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Traditional “charfia” fisheries on the coast of Djerba, Tunisia.
Traditional “charfia” fisheries on the coast of Djerba, Tunisia.
© Pierre Carret

Promoting Co-Management and Sustainable Traditional Fishing in Tunisia's Kneiss Islands

Grantee Name: Association de la Continuité des Générations

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Tunisia
Amount
$117,569
Dates
Aug 2021 – Sep 2022
Keywords
Community-based conservation, Fisheries, Livelihoods, Marine, Protected Areas, Ramsar site

Foster the participation of local communities in the co-management of the Kneiss Islands to support the establishment of a marine protected area. Promote adoption of sustainable fishing practices, in particular for clams and razor-shells, and support establishment of artificial reefs.

Strategic Direction :

1 Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the conservation of biodiversity in coastal areas

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