Bio-diversity

This project will develop and implement conservation and sustainable livelihoods plans for turtle nesting beaches in St. Kitts and Nevis. The goal of the project is to establish a sustainable community based sea turtle conservation programme in St. Kitts and Nevis and the objectives are to: build capacity of fishermen and community people in turtle conservation and small business techniques as a means to preserve the endangered species of turtles; develop and implement a policy on protected areas for turtle conservation and small business techniques as a means to preserve the endangered species of turtles; and build national and community awareness for turtle conservation in St. Kitts and Nevis. Project activities will include the following: (i) Capacity development for sustainable micro enterprise and community management; (ii) policy development and establishment of a protected area; and (iii) Public awareness. Project outputs will include the establishment of a Leatherback Ecotour Programme with hotels; (ii) the establishment of two protected areas; and (iii) increased public awareness of the plight of turtles in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

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