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Conservation of Coastal Ecosystem based on Sasi Local Wisdom, at Haruku Village, Haruku Island, Central Maluku District

Grantee Name: Baileo Maluku Foundation

Hotspot
Wallacea
Location
Indonesia
Amount
$18,283
Dates
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017
Keywords
Community-based conservation, Indigenous People
Facilitate integration of indigenous conservation regulations — known as sasi — into the region’s legal framework. The indigenous organization Kewang has been fostering sasi to protect terrestrial and marine resources of Haruku Island. The project will revitalize sasi prohibition on the harvesting of certain natural resources and obtain recognition from government and stakeholders through sharing of best practices.
Strategic Direction : 4 Strengthen community-based action to protect marine species and sites

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