Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Conservation of Endangered Sea Turtles and Vultures on Santo Antão Island, Cabo Verde

Grantee Name: Terrimar

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Cape Verde
Amount: $19,809
Dates: Dec 2022 – Oct 2023
Keywords: Awareness, Capacity building, Marine, Protected Areas, Species Conservation, Wildlife management, Youth

Support the conservation of the Loggerhead Sea turtle Caretta caretta by increasing the patrol efforts on the nesting beaches on Santo Antão island. Improve knowledge on the status of Egyptian vulture Neophron percnopterus. Engage local communities, municipalities and other stakeholders as strong participants in conservation activities for the two endangered species. Improve the organizational capacity of Terrimar and deepen its institutional reinforcement process.

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

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Conservation of Endangered Sea Turtles and Vultures on Santo Antão Island, Cabo Verde

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