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A community approach to waterbird resource management, Chia Lagoon, Malawi

 

Key Facts

FUNDING SCHEME ICON
FUNDING SCHEME
Main Project
VALUE ICON
VALUE
£471,784
WHERE ICON
WHERE
Malawi

Summary

The project will work with communities at Chia Lagoon in Malawi to better manage and restore this vital lagoon ecosystem, reverse declines in vulnerable and declining bird species and improve livelihoods. We will establish community-based sustainable hunting groups to better manage waterbirds – a currently unregulated and unsustainable source of food. We will establish bird sanctuaries, restore habitats, and provide biodiversity data for monitoring and the site's assessment as a Key Biodiversity Area. Supplemental, sustainable livelihood opportunities will be supported.
 
Status Current
Reference 30-012
Round 29
Start 01/06/2023
End 31/03/2026

Project Leader

Lead Organisation

Project Partners
WESM - Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi, MUST - Malawi University of Science and Technology


Regions
Sub-Saharan Africa

Countries
Malawi

Documents:
Download: Annual Report - 30-012 AR1 - 25/09/2024

Download: Half Year Report - 30-012 HYR1 - 12/02/2024

Download: Application Form - 30-012 App - 13/07/2023