The Sustainable Pacific Project, a collaborative effort of the countries in the region of the Great Marine Ecosystem of the Central American Coastal Pacific (PACA), is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its executing partner, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). In October 2023, key meetings were held in Panama to further this project.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) held meetings with representatives from the MarViva Foundation, the Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama (ARAP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Ministry of Environment of Panama (MiAMBIENTE). The goal was to coordinate the launch of a pilot project in Panama, which would promote the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources.
The dialogues focused on reviewing work plans, schedules, and budgets, with special attention to Puerto Barú, located in the influence area of the pilot project. The importance of integrating this location into the Marine Spatial Planning was highlighted, due to its strategic potential for the success of the project.
In November, discussions continued in Ecuador, where meetings were organized with the municipalities of Jama, San Vicente, and Pedernales, all in the Province of Manabí, involved in the action area of the pilot project for Marine Spatial Planning. With the support of Conservation International (CI), concrete steps were established for the implementation of the project, working closely with local governments. This process underscored the need for effective collaboration among different institutions, reinforcing the joint commitment to the sustainability of the project.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) held meetings with representatives from the MarViva Foundation, the Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama (ARAP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Ministry of Environment of Panama (MiAMBIENTE). The goal was to coordinate the launch of a pilot project in Panama, which would promote the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources.
The dialogues focused on reviewing work plans, schedules, and budgets, with special attention to Puerto Barú, located in the influence area of the pilot project. The importance of integrating this location into the Marine Spatial Planning was highlighted, due to its strategic potential for the success of the project.
In November, discussions continued in Ecuador, where meetings were organized with the municipalities of Jama, San Vicente, and Pedernales, all in the Province of Manabí, involved in the action area of the pilot project for Marine Spatial Planning. With the support of Conservation International (CI), concrete steps were established for the implementation of the project, working closely with local governments. This process underscored the need for effective collaboration among different institutions, reinforcing the joint commitment to the sustainability of the project.
