Management of the Sipaliwini Savanna Protected Area and Sustainable Tourism Development in the Sipaliwini Savanna (Mamia Pakoro Project) (TRI/98/G52/2101/005)
The goals of the ?Mamia Pakoro Project? in general is the conservation of the biodiversity and the archaeological treasures (Pre-Columbian) of the Sipaliwini Savanna Nature Reserve and surroundings and alternative income generation for the Tareno Amerindians, by means of ecotourism and sustainable harvesting of non timber forest products. In the first instance, on various locations in the Savanna, four multi-functional field stations will be constructed and completely equipped to function as Ranger Stations, Research Stations, as well as Tourist Centers. In the mean time there will be training for community-members in protected area management and the role of central government and conservation law(s) rules and regulations. The project will also provide training for a National United Nations Volunteer (NUNV) field-worker assigned to the community in several aspects of protected area management.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Stichting Meu
Country:
Suriname
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 50,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 10,000.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 12,000.00
Project Number:
TRI/98/G52/2101/005
Status:
Project Terminated Before Completion
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
The local amerindian (Tareno) community will implement the project activities in collaboration with relevant Government, NGO and private sector partners.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
The main project participants are the Tareno amerindians who are part of the indigenous peoples of Suriname
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Eric Wijngaarde
Phone:
597-420030 ext. 238
Email:
Bharti Manurat
Email:
Address
UNDP Country - Office Paramaribo, Gonggrijpstraat 25
Paramaribo, Latin America
Paramaribo, Latin America
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