Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Social Development:
Youth
Sustainable Development:
Education
Marine Resources
Oceans and seas
Science
Sustainable Tourism
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| Geographic scope: |
Local
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| Country of activity: |
Brazil
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| Millennium Development Goals: |
Ensure environmental sustainability
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| Mission statement: |
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| Year established: |
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| Year of registration: |
1996 |
| Organizational structure: |
The Humpback Whale Project was created in 1987, in Bahia-Brazil, next to the Marine Nation Park of Abrolhos. The project aims to develop scientific research and promote the conservation of those marine mammals in the brazilian coast. In 1997, the Humpback Whale Institute was created to give financial and administrative support to the project aforementioned. The Institute has nowadays two headquarters and works primarily with research, environmental education, sustainable tourism and public policies.
The HWI works in partnership with other NGOs, local business companies and also government agencies. |
| Number and type of members: |
We HWI has about 25 employees in both headquarters with a variety of backgrounds. From biologists to managers, journalists, veterinarians and so on.
The HWI works in partnership with other NGOs, local business companies and also government agencies. |
| Affiliation with NGO networks: |
YES. Spinner Dolphin Centre, Sustainable Forest, TAMAR Project (Marine Turtle Project), |
| Funding structure: |
Fees for providing consulting or research services
Product sales and business services
Donations and grants from domestic sources
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| Funding structure other: |
Major sponsorship by Petrobras - Brazilian Oil Company |
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