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Upgrading the Value Chains of Eco-labeled and Organic Products for Biodiversity Conservation in Stung Treng Ramsar Site, Cambodia

Grantee Name: Cambodian Institute for Research and Rural Development

Hotspot
Indo-Burma
Location
Cambodia
Amount
$60,000
Dates
Mar 2016 – May 2018
Keywords
Agriculture, Certification, Freshwater, Livelihoods, Ramsar site

Improve the well-being of people within, and conserve the biodiversity of, the Stung Treng Ramsar Site on the Mekong River in Cambodia by developing and promoting an organic and eco-friendly rice production system in 15 villages. Create an eco-friendly rice brand and promote it among market operators, consumers and authorities, and strengthen links to biodiversity conservation goals through conservation agreements.

Strategic Direction :

6 Engage key actors in mainstreaming biodiversity, communities and livelihoods into development planning in the priority corridors

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