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Upscaling and Promoting Biodiversity Conservation and Community Livelihoods in the Upper Guinea Forest Ecosystem

Grantee Name: Environmental Foundation for Africa

Hotspot
Guinean Forests of West Africa
Location
Sierra Leone
Amount
$285,000
Dates
Dec 2008 – Jun 2012
Keywords
Awareness, Livelihoods, Protected Areas, Tourism

Secure the gains made possible by the first phase of CEPF funding by conducting further work in ecotourism and sustainable community development in and around the Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary in Sierra Leone. Activities include sharing the lessons from the Tiwai Island experience with the region via the establishment of a Biodiversity and Alternative Energy Learning Center in Sierra Leone.

Strategic Direction :

6 Consolidation

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