Protection and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in and around the South Water Caye Marine Reserve through Capacity Building and Tourism Services training for members of Riversdale Fishermen Association
Protection and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in and around the South Water Caye Marine Reserve through Capacity Building and Tourism Services training for members of Riversdale Fishermen Association
Riversdale is a traditional fishing community comprised of approximately sixty (60) residents. The Riversdale Fishermen Association was formed in January 2006 and the members of the group harvest lobster, conch and scale fish which are supplied to the local resorts in the area and the fishing cooperatives. This is the group's first project and the goal is to involve residents of Riversdale in sustainably using and protecting the marine resources and biodiversity of the South Water Caye Marine Reserve as a part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve World Heritage Site. This will be done by creating awareness and providing training for residents to be able to work in the tourism sector.
 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Riversdale Fishermen Association
Country:
Belize
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 21,099.50
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 16,078.50
Project Number:
BZE/UNF-GEF/PH2/2/06/06
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed

SGP Country office contact

Mr. Leonel Requena
Phone:
(501) 822-2462
Email:
Esther Calles
Email:

Address

2nd Floor, David L. McKoy Business Center, Bliss Parade, P.O. Box 53
Belmopan, Central America