In a recent event held at the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) in Mexico City, an important workshop was conducted to advance the Sustainable Pacific pilot project in the country. The main objective of this meeting was to present and discuss methodologies and technical approaches for the development of Marine Spatial Planning or Marine Ecological Zoning in the Mexican Pacific.
Representatives from SEMARNAT, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the National Laboratory for Sustainability Sciences (LANCIS-UNAM), and WWF Mesoamerica participated in the workshop. The importance of the Large Marine Ecosystem of the Central American Pacific Coast (LME PACA) as a vital source of natural resources and ecosystem services was highlighted during the event. Within the framework of a regional initiative involving seven countries, the project aims to establish governance instruments for joint management, the implementation of pilot actions on the ground, and effective knowledge management.
A central issue of the workshop was the discussion about technical and participatory approaches, with special emphasis on participative ecological planning involving communities, particularly indigenous ones. The importance of maintaining clear and effective communication with key institutions such as the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples (INPI) was underscored.
The workshop concluded with a series of commitments, including the formation of a working group by SEMARNAT for the follow-up of the pilot project and the integration of relevant documentation. LANCIS-UNAM, in charge of the pilot project in Mexico, agreed to develop a detailed work plan in January 2024.
This event in Mexico marks a significant milestone for the Sustainable Pacific Project, paving the way for innovative and inclusive marine management strategies in the region. Additionally, it highlights the region's strong commitment to the preservation of marine biodiversity and the promotion of a sustainable blue economy.
The Sustainable Pacific Project, a regional initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) as the executing partner. This initiative seeks to strengthen the management of the Large Marine Ecosystem of the Central American Pacific Coast (PACA) and unite the efforts of participating countries — Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, and Ecuador.
Representatives from SEMARNAT, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the National Laboratory for Sustainability Sciences (LANCIS-UNAM), and WWF Mesoamerica participated in the workshop. The importance of the Large Marine Ecosystem of the Central American Pacific Coast (LME PACA) as a vital source of natural resources and ecosystem services was highlighted during the event. Within the framework of a regional initiative involving seven countries, the project aims to establish governance instruments for joint management, the implementation of pilot actions on the ground, and effective knowledge management.
A central issue of the workshop was the discussion about technical and participatory approaches, with special emphasis on participative ecological planning involving communities, particularly indigenous ones. The importance of maintaining clear and effective communication with key institutions such as the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples (INPI) was underscored.
The workshop concluded with a series of commitments, including the formation of a working group by SEMARNAT for the follow-up of the pilot project and the integration of relevant documentation. LANCIS-UNAM, in charge of the pilot project in Mexico, agreed to develop a detailed work plan in January 2024.
This event in Mexico marks a significant milestone for the Sustainable Pacific Project, paving the way for innovative and inclusive marine management strategies in the region. Additionally, it highlights the region's strong commitment to the preservation of marine biodiversity and the promotion of a sustainable blue economy.
The Sustainable Pacific Project, a regional initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) as the executing partner. This initiative seeks to strengthen the management of the Large Marine Ecosystem of the Central American Pacific Coast (PACA) and unite the efforts of participating countries — Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, and Ecuador.
