To promote improved quality of life in Guinea-Bissau through the sustainable management of wetlands and the conservation of biodiversity — particularly birdlife — with the active participation of local communities.
Mission
Actions
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INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING: Strengthening ODZH’s governance and management, Technical and administrative skills development, Mobilisation of financial resources, Consolidation of national and international partnerships
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CONSERVATION AND MONITORING: Protection and restoration of priority wetlands, Biodiversity monitoring, particularly of birdlife, Applied scientific research, Creation and management of environmental databases
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION: Awareness-raising among local communities, Environmental education in schools and communities, Promotion of the sustainable use of natural resources, Outreach and visibility for ODZH’s work
History
ODZH was created with the aim of conserving wetlands that are important to the life cycle of migratory waterbirds and seabirds, as well as to local communities. Given the importance of these areas for the people of Guinea-Bissau, there is an urgent need to implement an integrated and shared management system for these sites, so that they can continue to play their fundamental role in resilience to climate shocks through their vital functions. With this in mind, ODZH has become an open space for study, learning, reflection, innovation and knowledge production, fostering dialogue on the wetlands of Guinea-Bissau. The organisation brings together people with multidisciplinary training, from diverse backgrounds and scientific fields, driven by the will to develop sustainable actions across several key sites in the country.
About
ODZH - organização para a Defesa e Desenvolvimento das Zonas Húmidas na Guiné-Bissau
Guinée-Bissau
Bissau