Development of Ecotourism Infrastructure in the Shirvan and Hyrcan National Parks of Azerbaijan

Support the development of tourism infrastructure in Shirvan and Hyrcan national parks, which are easily accessible and increasingly visited by tourists. Both protect several CEPF priority species in the Caspian and Hyrcan biodiversity conservation corridors. The grantee will work with the local population to establish alternative livelihoods to help counteract the poverty that threatens the local biodiversity.