Empowering Ivorian coastal communities to conserve biodiversity and secure livelihoods
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £346,585
WHERE Côte d'Ivoire
Summary
This project aims to support poverty alleviation and biodiversity conservation in coastal communities surrounding Grand-Béréby (located in the district of Bas-Sassandra, region of San Pédro, Côte d’Ivoire), through:
(1) increased knowledge of marine biodiversity and fisheries resources underpinning the creation of a community-managed marine protected area;
(2) increased environmental awareness and stewardship;
(3) a diversified skills base that enhances employment opportunities; and
(4) community-business partnerships that promote fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from natural capital.
IAS - Instituto Socioambiental, Zoological Society of London (ZSL), WCS, Police Maritime (PM), "Ministère de la Production Animale et des Ressources Halieutiques(MIPARH)", Conservation des Espèces Marines (CEM)
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