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Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation Capacity of Civil Society Organizations in Ghana and Nigeria

Grantee Name: Tropical Biology Association

Hotspot
Guinean Forests of West Africa
Location
Ghana, Nigeria
Amount
$484,491
Dates
Oct 2019 – Jun 2022
Keywords
Capacity building, Communication, Gender, Youth

Strengthen capacity of local Civil Society Organizations in Ghana and Nigeria to improve access to funding, conservation impact, and organizational sustainability. Increase conservation knowledge, understanding of communities, and project management skills to better tackle threats to biodiversity. Increase positive consideration and integration of gender equality in the leadership and conservation activities thus deepening participation in management and in sharing of benefits from natural resources.

Strategic Direction :

4 Build the capacity of local civil society organizations, including Indigenous People’s, women’s and youth groups, to conserve and manage globally important biodiversity

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