Attachment 5

IPSI Case Study Summary Sheet
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Basic Information
Keywords (3-5 key concepts included in the case study)
Sacred grove, Biodiversity Conservation, Traditional knowledge, Forest Ecosystems, Mountain
Ecosystems.
Web link (of the case study or lead organization if available for more information)
Greenglobe Ghana (www.info@greenglobegh.org)
Geographical Information
Longitude/latitude or Google Maps link (if location is identified)
Volta Region Ghana/ Ho West District
Ecosystem(s) (please place an “x” in all appropriate boxes)
Forestx
Grassland
Agriculturalx
In-land water
CoastalUrban/periOther (PleaseDryland
Mountain xurbanspecify)
Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of the area (within 50 words)
The landscape is a dynamic mountainous mosaic landscape with diverse habitats and land uses,
farmlands with adjacent cocoa, mango, oil palm and avocado plantations, natural forests and sacredgroves. The main economic activity of these people is farming, hunting, and some of the women into
petty trading.
Description of human-nature interactions in the area
(land-use, traditional resource management practices etc. – within 50 words)
These communities have been together for centuries in harmony with nature, and maintained
systems that provide humans habitat with goods and services for their wellbeing. The deep culture
and beliefs of the people have aid them in maintaining conservation of biodiversity and protection of
the area to their benefit.

Contents
Note: The following fields are used for information about activities described in the case study or theproduction of the case study itself, and contents may vary depending on the nature of the case study.
For example, a case study about on-the-ground activities may include the rationale, objectives etc.
for the activities; a case study about a SEPLS-related policy may describe the policymaking process; ora case study describing a SEPLS may address particular practices used there. Please make an effort tofill as many fields as possible.
Rationale (why activities or policies described, or information shared in the case study are needed –within 50 words)
The rationale for this project is to halt the degradation and the deforestation on the Weto
landscape and especially the sacred forests. The need to promote sustainable resource management
and utilization underpins this project .Also traditional authorities and youth knowledge enhanced topromote prudent natural resource management.
Objectives (goals of activities or policies described, or of producing the case study – within 50 words)
The goal of this project is to see a thriving socio-ecological production landscape where the local
communities are actively involved in sustainable management and utilization of natural resources
for increased production, the restoration of biodiversity, wealth and continuous flow of ecosystemservices
Activities and/or practices employed (within 50 words)
1. Training and empowering communities to carry out various activities that would help conserve thelandscape for resilience within carrying capacity; 2. Capacity building of resource management
groups; 3. Developing systems and best practices in resource use.
Results (within 50 words)
The project has achieved the following results; 1. A tree nursery was established to produce about
150,000 species of tree seedlings; 2. Farmers were trained in sustainable agriculture techniques,enrichment planting of sacred grove, shrines and ecological sensitive areas to improve theprotection. 3. Livestock rearing as livelihood support was established; 4. Village saving and loan
scheme was introduced.
Lessons learned (factors in success or failure, challenges and opportunities – within 40 words)
Communities now realize the essence of conserving biodiversity, the importance of development ofsacred sites. They also realize there was the need for collaborating with duty bearers fordevelopment. Challenges were some of the youth were more interested in their daily activities thatcan give immediate income than participating in project activities.
Key messages (within 40 words)
The development of indigenous knowledge about resource protection can change their attitude andvalue of their resources towards better management.
Relationship to other IPSI activities (if the case study is related to any other IPSI collaborative
activities, case studies, etc.)
The activities of this project contribute actively to support the strategic objectives of IPSI and its
action plan, which tackled the indigenous knowledge and understanding the functions of socioecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS). Objective 2. Addresses the effects ofdeforestation and forest degradation, by establishment of tree nurseries of economic andindigenous species for enrichment planting of degraded areas. Objective 3. Stresses onenhancement of benefit from sustainable management of resources, and promote afforestation andsustainable participatory land use for increase in agriculture productivity. Objective 4. Also acts on
capacity building of resource management groups, and livelihood enhancement activities.

