{"id":28857,"date":"2024-11-29T09:22:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T15:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/update.marfund.org\/2024\/?page_id=28857"},"modified":"2025-02-17T16:06:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T22:06:07","slug":"january-april","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/update.marfund.org\/2024\/january-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Update January \u2013 April 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725897862127{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; background_position_desktop=&#8221;center top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738253087763{background-image: url(https:\/\/update.marfund.org\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/update-2024-Blue-Tangs_Credit-Martin-Legalize-p.jpg?id=28821) !important;}&#8221; 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}<\/script><div class=\"fullwidth-block-inner\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bba922 {margin-top: 100px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bba922\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bba939 {margin-top: 75px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bba939\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h2\" style=\"text-transform: none;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">19 years protecting the<\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-xlarge\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Mesoamerican Reef<\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bba943 {margin-top: 15px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bba943\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h2\" style=\"text-transform: none;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>(2005-2024)<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690846500989{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221; effects_enabled_delay=&#8221;100&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"title-h4\" style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 17px;\"><em><small>Photo: Martin Legalize<\/small><\/em><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bba9bb {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bba9bb\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706672599736{background-color: #cccccc !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbaa2a {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbaa2a\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 25px;\">MAR Fund thanks all our partners whose unwavering support and collaboration have been key in achieving our collective objectives<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbaa9a {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbaa9a\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1661048574958{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column disable_custom_paddings_tablet=&#8221;true&#8221; disable_custom_paddings_mobile=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1661041390220{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gem-custom-column-margin&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;2px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; 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}<\/script><div class=\"fullwidth-block-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/update.marfund.org\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/update-2024-fundacion-albatros-02.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;background-position: center center;\"><\/div><div class=\"fullwidth-block-inner\">[vc_row_inner disable_custom_paddings_tablet=&#8221;true&#8221; disable_custom_paddings_mobile=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gem-custom-row-padding&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-12 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbacaa {margin-top: 100px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbacaa\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12 vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbacbb {margin-top: 60px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbacbb\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_col-xs-12&#8243;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbacc5 {margin-top: 50px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbacc5\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;gem-custom-subtitle-str-mobile&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">SAVING OUR<\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;gem-custom-subtitle-str-mobile&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">PROTECTED AREAS<\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-12 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbaccc {margin-top: 50px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbaccc\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbacd2 {margin-top: 20px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbacd2\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-12 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbacd8 {margin-top: 50px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbacd8\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12 vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbacde {margin-top: 150px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbacde\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_col-xs-12&#8243;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbace4 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbace4\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"title-h4\" style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 17px;\"><em><small>Photo: Albatros Media Foundation<\/small><\/em><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbad58 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbad58\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbadd4 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbadd4\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbae62 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbae62\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>PROTECTION OF MARITIME RESOURCES IN CENTRAL AMERICA III (PHASE III)<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbaf00 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbaf00\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbaf99 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbaf99\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">MAR Fund<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Between March 12 and 15, KfW conducted a project monitoring mission in Quintana Roo to evaluate the progress of Phase III implementation, identify challenges and risks, and engage with stakeholders in the region. Meetings were held with CONANP personnel representing the four eligible coastal marine protected areas (CMPAs) from the first call, and with IBANQROO for the CMPAs of Cozumel.<\/li>\n<li>Thanks to the support of the German Cooperation through the KfW, 12 projects have been approved for the first call for proposals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb030 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb030\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb0c2 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb0c2\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>SMALL GRANTS (14TH JOINT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS &#8211; 2021)<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb155 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb155\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb1c3 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb1c3\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Fundaci\u00f3n para el Eco-desarrollo y la Conservaci\u00f3n (FUNDAECO)<br \/>\nGuatemala<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;sandy-brown&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;CAYMAN CROWN &#8211; THE JEWEL OF THE MESOAMERICAN REEF &#8211; PROTECTING THE MOST IMPORTANT CORAL REEF IN GUATEMALA &#8211; IV&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;CAYMANCROWNTHEJEWEL&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> To consolidate a participatory national and regional habitat and biodiversity conservation strategy that ensures the sustainability of fisheries, the resilience of coral reef ecosystems, and the governance of Cayman Crown.