Waders of the Bijagós
Securing the ecological integrity of the Bijagos archipelago as a key site for waders along the East Atlantic Flyway
Objectives:
Promote the importance of the Bijagos archipelago through developing applied ecological research on migratory shorebirds and ecosystem processes in order to support conservation efforts;
Develop local capacity for research and monitoring and create opportunities to train young students;
Improve public awareness;
Develop existing infrastructure to support applied conservation efforts and provide scientific support towards the implementation of management plans.
Instituições / Escolas:
Instituto da Biodiversidade e Áreas Protegidas
Ciências.ID - Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências
Universidade de Aveiro
University of Groningen
Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
Palmeirinha (Guinea-Bissau)
Tiniguena - Esta Terra é Nossa (Guinea-Bissau)
Organização para a Defesa e o Desenvolvimento das Zonas Humidas (ODZH, Guinea-Bissau)