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Two smiling men sitting in a boat, with pne holding a Julliens Golden Carp fish.
Fishers on Mekong River, Nong Khai province, Thailand
© O. Langrand

Community-based Conservation of Julliens Golden Carp in the Mekong River, Thailand

Grantee Name: Northeast Community Network in 7 Provinces of MeKhong River Basin

Hotspot
Indo-Burma
Location
Thailand
Amount
$39,694
Dates
Feb 2022 – Aug 2023
Keywords
Community-based conservation, Fisheries, Freshwater, Research, Species Conservation
Assess the status of Jullien’s Golden Carp (Probarbus jullieni) in the Mekong River using participatory approaches involving multiple sectors. Engage stakeholders in data analysis process that leads to the development of a strategic conservation plan and establishment of fish conservation zones in the target communities within Sungkom District, Nong Khai. Key outputs from the project will be used to raise awareness about the status and conservation of the species.
Strategic Direction : 1 Safeguard priority globally threatened species by mitigating major threats

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