Conservation of Biodiversity and Sustainable Development in the Federal Islamic Republic of Comoros

The project aims to implement the biodiversity components of the Comoros National Environment Policy and Environmental Action Plan. The project objective is to develop capacity at all levels in the Comoros and assist to establish the legal, financial, institutional and operational frameworks and essential technical skills for collaborative management and sustainable use of biodiversity. Key outputs of the project include establishing a model national park managed under a collaborative agreement, implementing at least two species recovery plans, and establishing a sustainable funding mechanism, such as biodiversity trust fund, to cover recurrent protected area and species conservation costs.