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Rescuing the Last Seychelles White-eyes and Developing Sustainable Tourism Partnerships
Grantee Name: 
Island Biodiversity and Conservation Center
HOTSPOT
Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$49,976
DATES
Nov 2020
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Jun 2022
Stats
Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$49,976
DATES
Nov 2020
-
Jun 2022

Translocate 5-10 Seychelles white-eyes from Mahe to Grande Soeur and plan for another translocation, as well as continue to monitor the species translocated under Phase 1. Explore partnerships focusing on the development of eco-tourism activities post COVID-19, and fundraise for for additional translocations, continued monitoring and eco-tourism activities.

Strategic Direction: 2 Enable civil society to mainstream biodiversity and conservation into political and economic decision-making.