Mitigating threats to Negambo lagoon through invasive oyster beds and ad-hoc mangrove plantation by Liyasavi Women’s Development Society
Improper planting of Mangroves and increased Kawati population have adverse effects on the ecological sustainability of the lagoon. Proposes systematic plantation of Mangroves, Mitigating the rapid growth of Kawati (Creassostrea and Saccostrea) in collaboration with NARA?s action plan. Establishment of information and training center for biodiversity conservation
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Liyasavi Women’s Development Society
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 15,076.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 1,658.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 702.00
Project Number:
SRL/SGP/OP4/Y3/RAF/2010/06
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Alternate livelihood activities like producing ornaments and marketing promotions for the same is included in the project
Gender Focus
Equal gender consideration and in many activities women participation is high
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
Email:
Address
UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7
Colombo 7
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