Wetlands

Densu Delta Ecosystem Conservation: A Grassroots Participation Approach Involving Fringe Communities, Ghana

This project assesses the diversity and abundance of birds of the Densu Delta Ramsar site, Ghana and its fringe communities to obtain baseline data for future studies and management.

Community Empowerment for Restoration and Conservation of Kusa and Koguta Wetlands, Kenya

The project’s aim is to establish a Village Agroforestry centre(VAC) for multipurpose tree seedlings and habitat restoration, two ecosan units as demonstration plots for human manure generation for organic farming and community capacity building in value addition.

Community Stewardship in Conservation and Sustainable Management of Mangroves in Orissa Coast

The prime objective is to generating new mangrove forests, educating communities about positive externality of the mangrove conservation, and developed alternative sustainable livelihood.

Iraq Upper Tigris Waterkeeper Threat Assessment & Action Plan

The Iraq Upper Tigris Waterkeeper (IUTW) will perform an in-depth threat assessment of the Lesser Zab River, a major tributary of the Tigris River in northern Iraq, to document and fully characterize all threats to river habitats (fish spawning areas, river and riparian habitats), water quality and river functions. Action plans and strategies to address these threats will also be developed and the tools needed for expanding these efforts to other river basins within Iraq will be developed.

Mangrove Conservation and Restoration through Sustainable Community Development

The aim of the project is the promotion of sustainable alternative livelihoods, we aim at shifting local perception towards sustainable management and conservation of the mangroves.

Status and Conservation Strategy of Cuban Diurnal Raptors of a Ramsar Site in Cuba

Aims are to determine the distribution and status of Cuban raptors inside the “Gran Humedal del Norte de Ciego de Avila” wetland; to develop an educative program in communities and protected areas and to implement a long-term monitoring of raptors.

Sustainable Lakes Conservation through Participatory Management of Invasive Water Hyacinth and Watershed Management in Pokhara Valley Lakes, Nepal

The aim of the project is sustainable lakes conservation through local communities with wise use of invasive Water hyacinth and watershed management around Begnas and Rupa Lakes of Pokhara, Nepal

Conservation of Riverine Resources through People’s Participation: North-Eastern Godavari Basin, Maharashtra, India

The aim of the project is the conservation and eco-restoration of river basins, to conserve fish fauna through holistic, ecosystem approach and to generate sustainable livelihood for fishermen and labourers.

Biodiversity and the Role of ‘Dryland Wetlands’ in Semi Arid Mikuyuni – Mwitasyano River Catchment in South Eastern Kenya as a Source of Livelihood

The aim of the project is to identify the biodiversity of ‘dryland wetland’ in arid South Eastern Kenya and assess the role of the wetlands as a source of alternative livelihood in poverty alleviation.

Malagarazi Wetlands Community-Based Conservation

The project will aim to focus on reduction of large mammals poaching, fight against the use of toxic plants in fishing, reduce farming interest in wetlands and contribute to capacity building in biodiversity conservation.