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Field and blue sky with white lcouds.
Livanjsko Polje.
© Borut Rubinič

Establishing Pillars for Conservation of Endemic Freshwater Biodiversity in Livanjsko Polje and Buško Lake, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Grantee Name: Udruga Dinarica

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Amount
$146,738
Dates
Jun 2019 – Jun 2022
Keywords
Awareness, Freshwater, Hydropower, Legal support, Ramsar site, Species Conservation, Governance
Establish the conservation status, research the ecology and management needs for five endangered fish species of the lake and adjacent polje. Prepare communication material and advocate for improved management of the freshwater system. Engage with local stakeholder ad organize network of local citizens in favor of preservation of the site.
Strategic Direction : 2 Support the sustainable management of water catchments through integrated approaches for the conservation of threatened freshwater biodiversity

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