Description: The project successfully raised awareness among various stakeholders about the socio-economic and environmental issues related to sea turtle conservation, aiming for community engagement in conservation efforts. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, adjustments were made to carry out planned actions, with a focus on engaging school groups during the project’s later stages. Sensitization efforts impacted 1,296 individuals directly, with 466 students sensitized through educational activities and 376 attendees at conferences. Training sessions on respectful observation of sea turtles exceeded the target, with 257 individuals participating in bivouacs and associated activities. Meetings with elected officials from southern municipalities highlighted the importance of collaboration in conservation efforts, emphasising the need for continued support. Visual communication materials, including outdoor exhibitions and animated films, reached a wider audience of over 2,000 people, supplemented by the project’s online presence through social media platforms and newsletters. Collaborations with municipalities and community organisations were essential for effective outreach, underscoring the importance of evolving communication strategies and addressing language barriers to ensure effective engagement with diverse audiences in future projects. Efforts to train environmental mediators within local organisations were identified as valuable for enhancing message dissemination among the community.
Duration: 15 months
