Description: The project successfully engaged 72 individuals in mangrove training and monitoring activities, surpassing the target of 30, with partnerships enhancing community involvement and ownership. Approximately 200,000 liters of waste were collected across six actions, engaging 397 people, demonstrating significant community engagement and the effectiveness of collaborative partnerships. Collaborative workshops resulted in the proposal of two new policy recommendations and the formulation of local action plans for sustainable mangrove management, enhancing the effectiveness of conservation efforts. Additionally, the project developed a guidance document for implementing monitoring programs in other Mayotte municipalities, engaging 26 entities and enhancing their capacity for mangrove management. Stakeholder engagement from citizen volunteers, village associations, NAYMA association, Community of Agglomerations Dembéni MAmoudzou, municipal entities, and Mayotte University Training and Research Center researchers played crucial roles in project implementation, emphasizing strong community engagement and institutional commitment to mangrove conservation. Lessons learned underscored the importance of leveraging existing community structures, effective communication, and sustainable partnerships with institutional stakeholders for future conservation efforts in Mayotte.
Duration: 14 months
