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A local fisherman of Kerkennah making a net, Tunisia.
A local fisherman of Kerkennah making a net, Tunisia.
© Nada Abdelkader
Conservation of the Coastal Biodiversity of the Kerkennah Archipelago, Tunisia
Grantee Name: 
Association Tunisienne de Taxonomie
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$20,000
DATES
Apr 2021
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May 2022
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$20,000
DATES
Apr 2021
-
May 2022

Protect biodiversity richness in Kerkennah archipelago in Tunisia through supporting traditional fishing practices of Charfia and Drina. The project aim to raise awareness on sustainable practices to preserve the natural resources and to promote local product by setting a three days fair. The project is also an opportunity to ensure the transfer of knowledge through generations

Strategic Direction: 1 Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the conservation of biodiversity in coastal areas