Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Network Based Mekong Giant Catfish Conservation in Cambodia

Grantee Name: Youth for Peace and Development

Hotspot: Indo-Burma
Location: Cambodia
Amount: $4,974
Dates: Aug 2010 – Feb 2011
Keywords: Awareness, Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Fisheries, Freshwater, Migratory species, Research, Species Conservation

Conserve the Critically Endangered Mekong Giant Catfish and other giant freshwater fish species in Ankorban and Rorkakoy Commune, Korng Meas District, Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia, by engaging communities in conservation activities, raising awareness and education of relevant laws, developing conservation-related capacity, and conducting participatory local assessment of catch and release information.

Strategic Direction : 1 Safeguard priority globally threatened species in Indochina by mitigating major threats

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Network Based Mekong Giant Catfish Conservation in Cambodia

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