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Saving the Last Santiago Purple Herons of Cabo Verde
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Associação Lantuna
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$50,000
DATES
Jun 2023
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Mar 2024
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CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$50,000
DATES
Jun 2023
-
Mar 2024

Update the scientific baseline for the Santiago Purple Heron, Ardea purpurea bournei. This project will conduct genetic research to suggest adapted emergency conservation actions and start the process to update of its IUCN global status. Strengthen NGO capacities to act as a key stakeholder in biodiversity conservation by supporting the development of planning documents and a financial strategy and plan.

Strategic Direction: 2 Support the sustainable management of water catchments through integrated approaches for the conservation of threatened freshwater biodiversity