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The economic valuation of the lobster fishery at Punta de Manabique Wildlife Refuge revealed that the average value of the resource per fishing family is US$314 per month, which is below the cost of the basic food basket.<\/li>\n<li>A workshop was held to train 16 participants in the use of the SMART app, focusing on citizen science, patrolling, surveillance, and landing monitoring.<\/li>\n<li>FUNDAECO attended the inaugural meeting of the Inter-Institutional Commission for Hydro-Oceanographic Research in 2024. The commission proposed conducting a hydrographic survey of the newly discovered reef (Coronita) adjacent to the Cayman Crown no-take zone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28750&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><em>Landing monitoring practice at the SMART workshop.<br \/>\nPhoto: FUNDAECO<\/em><\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">EcoLogic Development Fund (EcoLogic)<br \/>\nGuatemala<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;sandy-brown&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;COMMUNITIES OF THE SARST\u00daN RIVER WATERSHED STRENGTHEN THEIR RESILIENCE AND ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;CommunitiesSarstun&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> Conserve and restore 254 ha of tropical forest and mangrove ecosystem in communities of the Sarst\u00fan River watershed, promoting sustainable strategies with the environment, contributing to the resilience of the ecosystems of the Mesoamerican Reef System, through community governance mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Five applications from the San Juan community were submitted to CONAP to qualify for forest incentives, covering a total of 110.6 ha of forest for conservation. The estimated total economic benefit to the community over 10 years is US$264,010.<\/li>\n<li>The San Juan community credit committee was provided with essential office equipment, including a computer, printer, desk, and secretarial chair to facilitate the loan management process.<\/li>\n<li>A composting latrine was built near the bakery for the Barra Sarst\u00fan Women\u2019s Committee. A corn nixtamal mill was also purchased for their use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28751&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><em>Corn nixtamal mill provided to the Barra Sarst\u00fan Women\u2019s Committee.<br \/>\nPhoto: EcoLogic<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb232 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb232\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb2be {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb2be\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>SMALL GRANTS (15TH JOINT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS &#8211; 2022)<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb352 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb352\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb3d8 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb3d8\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">EcoLogic Development Fund (EcoLogic)<br \/>\nGuatemala<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;sandy-brown&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;SEVEN COMMUNITIES FROM R\u00cdO SARST\u00daN MULTIPLE USE AREA (RSMUA) PROTECT THE TROPICAL FOREST WITH ACTIONS OF RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;SevenCommunitiesRioSarstun&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> By the end of 2025, appropriate governance practices for natural resources, local ventures, and resilience strategies to climate change ensure the protection of 255.85 ha of tropical forest in the RSMUA and an improvement in the living conditions of the community members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nine applications from the communities of Barra Sarst\u00fan (4) and Tapon Creek (5) were submitted to the State Territorial Reserve Areas Control Office (OCRET, in Spanish) to qualify for forest incentives, covering 173.83 ha. The estimated economic benefit to these communities over a 10-year period is US$441,450.<\/li>\n<li>In the communities of Blue Creek and Sarstun Creek, 12 ha of land previously degraded by intensive agriculture have been designated for agroforestry. Selected plants include<em> Inga edulis<\/em>, plantain, persian lime, and cardamom.<\/li>\n<li>In January 2024, the Local Community Development Committee of Barra Sarst\u00fan officially opened lodging services in the Sarstun River region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28752&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><em>Accommodation services managed by the Local Community Development Committee in the Sarstun River region.<br \/>\nPhoto: EcoLogic<\/em><\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb46c {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb46c\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb4d6 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb4d6\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>SMALL GRANTS (APPROVED FOR THE 16TH JOINT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS &#8211; 2023)<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb538 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb538\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb5ab {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb5ab\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Ecologic Development Fund (EcoLogic)<br \/>\nGuatemala<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;sandy-brown&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;COMMUNITIES IMPROVE THE SARST\u00daN RIVER AND PROTECT THE FOREST WITH CLIMATE RESILIENCE ACTIONS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;CommunitiesSarstunRiver&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective: <\/strong>By the end of 2027, natural resource governance practices, environmental sanitation, local entrepreneurship, and climate change resilience strategies ensure the protection of 415 ha of tropical forest in the Rio Sarst\u00fan Multiple Use Area (RSMUA) and an improvement in the living conditions of the community members.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Fundaci\u00f3n para el Ecodesarrollo y la Conservaci\u00f3n (FUNDAECO)<br \/>\nGuatemala<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;sandy-brown&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;PROTECTED BEACHES ON THE CONSERVATION COAST: DEVELOPING A NEW ECOTOURISM SITE FOR THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE R\u00cdO SARST\u00daN MULTIPLE USE AREA&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;ProtectedBeaches&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> By 2025, the sustainability of conservation efforts of the beach and forest system of the R\u00edo Sarst\u00fan Multiple Use Area has been strengthened through the sustainable and inclusive development of the Reserve&#8217;s ecotourism site Guaira-Cocol\u00ed Coastal Natural Area.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Comunidad y Biodiversidad (COBI)<br \/>\nMexico<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;sandy-brown&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;STRENGTHENING FINANCIAL RESILIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUTH AND WOMEN IN FISHING COMMUNITIES&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;STRENGTHENINGFINANCIALRESILIENCE&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> By 2025, the capacities of 20 women and youth have been strengthened in financial, digital, and ocean literacy to develop projects for marine conservation and sustainable fisheries in federal Protected Natural Areas (PNAs) in the Mexican Caribbean.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb63c {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb63c\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb6c8 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb6c8\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>DISCRETIONARY GRANTS<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb72c {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb72c\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb78b {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb78b\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">World Wildlife Fund (WWF)<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;blue&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;MAR FUND COLLABORATED WITH WWF AND OTHER PARTNERS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;MARFundCollaborated&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]MAR Fund collaborated with WWF and other partners, to host the <em>Run for the Reef <\/em>as a component of Reef Week 2024, commemorated in Belize from March 9 \u2013 16, 2024. The event saw the participation of 122 individuals participating in either the 8-mile race or 2-mile run\/walk.