Morocco is among the countries taking part in the third PPI-OSCAN, held in Monastir, Tunisia, from June 2–4.
The PPI-OSCAN regional workshop (Programme de Petites Initiatives pour les Organisations de la Société Civile en Afrique du Nord) will bring together 27 local environmental organizations and governments from Morocco, Libya, and Tunisia.
The 27 PPI-OSCAN beneficiary groups and representatives from governments and cooperation organizations will assemble in the Tunisian city, to represent North Africa in discussions about nature and the sustainable management of terrestrial, coastal, and marine ecosystems.
The PPI-OSCAN program, “produces local and regional impact and seeks to strengthen the role of North African civil society in the conversation of nature and sustainable development.” according to the IUCN.
Morocco will benefit from the activities selected for this year’s PPI-OSCAN, led by civil society organizations.
Five national parks in Morocco are to be preserved as part of the initiative, and two oases will benefit from management improvement.
The projects will also improve management of two oases and create an inventory of biodiversity in Libya’s wetlands, in addition to one national park and two nature reserves in Tunisia.
The programs also focus on preserving wetlands that are crucial for biodiversity and promoting sustainable fishing and farming methods.
Through creative field projects, the PPI-OSCAN program aims to strengthen the capacities of emerging organizations that are ready to take up environmental and sustainable development action in North Africa.
Furthermore, the program allows the organizations to contribute to the implementation of national strategies and action plans for the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity, the sustainable management of natural resources, and the mitigation of the negative effects of climate change
Since its start in 2014, the PPI-OSCAN has supported 80 organizations with technical and financial support.
The program is co-financed by the French Global Environment Facility (FFEM), the MAVA Foundation and the Sigrid Rausing Trust Foundation.
add your comment
Terms of publication : Not to offend the writer, people, sacred things, or attack religions or the divine self, and refrain from racist incitement and insults.