Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Field of golden barley. — Barley Field near Tetouan, Morocco.

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Introducing the Conservation Agreement Model for Community-Based Conservation to Nongovernmental Organizations in Tunisia and Algeria

Grantee Name: Conservation International

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Algeria, Tunisia
Amount: $19,716
Dates: May 2014 – Oct 2014
Keywords: Capacity building

Strengthen the capacity of local NGOs from Algeria and Tunisia by introducing the conservation agreement model. A workshop will provide training on the model and cover best practices; summarize the suitability of the approach for key biodiversity areas within the mountains, plateaus and wetlands of the Algerian Tell and Tunisia Corridor; identify NGOs interested in collaboration; and explore how to carry out joint fundraising and assist NGOs to draft plans for next steps.

Strategic Direction : 1 Promote civil society involvement in Integrated Coastal Zone Management to minimize the negative effects of coastal development in three priority corridors (Southwest Balkans, Cyrenaican Peninsula, and Mountains, Plateau

Project Resources:

Introduction to the Agreements of Retention

Introducing the Conservation Agreement Model for Community-Based Conservation to Nongovernmental Organizations in Tunisia and Algeria

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