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Community consultation on Irrawaddy dolphin conservation
Community consultation on Irrawaddy dolphin conservation.
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Enhancing the Capacity of Community Networks to Conserve Irrawaddy Dolphins in Songkhla Lake, Thailand

Grantee Name: Thai Sea Watch Association

Hotspot
Indo-Burma
Location
Thailand
Amount
$19,577
Dates
Oct 2022 – Aug 2024
Keywords
Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Habitat conservation and management, Networks, Species Conservation

Strengthen the knowledge and capacity of community networks to engage in locally led management activities that support conservation of the Irrawaddy Dolphin ( Orcaella brevirostris ) in Songkhla Lake. Conduct exchange visits between community groups to discuss conservation and restoration needs. Establish community conservation areas and formulate plans to improve the management for the benefit of communities and dolphins.

Strategic Direction :

8 Strengthen the capacity of civil society to work on biodiversity, communities and livelihoods at regional, national, local and grassroots levels

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