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb7e8 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb7e8\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb844 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb844\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;28755&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><em>Runners preparing for start of Run for the Reef 2024<br \/>\nPhoto: WWF<\/em><\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28757&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><em>Start of Run for the Reef 2024<br \/>\nPhoto: WWF<\/em><\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb8a2 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbb8a2\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; 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font-size: 17px;\"><em><small>Photo: Roat\u00e1n Marine Park<\/small><\/em><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbb65 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbb65\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbbed {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbbed\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbc60 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbc60\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>SMALL GRANTS (14TH JOINT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS &#8211; 2021)<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbce6 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbce6\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbd62 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbd62\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">MarAlliance<br \/>\nHonduras &#8211; Belize<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF DEEP-WATER SNAPPER AND GROUPER SPAWNING AGGREGATIONS IN BELIZE AND HONDURAS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;PlanningfortheFuture&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> Identify sites where spawning aggregations of deep-water fishes occurs, along with the timing of these events using standardized methods. Age validation will determine the age-structure of the spawning populations, and genetic analysis will determine how gene flow and larval transport affect distribution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preliminary results indicate that, for Silk snapper, there is genetic connectivity between Belize and Honduras, with no genetic variation found among the countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Cardinal Snapper, two different populations were detected between Lighthouse Reef and Southern Belize with the presence of a possible barrier to gene flow. Between Southern Belize and Honduras no genetic variation was observed, showing population connectivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On January 10, 2024, a webinar presented an ecological risk assessment for 10 key fish species, including jacks, snappers, and groupers, revealing overexploitation and the need for improved management and protection strategies. The event was attended by 55 participants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28758&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Sampling locations for Cardinal snapper and silk snapper in Belize and Honduras.<br \/>\nPhoto: MarAlliance<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbdd6 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbdd6\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbe58 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbe58\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>MAR FISH<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbec4 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbec4\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbf2a {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbf2a\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE)<br \/>\nBelize<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;KNOWLEDGE, MONITORING, AND PROTECTION OF MESOAMERICAN REEF\u2019S FISH SPAWNING AGGREGATIONS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;KnowledgeMonitoringSpawning&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> Characterization of FSA of Cayman Crown and provide initial management for Cayman Crown MPA in Belize.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TIDE hosted the TRIGOH\u00a0 Annual General Assembly Meeting on February 28, with 20 participants from Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. Highlights included electing TIDE as President of the new Board of Directors and scheduling three national fisher forums for early 2024.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enforcement patrols were conducted at Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve, in collaboration with the Belize Coast Guard. Between January and March, 82 patrols were conducted\u00a0 reporting six infractions, five fishing gear confiscated, and two arrests\u00a0 for illegal shark fishing in Cayman Crown<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28759&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Confiscated sharks in Cayman Crown.<br \/>\nPhoto: TIDE<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TIDE trained four community researchers in Fish Laser Sizing in preparation for the FSA characterization and monitoring expeditions. Twenty-eigh commercial finfish were observed, including grouper, snapper, and jack species. In February, a hydrophone and temperature logger were deployed as part of a pilot test.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Southern Environmental Association (SEA)<br \/>\nBelize<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;KNOWLEDGE, MONITORING, AND PROTECTION OF MESOAMERICAN REEF\u2019S FISH SPAWNING AGGREGATIONS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;KNOWLEDGEMONITORINGANDPROTECTION&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> Promote the recovery of fisheries in the Mesoamerican Reef region, by strengthening the network of protected spawning aggregation sites of commercial fish, as critical areas in the life cycle of these species. Gladden Spit Silk Cayes Marine Reserve (GSSCMR) has been identified as a key sentinel site in the network of fish spawning aggregation in the Mesoamerican Reef region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FSA monitoring took place from January to April at Gladden Spit Silk Cayes Marine Reserve (GSSCMR). Results are currently being analyzed.<\/li>\n<li>Final preparations for regional training workshops on standard techniques and protocols for monitoring fish spawning aggregation have been conducted, securing the venue, and instructors, formalizing the agenda, and confirming participants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Fundaci\u00f3n para el Eco-desarrollo y la Conservaci\u00f3n (FUNDAECO)<br \/>\nGuatemala<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;CAYMAN CROWN: THE JEWEL OF THE MESOAMERICAN REEF; MAR Fish PROJECT- II&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;CAYMANCROWNTHEJEWEL&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> Provide management and zoning recommendations for the Cayman Crown and initial management funding for Cayman Crown with stakeholders in Guatemala.