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Preparing for Conservation and Sustainable Land Use of the Succulent Karoo in Namibia

Grantee Name: Namibia Nature Foundation

Hotspot
Succulent Karoo
Location
Namibia
Amount
$202,402
Dates
Dec 2007 – Dec 2008
Keywords
Awareness, Biodiversity mainstreaming, Capacity building

Raise awareness of conservation issues and support local communities to develop sustainable livelihoods in the Sperrgebiet area of the Succulent Karoo Hotspot. Activities include coordinating partnerships to ensure sustainable development and conservation of the area, creating capacity for development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of community projects, and supporting the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to implement its conservation objectives in Sperrgebiet National Park.

Strategic Direction :

2 Engage key industrial sectors in meeting conservation objectives identified by SKEP

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