IWRM & Livelihoods in Rio Paz - Guatemala & El Salvador

This demonstration project aims to develop management and restoration measures for the conservation of livelihoods and key related ecosystems in the lower basin of Rio Paz, strengthening the environmental governance of the basin in the framework of the Rio Paz Participative Environmental Management Plan (PEMP).

Conservation and management of high altitude peatlands of Ruoergai marshes for water security and climate change adaptation

The overall project goal is integrated management for high altitude wetlands for water supply and climate change adaptation while improving local community’s livelihood options.

Wetlands, human health and food security in Pacific Islands

The overall goal of this project is development and donor agencies have policies and practices that fully recognise the interrelationships between wetlands, and human health and food security.

Demonstration of practical poverty reduction and livelihood development through rehabilitation of coastal mangrove ecosystems

The goal of the project is to have by the end of 2010 Wetlands livelihoods-environment issues in Pemalang and Banten bay (Indonesia) recognized in policy and translated into practice through enhanced inter-sectoral planning and effective and sustainable resources on the ground.

Sustainable Livelihoods Development in the Niger River Basin based on the experience of the Inner Niger Delta (IND), Mali

The overall goal of this project is to contribute to implementation of major policies in the Niger River Basin, including the Sustainable Development Action Plan and Investment Plan, IWRM Action Plans and NAPAs, by making available strategic orientations and tools for sustainable development, based on experience in the Inner Niger Delta.

Maintaining Wetlands and Livelihoods in the Paraná Delta, Argentina (La Plata basin)

This project aims to fight the current degradation of the Parana Delta wetlands by influencing the “Strategic Integral Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of the Parana Delta” (PIECAS) and other policy processes, contributing to the implementation of an Integrated Management of Wetland Resources approach, as a basis for food and water security; and for new livelihood strategies that will support sustainable economic development.

Ecotourism in Sedili Kechil

This project aims to stimulate ecotourism in Sedili Kechil in Johor province of Malaysia. It provides many activities to tourists who come to the area. This strengthens the livelihoods of the local community of Sedili, which are connected to the wetlands. there are also other activities for the local population. E.g. fishing is an active part of their daily lives. Wetlands are also important, as leaves and plant extract from the trees are used as local resources in infrastructural, medicinal and cultural aspects of their lives.

Mediterranean Wetlands for Water and People

Building civil society's capacities to dialogue with governments about improved wetland management represents the potential value added of this project. This project will promote exchange of experiences between Mediterranean countries on the issues of participatory and integrated water management and environmental security.

BIOMAC

Conservation du Lamantin ouest africain (Trichechus Senegalensis)

Entre 2004 et 2007,Wetlands International Afrique s’est intéressée au statut et valeur de cette espèce dans son aire de répartition. Cela a abouti, dans la première phase à la mise en place d’une stratégie régionale de conservation du lamantin. De 2008 à 2011, l’objectif visé est essentiellement de conserver le Lamantin ouest africain et ses habitats, en se basant sur des données scientifiques les plus fiables, et en tenant compte de l’environnement, des caractères socioéconomiques et culturels de son aire de répartition.