GRASP & the Spain-UNEP LifeWeb
GRASP plays a significant role in the Spain-UNEP Partnership for LifeWeb initiative by implementing 6 of the 11 projects.
The Partnership focuses on providing direct support to protected area authorities in West and Central Africa, and in Indonesia.
The following projects aim to protect apes in some of the world's most spectacular parks and reserves while safeguarding livelihoods for local populations many of whom depend on these same ecosystems.
Project Name
Support to conservation activities in Garamba National Park
Country
Democratic Republic of Congo
Time Frame
September 2010 – December 2011
Direct Benefits
Conservation of endemic & rare species such as elephant, chimpanzee & northern white rhino; improved health services
Project Name
Protecting critical orangutan habitat through strengthening protected areas in northern Sumatra
Country
Indonesia
Time Frame
September 2010 – December 2011
Direct Benefits
Conservation of biodiversity namely orangutan, rhinoceros, tiger, elephant & restoration of degraded habitats; cultural & spiritual heritage
Project Name
Support to conservation activities in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park
Country
Democratic Republic of Congo
Time Frame
September 2010 – December 2011
Direct Benefits
Conservation of endemic & rare species such as the Eastern lowland gorilla, chimpanzee & elephant
Project Name
Conservation, natural resource management & social ecology development of the Lossi-Odzala Interzone
Country
Republic of Congo
Time Frame
September 2010 – December 2011
Direct Benefits
Income generation for communities through tourism; improved health services through Ebola monitoring; establishment of corridors to ensure long-term provision of forest services to local population
Project Name
Support to conservation activities in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park
Country
Republic of Congo
Time Frame
September 2010 – December 2011
Direct Benefits
Conservation of biodiversity; improved human health through Ebola health monitoring; income generation through recruitment of local staff & tourism development
Project Name
Explore economic incentives to conserve Cross River gorilla habitat in Takamanda
Country
Cameroon
Time Frame
September 2011 – June 2012
Direct Benefits
Provides economic incentives to conserve cross river gorilla habitat, thus increasing the hectares under conservation; provides alternative income; contributes to climate change mitigation
Related Links
Spain-UNEP Partnership Website
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