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed an economic diversification strategy in three communities of the Punta Manabique Wildlife Refuge and prioritized three livelihood activities to develop in the communities. The livelihood activities prioritized include for Quetzalito, the production of vegetables, the sale of school supplies, and a corn mill; in Estero Lagarto, tourism (hotel and restaurant), the sale of ice and dairy products, fruits, and vegetables; and in San Francisco del Mar, sale of basic staple products and ice, and raising chickens and\/or pigs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>This strategy was presented during the trinational fishing forum coordinated by TRIGOH on April 23, 2024. Participants included 47 community members, the Fishermen&#8217;s Association of Santo Tom\u00e1s de Castilla, and representatives of Manj\u00faa fishermen from Puerto Barrios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Healthy Reefs for Healthy People Initiative (HRI)<br \/>\nCayman Crown<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;GENERATING SOLID SCIENCE TO SUPPORT THE PROTECTION OF CAYMAN CROWN AND FISH SPAWNING AGGREGATIONS SITES IN THE MAR&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;GENERATINGSOLIDSCIENCE&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> Generate a detailed map of the Cayman Crown area, conduct ecological characterization of coral reef and megafauna, and monitor reef health near or at sentinel sites to communicate results in report cards, Eco Audits, and social media.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In March, an expedition to Cayman Crown assessed bleaching impacts, ground truthing reef areas, and retrieved hydrophone data for acoustic noise mapping.<\/li>\n<li>A regional partner meeting gathered 50 participants from MAR countries to discuss conservation strategies for the 2024 MAR Health Report Card.<\/li>\n<li>In April, at the UN Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, HRI presented on long-term reef monitoring in the MAR, highlighting successes in the Cayman Crown area.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premieres and media tours were held for the Spanish version of the Nature PBS documentary &#8220;Treasure of the Caribbean&#8221; in Tegucigalpa, Roatan, and Utila, Honduras. This aims to foster discussions on fish spawning aggregation conservation and collaborative efforts to combat illegal fishing activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbf81 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbf81\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbfe2 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbbfe2\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_id=&#8221;RRI&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"fullwidth-block-6a14a68bbc190\" class=\"fullwidth-block clearfix\"  style=\"\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"fullwidth-block-6a14a68bbc190\")); }<\/script><div class=\"fullwidth-block-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/update.marfund.org\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/update-2024-fundacion-albatros-gabriela-ochoa-03.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;background-position: center center;\"><\/div><div class=\"fullwidth-block-inner\">[vc_row_inner disable_custom_paddings_tablet=&#8221;true&#8221; disable_custom_paddings_mobile=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gem-custom-row-padding&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-12 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc1c7 {margin-top: 100px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc1c7\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12 vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc1d9 {margin-top: 60px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc1d9\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_col-xs-12&#8243;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc1e4 {margin-top: 50px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc1e4\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-12 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;gem-custom-subtitle-str-mobile&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">CLIMATE CHANGE<\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc1ed {margin-top: 195px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc1ed\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-12 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"title-h4\" style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 17px;\"><em><small>Photo: Gabriela Ochoa\/Fundaci\u00f3n Albatros<\/small><\/em><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc254 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc254\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc2b5 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc2b5\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc31d {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc31d\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>MANGROVE RESTORATION PROJECT<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc394 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc394\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Mangrove Restoration Project<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;MANGROVE RESTORATION PROJECT, REGIONAL PARTNERS MEETING&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;MangroveRestoration&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From April 15 to 18, partners from the Mexican Carbon Program (PMC), the Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV) of the Instituto Polit\u00e9cnico Nacional (IPN), the Foundation for Ecological Development and Ecological Development and Conservation (FUNDAECO), the Center for Marine Studies (CEM), and the Smithsonian Institution (SI) met in Omoa, Cortes, Honduras.\u00a0 The purpose of the meeting was to present restoration and monitoring results, discuss project lessons learned and challenges, coordinate the preparation of two scientific publications, identify funding needs, and share inputs for the proposal for a second phase of a regional mangrove restoration project.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28764&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Partners Regional Meeting<br \/>\nPhoto: MAR Fund<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Discretionary Grants<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Water National Commission (CONAGUA) Colloquium&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1731001629078-0d13c9d5-8d73&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-672bdf678898a9617\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>MAR Fund supported the Third Quintana Roo Wetlands Colloquium, which featured 27 speakers. The first keynote presentation entitled \u201cThe Importance of Wetlands for Ecosystem Health\u201d was given by Jorge Herrera (CINVESTAV). Nine organizations participated in the International Experience Exchange session, where MAR Fund\u2019s partners FUNDAECO and Smithsonian Institution presented mangrove restoration and monitoring results. A total of 133 people attended the colloquium (59 women and 74 men).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28753&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Third Quintana Roo Wetlands Colloquium<br \/>\nPhoto: CONAGUA<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc3fd {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc3fd\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc458 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc458\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>REEF RESCUE INITIATIVE \u2013 RRI<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc4a4 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc4a4\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">The MAR Insurance Programme<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;juicy-pink&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;PARAMETRIC INSURANCE FOR REEFS IN THE MAR&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1717513590692-3c8a66da-83dd&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> Implement cost-effective insurance to cover hurricane risk to the MAR and enhance resilience of the local beneficiaries who depend on the reef for their livelihoods, food security, and protection from coastal hazards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The programme continues operating in the MAR, in the 11 sites covered for the term June 2023-May 2024. MAR Fund continues working with WTW in designing the insurance coverage for the 2024\/2025 policy year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28762&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Emergency response capacities in the MAR<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;juicy-pink&#8221; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;STRENGTHENING POST-STORM EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPACITIES IN THE MAR REGION&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1717513592941-5875587f-8af4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> Enhance institutional capacity to mitigate the impacts of hurricanes in coral reefs in the MAR.