Inception phase | PANORAMA

Knowledge

IUCN Mozambique designed and started implementing the Knowledge Hubs with the MTA. The Knowledge Hibs, transversal to all IUCN´s projects in Mozambique, and installed in partnership with MTA and local Governments, in Government premisses, are a knowledge center to share IUCN´s website in portuguese as well as a deposit of manuals, knowledge tools and courses (e.g. ACADEMY) to scale-up the number of beneficiaries that may access conservation tools, while also to expand IUCN outreach, with a focus on those in rural areas and on women and youth.

Having a set of manuals and tools (e.g. NBS, OECMs, mangrove restoration, etc) from IUCN, complimented with tailored manuals for projects and communities in Mozambique, uploaded to a web platform, allows the youth and the communities in general, from conservation and buffer areas, as well as from coastal areas where IUCN operates, to have a systematic and open access to knowledge, resulting in a sustainable empowerment and transforming them in full fledge conservation and adaptation actors.

The knowledge hubs are a cost-efficient training tool as they are based on existing facilities and only dependant on a web and internet capacity. As possible, the knowledge program includes physical community exchange as well as in-person training of trainers.

Applicable knowledge solutions deployed to teams were the Blue Training in Practise, that trained over 20 professors and MTA staff, in mainstreaming coastal and marine management into local development plans and projects, as a long-term cross-sectoral process on integration across biodiversity, climate and development plans; the training on the application of nature based solutions into local activities, which included the translation of IUCN course and manual into portuguese, allowing all to access the online official training and certified course.

The Knowledge Hubs, installed as open public spaces, have motivated other development and conservation actors to join and support with a diversity of in-kind and financial support, hence the knowledge hubs also play the partnerships and awareness raising role.

IUCN Mozambique / Government of Mozambique partnership, IUCN´ funding partners and members (e.g. WWF), local partners vision and leadership.

Clear investment plan and priorities, agreed internet supplier and content development and uploading competencies/actors.

Data collection using racing yachts for onboard sampling and deployment of drifter buoys

Science co-ordinator checking equipment

Cherie Bridges / The Ocean Race

Beyond facilitating access to hard-to-reach locations, sailboats also provide useful modes of transport for deploying scientific instrumentation. The boats can carry scientific equipment, both for deployment in the ocean, but also for continual measurement by sensors that are permanently onboard. The race boats’ speed means that data from different locations can be captured across short timespans, something which is not achievable by most research vessels. Yachts can also be used to pilot and test new research technology and techniques, such as technology that allows results to be shared in real-time, and the OceanPack – a device which records essential ocean data from aboard the yachts.

In a racing context, carrying devices that take meteorological measurements is not only beneficial for science partners, but also for the race participants themselves, as it helps to inform and improve weather forecasts that will impact their own decision-making and performances throughout the race.

Using racing yachts for data collection paves the way for the installation and deployment of measuring devices on other vessels such as fishing or commercial boats, as well as other sailing boats.

Sensors and scientific instrumentation can be installed on sailing boats.
The high speeds that are achievable by sailing yachts enable the collection of data across short time spans.
Boats can reach specific locations to deploy drifter buoys or Argo floats.

Scientific devices were originally designed for use on large research or commercial vessels. This presented some technical challenges regarding their use and installation aboard racing yachts which falls beyond the scope of their intended applications. As the boats are racing yachts the devices needed to be resilient and also light.

Challenges included operating sampling devices in an environment where there is fluctuating power supply, constant exposure to corrosive humidity, and where operators (i.e. teams and athletes) face immense physical (and psychological) stresses. This meant the devices needed to be user-friendly and simple to operate so that individuals with little specialised training could use them effectively and efficiently under stressful and pressurised conditions. The Ocean Race is collaborating with manufacturers to advance the technology and enhance its reliability for future uses.

