Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Improving the Co-Management Conditions of Coastal Communities in the Coastal Zone of the Colas, Fomboni-Mohéli in Comoros

Grantee Name: ONG MHACHIRICHO

Hotspot: Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Location: Comoros
Amount: $10,474
Dates: Jul 2019 – Jul 2021
Keywords: Agriculture, Awareness, Marine, Pollution, Soil conservation, Tourism, Water management

The marine and coastal ecosystems of Colas, Fomboni-Moheli are threatened by sand removal, dumping of garbage and on-foot fishing. The project consists to give back and to valorize the potential of ecological and economic production of this zone by the establishment of a resting area, the implementation of a regulation and a management structure.

Strategic Direction :

1 Empower local communities to protect and manage biodiversity in priority key biodiversity areas.

Improving the Co-Management Conditions of Coastal Communities in the Coastal Zone of the Colas, Fomboni-Mohéli in Comoros

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