Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Tunisian fisherman sailing in Zembra Protected Area, Tunisia.

© Louis Marie Preau

Supporting Traditional Fishing to Protect Marine Resources in Zembra Protected Area Buffer Zone, Tunisia

Grantee Name: Société Tarek ben Younis

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Tunisia
Amount: $7,602
Dates: Jul 2020 – Jan 2022
Keywords: Access and Benefit Sharing, Awareness, Buffer zones, Capacity building

Raise awareness of local artisanal fishermen in Burj Al Salhi area in Zembra marine protected area on the importance of marine biodiversity and encourage them to contribute towards marine biodiversity conservation. Support a group of local artisanal fishermen with traditional eco-friendly fishing equipment to encourage for sustainable fishing.

Strategic Direction :

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