Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Ecotourism Development and Management Planning in Cabo Samana, Dominican Republic

Grantee Name: CODESPA

Hotspot: Caribbean Islands
Location: Dominican Republic
Amount: $329,652
Dates: May 2024 – May 2026
Keywords: Buffer zones, Capacity building, Conservation planning, Livelihoods, Species Conservation, Tourism

Strengthen conservation of Cabo Samana Key Biodiversity Area by updating the management plan of Cabo Samana Natural Monument, building community capacity for conservation, taking targeted action for globally threatened species, and promoting community-based ecotourism.

Strategic Direction :

1 Improve the protection and management of 33 priority sites for long-term sustainability