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Participatory Conservation of the Caoní River and its Endangered Species, Ecuador
Grantee Name: 
Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ
HOTSPOT
Tropical Andes
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$32,521
DATES
Feb 2025
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Jan 2026
KEYWORDS
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Tropical Andes
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$32,521
DATES
Feb 2025
-
Jan 2026
KEYWORDS

Strengthen conservation efforts through participatory assessment of endangered amphibian species presence and habitat status through community monitoring of water quality and amphibian populations, that will inform an amphibian conservation plan for the Caoní River. Develop a conservation mechanism for the Caoní River in collaboration with local stakeholders. Strengthen community governance of the river. Establish a permanent working group between municipalities, civil society organizations, communities and academia to monitor conservation actions and develop strategic alliances that ensure long-term protection of the river's biodiversity.

Strategic Direction: 1 Strengthen protection and management of 52 priority KBAs to foster participatory governance, green recovery from COVID-19, climate change resilience, species conservation, and financial sustainability.