Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Ranger Monitoring Bird Population in Oum Rbia, Atlas Mountains, Morocco

© Pierre Carret

Wetlands Conservation in the Atlas Cedar Biosphere Reserve, Morocco

Grantee Name: Association Marocaine pour l'Ecotourisme et la Protection de la Nature

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Morocco
Amount: $19,985
Dates: Nov 2022 – Jan 2024
Keywords: Awareness, Capacity building, Freshwater, Networks, Protected Areas, Governance

Advance the integration of freshwater conservation within Khenifra Natioanl Park. Establish an observatory for the conservation of wetlands of the Atlas Cedar Bioshphere Reserve. This project also aims to build community and capacity among civil society actors as advocates for conservation and local development.

Strategic Direction :

2 Support the sustainable management of water catchments through integrated approaches for the conservation of threatened freshwater biodiversity