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title: "invest"
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title: "Protection"
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description: ""
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date: 2018-09-14
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updated: 2021-02-20
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<!-- section 1 (JP) -->
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{% row(style="center") %}
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<br>
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<br>
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## Protection Program
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### Regenerative Planet and People First Approach
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By creating our own paradise we have a responsibility to the planet and we support 4 initial projects:
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{% row(bgColor="#FFFFFF" margin="moderate" padding="top" id="Invest") %}
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### BECOME AN INVESTOR
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### Chumbe Island
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RESORT IN ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
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The following project activities will ensure that conservation management on Chumbe Island will continue, even though the eco-lodge still has limited bookings, and address the urgent threat on the marine park, Chumbe staff, and local fishing communities:
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Jungle Paradise is based at Mbweni in Zanzibar and is home to a boutique hotel, botanical gardens and ruins with a rich history. The location was instrumental in abolishing slavery and had a school where mainly slave children had a chance to get educated and become free. The ruins are surrounded by a beautiful botanic garden which supports over 600 different kinds of tree species. It has a mature rainforest atmosphere, only found in a few other places in Zanzibar and Pemba. It has many areas of native plants, including the coral rag forest on the cliff and mangroves on the shoreline.
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- Vital enforcement of a 55 ha no-take Coral Reef Sanctuary and a 17 ha Closed Forest Reserve and improvements in MPA patrols in order to safeguard Chumbe’s unique biodiversity and reduce the prevailing risk of wildlife poaching.<br>
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- Continuous protection of crucial biodiversity for the East African region and preservation of Chumbe’s important function as a fisheries nursery ground benefiting fishing communities through spillover and restocking of adjacent fishing grounds.<br>
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- Continued full-time employment of the experienced conservation team who will implement optimal patrol efficiency and monitoring.<br>
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- Deployment of two additional security officers to assist with the enforcement and upholding of both protected areas during the worsening economic times.<br>
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- Continuation of the environmental education program with key fishing communities.<br>
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- Skills development of local youth from key target fishing villages to be trained as rangers.
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This location in the capital is ideal for digital nomads as they have quick access to Zanzibar's business district and airport, while being in a remote and peaceful neighbourhood.
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#### What will be achieved?
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This project will allow for full patrol operations over the coming 12 months which will decrease poaching attempts inside the MPA and subsequently ensure that 25 years of successful conservation efforts are not lost. Eight Chumbe rangers will receive full-time employment for the whole project duration, each supporting on average 12 dependents in their local communities. Zanzibari community members from neighboring fishing villages will gain knowledge and practical insights in nature conservation through Chumbe’s extensive environmental education program which will positively impact compliance to marine protected area regulations.
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46 ROOMS
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{% end %}
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{% row(bgColor="#F2F2F2" margin="moderate" padding="top" id="fflow_grid") %}
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### FUN BEACH
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HOTEL IN ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
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### Botanical Garden Restoration Project
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<p style='font-size: 15px'>
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Fun Beach is a beachfront property in the south-east of Zanzibar which provides a far more relaxed, holiday vibe. It is located between Jambiani and Paje in Zanzibar, an ideal location in close proximity to the Zanzibar nightlife but sufficiently far from the busy tourist hot spots, therefore a perfect fit for digital nomads.
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#### Planned activities:
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<p style='font-size: 15px'>
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The top class restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in a range of cuisines - international, Indian, Arabian and more.There are two pools, sized 26m and 27m, on the beach front of the property flowing into each other. They provide a full view of the Indian Ocean. There is also a pool in the centre with small islands and sitting areas. The game room features billiards, ping pong, and a football table in addition to a TV and library area. Throughout Fun Beach there is ultra-fast wifi connectivity.
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1. Secure and curate the mature garden that is well stocked with unique plants.
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2. Create a space for local nature especially native plants but also butterflies and birds.
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3. Create a space for quiet learning about the history of the garden, the plants, and what is needed to be “nature positive”.
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4. Create a space for art including sculptures, installations, and performance that relates to the history of the garden.
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5. Create a space that the owners and clients of the Mbweni Ruins find inspiring and in which they can be proud.
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6. Share knowledge of good plant care and management with other landowners and hotels.
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7. Mbweni Ruins can be linked with other plant sites such as Chumbe Island and Kilimani Botanic garden that can be interfaces for plant-related activities.
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8. Presenting history and knowledge: There is much history and knowledge about the garden and the site which can be built into a solid story that can be presented on-site. The ruins themselves make a unique venue for presenting that history and knowledge.
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#### Deliverables:
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<p style='font-size: 15px'>
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40 ROOMS
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1. Research, design, and planning. This will include collating the scattered information and interviewing key people. Contacting Flo Montgomery and learning from her the history of the 1990s garden creation.
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2. Create an up-to-date plant list by tracking down old plant lists and comparing them with what is present today. Carry out a comprehensive survey of current plants in the garden.
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3. Training: Mbweni gardeners are trained in immediate garden recovery and the importance of key species.
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4. Garden Map: An accurate map of the garden showing the locations of the main trees.
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5. Garden Vision and Plan: A detailed garden vision and management plan with a road map for achieving it.
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6. History and Art display research and concept development.
