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Ecological Conservation and Community Development Around Alaungdaw Kathapha National Park

Grantee Name: Myanmar Environment Institute

Hotspot
Indo-Burma
Location
Myanmar
Amount
$82,207
Dates
Jan 2018 – Dec 2019
Keywords
Buffer zones, Community-based conservation, Livelihoods, Payment for Ecosystem Services

Empower local communities in the potential buffer zone of Alaungdaw Kathapha National Park to participate in forest conservation by providing livelihood development benefits directly linked through Community Conservation Concession Agreements. Document experience from this pilot to inform national policies for ecosystem conservation in Myanmar and promote wider replication of the approach. Strengthen the capacity of Myanmar Environment Institute.

Strategic Direction :

4 Empower local communities to engage in conservation and management of priority key biodiversity areas

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