Project

Expanding blue economy benefits and the conservation of critical biodiversity and ecosystem services by managing surf ecosystems

Project Objective

To demonstrate the critical role that the effective management of marine and coastal ecosystems surrounding surf breaks can play in protecting biodiversity and ecosystem function, and in generating blue economy benefits that will motivate further ecosystem conservation.

Project Category

Marine Protected Areas

Region

South America

Country

Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Regional

Budget

USD 5 786 576

Total Cost of the project

USD 2 000 000

GEF Allocation to project

Partners

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Its mission is to help countries pursue sustainable industrial development. economic development improves tax revenues and makes it possible for governments to achieve lasting social advance and poverty alleviation.

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Its mission is to help countries pursue sustainable industrial development. economic development improves tax revenues and makes it possible for governments to achieve lasting social advance and poverty alleviation.

Conservation International (CI)

Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity.

GEF ID

10931

Status

active

Focal Area

International Waters

Project Type

Medium-Size Project

Start Date

01 Jan, 2020

Last Update

03 Apr, 2024