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Hotspot Butterflies: Making the Butterfly Exhibit Industry Work for Conservation

Grantee Name: International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

Hotspot
Eastern Afromontane, Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya
Amount
$15,565
Dates
Oct 2007 – Apr 2008
Keywords
Awareness, Livelihoods, Non-timber Forest Products (incl. fuelwood)

Improve the market share f or community-raised butterfly pupae supplied to flight houses in Europe and North America. This will, in turn, improve the livelihoods and benefits from conservation for communities engaged in butterfly farming. In conjunction with the butterfly exhibit industry, explore opportunities to stage displays focused on individual hotspots promoting the overall awareness of these biodiversity reservoirs and the threats they face.

Strategic Direction :

5 Develop and support efforts for further fundraising for the region

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