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Community Engagement in Establishing a Sustainably Managed Reserve in Kyrgzstan

Grantee Name: Public Association "Harmony Plus"

Hotspot
Mountains of Central Asia
Location
Kyrgyzstan
Amount
$8,847
Dates
Jan 2024 – Jun 2024
Keywords
Awareness, Communication, Community-based conservation, Gender, Habitat conservation and management, Protected Areas, Tourism, Youth

Involve the local community in wetland protection by raising awareness and mobilizing to combat poaching, uncontrolled logging and haphazard cattle grazing. Establish a community sanctuary for IUCN Red List waterfowl and near-water birds. Promote eco- and ethno-tourism in the Dry Ridge area as a source of income not harmful to the environment.

Strategic Direction :

1 Address threats to priority species

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