At the Río Magdalena, Colombia, we areimplementing participatory instrumentsfor the dynamic management of fish stocks –and help fishing families to adapt to climatechange.
We support people in rural regions of Angola in securing their livelihoods through sustainable agriculture and forestry. This benefits them and the World Heritage Site on the Okavango.
Together with the African Wildlife Foundation, we are focusing on a concept under the motto "Green Growth" in Tanzania that strengthens local agriculture in the Kilombero district and protects the ecology of the area.
In four communities in the KwaZulu Natal district, we are creating sustainable income opportunities with new jobs in small businesses and the establishment of vegetable gardens.
In order to promote sustainable shrimp aquaculture in India and Bangladesh, and thus also mangrove conservation, it is not only necessary to support local businesses, but also to raise awareness among European consumers.
We support the fishermen in the floating village of Phat Sanday on Tonle Sap Lake in setting up a democratically legitimized fishery committee and in establishing a no-fishing zone.
Intact mangrove ecosystems are of immense importance for climate and coastal protection, as well as for the preservation of biodiversity and as a resource for the local population.
Udo Gattenlöhner
Executive Director
GNF Office Radolfzell
Phone: +49 7732 9995 80
E-mail: gattenloehner@globalnature.org