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Community-Based Conservation for Komodo (Varanus komodoensis)
Grantee Name: 
Justice,Peace and Integrity of Creation SVD
HOTSPOT
Wallacea
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$13,817
DATES
Feb 2016
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Jan 2017
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CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Wallacea
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$13,817
DATES
Feb 2016
-
Jan 2017

The endangered Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is found not only on the small protected island of Komodo, but also nearby on the larger, inhabited island of Flores. In the Pota district of Flores, intensifying land use has led to human-animal conflict, with the dragons attacking livestock and people killing dragons as dangerous pests. The project will promote awareness in the community about how to mitigate this conflict.

Strategic Direction: 3 Support sustainable natural resource management by communities in priority sites and corridors