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Traditional “charfia” fisheries on the coast of Djerba, Tunisia.
Traditional “charfia” fisheries on the coast of Djerba, Tunisia.
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Promoting Co-Management and Sustainable Traditional Fishing in Tunisia's Kneiss Islands
Grantee Name: 
Association de la Continuité des Générations
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$117,569
DATES
Sep 2021
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Sep 2022
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$117,569
DATES
Sep 2021
-
Sep 2022

Foster the participation of local communities in the co-management of the Kneiss Islands to support the establishment of a marine protected area. Promote adoption of sustainable fishing practices, in particular for clams and razor-shells, and support establishment of artificial reefs.

Strategic Direction: 1 Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the conservation of biodiversity in coastal areas