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The team is led by Robert Wild and John Ndege. They will source mapping skills and support labor.
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Robert Wild, Social Ecologist: Robert has lived and worked in East Africa for over 30 years. He was a technical advisor for the establishment of Jozani Chwaka Bay National park, Zanzibar from 1995-2000. From 2014 to 2018 he was Regional Technical Coordinator for the Eastern and Southern Africa Region (30 countries) of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature for Forests and Drylands based in Nairobi. He was responsible for forests and drylands, and led the regional effort of forest and landscape restoration. During this period Zanzibar was his home base. He returned to Zanzibar full time in 2019. He knows many local actors in the nature, history, arts and hospitality communities.
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John Ndege, Botanist. John is a botanist with extensive experience of East African Coastal Botany and botanic gardens. He has lived and worked in Zanzibar for 5 years. He carried out a survey of the plants of Mbweni Ruins in 2019. Most recently he has been the technical lead and project manager of the Kilimani Botanic Garden 2018-2020. He was employed by Potsdam Botanic Garden, Germany.
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He is the most experienced active botanist on Zanzibar and an expert in the local and very biodiverse Dwarf Tropical Dry Forest (known as Coral Rag Forest, the best example of this locally is on Chumbe Island). He has discovered species new to science.
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<!-- section 3 (Veda boats) -->
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{% row(bgColor="#FFFFFF" margin="moderate" padding="top" id="Invest") %}
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{% row(bgColor="#FFFFFF" margin="moderate" padding="top" id="fflow_grid") %}
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### Mbweni Ruins
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### NILE VEDA
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BOATS IN LUXOR, EGYPT
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<p style='font-size: 15px'>
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Dahabiyas are traditional sailing boats used on the Nile river. This location includes four dahabiyas that offer peaceful and organic platforms for its visitors. The boats are located on the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt. They are originally designed for private trips along the Nile offering a unique and authentic experience with organic food, green energy, and a warm-hearted crew. The four dahabiyas total have 29 rooms and 10 suites that can host up to 78 people. Each room has a private bathroom. All boats have clean, modern and authentic communal areas for relaxation and co-working. There are many meeting spaces including an upper deck meeting room with a 360 degree panoramic view of the Nile.
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39 ROOMS
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{% end %}
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{% row(bgColor="#F2F2F2" margin="moderate" padding="top" id="fflow_grid") %}
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### YENICE VALLEY
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RESORT IN MUGLA, TURKEY
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The concept of Yenice Valle grew from a love of traditional Turkish village life and the desire to sustain our natural environment. Yenice Valley has come to reality in a secluded valley, surrounded by tree-covered mountains, with accommodation built using traditional local materials, to include a treehouse, stone cottages, and a log cabin, each in plenty of space, well-furnished and fully equipped. The focal point is a stunning stone-built boutique hotel, which fits perfectly with the surrounding countryside.
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55 ROOMS
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{% end %}
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{% row(bgColor="#FFFFFF" margin="moderate" padding="top" id="fflow_grid") %}
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### PARADISE HILLS
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TOWNHOUSES IN DUBAI, UAE
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Paradise Hills is located right within the heart of Dubai and offers a unique luxurious experience. It is an ultra-modern gated community housing 170 pent suites and townhouses, accompanied with stellar amenities and remarkable landscaping in the extensive estate grounds. There are three suites and townhouses, containing 15 rooms, available for digital nomads. Paradise Hills' state-of-the-art amenities include, but are not limited to; community center with retail shops and services, 24-hour security, kids play areas, spacious green areas with water features, jogging tracks, and a dedicated multi-purpose building hall for various occasions and functions such as weddings, international conferences, and events.
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15 ROOMS
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### CITY OF PEACE
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RESORT IN DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
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We have a unique opportunity to acquire 2 million square metres of beachfront land just south of Dar-es-Salaam and turn it into a new home for digital nomads. The plot is 30km south-east of Dar-es-Salaam. It provides a refuge for digital nomads who wish to be away from city life and a staging point for those who want to visit the famous Serengeti National Park or Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Sealous Game Reserve and Zanzibar. However, it is not unreasonably far from the business hub of Dar-es-Salaam and the airport.
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There are 32 hectares of built-up land in the plot, consisting of 10 bungalows with thatched roofs. These bungalows have Wi-Fi, TVs, living areas, safes, tea & coffeemaking facilities and they all have terraces with ocean views.
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60 ROOMS
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### FARMS
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MULTIPLE LANDS IN TANZANIA
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Located in the middle of Lake Victoria, Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania has one of Africa's most fertile lands. The farm lands in Tanzania are significantly cheaper than lands in Zanzibar. We aim to acquire up to 500 hectares of land in mainland Tanzania. This acquisition will be done in phases based on the priorities of the project at the time.
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Up to 50 hectares of land is planned to be acquired. Our team is still scouting for more farmlands across the Zanzibar archipelago. Many pieces of land are identified and we are in contact with the relevant authorities for further steps. Even though the identified farming lands are in many locations in Zanzibar, we plan to acquire a majority of the land from Bambi in Unguja Island and Pemba Island. The first land in Bambi has already been purchased.
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... [TO BE COMPLETED]
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