Documentation and dissemination of results

Entirety

Global

The Ocean Race Science programme data display

Establishment of a CBEMR demonstration site for learning and research purposes in Lamu

Using data from the Global Mangrove Watch platform, we’ve been working with the KFS to identify 93.2 ha of potential restoration sites in Lamu. In partnership with the KFS we launched a demonstration site in the Kitangani area to address the underlying hydrological challenges which hinder natural mangrove regeneration and restore the environmental conditions such as soil, oxygen and nutrient quality, allowing for natural regeneration.

Monitoring after six months showed clear improvement, with free-flowing water and visible signs of regrowth. This shows how successful correctly applied Ecological Mangrove Restoration approaches can be. This impactful restoration effort holds great promise for the revival of the degraded Kitangani mangrove ecosystem.

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Resource Gaps: Restoring mangroves requires significant investment in terms of time and financial resources, particularly in areas that have changed considerably. Stakeholders therefore need to take a long-term view of restoration initiatives and consolidate their resources and efforts.

Inception phase

Implementation

Documentation and dissemination of results

Local

Awareness raising and capacity building on CBEMR amongst stakeholders in Lamu

Wetlands International commenced restoration efforts in Kitangani by bringing together a wide group of stakeholders. We engaged local communities through civil society organisations and the Lamu Community Forest Association (CFA), as well as Kenya Forest Service (KFS), the Kenya Forest Research Institute (KEFRI), the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), and the Lamu County Government.

[Kuto/Cherono/Elizabeth, please add more details on our engagement activities with these groups. E.g. did we collect socio-economic information from the site and wider landscape? Did we discuss alternative livelihoods? Did we discuss the values of mangroves and benefits of restoration? Did we discuss why previous restoration attempts failed, etc?]

These efforts resulted in a group of CBEMR champions that throughout the full process helped in creating further awareness, assisted in capacity building, in conducting ecological and social assessments, implementation and monitoring of restoration activities.

Stakeholders were then trained on best mangrove restoration techniques, using the CBEMR approach. In collaboration with the Mangrove Action Project (MAP) and KFS, Wetlands International trained community organisations, government and county officials, forest managers, research institutions, academia from several universities, media and civil society from Lamu, Tana River, and Mombasa counties. From the communities, women had a 50 per cent representation, as it is them who are mainly involved in actual restoration efforts.

Participatory and Holistic Approaches: The CBEMR approach is participatory and provides a holistic view of the landscape and the restoration process. It connects resource users with research institutions, the local government, national conservation and law enforcement agencies, and civil society and build on their local and expert knowledge.

Gender Roles and Social Groupings: Women are key in mangrove restoration and conservation activities. Men, who are mostly breadwinners, spend most of their time fishing or pursuing other livelihood or economic activities and are therefore not keen on engaging in conservation initiatives. Gender roles and social groupings are therefore critical when planning mangrove conservation and restoration initiatives.

Local Knowledge and Participation: CBEMR champions create awareness, assist in capacity building, undertake actual restoration activities, monitor restoration activities, and conduct ecological and social assessments, among other roles.

Lamu has relatively well-established community-based organisations that have a growing interest in mangrove restoration.

Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing: There exist knowledge gaps in mangrove conservation and restoration within communities, conservation institutions, and research organisations. There is therefore need for continuous capacity building and knowledge sharing.

Planning phase

Inception phase

Local

Establishing a set of race regulations that places science at the centre of racing activities

11th Hour Racing Team on arrival in Newport Rhode Island having won the leg

Team spirit

ailing Energy / The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race Teams Sustainability Charter and Code of Conduct was co-created with the teams to express a fleet-wide commitment to sustainable operations and supporting a healthy ocean. The charter includes themes of Advocacy, Science, Learning and Operations. It seeks to get all teams, staff, and sailors to stand up for the ocean through sustainable sailing, team, and personal actions.

