Marine conservation support project

OBJECTIVES Through the contributions from this project, BMZ shapes policy and implementation processes that promote marine conservation. The focus here is primarily on the achievement of the goals of the 2030 Agenda, the Biodiversity Convention and BMZā€™s Ten-point Plan of Action. DESCRIPTION The project works on behalf of and in close consultation...

Support to the implementation of the Tri-national Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion (SSME) Comprehensive Action Plan

OBJECTIVE The project aims to: implement the actions of the three countriesĀ to implement their actions within the framework of the SSME Comprehensive Action Plan in a coordinated mannerĀ with focus onĀ support for the effective management of marine protected areas establish a regional protected area network for sea turtles,Ā promoting an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries...

Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Management in Pacific Island Countries – MACBIO

OBJECTIVE Manage and conserve biodiversity in marine and coastal ecosystems by strengthening institutional and individual capacity Support sustainable economies and livelihoods of Pacific Island Countries. Targeted beneficiaries Coastal residents in selected areas of the partner countries Staff of environmental and sectoral ministries (e.g. fisheries, planning, finance) at (sub) national level Members and staff of environmental...

Integrated Coastal Management Programme (ICMP)

OBJECTIVE To support the Vietnamese authorities in preparing the coastal area of the Mekong Delta for a changing environment and to lay the foundation for sustainable growth PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Integrated Coastal Management Programme (ICMP) is a development programme that is funded by the governments of Viet Nam, Germany and Australia. Its...

Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Protected Areas (CMPA)

OBJECTIVE To contribute to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in selected areas along the coast of India PROJECT DESCRIPTION With a coastline of more than 7,500 km, India is endowed with a diversity of coastal and marine ecosystems. These ecosystems provide numerous services and benefits including fisheries, coastal tourism, as well...

Blue Solutions

OBJECTIVE To provide a global knowledge network and capacity development platform to collate, share and generate solutions for effective management and equitable governance of our planetā€™s marine and coastal living spaces PROJECT DESCRIPTION The oceans cover 71 percent of our planetā€™s surface. By 2050, the global population is likely to reach more...