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Establishing Cooperative Management of the Marine Protected Area of Costa de Fragata to Conserve Sal's Key Biodiversity Area, Cabo Verde

Grantee Name: Associação Projetos Biodiversidade

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Cabo Verde
Amount
$190,960
Dates
Apr 2019 – Nov 2023
Keywords
Community-based conservation, Fisheries, Habitat conservation and management, Marine, Protected Areas, Tourism

Restore marine and coastal ecosystem of Costa de Fragata Key Biodiversity Area on Sal Island, Cabo Verde, through support to the protected area management authority, and instauration of co-management practices supported by the local community. Develop partnership with local tourism operators and involve fishermen community to reduce threats on endangered species.

Strategic Direction :

1 Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the conservation of biodiversity in coastal areas

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