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Creating Safe Spaces for Threatened Karoo Succulents

 

Key Facts

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FUNDING SCHEME
Evidence
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VALUE
£98,305
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WHERE
South Africa

Summary

We will develop a novel approach to address illegal harvesting of threatened succulents from the Succulent Karoo, South Africa. Our ‘Safe Space’ model aims to reduce poaching of Conophytum succulents at a pilot site, which if successful, we will replicate more widely. Activities include identifying succulent hotspot priority areas, engaging with land custodians and farmworkers to identify one pilot area, developing measures to counter poaching through empowerment of land custodians, identifying alternative livelihood options, and strategies to reduce gender inequality.
 
Status Current
Reference IWTEV011
Round 9
Start 01/07/2023
End 30/09/2024

Lead Organisation

Regions
Sub-Saharan Africa

Species
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Countries
South Africa

Documents:
Download: Annual Report - IWTEV011 AR1 - 30/09/2024

Download: Half Year Report - IWTEV011 HYR1 - 05/02/2024

Download: Application Form - IWTEV011 App - 04/07/2023