Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Enhanced sustainability of biodiversity and livelihoods in Ghana
Agreement Number:
7462655 P014219001 P014219002
Agreement Value:
$9,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 27, 2025 - Mar 31, 2030
Description:
This project aims to enhance sustainability of biodiversity and enhance local livelihoods, particularly for women, in the Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary and Avu Lagoon Community Protected Area. It supports these communities by managing natural resources, conserving biodiversity, and providing critical ecosystem services. The project seeks to focus on protecting endangered species by increasing the participation of women, youth and marginalized groups in decision making forums such as the Community Resource Management Area. It also aims to provide support to women to develop diverse skills in sectors such as ecotourism, shea production and wildlife protection. Project activities include: (1) providing technical assistance to co-create, use, and disseminate knowledge for biodiversity conservation to non-governmental organizations, academic, and community groups, fostering inclusive and locally informed conservation efforts; (2) supplying and managing enterprises established through agribusiness and ecotourism; (3) establishing and strengthening market-ready and business-capable community cooperatives to operate ecotourism, plastic waste management, and agribusiness enterprises in a sustainable and inclusive manner; (4) developing feasibility and pilot programs to access species reintroduction, breeding, and conservation translocation strategies; and (5) providing technical assistance to community members, including women and youth, to protect land from destructive use and restore degraded areas.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) enhanced gender responsive governance and sustainable biodiversity management practices applied by leaders, managers, and community members; (2) increased livelihood security and economic resilience for community members, especially women, while enhancing biodiversity; and (3) improved sustainability of biodiversity and ecosystem services benefitting wildlife and targeted communities.
Location:
CALGARY, Alberta, CA
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q4-0244
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Wilder Institute
Program:
Contributions - Bilateral Programming
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.