Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Sustainable Management of Lake Ihotry Natural Resources, Part of the Complex Mangoky-Ihotry New Protected Area

Grantee Name: Asity Madagascar

Hotspot: Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Location: Madagascar
Amount: $13,948
Dates: Aug 2016 – Oct 2017
Keywords: Community-based conservation, Fisheries, Habitat conservation and management, Legal support, Protected Areas

Strengthen the governance of Madagascar’s Lake Ihotry by reinforcing the role of locally based association VOI Soamanantaly and by collaborating with local stakeholders and authorities. The project will conduct communication campaigns at the regional and national level.

Strategic Direction :

1 Empower local communities to protect and manage biodiversity in priority key biodiversity areas.

Sustainable Management of Lake Ihotry Natural Resources, Part of the Complex Mangoky-Ihotry New Protected Area

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