Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Thukela Marine Protected Area

Grantee Name: Zinkwazi Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association

Hotspot: Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany
Location: South Africa
Amount: $50,000
Dates: Feb 2014 – Jun 2015
Keywords: Agriculture, Agrochemicals, Buffer zones, Conservation planning, Habitat conservation and management, Private reserves, Protected Areas

Formally participate with government stakeholders as the representative of civil society in the creation of the Tugela Marine Protected Area (MPA). Creation of the MPA, which is expected to be one of the largest in South Africa, will take several years. Organize and lead a formal civil society forum that provides input to the government agency task force that creates the MPA, and coordinate civil society engagement and outreach about the MPA.

Strategic Direction : 2 Expand conservation areas and improve land use in 19 key biodiversity areas through innovative approaches

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Thukela Marine Protected Area

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