Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Group of about 8 women, most wearing head scarves, smile at camera. — Women of Souss Massa with RIT program officer Awatef Abiadh (second from right).

Involve Civil Society and Fishing Community in Integrating Biodiversity Conservation in Souss Massa National Park and Tamri Key Biodiversity Area, Morocco

Grantee Name: Association de Gestion Intégrée des Ressources

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Morocco
Amount: $10,127
Dates: May 2019 – Jul 2020
Keywords: Awareness, Fisheries, Habitat conservation and management, Protected Areas, Species Conservation

Prepare the national action plan for Northern Bald Ibis, a Critically Endangered species. Local civil society organizations and relevant stakeholders are involved actively in order to ensure its sustainability. The project will help to establish a platform for all stakeholders and prepare a conservation project for the better future conservation of the species in Souss-Massa National Parc and Tamri Key Biodiversity Area.

Strategic Direction : 1 Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the conservation of biodiversity in coastal areas

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Involve Civil Society and Fishing Community in Integrating Biodiversity Conservation in Souss Massa National Park and Tamri Key Biodiversity Area, Morocco

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