Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Rescuing the Last Seychelles White-eyes and Developing Sustainable Tourism Partnerships

Grantee Name: Island Biodiversity and Conservation Center

Hotspot: Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Location: Seychelles
Amount: $49,976
Dates: Oct 2020 – Jun 2022
Keywords: Habitat conservation and management, Private sector, Species Conservation, Tourism

Translocate 5-10 Seychelles white-eyes from Mahe to Grande Soeur and plan for another translocation, as well as continue to monitor the species translocated under Phase 1. Explore partnerships focusing on the development of eco-tourism activities post COVID-19, and fundraise for for additional translocations, continued monitoring and eco-tourism activities.

Strategic Direction :

2 Enable civil society to mainstream biodiversity and conservation into political and economic decision-making.

Project Resources:

Safeguard: Stakeholder Engagement Plan

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Rescuing the Last Seychelles White-eyes and Developing Sustainable Tourism Partnerships

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