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Engaging Farmers to Preserve Private Ramsar Site Garaa Sejnane, Tunisia

Grantee Name: WWF Mediterranean- North Africa

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Tunisia
Amount
$57,349
Dates
Aug 2023 – Nov 2024
Keywords
Agriculture, Community-based conservation, Freshwater, Ramsar site, Species Conservation

Involve local communities in the adoption of agricultural practices to preserve Garâa Sejenane Ramsar Site and its unique plants, like Tunisian dock. Conduct sensitization and training of local actors, including youth, farmers and local officials, and establish a monitoring unit.

Strategic Direction :

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

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