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Strengthening Capacities of Local Communities Towards a Sustainable Management of the Natural Park of Cova, Ribeira de Paúl e Torre

This project aims to contribute and strengthen local capacities and participation of local communities in sustainable management of natural resources in protected areas. The need to secure livelihoods of households in protected areas, especially for women, means that there should be a change in the relationship between people and parks. In this sense, this project will focus on women and their families and livelihood activities, emphasizing the shared responsibility of resources, as well as enabling mechanisms to conserve endemic biodiversity and protect land from erosion.

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Project Snapshot

Grantee:

Associação de Apoio A Auto Promoção da Mulher No Desenvolvimento

Country:

Cabo verde

Area Of Work:

Biodiversity
Biodiversity

Operational Phase:

OP4 - Y3 (Jul 09 - Jun 10)

Grant Amount:

US$ 13,886.00

Co-Financing Cash:

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 3,240.01

Project Number:

CPV/SGP/OP4/Y3/RAF/2010/07

Start Date:

7/2010

End Date:

6/2011

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results

Capacity - Building Component

10 local women received training in «Sisal» transformation, and management of small business. Also, 4 environmental education sessions were promoted in the localities of Lombo de Beatriz e Cabo de Ribeira, and Ribeira de Paul.

Notable Community Participation

A total number of 124 local community members of Pedra Racha, Bordeira de Cova, Tabuleiro, Covão, Chã de Padre, Pico de António and Cabeceira do Vale do Paúl were involved in project activities. A Core Environmental group was created and are currently engaged in park management initiatives

Project sustainability

Sustainability was greatly enhanced by the creation of 2 «Sisal» transformers units involving 10 women, and the engagement of park local communities, coupled with training provided in small business

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

The initiative promoted sustainable use of biodiversity. But more importantly it promoted conservation of key endemic park and global species.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

The project created 2 «Sisal» transformers units involving 10 women. The aim was to promote sustainable use park resources for the benefit of local communities. Community members involved in the 2 groups participated in two fairs in Santo Antão and São Vicente islands, and established contacts to sell products in Sal Island.

Policy Influence

The project had significant influence on the following national priorities:This project contributed to the following national policies: Program for Poverty Reduction in Rural Areas - PNLP National Action Plan for the Environment - PANA II Biodiversity Strategy National Program to Combat Desertification

Linkages gef projects

This project has had linkages, including plant species production, selection of reforesting sites, as well as preparing plants for reforestation with the local coordinator of the «Consolidation of Protected Areas System» Project cell in Santo Antão.

Project Results

1. Women and youth of the Park are trained in «Sisal» processing and management of small business

2. Resident population of the park recognize the importance of endemic species flora conservation

3. Protected area is reforested with at least 10 endemic species by the end of the project.

4. Nurseries of endemic plant species created for the recovery of the flora around the park areas

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Indicators

Biophysical

Number of globally significant species protected by project 10

Biophysical

Hectares of globally significant biodiversity area protected or sustainably managed by project 3217

Biophysical

Number of national policies informed in biodiversity focal area 3

Empowerment

Number of women participated / involved in SGP project 57

Biophysical

Hectares of land sustainably managed by project 3217

Biophysical

Number of national policies informed in land degradation focal area 1

Livehood

Number of individuals (gender diaggregated) who have benefited* from SGP project 105

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