Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Building Local Conservation Capacity in Mauritius

Grantee Name: Ebony Forest Ltd

Hotspot: Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Location: Mauritius
Amount: $178,081
Dates: Oct 2019 – Jun 2022
Keywords: Capacity building, Education, Species Conservation, Invasive alien species

Establish a Training center and deliver accredited courses to young conservationists; increase the number of staff at Ebony certified in bird ringing and tree climbing. Establish a local volunteer program for greater civil society involvement in conservation projects, and hold annual seminars on conservation related topics.

Strategic Direction :

3 Strengthen civil society capacity at local and regional levels through training, exchanges and regional cooperation.