Forest of Cedrus Atlantica in Ifrane National Park — Forest of *Cedrus atlantica* in Ifrane National Park

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Promoting the Value of Key Biodiversity Areas by Strengthening the Role of Civil Society Organizations in Their Management and Conservation in North Africa

Grantee Name: International Union for Conservation of Nature

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia
Amount: $316,076
Dates: Aug 2013 – Dec 2015
Keywords: Awareness, Capacity building, Protected Areas

Improve the management of six Key Biodiversity Areas in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya by undertaking a thorough review of previous approaches to assess their effectiveness and by promoting communication and dialogue between nongovernmental organizations and management authorities. Set up an exchange visit with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature in Jordan to compare the respective management approaches as a learning opportunity.

Strategic Direction : 3 Improve the conservation and protection status of 44 priority key biodiversity areas