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Principe Island Villagers Paid to Protect Ecosystem

Primul articol: 10 mar. 2026, 18:13 | Ultima actualizare: 10 mar. 2026, 18:13 | 1 sursa | 1 articol
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Principe Island, often called the "African Galapagos" due to its rich biodiversity, is implementing a program to pay villagers for protecting its ecosystem. The initiative aims to encourage conservation efforts by providing financial incentives for sustainable practices. This approach recognizes the crucial role local communities play in preserving the island's unique environment and promotes a collaborative approach to conservation.

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Villagers on Príncipe, the ‘African Galapagos’, to be paid for protecting the ecosystem Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English Kevin Rushby 10 mar. 2026, 18:13 (acum 7 zile)

Villagers on Príncipe, the ‘African Galapagos’, to be paid for protecting the ecosystem

A billionaire is funding a sustainable development project on the west African island that makes the local population stewards of its futureAt the crumbling colonial farm buildings in Porto Real, agricultural worker Kimilson Lima, 43, has signed the agreement and he’s happy. “With this money we can have a proper floor in the house,” he said. “And an inside toilet.”Lima is part of a ground-breaking experiment on the West African island of Príncipe, where villagers who agree to follow an environme

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