Fish Farming Project using Earth Ponds as an Alternative Way of Conserving Natural Biodiversity of Fish in the Okavango River by reducing fishing pressure.
Okavango Inland Fisheries Marketing Co-operative Society Limited comprises of twenty-one (21) members from Etsha 1-13, Ikoga and Jao Flats. The Cooperative Society proposes to mobilise community efforts on Conservation of Biodiversity and Community Landscape Conservation Strategy and Compact Strategy.
The intended project is focused on commercialization of Fish Farming productions using Earth-Ponds and increasing production of nearly extinct fish species. They will also minimise the impact of climate change in the panhandle, which among others is brought about by unreliable river charges, changing of rainfall patterns, overfishing and unsafe fishing techniques. This would in turn contribute to sustainable usage, protection and preservation of natural resources and indigenous heritage knowledge and skills.
The intended project is focused on commercialization of Fish Farming productions using Earth-Ponds and increasing production of nearly extinct fish species. They will also minimise the impact of climate change in the panhandle, which among others is brought about by unreliable river charges, changing of rainfall patterns, overfishing and unsafe fishing techniques. This would in turn contribute to sustainable usage, protection and preservation of natural resources and indigenous heritage knowledge and skills.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Okavango Inland Fisheries Marketing Co-operative Society LTD
Country:
Botswana
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 50,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,260.00
Project Number:
BOT/SGP/OP7/Y2/CORE/BD/2022/05
Status:
Currently under execution
Project Characteristics and Results
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