COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN (CAP) TO CONSERVE WETLAR INN AND SUPPORT ALTERNATE LIVELIHOODS IN NAR MYITTAR

The Community Action Plan (CAP) for Wetlar Inn and Nar Myittar village focuses on preserving a 6.0 ha permanent swamp wetland in the Upper Chindwin Basin of Myanmar. The plan addresses threats such as deforestation, land use change, and biological resource overexploitation by implementing a community-led governance framework through Village Working Committees (VWC). Key strategies include the creation of conservation zones, the promotion of sustainable livelihoods like pig farming and groundnut cultivation to reduce dependence on wetland resources, and a comprehensive Communication, Education, Participation and Awareness (CEPA) programme. The plan includes a detailed monitoring framework to track water quality, biodiversity, and land use changes to ensure the long-term ecological integrity of the site.

• The Wetlar Inn wetland is a 6.0 ha permanent swamp located 0.5 km from Hkamti airport, serving as a habitat for 46 plant species and various fauna, including the endangered Myanmar peacock soft-shell turtle (Nilssonia Formosa) and the vulnerable Wallago attu fish.
• Deforestation and land use change, specifically increased sedimentation from forest clearance and extensive grazing, are identified as the highest level of threat to the Wetlar Inn ecosystem.
• To reduce anthropogenic pressure on the wetland, the CAP proposes promoting alternative livelihoods including groundnut cultivation, pig farming, and fish farming, alongside providing financial support for land tenure and ownership.
• The plan implements a community-based governance model where Village Working Committees (VWC), including women and youth, lead the implementation of conservation zones, boundary demarcation, and the installation of bilingual signage in Myanmar and English.
• A capacity-building and awareness programme (CEPA) is outlined to provide training in sustainable agriculture, community forestry, and fisheries management, with specific budget allocations for workshops throughout 2023.
• The monitoring framework for the CAP prioritizes the tracking of wetland area, water levels, water quality trends, and faunal diversity, with some parameters measured seasonally and others at the beginning and end of implementation.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (n.d.). COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN (CAP) TO CONSERVE WETLAR INN AND SUPPORT ALTERNATE LIVELIHOODS IN NAR MYITTAR. https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1.-cap-nar-myittar-final.pdf

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN (CAP) TO CONSERVE WETLAR INN AND SUPPORT ALTERNATE LIVELIHOODS IN NAR MYITTAR. n.d. https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1.-cap-nar-myittar-final.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitutendcommunity, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN (CAP) TO CONSERVE WETLAR INN AND SUPPORT ALTERNATE LIVELIHOODS IN NAR MYITTAR}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, url = {https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1.-cap-nar-myittar-final.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }