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Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area Network - Fiji

Fiji The Fiji Locally-Managed Marine Area Network brings together community members, conservation practitioners, researchers, and government officials in Fiji to use community-based marine resource management to provide for local livelihoods and enhance marine biodiversity. [ Full Story ]

Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) - Belize

TIDE The Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) partners with local communities in Belize to promote sustainable income generation and participatory co-management and protection of their local natural resources and environment. [ Full Story ]

Tmatboey Community Protected Area Committee, Cambodia

The Tmatboey village borders the Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary in northern Cambodia, an area known for endangered bird populations like the white-shouldered ibis. The village of 203 families is using Tmatboeyecotourism to ensure the sustainable management of the surrounding forest areas. An elected village committee works with tourism groups to attract domestic and international birdwatchers and biodiversity conservation groups to protect the area. [Full Story]