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Tunisian fisherman sailing in Zembra Protected Area, Tunisia.
Tunisian fisherman sailing in Zembra Protected Area, Tunisia.
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Supporting Artisanal Eco-friendly Fishing in Zembra Protected Area Buffer Zone, Tunisia

Grantee Name: Société Khaled ben Othmen

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Tunisia
Amount
$7,838
Dates
Jul 2020 – Apr 2022
Keywords
Access and Benefit Sharing, Buffer zones, Capacity building

Support a group of local fishermen with selective fishing equipment to encourage sustainable fishing. Build capacity and raise awareness of local fishermen of the importance of the marine part of Zembra Protected Area, which will reduce the pressure caused by overfishing in the Zembra archipelago.

Strategic Direction :

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

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