Community wetland conservation at Lake Bosumtwi, Ghana

1. Community wetland conservation at Lake Bosumtwi, Ghana Impacts/Benefits -200 community members trained and equipped in 4 livelihood enterprises -2 Demonstration sites set up to provide technical support Summary: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO) undertook a project at Lake Bosomtwi, the largest natural lake in West Africa and Ghana’s only natural lake. It aimed at enhancing the sustainable management and conservation of the lake. A Rocha Ghana was mandated to implement conservation based alternate livelihood programmes.. • Outcomes: • Reduced pollution of lake • Improved livelihood of people IPSI Activity cluster: Capacity building, On-the-Ground activities Project Duration: 22 months Budget $130,074.00 Opportunities -Development of new project to improve waste management in the area -Support more beneficiaries Challenges: -No initial baseline Information on livelihood alternatives -Synchronisation with other implementing bodies not smooth sailing Conclusion -1000 community members trained and equipped in conservation based livelihood -Micro Capital provided through micro-credit scheme Risks -Community enthusiasm to sustain the project -Additional sources of funding for future upscaling