Conservation of mangroves in Rekawa lagoon by Rekawa Development Foundation
Rehabilitation of mangroves in the Rekawa lagoon and awareness Programmes for schools and communities.
Identify the areas in which mangroves have been destroyed.
Determine the type of mangroves suitable to be replanted in that area
Plant 1200 mangrove plants in 5 hectares in the Rekawa lagoon area.
Awareness programmes for members of 8 CBOs, school children of 6 schools for a period of 3 months.
Release 100000 Tilapia fish species in the lagoon in order to generate income for the communities living in the area.
Introduce energy conserving stoves.
Demarcate the boundaries of Rekawa mangrove reserve area.
Identify the areas in which mangroves have been destroyed.
Determine the type of mangroves suitable to be replanted in that area
Plant 1200 mangrove plants in 5 hectares in the Rekawa lagoon area.
Awareness programmes for members of 8 CBOs, school children of 6 schools for a period of 3 months.
Release 100000 Tilapia fish species in the lagoon in order to generate income for the communities living in the area.
Introduce energy conserving stoves.
Demarcate the boundaries of Rekawa mangrove reserve area.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Rekawa Developement Foundation
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 2,708.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 160.00
Project Number:
SRL/95/G52/034
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
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Gender Focus
Both men and women particiated in the activities
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
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Colombo 7
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