On the science front, teams must pledge to agree to:

Supporting science-based decision making.
Participating in increasing knowledge and understanding of our ocean.
Hosting scientific equipment onboard.
Participating in sailor and citizen science programmes.
Contributing to the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science in collaboration with The Ocean Race.

Including science within a charter and requiring stakeholders to undertake various science-related activities whilst competing in a sailing race embeds science, as a core value, into race practices. This is unique in the sporting world as it requires teams and athletes to take on environmental responsibilities as well as their existing sporting responsibilities.

Awareness of climate change and the importance, and fragility, of oceans.
Desire to protect oceans and sailing’s ‘racetrack’.
Understanding the importance of data collection for climate and ocean science.
Desire to use sailing and racing beyond sporting objectives, as a platform for scientific research.

Collaboration is key, everyone needs to take part and be responsible for a better future for all.

Engagement with the teams, partners and host cities needs to be early on and there is a need to support them in their journey - not as an afterthought or last minute addition. There needs to be someone within each team that is dedicated to Sustainability and maintaining the Sustainability Charter within their team and department. It is important not to underestimate the amount of work needed to maintain the Sustainability Charter and our sustainability goals - assign enough resources!

In an event like The Ocean Race, there are also challenges due to unpredictable circumstances like boat repairs from dismasting or collisions which can increase the footprint and environmental impact of the team and the Race. It is important to have some extra capacity and contingencies to offset unforeseen circumstances like these.

The Ocean Race Teams Charter & Code of Conduct

A unique racecourse that provides access to geographically extreme and data-sparse areas across the planet’s oceans

Map showing observations from the Voluntary Observing Ships (VOS) Scheme, highlighting both the unique route taken by boats competing in The Ocean Race and the usefulness of their contribution to the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) programme.

Voluntary Observing Ships Scheme Map

NOAA

The underlying premise for The Ocean Race – racing to circumnavigate the world – means that the race naturally takes competitors to some of the most remote areas in the world. This makes it a unique platform for undertaking scientific research as it gives scientists access to remote areas, such as the Southern Ocean around Antarctica, that would otherwise rarely be accessible. Ships sailing outside of regular shipping routes play an essential role in the ability to deploy scientific instrumentation, such as the drifter buoys and Argo floats that are deployed during the race, across under-sampled locations. This affords rare opportunities for gathering data from parts of the planet where little information has been recorded, making the Race a crucial platform for collecting data that is otherwise unattainable and filling data gaps, contributing to furthering our understanding of our oceans.

The underlying premise for The Ocean Race – circumnavigating the world as fast as possible – means that the race will invariably take boats to areas that are infrequently sailed.
The design of the race route (race legs, race stopovers, etc.) will determine where boats go.
Sailing race boats allow access to some of the planet’s most remote seas as well as areas outside common shipping and research routes.

The race’s route, with stopovers in different countries, presented logistical challenges regarding the transportation of scientific equipment to stopover ports as well as the shipment of samples, material, and instruments back to scientific partners. For example, shipments were subject to varying import conditions and customs duties depending on their country of origin and destination.

Working with local scientific institutions helped with equipment, transporting the equipment on person and working diligently with customs before, during and after transport. Logistics for an international science experiment needs to be well planned out in advance and all admin done in advance regarding shipment of equipment and samples etc.

Documentation and dissemination of results

Global

Science programme infographic

Science programme infographic 2

Marine Management

Carriacou and Petit Martinique Fisher Folk who completed FAD Data Management Training

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Carriacou and Petit Martinique Fisher Folk during FAD Data Management Training

