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Man is sea turtle costume outside of a restaurant.
Raising awareness of sea turtles outside a local restaurant.
© Conservation International/photo by Pierre Carret

Environmental Initiatives to Enhance Ecofriendly Tourism in Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde

Grantee Name: Bios Cabo Verde

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Cabo Verde
Amount
$19,800
Dates
Jun 2013 – Mar 2014
Keywords
Awareness, Community-based conservation, Tourism

Enhance ecotourism on Boa Vista Island by developing information on the beach, increasing environmental awareness and encouraging outdoor tourism in the region. The project will target fisherman, visitors, tourists, tourist agents and local stakeholders. A good comprehension of green tourism and the development of an official 'environmentally friendly' logo for companies and organizations that stick to eco-friendly tourism are expected.

Strategic Direction :

1 Promote civil society involvement in Integrated Coastal Zone Management to minimize the negative effects of coastal development in three priority corridors (Southwest Balkans, Cyrenaican Peninsula, and Mountains, Plateau

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