have proven successful in other parts of Ghana. Stakeholders and leaders participated in capacity building activities on planning and climate change adaptation sponsored by Hen
Mpoano during the year. General purpose maps were completed for the District and special land use land cover maps initiated using LANDSAT imagery as a baseline for understanding
landscape connectivity and change. Initial field visits to identify shore issues were conducted but detailed shoreline characterization and assessment work was deferred to Year 3.
As in Shama, during Years 3 and 4, Hen Mpoano actions in Ahanta West will pilot diagnosis and engagement at the household, livelihood and community organization level as a way-in to
actions that promote community resilience, wellbeing and sustainable livelihoods. These actions must then be integrated with, and form a critical part of, coastal governance reform processes.
Main activities for the Cape three Points Focal Area are described below:
2.2.1 District Level Coastal Management Coastal village issues survey, social and economic data
Maintain an up-to-date compendium, the ICFG Binder, of the interim products being created for Cape Three Points focal area, organized around the priority issues and geographic areas of
concern.
Shoreline characterization survey Conduct a rapid assessment of shoreline characteristics and uses to update the 2004
environmental atlas and identify areas of particular concern that are targeted for expanded tourism development
Effective participation of coastal stakeholders in District spatial planning Make contributions where appropriate to the Tullow-supported District spatial planning
underway as well as the coastal tourism and wetlands habitats elements of the Korean consortium master plan in Ahanta West. For both, contribute a language that would set a
supportive framework for shore management.
Hazards and climate change vulnerability assessment, related training, relocation strategy
ｸ Conduct more detailed shore use and vulnerability assessments for priority coastal tourism sites.
ｸ Conduct a flood hazard, shore characteristics and use and climate change vulnerability assessment with community involvement in Prince’s Town and the confluence of the Nyili-
Kapani Rivers. ｸ Prepare a community resilience strategy with early implementation actions.
Best practice guidelines on shore use
ｸ Promote voluntary best practices for beach resort development, Ehunli Lagoon. Develop guidance for voluntary adoption of best development practices for existing and proposed
tourism investments. ｸ Follow-up on capacity building programs and activities for eco-tourism related livelihoods in
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2.2.2 Conservation of Critical Sea and Landscape Habitats Landscape
Landscape interventions will include ongoing support of the NGO Conservation Foundation for wetlands areas in four coastal communities. Evolving programs for improved management of
the Cape Three Points Forest Reserve will be supported through the Wildlife Division, the Forestry Commission, and the CREMA. This will include an updated management plan for the
Reserve. Analysis of land cover land use change and habitat patch analyses for a threats assessment of the main landscape conservation corridor connecting to the coast will be
completed to determine ecological functionality of the landscape for the conservation of wetlands and forest areas. These conservation areas will be proposed for the first public-private
sector programs to provide long-term funding for conservation and restoration programs. Ongoing small grants to local NGOs for diversified livelihoods for food security, notably the
poultry and small ruminant animal husbandry extension program support through local NGOs, will be maintained.
Seascape Adjacent to the coastal wetlands areas are critical habitats that include the tidal interface areas
and several small off-shore islands and rocky sea floor areas that serve as habitat and refuge for many marine species. An initial assessment of traditional knowledge will contribute to rigorous
ecological baseline surveys of specific marine habitats in order to determine if a network of small management units, or network of marine protected areas, is justified. This baseline data
will also contribute to determining fisheries management objectives of these areas.
2.2.3 Livelihoods Resilience at Fish Landing Sites
