Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Reduce Trade of Turtle Shell Products in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Grantee Name: Yayasan Penyu Indonesia

Hotspot: Wallacea
Location: Indonesia
Amount: $71,136
Dates: Jun 2022 – Jan 2024
Keywords: Awareness, Biodiversity mainstreaming, Community-based conservation, Fisheries, Livelihoods, Marine, Species Conservation, Wildlife trade

Raise awareness regarding hawksbill turtles to decrease the illegal trade in products derived from turtle shells in the Pagimana District of Central Sulawesi. Promote alternative livelihoods and to decrease the economic pressure to engage in illegal activities.

Strategic Direction :

1 Address threats to high priority species