Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Marine Biota Conservation by Fishermen at Hadakewa Bay, Lembata

Grantee Name: Lembaga Pengembangan Masyarakat Lembata

Hotspot: Wallacea
Location: Indonesia
Amount: $17,930
Dates: Jan 2016 – Jan 2017
Keywords: Community-based conservation, Habitat conservation and management, Marine, Protected Areas

Protect Hadakewa Bay, a rich marine ecosystem in Indonesia that is important to the livelihoods of the local fishing community. Work with local communities and government to establish a marine protected area. The initiative will also be complemented by capacity building of the fishing community on sustainable fisheries.

Strategic Direction : 4 Strengthen community-based action to protect marine species and sites

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Safeguard: Process Framework (integrated with proposal)

Marine Biota Conservation by Fishermen at Hadakewa Bay, Lembata

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