Diversifying Indonesian fisheries to protect elasmobranchs and alleviate poverty
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £272,599
WHERE Indonesia
Summary
Enhanced law enforcement and fisher transition to more sustainable livelihoods causes a 50% reduction in catches of threatened elasmobranch species at major Indonesian ports whilst reducing poverty for >100 households.
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) - Indonesia, KuALA Network, MMAF, Imperial College, Panglima Laot Aceh, University of Oxford - grants, Indonesian National Police, Criminal Investigation Division
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