Funding (any relevant information about funding of activities or projects described in the case study)
The project was funded by SDM grants
Contributions to Global Agendas
CBD Aichi Biodiversity Targets (https://www.cbd.int/sp/targets/)
Please place an “x” in the “direct” or “indirect” boxes next to any of the CBD’s Aichi Biodiversity Targets
to which the work described in this case study contributes as appropriate. Note: please mark only thosethat the case actually has made or is making a contribution, not those to which it could make apotential contribution in the future.
TargetDescription
Direct Indirect
By 2020, at the latest, people are aware of the values of biodiversity andthe steps they can take to conserve and use it sustainably.
By 2020, at the latest, biodiversity values have been integrated into
national and local development and poverty reduction strategies andplanning processes and are being incorporated into national accounting,as appropriate, and reporting systems.
By 2020, at the latest, incentives, including subsidies, harmful tobiodiversity are eliminated, phased out or reformed in order to minimize
or avoid negative impacts, and positive incentives for the conservationand sustainable use of biodiversity are developed and applied, consistentand in harmony with the Convention and other relevant international
obligations, taking into account national socio economic conditions.
By 2020, at the latest, Governments, business and stakeholders at alllevels have taken steps to achieve or have implemented plans forsustainable production and consumption and have kept the impacts ofuse of natural resources well within safe ecological limits.
By 2020, the rate of loss of all natural habitats, including forests, is atleast halved and where feasible brought close to zero, and degradationand fragmentation is significantly reduced.
By 2020 all fish and invertebrate stocks and aquatic plants are managed
and harvested sustainably, legally and applying ecosystem based
approaches, so that overfishing is avoided, recovery plans and measures
are in place for all depleted species, fisheries have no significant adverse
impacts on threatened species and vulnerable ecosystems and theimpacts of fisheries on stocks, species and ecosystems are within safe
ecological limits.

xxxxx

By 2020 areas under agriculture, aquaculture and forestry are managed
sustainably, ensuring conservation of biodiversity.

x

By 2020, pollution, including from excess nutrients, has been brought tolevels that are not detrimental to ecosystem function and biodiversity.

x

By 2020, invasive alien species and pathways are identified andprioritized, priority species are controlled or eradicated, and measures
are in place to manage pathways to prevent their introduction andestablishment.
By 2015, the multiple anthropogenic pressures on coral reefs, and othervulnerable ecosystems impacted by climate change or ocean acidification
are minimized, so as to maintain their integrity and functioning.
By 2020, at least 17 per cent of terrestrial and inland water, and 10 per
cent of coastal and marine areas, especially areas of particularimportance for biodiversity and ecosystem services, are conserved
through effectively and equitably managed, ecologically representative
and well connected systems of protected areas and other effective areabased conservation measures, and integrated into the wider landscapesand seascapes.

x

By 2020 the extinction of known threatened species has been prevented
and their conservation status, particularly of those most in decline, hasbeen improved and sustained.

x

By 2020, the genetic diversity of cultivated plants and farmed anddomesticated animals and of wild relatives, including other socioeconomically as well as culturally valuable species, is maintained, andstrategies have been developed and implemented for minimizing genetic
erosion and safeguarding their genetic diversity.

x

By 2020, ecosystems that provide essential services, including services
related to water, and contribute to health, livelihoods and well-being,
are restored and safeguarded, taking into account the needs of women,
indigenous and local communities, and the poor and vulnerable.
By 2020, ecosystem resilience and the contribution of biodiversity tocarbon stocks has been enhanced, through conservation and restoration,
including restoration of at least 15 per cent of degraded ecosystems,
thereby contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation and tocombating desertification.

xx

By 2015, the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and theFair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization is inforce and operational, consistent with national legislation.

x

By 2015 each Party has developed, adopted as a policy instrument, andhas commenced implementing an effective, participatory and updated
national biodiversity strategy and action plan.
By 2020, the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices ofindigenous and local communities relevant for the conservation andsustainable use of biodiversity, and their customary use of biologicalresources, are respected, subject to national legislation and relevantinternational obligations, and fully integrated and reflected in theimplementation of the Convention with the full and effective
participation of indigenous and local communities, at all relevant levels.
By 2020, knowledge, the science base and technologies relating tobiodiversity, its values, functioning, status and trends, and theconsequences of its loss, are improved, widely shared and transferred,and applied.
By 2020, at the latest, the mobilization of financial resources for
effectively implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
from all sources, and in accordance with the consolidated and agreed
process in the Strategy for Resource Mobilization, should increase
substantially from the current levels. This target will be subject tochanges contingent to resource needs assessments to be developed andreported by Parties.

xx

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs)
Please place an “x” in the “direct” or “indirect” boxes next to any of the UN Sustainable Development
Goals to which the work described in this case study contributes as appropriate. Note: please mark only
those that the case actually has made or is making a contribution, not those to which it could make apotential contribution in the future.
SDGDescription
Direct Indirect
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, andpromote sustainable agriculturexx

Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all agesxEnsure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong
learning opportunities for allx

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girlsxEnsure availability and sustainable management of water andsanitation for allx

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
for all
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, fulland productive employment, and decent work for allx

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainableindustrialisation, and foster innovationx

Reduce inequality within and among countries

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient andsustainable
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impactsxConserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
for sustainable development
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial
ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification andhalt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity lossx

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable
development, provide access to justice for all and build effective,
accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global
partnership for sustainable developmentx