Capacity building for participatory MPA management
The strengthening of the protected area managers of the four project areas is fundamental to this approach. There has been a special focus on capacity building in order to better prepare them for upcoming challenges. Capacity building activities addressed not only specific technical topics, but also how to approach and work with strategic partners. This was done through several meetings between authorities and stakeholders and resulted in the promotion of local partners in each of the protected areas that cooperate with the administrator providing their expertise and supporting the management and sustainable use of natural resources. Among these actors are municipalities, NGOs, fishing communities and other authorities.
- Technical assistance
- Political will from the authorities
- The direct involvement of stakeholders in the planning of management processes is fundamental to obtain good results.
- Every administrator of protected areas has its own rhythm of work, way of thinking and way of behaving when facing a new challenge or project.
- Different levels of support are required.