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Sustainable Seas, Inhambane Province, Mozambique, 2018-2023
The Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) was founded in 2009 by two American marine biologists who have been working in Mozambique since 2005. As well as protecting manta rays and whale sharks, the organisation also focuses on research and education. In Inhambane Province, in southern Mozambique, MMF wants to improve marine ecosystem management by combating destructive fishing and raising awareness, knowledge and involvement. Four fishing communities will manage a total of 180 km2 of the adjacent marine area. 180 local leaders and fishermen are being trained to do so and a plan is being developed to monitor biodiversity. A network of ambassadors and guardians is being created by training 90 adults as ambassadors and giving nature conservation lessons at schools. In addition, 100 fishing families are being assisted in finding alternative, supplementary or more sustainable sources of income. These interventions will improve biodiversity in the seas around Inhambane. The Turing Foundation is contributing €100,000 towards this project  Sustainable Seas, Inhambane Province, Mozambique |
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Development of Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve, Mozambique, 2015
The Peace Parks Foundation protects nature in the border regions of Southern Africa. There are currently 10 Peace Parks. The Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve was set up with the help of the Turing Foundation between 2009 and 2013. Management is in the hands of a solid team, and the community is very involved. However, the park does not yet generate enough income (from tourism, for example), so it still needs to be supported financially to consolidate the protection work. The Turing Foundation has already contributed €625,000 for the realization of this nature reserve. In 2014 and 2015, it will donate another €110,000 for material that helps law enforcement, and operational costs. See also: Peace Parks Foundation: other projects  Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve, Mozambique |
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Lubombo Transfrontier Marine Protected Area, Mozambique/Zuid-Afrika, 2010-2012
The Peace Parks Foundation dedicates itself to nature reserves located at countries' border regions, and strives for sustainable economic development, biodiversity, peace and stability in those regions. Ultimate responsibility for the parks lies with the respective countries. The Lubombo Transfrontier Park is located at the border of Mozambique and South Africa's coastal region. It holds a wealth of coral reefs, wetlands, whales and tortoises and as a result, it has great touristic potential. On July 14, 2009, thanks to the efforts of the Peace Parks Foundation and the Turing Foundation's contribution, Lubombo became the very first cross-border Marine Protected Area confirmed by both Mozambique and South Africa governments. The park's touristic development is currently being worked on. It is important to act fast, so the park can be realized keeping in mind both sustainability and respect for nature. On top of that, the sea area needs to be protected from poachers and large fish trawlers. There are currently only 800 people living in the area, and they are entirely dependent on the sea. They will be trained in sustainable fishing methods, coastal protection and tourism. The Turing Foundation contributes € 625,000 (€ 75,000 of which in 2012) to the realization and preservation of this very first African Transfrontier Marine Protected Area.
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 17 May 2011: Official opening of the new Mozambique headquarters, financed by the Turing Foundation, with (among others, from left to right) Milou Halbesma (Turing), Mr. Fernando Sumbana (Minister for Tourism), Governor Maria Jonas, Werner Myburgh (CEO Peace Parks) and Miguel Gonsalvez (sea park manager). |
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Establishing Lubombo Transfrontier Marine Protected Area, Mozambique/Zuid-Afrika, 2009-2012
The Peace Parks Foundation is devoted to protecting those natural areas that are located across the borders between countries. The foundation's main goal is to establish sustainable economic development, biodiversity, peace and stability in the region surrounding the park. The final responsibility for the parks remains with the countries. The Lubombo Transfrontier Park is located by the coast and on the borderline of Mozambique and South Africa. It offers a wealth of coral reefs, wetlands, whales and tortoises, which give it great tourist potential. Now that the situation in Mozambique seems to become more stable, tourist development is conceivable again - even more so given the fact that the park is located between Mozambique's capital, Maputo and the economic powerhouse of South Africa, Gauteng. It is important that prompt action is taken, so that a sustainable park can be established, with respect for nature. Apart from that, the marine area must be protected against threats such as poachers and large fish trailers. The area is home to no more than 800 people, who fully depend on the sea for their daily sustenance. They will be trained in sustainable fishing practices, coast guarding and tourism. In the coming four years, the Turing Foundation donates € 625,000 to the establishment and protection of the first African 'Transfrontier Marine Protected Area'. See also: Peace Parks Foundation: other projects  The Lubombo Transfrontier Conservation and resource Area - Mozambique |
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