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In January, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) held two Rapid Response and Emergency Reef Restoration Courses. A total of 19 participants were trained as reef responders for both sites of the southern side of Belize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28767&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Participants during the theoretical session of the course in South Water Caye Marine Reserve.<br \/>\nPhoto: Andr\u00e9s Fletes<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28766&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Participants during the practical session of the course in Glover&#8217;s Reef Marine Reserve.<br \/>\nPhoto: Andr\u00e9s Fletes<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In March, the workshop &#8220;Training in Funding Opportunities for Reef Restoration and Emergency Response&#8221; aimed to train partners on the emergency fund and the insurance payout distribution process, as well as the requirements to apply. A total of 42 participants attended, including governmental representatives, as well as coral reef experts, reef responders, and technicians from various NGOs and government institutions from the four MAR countries.<\/li>\n<li>A Reef Response Coordinating Committee has been formed to oversee Glover&#8217;s Reef Marine Reserve and South Water Caye Marine Reserve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Emergency Fund<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;juicy-pink&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;THE NATIONAL COMMISSION OF NATURAL PROTECTED AREAS (CONANP) AND NATURAL SPACES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT A.C. (ENDESU).&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;TheNationalCommision&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong>\u00a0To provide immediate and timely financing to reef sites that have been impacted by natural disasters or anthropogenic activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In March and April of 2024, the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP), in collaboration with Natural Spaces and Sustainable Development A.C. (ENDESU), implemented monitoring and maintenance campaigns of the <em>in situ<\/em> coral nurseries. These campaigns focused on evaluating the survival rates of the rescued pillar coral colonies. Additionally, they conducted thorough assessments of water quality, measured various physicochemical parameters, and monitored for signs of coral bleaching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28765&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>CONANP team monitoring the in situ coral nurseries.<br \/>\nPhoto: CONANP<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc4ef {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc4ef\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc534 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc534\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>SMALL GRANTS (15TH JOINT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS &#8211; 2022)<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc585 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc585\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Centro Ukana I Akumal A.C. (CEA)<br \/>\nMexico<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;juicy-pink&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;CORALINE RESTORATION IN THE AKUMAL REEF HABITAT (ARPEA), QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: IV&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;CORALRESTORATIONINTHEAKUMAL&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> By the end of 2023, in synergy with regional and local stakeholders, the resilience of the reef is increased through novel techniques of massive coral repopulation, the efficiency of the restoration is evaluated through systematic monitoring and the organic vinculation of the local community is strengthened under a comprehensive strategy of regenerative tourism to ensure the sustainability of the project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AGGRA monitoring was conducted at five sites and according to the Reef Health Index, two sites were classified as &#8220;good&#8221;, two as &#8220;fair&#8221; and one as &#8220;poor&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Thanks to the maintenance campaigns in Akumal, the survival rate of the fragments in the nurseries was 85% and the survival rate of the planted fragments was 50%.<\/li>\n<li>CEA created a &#8220;wish list&#8221; of equipment and materials needed for the activities in an online store and received packages from various donors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28769&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>AGGRA Monitoring in Akumal.<br \/>\nPhoto: CEA<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc5de {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc5de\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc622 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc622\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND RESILIENCE OF THE MESOAMERICAN REEF<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc66a {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbc66a\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Oceanus C. A.<br \/>\nMexico<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;juicy-pink&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;IMPROVING REEF RESILIENCE AND BIOMASS RECOVERY THROUGH CORAL RESTORATION IN NO-TAKE AREAS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;IMPROVINGREEFRESILIENCE&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> To increase the adaptation and resilience of coral reefs and coastal communities in the Mesoamerican Reef through rehabilitation of reef sites and associated fauna.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A total of 13,916 corals were outplanted across Cancun, Cozumel, Puerto Morelos, Mayakob\u00e1, Punta Maroma, Tulum, Mahahual and Xcalak; totaling 84,697 since 2014.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre and post project evaluations were developed to measure increase in coral size classes and fish density. The increase in size classes above 20cm was 49% and above 30cm was 37% of the outplanted colonies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two educational hubs were\u00a0 established, one in Cozumel\u00a0 and one in Chetumal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceanus developed the first pilot course for their new educational program \u201cUnderwater Explorers\u201d to share basic coral reef concepts, coral\u2019s importance, their restoration program and techniques used.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28770&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Casita de los Arrecife educational hub.<br \/>\nPhoto: Oceanus<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28771&#8243; 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font-size: 17px;\"><em><small>Photo: Blue Ventures<\/small><\/em><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbca57 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbca57\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcaa5 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcaa5\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gem-custom-subtitle-str-mobile&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 22px;\"><span class=\"light\">The Belize Marine Fund (BMF) supports projects through two programmatic windows 1) the Targeted Grants Program and 2) the Small Grants Program. The projects supported by these programs have been guided by those priority areas of focus established in the BMF\u2019s Strategic Plan and in consultation with the BMF Steering Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcae4 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcae4\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcb32 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcb32\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>TARGETED GRANT AWARDS<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcb86 