Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Strengthening Community Based Coastal and Marine Resources Management in Minahasa, North Minahasa, and Talaud Districts of North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Grantee Name: Manengkel Solidaritas

Hotspot: Wallacea
Location: Indonesia
Amount: $49,257
Dates: May 2017 – Dec 2018
Keywords: Capacity building, Marine, Protected Areas

Manengkel is working Kabupaten Minahasa Utara (Desa Bahoi) and Kabupaten Minahasa (Desa Ranowangko and Desa Atep Oki), falling within the Northern Sulawesi marine corridor. They are creating two new marine protected areas (MPAs) of approximately 40 hectares combined, training community members in MPA management, and creating a network of managers.

Strategic Direction :

4 Strengthen community-based action to protect marine species and sites

Project Resources:

Strengthening Community Based Coastal and Marine Resources Management in Minahasa, North Minahasa, and Talaud Districts of North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

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