Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Community consultations to support research on fish population.

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Strengthening Community Fisheries Conservation in the Lower Mun River, Thailand

Grantee Name: Mekong Community Institute Association

Hotspot: Indo-Burma
Location: Thailand
Amount: $21,971
Dates: Nov 2022 – May 2024
Keywords: Awareness, Community-based conservation, Fisheries, Freshwater, Habitat conservation and management

Conduct citizen science research in partnership with eight local communities to enhance knowledge and awareness of threatened fish species and habitats in the Ubon Nam Mun Key Biodiversity Area (KBA). Strengthen the capacity of the Network of Local Communities for the Restoration of the Mun River and Livelihoods, and support the network to improve management of nine Fish Conservation Zones established in the KBA.

Strategic Direction :

4 Empower local communities to engage in conservation and management of priority key biodiversity areas

Strengthening Community Fisheries Conservation in the Lower Mun River, Thailand

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