Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Participants attending the project inception workshop.

© Pat Vandin / AFD Cambodia

Enhancing Community Engagement in Forest Conservation in Preah Vihear, Cambodia

Grantee Name: Action for Development

Hotspot: Indo-Burma
Location: Cambodia
Amount: $40,000
Dates: Jul 2023 – Jul 2025
Keywords: Community-based conservation, Forestry, Networks, Governance

Empower communities to engage in management and governance of 10 community forestry (CF) areas by strengthening institutional leadership and capacity, updating management structures and implementing zoning and demarcation. Establish a network of CFs in five target districts to improve coordination between government agencies and communities. Organize public forums to identify natural resource management issues and discuss and agree on solutions.

Strategic Direction : 4 Empower local communities to engage in conservation and management of priority key biodiversity areas

Enhancing Community Engagement in Forest Conservation in Preah Vihear, Cambodia

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