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcb86\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">International Documentary Association (IDA)<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;chino&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;UNBELIZEABLUE\u2013SHOWCASING WOMEN\u2019S LEADERSHIP IN MARINE CONSERVATION IN BELIZE&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;UNBELIZEABLUESHOWCASING&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> To raise national and international awareness, through an original documentary film, of the efforts being undertaken by women leaders from various walks of life to preserve Belize\u2019s Barrier Reef Reserve System and to inspire both local and international audiences to take action to support these efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The film\u2019s Director\u2019s Cut was completed in March 2024. A link to the film was shared for private viewing. According to the film developers, it is expected that the final version of the film will be available in July 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI)<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;chino&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;ADVANCING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BRANDING, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES FOR BELIZE\u2019S BARRIER REEF RESERVE SYSTEM\u2014A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;AdvancingImplementation&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong>To implement the Branding, Marketing and Communications Strategy for Belize\u2019s Barrier Reef Reserve System World Heritage Site by carrying out activities that contribute to the effective communication and marketing of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System\u2014raising awareness in the general Belizean populace and highlighting its uniqueness and value through social and traditional media as well as engaging international tourists in promoting Belize\u2019s WHS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CZMAI hosted the first meeting of its Project Steering Committee on January 23<sup>rd<\/sup>, 2024. This meeting provided an opportunity for the convening of key project partners and stakeholders providing representation on the Committee. The organization also finalized the terms of reference for the commissioning of the consultancy to develop the WHS website.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, CZMAI in collaboration with the Ministry of Blue Economy updated the BBRRS-WHS social media page to promote Reef Week 2024 commemorated in Belize from March 9 \u2013 16, 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI)<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;chino&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;REESTABLISHING THE GALES POINT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY IN BELIZE, THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, RESEARCH, AND CONSERVATION INTERVENTIONS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;REESTABLISHINGTHEGALES&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:\u00a0<\/strong>To re-establish the Gales Point (Manatee) Wildlife Sanctuary through a revised co-management agreement between the local community and the Government of Belize, update a conservation management plan for the area, and train the community in alternate livelihood opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In collaboration with the Gales Point Village Council and previous Sanctuary Board members, CMARI facilitated the election of a new five-member Board for the Gales Point Manatee Wildlife Sanctuary. \u00a0 They also reinstated a Steering Committee to oversee the sanctuary&#8217;s management plan and provide technical guidance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMARI also helped the Sanctuary Board regain co-management rights and renew its agreement with Belize&#8217;s Ministry of Sustainable Development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A workshop\u00a0 with 54 stakeholders for developing a revised sanctuary management plan was facilitated.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, during March, manatee tagging and health assessments were executed, assessing 11 animals including one recapture. They also refurbished a patrol boat which now awaits canopy installation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28774&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>CMARI Stakeholder workshop in Gales Point Manatee<br \/>\nPhoto: CMARI<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28773&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Refurbished boat being used in gillnet confiscation<br \/>\nPhoto: CMARI<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">University Of Belize\u2013Environmental Research Institute (UB-ERI)<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;chino&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;UB-ERI CORE SUPPORT: BUILDING NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CAPACITY FOR THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT, SUSTAINABLE USE AND CONSERVATION OF BELIZE\u2019S NATURAL RESOURCES&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;UBERICORE&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective: <\/strong>To provide core support for UB-ERI&#8217;s operations and staff salaries, assisting the Institute to function in its role of building national scientific capacity for the effective management, sustainable use and conservation of Belize\u2019s natural resources. Through the implementation of key components of its Strategy\u2014positioning the Institute as an authority on marine research and marine data science.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources of this grant have supported salaries and stipends (of the Marine Data Scientist, a Marine Biologist, Biologist\/Public Engagement Officer, student interns\/volunteers).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UB-ERI\u2019s Executive Director has held meetings with the Department of the Environment to discuss data requirements and opportunities for collaboration in marine data management, both within UB-ERI and across the University of Belize.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcbd6 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcbd6\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcc1f {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcc1f\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; 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el_class=&#8221;gem-custom-subtitle-str-mobile&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">CLEAN WATER FOR THE REEF<\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-12 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce0e {margin-top: 50px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce0e\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce14 {margin-top: 20px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce14\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-12 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;gem-custom-subtitle-str-mobile&#8221;][\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce1a {margin-top: 50px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce1a\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12 vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce20 {margin-top: 150px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce20\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_col-xs-12&#8243;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce26 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce26\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"title-h4\" style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 17px;\"><em><small>Photo: Hannah Morrissette\/SI<\/small><\/em><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce66 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce66\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce99 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbce99\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcecc {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcecc\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>SMALL GRANTS (14TH JOINT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS &#8211; 2021)<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcefe {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcefe\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcf30 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcf30\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">POLO\u2019s Water Association (POLO)<br \/>\nHonduras<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;peacoc&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;IMPROVING WATER PROCESSES IN WEST END &#8211; II&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;IMPROVINGWATER&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> By 2023, land-based sources of pollution of the marine environment will have been reduced through the construction of an anoxic tank at the wastewater treatment plant. Awareness on water use and environmental conservation will have been raised among the population to change the perception of new generations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The two mixers and the charging station required for the operation of the anoxic tank were purchased.