John James

Underwater drone training

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Underwater drone training

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Much support was given to improve fisher capacity to manage their access to and use of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs). The programme recognised that the establishment of marine managed and protected areas as a method of marine management has resulted in increased reliance on Fish Aggregating Devices installed outside the marine managed and protected areas, for sustenance of the fishery sector. Fishers within the Carriacou Fisher Folks Inc also recognised this and the need for attention to be paid to the monitoring and management of this resource. This beckoned the implementation of FAD Data Management training for fishers of Carriacou and Petit Martinique. The training was facilitated through the Fisheries Department of the Government of Grenada, and included information sharing on, but not limited to data on marine conservation, history of FADs in the region, the importance of data collection, legislation, its challenges, development of informal protocols and rules, identifying fish species as well as data collection methodology and post data collection analysis. The workshop also realised the commitment of fishers to establish GrenFAD, which will take the leading role in the management of the FADs. The fishers agreed and signed off on the soft rules for FAD Fishing, membership and FAD fees, data collection, data collection templates and protocols for data collection and management. Actors in the fishery sector and marine management/protection were also trained in the use of underwater drones for remote sensing. The Programme provided support for construction of at least 6 FADS for the St. Marks fishers in Dominica. In the case of Saint Lucia, the provision of navigational tools to assist in accessing the FAD locations, which are often many miles offshore, and generally speaking to assist with safety at sea.

With increased application of marine management strategies, there has been increased use of FADS to supplement the loss of access to fishing grounds which have been redesignated as protected areas, managed areas or reserves. Thus, the CATS interventions to improve capacity to manage these FADS were quite opportune in timing, and the fishers were keen on participating in the interventions related to them. In the case of the ROV’s this improved capacity enabled the beneficiaries to be ready to improve their monitoring efficiency and quality.

The Programme recognised the need for practical, user-guided solutions and implementations as critical elements for success and long term and far reaching benefits from the same. With regard to the FAD management and trainings, this process was smoothly executed with fishers taking ownership of this and taking the lead to put arrangements in place to better manage their FADs.

Documentation and dissemination of results

Coral restoration in the SMMA in St. Lucia

Fisheries Management in Guyana

Water Quality Monitoring

Diagnostico participativo e interinstitucional de humedales urbanos costeros

La metodología de intervención partió desde un análisis rápido de los humedales. El análisis se basó en revisión bibliográfica, entrevistas con actores clave y talleres participativos de validación del análisis.

Este análisis mostró que los cinco humedales presentan una variedad de amenazas, las cuales se categorizaron en amenazas directas (las que inciden directamente en el ámbito biofísico del humedal) y amenazas indirectas (las que influyen en las amenazas directas).

Las amenazas directos son:

Desmonte/deforestación (Cambio de uso de suelo)
Residuos sólidos en el agua y sus bordes
Vertimiento de aguas negras y grises crudas
Contaminación por químicos (fertilizantes, pesticidas etc.)
Agotamiento de mantos acuíferos
Sedimentación
Relleno o depósito de escombros
Drenaje
Eutrofización
Extracción de especies animales y vegetales
Introducción de especies exóticas
Encauzamiento de agua

Las amenazas indirectos son:

Crecimiento urbano sin considerar aspectos ambientales (incluyendo asentamientos irregulares)
Desarrollo inmobiliario y hotelero mal planificado
Construcción de obras/infraestructura en los bordes del humedal
Apertura de senderos y caminos (incluyendo relleno)
Actividad ganadera y agropecuaria poco sostenible
Turismo mal manejado
Plantas de tratamiento de aguas mal manejadas
Falta o deficiencia de servicio de recolección de basura y drenaje sanitario
Desviación de agua cuenca arriba
Drenajes y rellenos irregulares o mal planificados
Deficiencia en cooperación interinstitucional y fraccionamiento de competencias del manejo de humedales
Énfasis de voluntad política en crecimiento urbano, industrial y turístico, menos en conservación de los humedales
Falta de presupuesto para la gestión de humedales
Débil aplicación de las leyes y limitados esfuerzos de control para cumplimiento de normativa
Impunidad de los que no cumplen la normativa
Especulación de la tierra/aumento precios
Pobreza en asentamientos aledaños al humedal
Pesca para autoconsumo de comunidades marginales aledañas al humedal

