The government of Togo has prioritized a Sustainable Development approach that seeks to both preserve biodiversity and reduce poverty in Fazao-Malfakassa National Park. A new project mobilizes UNESCO’s technical support and a $1 million grant from the India-UN Development Partnership Fund to stimulate the creation of green jobs in this remote area of northern Togo. Members of the local community will receive training and support to create sustainable businesses in bee-keeping/apiculture, snail rearing, mushroom farming, fish farming and eco-tourism. This project was launched on 15 July with the participation of…
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