Project Objective: Support regional collaboration for the integrated ridge-to-reef management of the transboundary Mesoamerican Reef, by demonstrating its advantges and improving regional, national and local capacities for the integrated management and governance of its freshwater, coastal, and marine resources.
Other (not set)
Americas , Central America , SIDS (Americas) , SIDS , Small island developing States
Budget
60,452,220.00 USD
Total Cost of the project
9,018,349 USD
GEF Allocation to project
Partners
WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.
The Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD) was established with the mission of developing a regional regime for environmental cooperation and integration that contributes to improving the quality of life of the populations of its Member States. Its actions have responded to the Environmental Plans of the Central American Region (PARCA); The first was adopted in 1999 for the period 2000-2004, and was aimed at operationalizing the Central American Alliance for Sustainable Development (ALIDES) and beginning the consolidation of CCAD as a whole. PARCA II covered the period 2005-2009 and proposed an approach focused on the development of instruments for environmental management and the establishment of regional cross-sector alliances. PARCA III 2010-2014, focused on environmental governance. Since its validity ended, the Council of Ministers agreed to formulate a Regional Environmental Strategy valid for 2015-2020.
The La Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP) currently manages 173 natural areas under federal management representing more than 25, 250.963 hectares. These protected areas were created by a Presidential order and the management, regulation, and use of these these areas are set in accordance with the General Act of Ecological Equilibrium and Environmental Protection.
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources is the public entity specialized in the area of environment and natural goods and services from the Public Sector. Its mission is to protect the natural systems that develop and sustain life in all its forms and expressions, fostering a culture of respect and harmony with the nature, preserving and using the natural resources in a sustainable way.
The Ministry of Natural Resources is one of the largest ministries in the Public Service of Belize, and is a key agency responsible for the management of the country’s vital natural resources. The Ministry of Natural Resources undertakes the immense responsibility, to foster and integrated approach of coordination, protection and sustainable management of Belize’s vital natural resources. The Ministry works diligently, to ensure a better quality of life for present and future generations of Belizeans.