Coastline, a couple small islands in the distance. — Katič and Buljarica.

© Borut Rubinič

Support Local Community’s Involvement in Protection and Promotion of the Potential Marine Protected Area – Katič

Grantee Name: Green Home

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Montenegro
Amount: $226,307
Dates: Nov 2018 – Nov 2021
Keywords: Fisheries, Habitat conservation and management, Marine, Protected Areas, Species Conservation, Tourism

Building the capacity of and networking local actors to engage in the management of natural resources in the Katic area, and support the first potential marine protected area of Montenegro. Supporting ecotourism and livelihood activities based on sustainable use of natural resources. Monitoring of two important flagship species: monk seal and dusky grouper.

Strategic Direction : 1 Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the conservation of biodiversity in coastal areas