Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Touristic Infrastructures around Talambote Sources, Rif Mountains, Morocco

© Pierre Carret

Building a Network of Freshwater Ecosystems Important for Biodiversity in Morocco

Grantee Name: Groupe de Recherche pour la Protection des Oiseaux au Maroc

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Morocco
Amount: $130,185
Dates: Jul 2021 – Oct 2022
Keywords: Capacity building, Conservation planning, Freshwater, Networks, Ramsar site

Support the creation of a network of experts and organizations, associated with national authorities, to identify and document sites of high freshwater biodiversity value in Morocco, and advocate for the designation of 10 sites under the Ramsar Convention. Contribute to the review of the National Plan for Protected Areas by giving increased attention to freshwater species.

Strategic Direction : 2 Support the sustainable management of water catchments through integrated approaches for the conservation of threatened freshwater biodiversity

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Safeguard: Stakeholder Engagement Plan

Building a Network of Freshwater Ecosystems Important for Biodiversity in Morocco

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