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International organizations support World
Wildlife Fund marine project in Mozambique
MAPUTO, Mozambique -- Several international organizations have
joined forces with the World Wildlife Fund to conserve Mozambique's
unique marine habitat and wildlife. The partnership -- consisting of
the United Nations Environment Program, the U.N. Foundation,
International Coral Reef Action Network and Conservation
International -- will provide financial support to activities being
implemented by the World Wildlife Fund in and around the country's
Primeiras and Segundas Islands.
An education program for fishermen is already under way to
further enhance and raise awareness on the need for protecting
birds, marine turtles, coral reefs, sharks, whales and dolphins.
The new partnership will complement the efforts of the government
of Mozambique in implementing an integrated development plan for the
region's marine and coastal resources. Support has also been
provided to build capacity for the local organizations, including
fishermen's associations, to implement activities aimed at
protecting endangered species and sensitive habitats.
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