Development of the Salamansa community through an eco-touristic initiative
This project intends to operationalize an underwater trail and to develop a set of marine awareness activities. The underwater trail will be a way to promote sustainable use and conservation of marine resources, and to develop alternative activities which can gradually improve living conditions of the population of Salamansa. This will be done through: a) the deployment of underwater trail of the Baia das Gatas with the development of ecotourism activities, b) capitalization of initiatives education, awareness and information about the marine environment of the community. The main beneficiaries are fishermen, community Salamansa and tourists.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Associação dos Pescadores de Salamansa
Country:
Cabo verde
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 16,138.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 10,079.60
Project Number:
CPV/SGP/OP4/Y3/RAF/2010/09
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
53 local students participated in marine environmental awareness activities, including marine turtle and corals conservation.
20 people participated in the underwater trail activity in Baía das Gatas
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
The capacities of community members were strengthened through project sensitizing activities. The trail has a capacity to provide temporary jobs for at least 10 fishermen, according to a feasibility study.
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Indicators
Biophysical
Number of globally significant species protected by project
10
Biophysical
Number of national policies informed in biodiversity focal area
3
Empowerment
Number of CBOs / NGOs participated / involved in SGP project
1
Empowerment
Number of women participated / involved in SGP project
10
Empowerment
Innovative financial mechanisms put in place through SGP project
1
Empowerment
Number and type of support linkages established with local governments/authorities
2
Empowerment
Number and type of support linkages established with national government institutions
1
Livehood
Number of individuals (gender diaggregated) who have benefited* from SGP project
73
Partnership |
| Directorate General of Environment, WWF Cape Verde, and Fly Tour Operator |
SGP Country office contact
Mr Ricardo Monteiro
Phone:
+238 993 9939
Email:
Ms. Eveline Tavares
Phone:
238 260 9686
Fax:
238 262 1404
Email:
Address
Edifício das Nações Unidas – Ave. OUA, Largo das Nações Unidas,
Caixa Postal 62 – ASA, Praia,
Praia, Santiago Island, 62
Praia, Santiago Island, 62
Country Website
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