Zambezi Wetlands project, planning towards sustainability and restoration of the critical wetlands on the Zambezi River
This project aimed to employ local youth to sustain and restore a critical wetland on the Zambezi River. It will develop the area into a recreational site and environmental education initiative. CYDA has received a planning grant to thoroughly plan this project, particularly the construction phase.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Caprivi Youth Development Association
Country:
Namibia
Area Of Work:
International Waters
Grant Amount:
US$ 2,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 300.00
Project Number:
Nam-04-11
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Project sustainability
An estimated 200 people visit the area every weekend thus the site entry fees will be used to finance the project activities in the long run.
Linkages gef projects
Linked to the River Basin programme
SGP Country office contact
Mr. Nickey Lazarus Gaseb
Phone:
+264 61 431 7700
Email:
Address
c/o Environmental Investment Fund Namibia, 8933 Heinitzburg Heights
P.O. Box 28157, Auas Valley, Windhoek, Africa, 9000
P.O. Box 28157, Auas Valley, Windhoek, Africa, 9000
Country Website
Visit the Namibia Country Page