Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Strengthening Communities’ Indigenous Coalition for Effective Forest Governance, Nigeria

Grantee Name: Development Concern

Hotspot: Guinean Forests of West Africa
Location: Nigeria
Amount: $24,728
Dates: Aug 2021 – Apr 2022
Keywords: Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Habitat conservation and management, Governance

Strengthen the organizational capacity of the management team of Ekuri-Iko, Agoi, & Okpon (EKIAO) Conservation Initiative and representatives of the communities. This project aims to increase effectiveness and improve inclusiveness on forest governance seeking to protect their 280,000 hectare community forest.

Strategic Direction :

4 Build the capacity of local civil society organizations, including Indigenous People’s, women’s and youth groups, to conserve and manage globally important biodiversity

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Strengthening Communities’ Indigenous Coalition for Effective Forest Governance, Nigeria

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