Our focus
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Creating a Protected Area Network
Over the past 10 years, Conservation International has helped establish over 20 Marine Protected Areas and recently their first Marine Protected Area Network in Atauro Island. As a young nation, Timor-Leste requires the financial and technical capacity to ensure these areas are adequately protected.
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Supporting communities
Timor-Leste is one of the youngest and fastest-growing countries in the world. Half of the population is under 29 years old. As the need for employment opportunities increases, the country must address increasing pressure on its ecosystems.
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Marine conservation
Timor-Leste’s waters boast exceptional biodiversity, including extensive fisheries and healthy coral reefs. Twenty-five species of whales and dolphins frequent Timor’s waters — one of the highest records of cetaceans in the world.
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Sustainable tourism
Timor-Leste has a high potential for community-based nature tourism. This is one of the most viable sustainable development pathways for this young nation in need of employment opportunities.
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