En el análisis también se identificaron los servicios ecosistémicos que proveen los humedales urbanos costeros generando bienestar a la población, los cuales se presentan a continuacion:

Protección contra Inundaciones
Recreación y turismo
Provisión de alimentos (recursos pesqueros)
Purificación del agua y tratamiento de residuos
Investigación, educación ambiental y monitoreo ecosistémico y de especies
Moderación de eventos climáticos extremos
Reducción local de la temperatura ambiental

El servicio ecosistémico de provisión de agua fue mencionado durante los talleres como un servicio ecosistémico importante; sin embargo, el análisis evidenció que, por los altos niveles de contaminación tanto directo al humedal como en toda la cuenca aguas arriba, la mayoría de los humedales urbanos costeros han perdido la capacidad de proveer el servicio ecosistémico de agua para consumo humano o animal. El servicio ecosistémico de provisión de alimentos (recursos pesqueros) se ha comprometido y puede generar riesgos a la salud a las personas (intoxicación), afectando principalmente a familias vulnerables por su bajo poder económico.

El tercer elemento que se analizó fueron los actores que inciden en la gestión de los humedales urbanos costeros:

Actores públicos a nivel federal: Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, Secretaría de Desarrollo Agrario, Territorial y Urbano, Dirección General de la Zona Federal Marítimo-Terrestre y Ambientes Costeros, Comisión Nacional del Agua, Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas, Procuraduría de Protección al Ambiente, Secretaría de Marina y Armada de México, Secretaría de Turismo, Petróleos Mexicanos, Fondo Nacional para el Fomento al Turismo.

Actores públicos a nivel estatal

QUINTANA ROO: Secretaría de Medio Ambiente del estado de Quintana Roo, Procuraduría de Protección al Ambiente del estado de Quintana Roo., Secretaría de Desarrollo Territorial Urbano Sustentable del estado de Quintana Roo, Universidad Autónoma de Quintana Roo, Secretaría de Desarrollo Turístico del estado de Quintana Roo, Comisión de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado del estado de Quintana Roo, Coordinación Estatal de Protección Civil del estado de Quintana Roo.
VERACRUZ: Secretaría de Medio Ambiente de Veracruz, Secretaría de Desarrollo Social de Veracruz, Universidad Veracruzana, Procuraduría de Medio Ambiente del estado de Veracruz.
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR: Secretaría de Planeación Urbana, Infraestructura y Movilidad del Estado de Baja California Sur, Secretaría de Turismo, Economía y Sustentabilidad del estado de Baja California Sur, Comisión de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado del estado de Baja California Sur, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur

Actores municipales: Ayuntamiento de Bacalar en Quintana Roo; Ayuntamientos de Veracruz, Boca del Río y Medellín en Veracruz; Ayuntamiento de Los Cabos en Baja California Sur.Instituto Municipal de Planeación del municipio de Veracruz.

Actores privados: Empresas hoteleras, operadores turísticos, grupo Metropolitano de Agua y Saneamiento de Veracruz.

Actores comunitarios: Ejido Bacalar, Ejido Buenavista, Ejido Juan Sarabia, Ejido La Península, Ejido Aarón M. Fernández, Ejido Pedro A. de los Santos, Ejido Laguna Guerrero, Ejido Boca del Río, Ejido Medellín, Ejido Las Palmas. Cooperativas pesqueras, Asociación de Hoteles de Los Cabos

Actores académicos y de investigación:Instituto Tecnológico de México (Campus Chetumal/Campus Veracruz/Campus Los Cabos), El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Instituto de Ecología, A. C; Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste S. C.

Otros actores de la sociedad civil (OSC): Agua Clara, Ciudadanos por Bacalar A. C., Centinelas del Agua A. C., PRONATURA Península de Yucatán A. C., Amigos de Sian Ka’an A. C, ECOPIL A. C., PARES, A.C, Los Cabos Coast Keepers, Organización para la Sustentabilidad y la Conservación del Medio Ambiente.

