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Maritime Forum

Sensitization of fisherfolks in three coastal communities

Short description of the action

Aim
Build capacity on sustainable ways to care for their natural resources in light of climate change and its challenges
Objectives:
1. Educate them on the importance of the ecosystem services provided by Biodiversity
2. Educate them on the implications of illegal means of fishing and illegal trade of endangered marine species
3. Empower/ support their livelihoods via upcycling and recycling skills of plastic waste and Nipa palm products using the circular economy model
4. Raisse 5000 mangrove seedlings in a nursery
5. Train them on biodiversity monitoring

Target number of participants (60 persons; 20/LGA) comprising; fishermen and women, youth groups

Expected impact: 10% increase in knowledge of ecosystem services of biodiversity.
5% reduction in bycatch incidents, poaching and habitat degradation.
15% increase in alternative livelihoods

Name of organisation
Sustainable Actions for Nature
Type of organisation
Non-governmental organisation
Type of action proposed
Citizen engagement, citizens-science, youth-led initiatives, communities of practice, ocean and water literacy, outreach, awareness raising and participatory approaches
The action contributes to the following objective or enabler
Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
Prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters
Public mobilisation and engagement
Start date of the action
End date of the action
Budget allocated for the action
15000
Basin coverage
Atlantic/Arctic coast
Website link
Email
sactions4nature@gmail.com
Country
Nigeria