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Figure 13 Vulnerability Assessment Discussion with Nzema East Advisory Group
2.2.2 Sustainable Land and Seascapes
Targeted support was extended to the Cape Three Points Working Group. The group engaged the Forestry Commission towards getting formal commitment for the endorsement of an MoU and
revision of the conservation management plan for the forest. The CREMAs were strengthened through training of their leaders for improved management of the forest and adjourning coastal
wetlands. Six members from each of the 20 communities were trained in rudimentary skills in forest monitoring and boundary patrols to prevent illegal activities in the reserve. Hen Mpoano
brokered a deal under which Tullow Oil agreed to support the CREMA conservation activities over the next five years.
Baseline survey of the marine environment was conducted in the focal area to explore opportunities for future MPA establishment see under 1.1.3. This survey provided a basis for
discussion at the national inter-ministerial level on the establishment of a network of MPAs in the Cape Three Points area.
Wetlands Conservation
The Hen Mpoano Initiative through the small grants program continued to partner with the Conservation Foundation, for conservation and restorations of wetlands within the focal area.
Over a dozen communities which abut wetlands within the focal area were engaged on
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held in 14 communities. Constituencies built around the conservation activities include fishmongers, fishermen, fuel wood sellers and charcoal burners and private sector operators and
tour guides.
Schools Wetland Conservation Program
Four schools from Butre, Busua, Akwidaa and Cape Three Points participated in the conservation program. Lead teachers have been identified to mobilize the school children for the
field work. The effort is supported by a youth leader from Butre and two Peace Corps Volunteers engaged under the Hen Mpoano Initiative.
2.2.3 Livelihoods Resilience at Fish Landing Sites
In the Cape Three Points focal area, the livelihoods resilience programs were focused in two fishing communities - Dixcove and Akwidaa. Dixcove represents a large fishing community and
landing site while Akwidaa is highly vulnerable to flooding and will need to re-locate in the near future. Table 19 presents a summary of planned activities and accomplishments.
Planned Outputs Accomplishment
Household surveys and vulnerability analysis conducted
Completed. A draft report has been circulated for comments and finalization
Participatory scenario development Underway. Women’s groups have developed a joint vision for the next 10
years for their community. The process has been slow because of the high illiteracy rate for women as well as passiveness.
Buildingsupporting adaptive management
Ongoing. As community engaged in process, their adaptive capacity increases over time.
Climate vulnerability and adaptation measures setbacks and resettlement,
shore facilities development Vulnerability assessment was completed while adaptation measures
relative to setbacks and resettlement will be addressed through the development of local plans to be initiated in Year 4
Table 19: Livelihoods Resilience at Fish Landing Sites
Small Grants
The second round of the small grants program allocated additional nine grants to worthy initiatives in middle of Year 2. Some of these grants activities were still ongoing Two of the
beneficiaries - OLIVES and Conservation Foundation continued their activities with expanded roles. OLIVES worked with women on the chicken project while Conservation Foundation
covered 9 more communities under the wetlands conservation program. Two new organizations, Merhans Foundation and OGSFORD were supported to execute programs in the Cape Three
Points Focal Area. The Merhans Foundation involved women to raise rabbits and grasscutters OGSFORD used rural drama to mobilize and educate fishers on the Fisheries Regulations.
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The Dixcove Fisheries Co-management Forum
The Dixcove Fisheries Co-management Forum since their formation has actively engaged with stakeholders in the District towards sustainable fisheries management. Towards this, the Ahanta
West District Assembly mandated the forum to support the implementation of the district fisheries bye-laws; by monitoring of fishing operations, gears and examination of landed fish.
The Forum was assisted to request for BUSAC funding to address issues of encroachment into the artisanal fishing zone by trawlers, and to engage in consultations with stakeholders at the
regional and national levels to contribute to compliance and enforcement of fisheries policy and regulations. In July, the Forum held an grand durbar in Dixcove to host the visiting US
delegation ONE Group and togther with the group visited the landing site to explain some of the important issues and activities at the landing site.
Tree Crop Plantations and Food Security
In Year 3, three crop plantation Rubber and Oil Palm became an issue in the communities as many tenant farmers raised issues of loss of livelihood resulting from loss of land to rubber
outgrower schemes. While land owners benefitted from the schemes, tenant farmers were progressively losing out and this also posed food security problems. Through engagements and
subtle advocacy by Hen Mpoano, the Rubber Company and their financiers agreed to conduct social impact studies to understand how the rubber plantations expansion schemes was
negatively impacting on farmers and food security. They also outlined planned investments in improved agriculture for farmers.
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