RESSOURCE Project: SWM Programme Sahelian Wetlands Site
| Project's full title | Strengthening expertise in subSaharan Africa on birds and their rational use for communities and their environment |
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| Introduction | The RESSOURCE Project works in five countries in the Sahel and the Nile Valley, and aims to, in collaboration with the national authorities and local communities, preserve the ecosystems of major Sahelian wetlands; improve knowledge on waterbird populations and on harvesting by hunting, develop innovative solutions for the sustainable management and exploitation of wetlands and waterbird populations. |
| Country | Sahelian wetlands |
| Start date | 09/06/2017 |
| Status | Active |
| Partners | BirdLife Int., Cirad, OMPO, OFB, Tour du Valat, University of Liège, Wetlands Int. |
| www.fao.org/in-action/swm-programme/where-we-work/sahelian-wetlands/en | |
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RESSOURCE Project: SWM Sahelian Wetlands Site01/01/2023The project “Strengthening expertise in sub-Saharan Africa on birds and their rational use for communities and their environment” (RESSOURCE) aims to improve natural resource management in the large Sahelian wetlands, where local populations derive many benefits, particularly in terms of food security and local development. It has been established to support communities in conserving wetlands and water birds in five countries. |