Community-led plastic and glass recycling

We work to empower local community groups from urban areas and trigger behavioral change towards safer, cleaner and socially integrated livelihoods.   Activities range from local environment clean-up days, workshops on health and hygiene, sports and cultural days to boost communication, interest and social engagement. In 2022 the first of such kind community Ecocenter for recycling glass and plastic was established in São Francisco village, Municipality of Praia. The Ecocenter is managed by the community micro-enterprise Ekonatura. We continue to build local capacity for responsible waste management, education, women empowerment and addressing of climate climate change, especially ones linked to plastic pollution. 

Capacity building for the self-empowerment of fisher communities in Santiago Island

Together with local fishers we aim to reduce pressure on marine resources to ensure long-term survival of marine species and wellbeing of numerous fisher families. The project aims to diversify fisher income opportunities through the development of sustainable community-based marine tourism ventures coupled with sustainable use of resources and conservation of threatened species and their habitats. To ensure environmental and economic sustainability of the project we aim to develop Market and Business Plans for the small scale community business venture and Code of Conduct for the sea users.