Promoting Community Based Natural Resource Management and Environmental Protection in the Sibun River Watershed Project
Promoting Community Based Natural Resource Management and Environmental Protection in the Sibun River Watershed Project
The primary goal of the proposed project is to empower communities to take management responsibility for the environmental protection of the Sibun River watershed, and develop mechanisms for dialogue with regulatory and development entities. The Sibun Watershed Association seeks to increase and institutionalize the participation of local people in the natural resource management of where they live and work. Through a number of specific community-based mechanisms, SWA efforts are expected to result in sustainable development and biodiversity conservation. Project objectives include the following:

1. To train village representatives in community-based resource inventories and environmental monitoring.
2. To increase community and stakeholder awareness concerning natural resource issues through the implementation of community-driven environmental education programs, public awareness and information dissemination.
3. To develop community-based advocacy to address natural resource issues, including environmental practices that threaten biodiversity and watershed health.
4. To initiate a watershed-based marketing program that promotes community-based ecotourism destinations within the Sibun River watershed.

 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Sibun Watershed Association
Country:
Belize
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 39,883.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 107,500.00
Project Number:
BZE/01/04
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Community input has been incorporated in the proposal design. Project implementation will be realized through the joint efforts of SWA and community members since the proposed project activities largely depend on community initiative and mobilization, ownership and participation are necessary and expected outcomes.
Capacity - Building Component
Community representatives will be trained in resource inventory and environmental monitoring techniques. Also, teachers residing in the Sibun River Watershed will be trained to integrate watershed and biodiversity education into the existing science curriculum.
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SGP Country office contact

Mr. Leonel Requena
Phone:
(501) 822-2462
Email:
Esther Calles
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Address

2nd Floor, David L. McKoy Business Center, Bliss Parade, P.O. Box 53
Belmopan, Central America