French Embassy PISCCA Funded Project

Sustainable Artisanal Fishing and Environmental Conservation for marine Biodiversity in Vilankulo

With support from the French Embassy through their PISCCA program, we are worked with six community fisheries councils and eight primary schools along the coast of Vilanculos to develop sustainable fishing practices for conservation of marine biodiversity and increased fishing income. Our work included strengthening local fisheries councils, developing LMMAs (Locally Managed Marine Areas) or “no take” reserves, mangrove restoration, environmental education in schools, and marine waste cleanup campaigns.

Project Title: Sustainable Artisanal Fishing and Environmental Conservation for marine Biodiversity in Vilankulo      

Timeframe: October 2023 to April 2025

Budget: $58,730

Objectives:

1. Increase sustainable fishing knowledge and practices in fishing communities.

2. Raise consciousness around environmental stewardship among fishers, school children, business people, tourism operators and government officials in the target communities.

3. Create mechanisms to ensure establishment and enforcement of sustainable fishing practices in target communities.