Protection of Marine Areas in the Central Eastern Tropical Pacific

Regional marine conservation

Protection of Marine Areas in the Central Eastern Tropical Pacific

A regional initiative to strengthen conservation, ecological connectivity, and the sustainable use of marine resources.

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2024–2030Implementation period

€10 millionKfW contribution

4 countriesRegional action in the CETP

Project purpose

Objective

To contribute to the conservation and integrated sustainable use of marine resources in marine protected areas and connectivity zones of the Central Eastern Tropical Pacific.

Goals and indicators

Results guiding implementation

Marine species conservation

Enabling conditions have been improved for the integrated conservation of key migratory marine species in MPAs and connectivity zones of the CETP.

6MPAs and connectivity zones supported with standardized information on key migratory marine species.

200People involved in managing MPAs and connectivity zones with strengthened capacities.

18 million haWhere new or improved control and surveillance instruments are systematically implemented.

Sustainable use of fisheries resources

Fisheries resources in MPAs and connectivity zones are used more sustainably, with the participation of relevant stakeholders.

5Use plans or cooperation agreements developed with relevant users and under implementation.

1,000People directly benefiting from activities supporting sustainable fisheries resource use.

4Good fishing practices implemented.

Regional integration

Regional integration strengthened for the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources.

15Public and private institutions participating regularly in intersectoral dialogue, exchange, and regional coordination spaces during implementation.

Monitoring