Within the protected areas management framework, a process of identifying, prioritizing and mainstreaming climate adaptation actions was undertaken using the best information provided by the climate risk and resilience assessments. The criteria used on the prioritization process were: Benefits, Opportunities, Risks and Costs. Selected climate change adaptation actions/measures need to be easily adaptable to local conditions and applied with local and regional stakeholders.

This building block covers meeting with local and regional officials to discuss adoption of the proposal and how to go forward toward an MPA. It is important to ensure the buy-in of other countries because the marine boundaries overlap Nicaragua and Costa Rica, as well as sometimes other countries as the CR Dome is moving from year to year. Central American countries share these waters for transport, fishing, etc. Strategy is one on one and then group meetings.

Using results from the app to pressure for improved conservation. The goal is to focus attention on the plight of the dolphins in the lead-up to the national elections. The goal is to get more marine protected areas (MPAs) and areas where set net and trawl fishing is banned in <100 m areas close to shore where the dolphins live.

Stakeholders were consulted to obtain feedback on relative vulnerabilities. Other related information was also sourced via desktop research and review of journal articles. Three sectors that directly benefit from ecosystem service/function were considered in the modeling: the tourism industry (recreation); the spiny lobster fishing industry (food); and coastal property owners (protection). Climate impacts of concern to those stakeholder groups were discussed. Analysis of the direct and indirect influence of climate factors on ecosystem services/habitats was conducted.

Government agencies conduct training sessions and disseminate knowledge about the mangrove ecosystem, its resources, economic interests and conservation needs, and build capacity for monitoring and recording of the biodiversity and catch data.

Life-sized concrete sculptures form an artificial reef structure for marine life to colonise and inhabit. The museum helps to reduce pressure on natural reefs by redirecting visitors to alternative sites. The museum is divided into two galleries: the first is eight meters deep and suitable for both divers and snorkelers and the second is four meters deep and only for snorkelers.

Based on official fishing and environmental regulations such as periodic closures, bans and minimum sizes, the management plan contains a detailed programme for resource use, control and surveillance and monitoring and evaluation. Every illegal activity is reported to the overseeing government body.

A diverse array of stakeholders is engaged: academia provides scientific baseline data, civil society organisations contribute private funds, and government facilitates implementation and evaluation processes and local communities pitch in by conducting field work.

Social marketing (SM) uses commercial marketing methods and tools (e.g. diffusion of innovations, behavior-change-focused communication channels and messages, community mobilization) to promote a voluntary behavior change in a target audience, that benefits society as well as the target group. For a Pride campaign, social marketing is an integral component to promote community stewardship of their resources. Creating a clear, consistent and positive identity (i.e., a brand) around the conservation/management of their resources that resonates with community perceptions, values and traditions regarding these resources helps boost community buy in. This brand is linked to a clear request (e.g., what do you want your target audience to do when it comes to sustainable management of their resources), both of which will be underlined and repeated throughout campaign activities (e.g. community events, media outreach) and promotional materials (e.g., posters, booklets, flyers, wall paintings, props, text messages) that form part of the social marketing strategy.

A community group (e.g. Environment Committee, fisheries association) is trained in techniques to collect data on different types of waste (organic and non-organic) that commonly occur on beaches so that items for recycling or reusing can be identified. Following the training the group is able to sort and categorize different types of waste and complete a marine debris datasheet. The datasheet can be submitted to the Ocean Conservancy in USA which manages a global marine database. This activity helps to foster a sense of ownership of the local environment as well as a feeling of belonging to a larger initiative. At a local level, recyclable items e.g. plastic bottles, flip-flops and glass, can be separated and sold to collectors. As a result the community is able to generate income from waste. The group is recognized by their peers as a community waste management team which puts them in a position to lobby fellow citizens and local politicians (councilors and MPs) for further action on waste management.