Reserva Natural Integral do Ilhéu dos Pássaros
Region
Africa
Country
Angola
Flyway
East Atlantic flyway
Initiative
Migratory Birds for People
About
Name of organisation
Instituto Nacionl da Biodiversdade e Áreas de Conservação
Funding support
Wadden Sea, Wetlands International
Number of staff
3
Number of visitors per year
1,200
Overall aims of the centre
Environmental awareness of wetland conservation issues
Vital statistics
– 1.7km2
– Mangroves, lagoons
Work Areas
Main CEPA work area
The communication strategy is essentially based on raising awareness among students. We organize discovery trips with several schools and universities in the country.
Top three successes
- Construction of a bird observatory
- Realisation of continuous contacts
- Integration of the local population into the project for the conservation of migratory sites
Top three challenges
- Maintain the current level
- Recruit 2 more employees
- Increase site traffic
Expertise
Interpretation techniques
Creating signage; site information; Producing written materials; Developing nature trails
Visitor centres
Managing / creating habitat
Participation
Engaging the local community
Education and communication
Delivering adult education; Working with primary schools; Working with secondary schools
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