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Community-based Conservation of Karst Key Biodiversity Areas in Myanmar

Grantee Name: Fauna & Flora International

Hotspot
Indo-Burma
Location
Myanmar
Amount
$99,996
Dates
Dec 2023 – Mar 2025
Keywords
Awareness, Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Habitat conservation and management, Tourism

Strengthen the conservation of seven limestone karst Key Biodiversity Areas in Kayin and Mon states, through building the capacity of local community cave management committees, developing community-based management plans, raising conservation awareness among local communities, training citizen scientists to monitor and protect karst-dwelling species, and piloting sustainable karst eco-tourism, targeting young visitors.

Strategic Direction :

4 Empower local communities to engage in conservation and management of priority key biodiversity areas

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