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Members of the recently created Canoeist Association of Malanza
Members of the recently created Canoeist Association of Malanza
© Oikos Cooperação e Desenvolvimento/Image by Marisa David
Participatory Management of Malanza and Praia das Conchas Mangroves in São Tomé
Grantee Name: 
Oikos - Cooperação e Desenvolvimento
HOTSPOT
Guinean Forests of West Africa
AMOUNT
US$206,906
DATES
May 2019
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Mar 2022
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Guinean Forests of West Africa
AMOUNT
US$206,906
DATES
May 2019
-
Mar 2022

Update and implement participative management plans for mangroves of Malanza and Praia das Conchas, in the São Tomé Natural Park, to conserve the last mangrove forests of São Tomé. Increase scientific knowledge of ecosystems. Implement mangrove conservation and enhancement measures. Constitute, train and animate mangrove management committees, which will include representatives of communities and other stakeholders.

Strategic Direction: 1 Empower local communities to engage in sustainable management of 40 priority sites and consolidate ecological connectivity at the landscape scale