Marine Preservation And Coastal Poor Livelihood Betterment Through Sustainable Fishing
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Capability & Capacity
VALUE £180,290
WHERE Lebanon
Summary
The global food crisis and sharp local financial crisis are driving the vulnerable and poor of Lebanon to desperate conditions. This project will support livelihood of coastal poor to practice sustainable fishing and advocate marine biodiversity protection. It will also strengthen marine protected areas, and spread awareness on marine ecosystem sustainability to enhance biodiversity protection communally. Engaging stakeholders to network and document biodiversity will consolidate a participatory approach to improve sustainability of marine resources against threats and exploitation.
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