Prevention of Pollution in two indigenous communities in the Coco River, Nicaragua

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Project ID
Project Title	Prevention of Pollution in two indigenous communities in the Coco River, Nicaragua
Type	Transboundary Waters
Focus Areas
Geographic Scope	Nicaragua, Honduras, Latin America and Caribbean
Lead Organization(s)	UNDP
Project Partners	*UNDP GEF SGP
Financing	Total: $30,000; Sources of Financing: GEF SGP
Timeframe	2008 - 2010
Status	Ongoing
Project website(s)	GEF SGP Project page
Contacts	Mayeta Hurtado Lilliam Jarquin

Contents 1 Description 2 Expected Outcomes 3 Achievements: Results and Impact 4 Lessons for Replication 5 References 6 See also 7 External Resources 8 Attachments

Description

The project aims to raise awareness among indigenous community of San Carlos and Wiwinak in the use of production practices that reduce contamination of soil and water and thus set an example for the rest of Riverine communities. The Coco river in this area is shared by indigenous Miskito and Mayangna of Honduras and Nicaragua. Its main economic activities are agriculture, livestock and artisanal mining of gold in the river. The project seeks to influence changes to best practices to reduce pollution of international waters.

Expected Outcomes

Achievements: Results and Impact

Lessons for Replication

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References

See also

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Related Projects in Lake Coco

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External Resources

Attachments