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Coastal Conservation Education: Protecting Barbados’ Coral Reef

Coral reefs are important to the Barbados fishing industry which partially relies on reef fish. Unfortunately coral reefs continue to be under threat from marine pollution, unsustainable fishing practices and the introduction of alien/invasive species. This project takes a capacity-building approach to sensitise youth in Barbados on the importance of reefs through the use of educational materials such as publications and game apps. Key stakeholders include teachers, parents and the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU).

In an effort to increase awareness of coral reefs, this project

Project Snapshot

Grantee:

Trekvoy Art and Literary Endowment for the Naturally Talented

Country:

Barbados

Area Of Work:

Biodiversity

Operational Phase:

OP5-Y3 (Jul 13 - Jun 14)

Grant Amount:

US$ 50,000.00

Co-Financing Cash:

US$ 2,550.00

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 57,703.65

Project Number:

BAR/SGP/OP5/YEAR3/STAR/BD/14/02

Start Date:

6/2014

End Date:

3/2016

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

N/A

Policy Impact

N/A

Planning non gef grant

T.A.L.E.N.T has received funding through the Barbados Resource Development Strategy funded by the European Union to create three more episode in the Zana Series and also three publications.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

The development of publications, film and apps will sensitise the youth about coral reefs.

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

The game app will be made available on the international market to generate revenue.

Capacity - Building Component

The group would develop its capacity in (1) technical knowledge of through the Coastal Zone Management and (2) application development skills and experience.

Project sustainability

The project activities will be sustained through book sales and additional funding for the full season of 13 episodes. T.A.L.E.N.T will also continue storytelling sessions in the primary schools.

Notable Community Participation

The project demonstrates moderate community involvement in the planning, implementation and evaluation stages.

Gender Focus

The project has been designed to promote gender equality as both men and women will be involved in all aspects of the project: Advisors, Actors, Photographer, Videographer, Editor, Graphic Artist, Animators, Workshop Trainer, Storytellers and Volunteers.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

The project provides economic opportunities through the production of children story books, an animated environmental and educational TV series and the creation of game applications.

Project Results

T.A.L.E.N.T has successfully developed age appropriate media for primary school children in an effort to increase their awareness of coral reefs. These include five publications (three Colour Me series publications and two storybooks- Zana'a Great Big Chore and Zana Goes Spearfishing), the pilot animation of Zana's Great Big Chore and the game app "Attack of the Lionfish". The team engaged teachers, principals and Early Child Care Professionals who fully endorsed the books during the book review meeting. The team also trained youth in storytelling to further engage the students.

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Biophysical

Number of innovations or new technologies developed/applied 4

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