
Engaging Fisherman to Preserve Coastal Heritage in Libya and Tunisia
Grantee Name: Association Jlij pour l'environnement marin
- Hotspot
- Mediterranean Basin
- Location
- Libya, Tunisia
- Amount
- $195,976
- Dates
- May 2021 – Mar 2024
- Keywords
- Capacity building, Fisheries, Habitat conservation and management, Marine, Protected Areas, Species Conservation
Engage with local fishermen to improve the management of two coastal Key Biodiversity Areas on small Mediterranean islands. Support traditional "Zrayeb" fishing practices. Monitor ane protect loggerhead turtle nesting sites and reduce poaching. Enhance cooperation and exchange between Libyan and Tunisian partners.
1 Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the conservation of biodiversity in coastal areas
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