Community-based fisheries
Submitted by Kago Morobane on Mon, 11/10/2021 - 14:49
Donors/Funders:
EU, GEF, USAID, National Postcode Lottery, WWF/Morby Charitable Foundation, NORAD, SASSCAL, AusAID
Implementers:
Government of Namibia, Zambia; KAZA secretariat; The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Peace Parks Foundation (PPF), Resilient Waters, Okacom, Univ of Namibia (UNAM), Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA), UN Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
Objectives:
Overall Objective: To strengthen fisheries management in the KAZA region through ecosystem-based adaptation enhancing socio-ecological resilience of communities
(1) Enhanced Community Governance
(2) Creation of a network of community fish reserves
(3) Increased awareness of nutritional aspects, local recreation and cultural aspects of fish
(4) Strengthening of research, monitoring and adaptive management of fisheries resources.
(5) Enhanced transboundary collaboration on the objectives
To restore fish stocks in partner countries.
TFCA:
PAs:
Conservancies: Mayuni, Balyerwa, Nakabolelwa, Lusese, Sikunga, Impalila, Kabulabula, Kasika, Joseph Mbambangandu, Maurus Nekaro, Kapinga Kawmalye
Specific Area (Village, Town, District, Province):
Kavango East; Kavango West; Zambezi
HQ of the Initiative:
Windhoek, Namibia
Timeframe:
2013 to 2023
Is the timeframe likely to be extended?:
Unsure
Elaborate on likelihood to extend:
Funding is based on donor funds and only secured until the end of 2023
Budget:
3000000.00
Currency:
EUR
Thematic Focus:
Agriculture
1st Contact Name:
Britta Hackenberg
1st Contact Email:
2nd Contact Name:
Angus Middleton
2nd Contact Email:
Website:
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