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fifty-three <\/span>children have participated in four educational sessions regarding the importance of water, responsible use practices and education on the hydrological cycle and pollutants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28778&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Educational session for children performed by Polo.<br \/>\nPhoto: POLO<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcf61 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcf61\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcf91 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcf91\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>SMALL GRANTS (15TH JOINT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS &#8211; 2022)<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcfc0 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcfc0\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcfef {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbcfef\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Fundaci\u00f3n Hondure\u00f1a para la Protecci\u00f3n y Conservaci\u00f3n de Cayos Cochinos<br \/>\nHonduras<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;peacoc&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;IMPLEMENTATION OF A WATER QUALITY MONITORING IN THE ARCHIPI\u00c9LAGO CAYOS COCHINOS MARINE NATURAL MONUMENT (ACCMNM) TO IMPROVE REEF CONSERVATION&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;WATERQUALITYMONITORING&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> To promote improvements in the management and conservation of the ACCMNM reef and the lower watershed of four of its influential rivers, with the involvement of stakeholders in the preparation of a plan that considers the results of water quality monitoring and its relationship with the state of the reef.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two water quality monitoring surveys were conducted at the mouths of four rivers and seven reef sites of importance in the ACCMNM.<\/li>\n<li>According to the Coastal and Marine Water Quality Index Rating Scale (ICAM, in Spanish), the water quality at the seven reef sites was classified as &#8220;very poor&#8221; in five sites and &#8220;inadequate&#8221; in two sites for the month of November 2023.<\/li>\n<li>AGGRA monitoring was conducted at the seven reef sites, data is being analyzed and the results will be announced with the release of the Healthy Reef for Healthy People report card in 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28779&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Benthos monitoring at ACCMNM, 2023.<br \/>\nPhoto: Fiama Molina<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Polo&#8217;s Water Association (POLO)<br \/>\nHonduras<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;peacoc&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;IMPROVING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES IN THE WEST END COMMUNITY &#8211; III&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;IMPROVINGWASTEWATER&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> By 2024, the integral management of the handling and final disposal of sludge generated as part of the wastewater treatment has been accomplished, thereby reducing factors affecting the effluent treatment process, allowing the reduction of operating costs and in turn promoting\u00a0the integration of alternatives for the reuse of sludge which will reduce the sources of soil contamination in the marine national park.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To ensure suitable conditions for installing the dehydrator, improvements were made to the roof structure, a concrete slab was laid, and necessary adjustments were made to electrical and water piping.<\/li>\n<li>Two sludge samples were analyzed and found to have low levels of metals, complying with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, but high levels of fecal coliform exceeding EPA standards.<\/li>\n<li>A virtual exchange was carried out with the Nicaraguan Water and Sewerage Company (ENACAL) and Zamorano Agricultural School aimed to share experiences and improve practices for sludge utilization and reuse, considering the sample results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28777&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Sludge dehydrator and improvements in its installation site.<br \/>\nPhoto: POLO<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Bay Island Conservation Association (BICA) &#8211; Roatan chapter<br \/>\nHonduras<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;peacoc&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;MY COMMUNITY: MY RESPONSIBILITY, CRAWFISH ROCK&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;MYCOMMUNITY&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong>\u00a0 To strengthen the management of drinking water and basic sanitation in the Crawfish Rock community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improvements were made to better manage and conserve water in CrawFish Rock, including automating the water pump, adapting the electrical installation, lighting the tank area, and cleaning the water tank.<\/li>\n<li>Fifty children and three teachers participated in educational sessions on basic sanitation.<\/li>\n<li>To date, 20 septic tanks have been cleaned at CrawFish Rock community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28776&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Educational session on basic sanitation in CrawFish Rock School.<br \/>\nPhoto: BICA<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd01e {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd01e\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd04c {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd04c\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>SMALL GRANTS (APPROVED FROM THE 16 JOINT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS &#8211; 2023)<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd075 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd075\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Polo\u2019s Water Association (POLOs)<br \/>\nHonduras<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;peacoc&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;REDUCING WATER STRESS IN THE WEST END COMMUNITY&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;REDUCINGWATER&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong>\u00a0 By 2026, improvement will have begun in the comprehensive management of the aquifer in the West End community through the implementation of a comprehensive approach that reduces the risks of damage to water supply sources underground.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Centinelas del Agua (CDA)<br \/>\nMexico<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;peacoc&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;STRENGTHENING OF FISHING COOPERATIVES IN THE YUM BALAM PROTECTED NATURAL AREA IN THE COMPREHENSIVE WATER MANAGEMENT OF THE YALAHAU LAGOON&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;StrengtheningOfFishing&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> Strengthen the capacities of fishing cooperatives regarding comprehensive water management for product certification processes. Also, obtain a binding analysis of water quality and microplastics in Rainwater Harvesting Systems, Yalahau Lagoon, and coastal marine sites in three annual seasons (dry, rainy, and northerly winds).