Kyone Ka Pyin-Tap Seik Community Conservation Wetland Centre
Region
Asia
Country
Myanmar
Flyway
Central Asia
Initiative
WLI Asia-Oceania
About
Name of organisation
Kyone Ka Pyin-Tap Seik Community Conservation Association (KT-CCA)
Funding support
Kyone Ka Pyin–Tap Seik Community Conservation Association (KT-CCA) implements conservation activities with financial and technical support from the Myanmar Biodiversity Fund (MBF) under the Darwin Initiative’s Capability and Capacity (C&C) Grant.
Number of staff
10
Number of visitors per year
2024: 76
2025: 121
2026: 198
Overall aims of the centre
The KT-CCA Wetland Centre aims to help people understand and value the importance of wetlands and their biodiversity. It promotes awareness, education and community participation in wetland conservation, while encouraging sustainable practices that protect wetland ecosystems and maintain their ecosystem services for both people and wildlife.
Description of the centre
Region: Asia
Country/territory: Myanmar
Type of wetland: Rural
Area sqm: 3393000
Habitats and species:
The Kyone Ka Pain-Tap Seik Community Conservation Area(KTCCA) wetland landscape is a community-managed agro-wetland mosaic of rice paddies, seasonal wetlands, grasslands and other wetland habitats. These habitats provide important feeding, breeding and resting areas for wildlife while also supporting local farming and fisheries.
The area supports more than 160 bird species, including the Sarus Crane and Yellow-breasted Bunting, as well as other important wetland biodiversity such as the Fishing Cat and freshwater endemic turtles. By protecting and sustainably managing these interconnected habitats, KT-CCA supports both biodiversity conservation and the ecosystem services that local communities depend on.
Featured programmes:
The Kyone Ka Pyin–Tap Seik Community Conservation Area (KTCCA) is a community-led wetland conservation initiative in the Ayeyarwady Delta, Myanmar. Our featured programme promotes the conservation and sustainable use of an agro-wetland landscape through community participation, education and awareness.
The programme focuses on protecting important wetland habitats and biodiversity, including the Sarus Crane, Yellow-breasted Bunting, and fishery resources. Key activities include biodiversity monitoring, community-led conservation, sustainable fishery resource management, wetland and biodiversity education, youth engagement and awareness activities.
Through this programme, KT-CCA aims to help local communities understand and value their wetlands, protect wildlife, and adopt sustainable practices that support both people and biodiversity. The programme follows a CEPA approach—Communication, Capacity-building, Education, Participation and Awareness—and aims to build long-term community stewardship of wetlands and their ecosystem services.
Work Areas
Main CEPA work area
KT-CCA works on communication, participation and awareness-raising by:
1. Conducting wetland and biodiversity awareness activities in communities and schools.
2. Engaging youth and local communities in conservation and biodiversity monitoring.
3. Sharing information about Sarus Cranes, Yellow-breasted Buntings and sustainable fishery resource management.
4.Organising community meetings, education activities and conservation events.
5. Promoting community participation in wetland conservation and sustainable practices.
Top three successes
- Wetland and Biodiversity Education and Awareness Success: KT-CCA has successfully increased awareness of wetland biodiversity among local communities, schools and young people through education and awareness activities. Why successful: The activities use locally important species, especially the Sarus Crane and Yellow-breasted Bunting, to help people understand the value of wetlands and biodiversity. This makes conservation messages relevant and easier for local communities to understand.
- Community Participation in Conservation Success: Local communities actively participate in biodiversity monitoring, conservation activities and the protection of wetland resources. Why successful: KT-CCA is community-led and works through local leaders, village conservation committees, youth and volunteers. This creates local ownership and encourages communities to take responsibility for wetland and wildlife conservation.
- Sustainable Fishery Resource Management Success: KT-CCA has promoted community participation in sustainable fishery resource management and the conservation of wetland resources. Why successful: Fishery resources are directly connected to local livelihoods and healthy wetlands. By involving community members in fishery management and conservation, the activities link biodiversity conservation with the practical needs and interests of local people.
Top three challenges
- Limited funding for long-term CEPA activities KT-CCA has limited financial resources to regularly conduct wetland education, communication and awareness activities across all communities and schools.
- Limited capacity and resources for communication and education There is a need for more educational materials, trained CEPA staff, communication tools and opportunities to engage youth and schools effectively.
- Maintaining long-term community participation Sustaining the active participation of communities, farmers, fishers and young people is challenging because people have limited time and must prioritise their livelihoods.
Expertise
Interpretation techniques
Creating signage / site information, Producing written materials
Visitor centres
Managing / creating habitat, Running a visitor center, Building / maintaining structures
Participation
Working with disabled people, Engaging hard-to-reach groups, Engaging young people, Engaging the local community, Working with volunteers
Education and communication
Delivering adult education, Working with primary schools, Working with secondary schools, Developing resources / materials
General
Auditing / assessing effectiveness, PR and marketing, Running effective administration, Health and safety, Fund-raising, Project planning
Contact
Tap Seik Village, Kyone Ka Pyin Village Tract, Wakema Township, Ayeyarwady Region, Myanmar
Wakema, Ayeyarwady Region 170304
ktcca07@gmail.com
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