Project Title

People, Ecosystem and Wise Use of Natural Resources in the Mekong-Chao Phraya Region: Basic Study on the Aquatic Fauna and Flora, and Conservation Activities Participated in by Local Residents

Project Partners

NAGAO Natural Environment Foundation

Funding Sponsor

NAGAO Natural Environment Foundation

Budget (USD)

15,000 USD/year

Project Coordinator

Prof. Dr. Yasuhiko Taki

Local Coordinator

Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Phuong and Dr. Tran Dac Dinh

Project Period

2007-2016

Overall Objective

Biodiversity in Mekong - Chao Phraya region is conserved and used sustainably by local people including members of public, academic and private sector

Specific Objectives

• To provide additional information on fish diversity through primary data collection for policy making on biodiversity conservation and its sustainable use in the region

• To develop human resources taking part in researches and activities for biodiversity conservation and its sustainable use in the region

• To encourage local people to participate in activities for biodiversity conservation and its sustainable use

• To share information and common understanding on biodiversity conservation and its sustainable use among 4 countries in the region

• To keep in close touch with international endeavors on biodiversity conservation and its sustainable use

Activities

• Field survey of Mekong fishes

• Sustainable management of voucher specimen collections and its enhancement

• Joint researches and trainings for particular subjects and problems

• Organizing a study group and a domestic forum

• Joint field survey on distribution of fishes among government, academic, and local communities

• Annual regional meeting among 4 countries

• Communication with international organizations in the region

Outputs

• List of the fish in the study area

• Fish collection room with all collected samples

• Publication: 3 international papers and 1 book

• Research support for 4 Master students

• Traning workshops for international and local technicians and officials