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Fundaci\u00f3n Hondure\u00f1a para la Protecci\u00f3n y Conservaci\u00f3n de Cayos Cochinos &#8211; Fund. Cayos Cochinos (FCC)<br \/>\nHonduras<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;peacoc&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF THE AREA OF INFLUENCE AND THE REEF IN THE ARCHIPELAGO CAYOS COCHINOS MARINE NATURAL MONUMENT (ACCMNM)&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;ImplementationofStrategies&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong>\u00a0 By 2026, key actors in the management of the protected area implement 3 participatory strategic lines to improve the health of the reefs of Cayos Cochinos and at least one river in the area of influence.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd09f {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd09f\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd0c5 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd0c5\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; 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font-size: 17px;\"><em><small>Photo: Gabriela Ochoa\/<\/small><\/em><em><small>Fundaci\u00f3n Albatros<\/small><\/em><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd2b5 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd2b5\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Objective<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd2da {margin-top: 20px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd2da\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;gem-custom-subtitle-str-mobile&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 22px;\"><span class=\"light\">MAR+Invest is a blended finance mechanism with strong monitoring and evaluation of impacts, business acceleration and a capacity building program that aims to enable conditions for a sustainable ocean-based economy in the MAR. It will invest in market-based initiatives that make a positive contribution to the health and resilience of the coral reef ecosystems and communities of the Mesoamerican Reef.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd2fd {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd2fd\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd321 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd321\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd345 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd345\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd36d {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd36d\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND RESILIENCE OF THE MESOAMERICAN REEF &#8211; 2023<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd392 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd392\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd3b6 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd3b6\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Sureste Sostenible, A.C.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;vista-blue&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;MAR-L BUILD &amp; CONNECT 2023 COHORT AND PROGRAM STRENGTHENING&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;BUILDANDCONNECT2023&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective:<\/strong> To continue strengthening the leadership skills and networking opportunities of 21 leaders that are part of the Build &amp; Connect 2023 cohort, by supporting a 4-day in-person graduation event, the development of a monitoring and evaluation system for the MAR Leadership program, and the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising plan for MAR Leadership that diversifies funding sources and increases annual revenue by 25% by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sureste Sostenible successfully developed the graduation event from March 12 to 15 in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. Eleven of the 21 leaders representing ten projects attended and strengthened their communication strategies and their networks through different work sessions.<br \/>\nThe feedback received from the participants was positive and they emphasized the importance of designing projects at a regional level with multinational and multisectoral integration, as fundamental to strengthening enterprises and expanding the network of agents of change. The focus of the 2023 cohort on Business Canvas Design was also praised, as it addressed a current aspect of conservation: the need to create financial mechanisms for projects.<\/li>\n<li>Zamia Media was hired to develop a comprehensive fundraising plan. So far, four meetings have been held and a fundraising strategy draft created.<\/li>\n<li>SSAC hired a consultant to develop their database and monitoring and evaluation system, as a result a draft has been created.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28780&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28781&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28782&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28783&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Closure of MAR+Invest&#8217;s Build &amp; Connect 2023 program.<br \/>\nPhotos: Sureste Sostenible<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd3d7 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd3d7\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd3f6 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd3f6\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\"><strong>PORTFOLIO PROJECTS<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd415 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd415\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd434 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd434\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Sustainable fishing and ecotourism in Honduras<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;vista-blue&#8221; active_section=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;GOAL&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;GOAL&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Objective: <\/strong>This project aims to contribute to improving the management of marine resources in the Marine Landscape territories and Guanaja, Bay Islands, and strengthen productive and commercial units by promoting better fishing practices and greater access to financial services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The organization GOAL has provided 22 capacity building workshops on responsible fishing practices, proper handling and processing of fishery products, legal strengthening, business management, loss reduction and market access training. To date, there are a total of 493 beneficiaries (294 women and 223 men) through this project, including both fishing associations and artisanal fishers. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To date, 22 business diagnoses of community fishing enterprises and 21 of tourism have been completed, which help identify areas of improvement of each venture.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, GOAL coordinated nine meetings with various stakeholders, including government agents, fishing and tourism associations, and other organizations. Alliances were established and issues related to reef conservation and best practices were addressed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28786&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28785&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28784&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28787&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>GOAL Responsible fishing practices.<br \/>\nPhotos: GOAL<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">Seaweed Farming<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;vista-blue&#8221; 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font-size: 17px;\"><em><small>Photo: <\/small><\/em><em><small>Fundaci\u00f3n Albatros<\/small><\/em><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd6bf {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd6bf\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd6df {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a14a68bbd6df\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 22px;\">The work carried out has been made possible by the support of our donors. 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