Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Group of about 30 people standing on and in front of a small stage. — Officials from the Ministry of Environment and local community representatives at the 3rd National Consultation Workshop on the Draft Environment and Natural Resources Code.

© Vishnu Law Group/photo by Sao Kagna

Facilitating Civil Society Participation in the Implementation of Cambodia's Environmental Code

Grantee Name: Vishnu Law Group

Hotspot: Indo-Burma
Location: Cambodia
Amount: $119,998
Dates: Mar 2017 – Jun 2018
Keywords: Community-based conservation, Indigenous People, Policy/law

Support enactment of Cambodia’s Environmental Code: a new legal framework covering all aspects of environmental protection and natural resources conservation. Build capacity in collaborative management, informed by a review of lessons learned from co-management initiatives supported by CEPF and other development partners. Enhance practical understanding of collaborative management among implementers, and develop implementation action plans for pilot sites.

Strategic Direction : 6 Engage key actors in mainstreaming biodiversity, communities and livelihoods into development planning in the priority corridors

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Facilitating Civil Society Participation in the Implementation of Cambodia's Environmental Code

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