Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Participatory Management Planning for Threatened Bird and Amphibian in the Cotacachi-Awá Corridor of Colombia

Grantee Name: Fundación Ecológica los Colibríes de Altaquer

Hotspot: Tropical Andes
Location: Colombia
Amount: $137,687
Dates: Jun 2019 – Nov 2021
Keywords: Awareness, Capacity building, Communication, Community-based conservation, Conservation planning, Gender, Protected Areas, Species Conservation

Prepare and begin implementation of management plans for five globally endangered amphibian and bird species and strengthen management of two protected areas, with a strong focus on community participation. This grant will evaluate the status and prepare management plans for target species, prepare communications tools for awareness building, support sustainable financing, and conduct fieldwork to confirm protected area boundaries.

Strategic Direction : 5 Safeguard globally threatened species.