Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

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