Conservation factory phase 1
Problem
Competing demands, eg. over fishing, bad agricultural practices leading to the degradation of a lake ecosystems affecting local livelihoods.
Solution
Undertaking education programs for local to appreciate the impact of negative practices on the ecosystem and the need to for balance.
Total to date
This is the total amount allocated to Conservation factory phase 1.
About this idea
Educate local people on power structure to influence change
Educate local people on how to monitor environmental impact
Create awareness on economic opportunities that are environmentally friendly
Empower local community members to be responsible and maintain a sustainable environment proactively
Ensure that local actions will translate into conservation of buffer areas of the lake to sustain it.
Team
Natural resources manager with 27 years of functional experience from the public sector, NGO and Academia
