Community-based biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of Mamdowodindo and Nana Busua Wetlands/lagoons in the Ahanta West District
The project seeks to restore and conserve the biodiversity patterns of Mambowodindo and Nana Busua Wetlands through community-based sustainable management actions that will enhance the livelihoods of the people in the area.
the main project activities include the production of seedlings (mangrove, cassia siamea, catapar, mahogany, mansonia, edinam, cedrella, black pepper, mangoes and citrus) for planting; cleaning up and restoration of the two lagoons; provision of safe waste disposal systems; rehabilitation of degraded wetlands through enrichment planting and coppice management; management of sacred groves; promotion of agro-forestry; introduction and promotion of soil fertility replenishment systems, and creation of fish refugia.
The project will also develop the environmental management capacity of community groups (women, farmers, fishermen, fish monger traditional Authorities) in environmental restoration, management and monitoring through training; education and awareness campaign; review and enforcement of community environmental bye-laws and production and dissemination of basic facts on the environment to influence policy and decision-making process. A local community based organisation will be formed and strengthened in project management, gender and development, participatory learning approaches. Two environmental clubs (CBO) in biodiversity conservation, wetland management; climate change, participatory monitoring and evaluation will also be formed to promote best enviornmental best practices in the area.
the main project activities include the production of seedlings (mangrove, cassia siamea, catapar, mahogany, mansonia, edinam, cedrella, black pepper, mangoes and citrus) for planting; cleaning up and restoration of the two lagoons; provision of safe waste disposal systems; rehabilitation of degraded wetlands through enrichment planting and coppice management; management of sacred groves; promotion of agro-forestry; introduction and promotion of soil fertility replenishment systems, and creation of fish refugia.
The project will also develop the environmental management capacity of community groups (women, farmers, fishermen, fish monger traditional Authorities) in environmental restoration, management and monitoring through training; education and awareness campaign; review and enforcement of community environmental bye-laws and production and dissemination of basic facts on the environment to influence policy and decision-making process. A local community based organisation will be formed and strengthened in project management, gender and development, participatory learning approaches. Two environmental clubs (CBO) in biodiversity conservation, wetland management; climate change, participatory monitoring and evaluation will also be formed to promote best enviornmental best practices in the area.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Ricerca e Cooperazione
Country:
Ghana
Area Of Work:
International Waters
Grant Amount:
US$ 46,920.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 48,000.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 14,000.00
Project Number:
GHA/04/067
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Intensive public awareness on conservation of International Waters and Biodiveristy conservation will be promoted throughout the project period.
Inovative Financial Mechanisms
The fish farming and agroforestry are expected to generate addidtional income to people.
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Partnership |
Ricerca e Cooperazione |
SGP Country office contact
Dr. George Buabin Ortsin
Phone:
233-242-977980
Email:
Ms. Lois Sarpong
Phone:
+233 505740909
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Address
UNDP, Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme P.O. Box 1423
Accra, Greater Accra, 233-302
Accra, Greater Accra, 233-302
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