Lao PDR and Costa Rica

Grantee Name: FISHBIO

Hotspot: Multiple
Location: Costa Rica, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Amount: $105,220
Dates: Sep 2019 – Feb 2022
Keywords: Community-based conservation, Fisheries, Freshwater, Habitat conservation and management, Indigenous People, Tourism

Provide a knowledge exchange that allows conservation actors in Costa Rica to learn from Lao experience with community-led management of freshwater fish, and actors in Lao PDR to learn from Costa Rican experience with locally-led and responsible tourism practices. Introduce the concept of freshwater fish conservation zones to Costa Rica and explore the potential to establish demonstration models in consultation with relevant government agencies.

Strategic Direction : 1 Multiple