Period
2019 – Permanente
Beneficiaries
APAIPS
Partners
ANAC
Annual Budget
Approx. USD 35,000
The CI/APAIPS Project was created to ensure stable annual funding for the Environmental Protection Area of the Primeiras and Segundas Islands (APAIPS), which spans the provinces of Nampula and Zambézia. Operational since 2019, it is based on revenue generated from a USD 1 million contribution by Conservation International to BIOFUND’s endowment.
The project provides an average annual budget of USD 35,000, supporting the establishment and basic operations of APAIPS, with emphasis on coordination with local communities and collaboration with extractive companies operating in the region. It is implemented in close partnership with the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and Conservation International (CI).
Through this project, APAIPS has achieved significant progress in law enforcement, ecological restoration, and community awareness. More than 1,000 fishers have been sensitized, and several illegal fishing gears confiscated. Marine turtle monitoring recorded around 300 hatchlings of the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) on Njovo and Caldeira Islands.
As part of ecological restoration, over 5 hectares of mangrove were replanted with active participation of more than 160 community members, and satellite tagging of marine turtles was conducted on Murudo beach.
Additionally, 229 community awareness sessions were held across Angoche, Larde, Moma, and Pebane districts, complemented by educational materials such as radio dramas and spots addressing environmental conservation, harmful fishing bans, and sustainable mangrove management.
Regarding solid waste management, 23 campaigns were conducted, resulting in the collection of approximately 430 kg of waste, with the active involvement of over 40 community agents.
These activities were co-financed through the State Budget, the PROMOVE Biodiversity Programme (EU funding), and the MozNorte Project (World Bank funding).
