Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Strengthening Conservation and Management of Akpi Wat Praek Kampong Cham Community Fishery, Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia

Grantee Name: Cambodian Organization for Women Support

Hotspot: Indo-Burma
Location: Cambodia
Amount: $18,194
Dates: Oct 2015 – Oct 2016
Keywords: Awareness, Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Education, Legal support

Improve the sustainability of natural resources management in Baray commune, Kampong Thom province, Cambodia by raising awareness about biodiversity conservation legislation among the members of Akpi Wat Praek Kampong Cham Community Fishery, improving the management and organizational structure of this Community Fishery, and developing a pilot co-management mechanism in partnership with the provincial fisheries authorities.

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

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Strengthening Conservation and Management of Akpi Wat Praek Kampong Cham Community Fishery, Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia

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