FSM: Giant Clam Conservation and Farming for Income Generation for MPA Communities in Pohnpei, FSM
Project Site:MPA communities at Lenger, Depehk, Mwand, Parem and Nahmwen Na
This project will enhance populations of endangered giant clams in no-take MPA with a view to re-establishing viable breeding stocks for community members to farm to generate income.
This project will enhance populations of endangered giant clams in no-take MPA with a view to re-establishing viable breeding stocks for community members to farm to generate income.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Marine Environmental Research Institute of Pohnpei
Country:
Micronesia
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 50,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 32,631.61
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 5,400.00
Project Number:
MSP/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/09/11
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
-Train and involve community in monitoring of giant clams
-Involve community in restocking of giant clams
-Bring community members to MERIP to learn giant clam farming activities
-Each selected farmer will be treated on an individual basis regarding their ability to grow product without technical assistance from MERIP staff.
-MERIP will ensure that individual farmers are properly trained and receive the necessary technical and extension assistance to grow their own products.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
Members from MPA communities are locals from Uh, Nett & Madolenihmw municipalities that will be participating through out project implementation.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Lavernie Pretrick
Phone:
(691)320-4192
Fax:
(691)320-1276
Email:
Address
Kaselehlia Street, P.O. Box 2466, 2nd FloorJ&T Sonden Bldng,
Kolonia, Pohnpei, 96941
Kolonia, Pohnpei, 96941
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