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Distribution, Population and Status of Threats to the Biodiversity of Freshwater snails, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Grantee Name: Centar za krš i speleologiju

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Amount
$21,214
Dates
May 2020 – Jun 2022
Keywords
Capacity building, Education, Freshwater, Monitoring and evaluation, Ramsar site, Red List assessment, Research

Conduct a systematic data collection of freshwater snails and water quality analysis on karstic springs and watercourses in Bosnia and Hercegovina. Assessment of population status of certain snail species according to criteria of IUCN Red List of endangered species. Updating database of biological diversity of freshwater snails available to all decision makers in nature conservation and other stakeholders. Organizing educative workshops and lectures for students and school children.

Strategic Direction :

2 Support the sustainable management of water catchments through integrated approaches for the conservation of threatened freshwater biodiversity

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