Regaining programme for Tsunami affected communities and coastal environment in Kosgoda and Rekkawa by Turtle Conservation Project
Regaining programme for Tsunami affected communities and coastal environment in Kosgoda and Rekkawa by Turtle Conservation Project
Conservation of marine turtles, provide livelihoods for Tsunami affected communities, create education and awareness on marine coastal resources, restoration of marine and coastal and marine habitat. Project consists of two components. Environment restoration component includes mangrove, coastal and swamp plant re-plantation in coastal areas degraded by the tsunami and recommencement of turtle nest protection activities. The community development component consists of building community infra-structure such as water storage tanks and eco-sanitation toilets, providing water pumps to clean wells, eco-friendly disposal of tsunami debris, income generation and revolving fund schemes, counseling and recreational activities, training programmes on disaster responses and awareness on marine and coastal ecosystem conservation
 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Turtle Conservation Project
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 77,859.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 24,211.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 11,906.00
Project Number:
SRL/05/17
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
As TCP head office in Kosgoda was severely affected by the tsunami, it is expected to redevelop the capacity of the institution through the proposed activities.
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Awareness on marine and coastal ecosystem conservation among community members is to be improved through informal lectures, film shows, field trips, sign boards, leaflets, booklets and posters.
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SGP Country office contact

Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
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Address

UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7