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Conserving Biodiversity and Sustaining Livelihoods along the Mekong River in Luang Phrabang, Xayabouri and Vientiane Provinces, Laos

Grantee Name: International Union for Conservation of Nature

Hotspot
Indo-Burma
Location
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Amount
$248,248
Dates
Apr 2011 – Aug 2013
Keywords
Fisheries, Freshwater, Research

Provide a sound platform for natural resource planning along the main stream of the Mekong River between Luang Prabang and Vientiane by undertaking detailed biodiversity and community surveys. Identify sites of the highest conservation priority; draft site management plans for them, and form local management groups to implement conservation actions. Establish the first biodiversity monitoring program along the Lao Mekong.

Strategic Direction :

2 Develop innovative, locally led approaches to site-based conservation at 28 key biodiversity areas

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