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Description of the programme / policy
Through the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Sida contributes to strengthening nature conservation and making ecotourism a potential source of income for local entrepreneurs and communities. Through collaborations between schools and the organisations that manage the protected areas, children learn about nature conservation, biodiversity and how they can contribute to a sustainable future.
Main objective of the programme/policy
In the Western Balkans there are unique areas with great natural values. But biodiversity is threatened. WWF works together with the local population and authorities to protect and preserve the unique nature and the species that live there.
Specific objective of the programme/policy
WWF has worked together with the local population and authorities to protect and preserve the unique nature and the species that live in the area. For example, by working together with local entrepreneurs to develop solutions and proposals for ecotourism that can provide economic growth in the area. Another example is collaborations with schools where children and young people get to learn more about the protected nature areas they themselves live next to and how they can contribute to a sustainable future for them and their families. By creating awareness of the unique natural values, a greater desire to preserve nature for the future is created.