Por otro lado, la fragmentación de competencias de los actores gubernamentales (federales, estatales y municipales) sobre los humedales, hace que la conservación, protección y restauración de estos ecosistemas carezca de esfuerzos coordinados y respuestas mancomunadas. Los municipios, encargados del manejo de desechos sólidos, aguas servidas y la planificación de uso de suelo, competencias que están directamente vinculado con las principales amenazas a los humedales, no identifican a los humedales urbanos costeros como su competencia dejando oportunidades de su cuidado sin abordar.

Aunque la conservación, protección y restauración de humedales urbanos es de gran importancia para los actores, la complejidad de la problemática asociada a los humedales urbanos costeros es, a menudo, tan abrumadora/agobiante que conlleva a la paralización de procesos. Esta situación, obstaculiza la toma de decisiones, que podrían ser socialmente poco aceptadas o viables (principalmente por motivos de bajos o escasos recursos económicos y/o humanos para su desarrollo e implementación), políticamente poco llamativos, o complejos por otras razones. Los actores, tanto públicos como privados, realizan acciones aisladas y desarticuladas, intentando cumplir con las competencias/intereses institucionales y, aunque conscientes de la importancia de la coordinación, la ausencia de trabajo mancomunado sigue siendo un limitante para la adecuada gestión de los humedales.

El involucramiento de actores públicos, privados, comunitarios, ONG y Universidades es clave en el proceso de diagnóstico para asegurar tener un panorama completo de la realidad actual y contexto local.
Con el diagnostico con múltiples actores se identificaron visiones contrarias sobre el estado actual y expectativas de futuros pasos.
La complejidad de la situación de los humedales urbanos costeros causo que la fase de diagnóstico tomo más tiempo que lo esperado.
La problemática asociada a los humedales urbanos costeros es, a menudo, tan abrumadora/ agobiante que conlleva a la paralización de procesos

Realizar un análisis rápido de la situación de los humedales urbanos costeros, tal como inicialmente contemplado, no abastece por la complejidad y múltiple problemática que sufre estos ecosistemas. Solo con un diagnóstico participativo e interinstitucional profundo de los humedales se cuenta con la información suficiente para la planificación de medidas.
Al haber múltiples actores con incidencia y competencia sobre los humedales urbanos costeros la problemática de la falta de coordinación fue una constante mencionado por todos los actores.

Inception phase

Local

Diagnostico participativo e interinstitucional de humedales urbanos costeros

Las amenazas directas son:

Desmonte/deforestación (Cambio de uso de suelo)
Residuos sólidos en el agua y sus bordes
Vertimiento de aguas negras y grises crudas
Contaminación por químicos (fertilizantes, pesticidas etc.)
Agotamiento de mantos acuíferos
Sedimentación
Relleno o depósito de escombros
Drenaje
Eutrofización
Extracción de especies animales y vegetales
Introducción de especies exóticas
Encauzamiento de aguas

Las amenazas indirectas son:

Crecimiento urbano sin considerar aspectos ambientales (incluyendo asentamientos irregulares)
Desarrollo inmobiliario y hotelero mal planificado
Construcción de obras/infraestructura en los bordes del humedal
Apertura de senderos y caminos (incluyendo relleno)
Actividad ganadera y agropecuaria poco sostenible
Turismo mal manejado
Plantas de tratamiento de aguas mal manejadas
Falta o deficiencia de servicio de recolección de basura y drenaje sanitario
Desviación de agua cuenca arriba
Drenajes y rellenos irregulares o mal planificados
Deficiencia en cooperación interinstitucional y fraccionamiento de competencias del manejo de humedales
Énfasis de voluntad política en crecimiento urbano, industrial y turístico, menos en conservación de los humedales
Falta de presupuesto para la gestión de humedales
Débil aplicación de las leyes y limitados esfuerzos de control para cumplimiento de normativa
Impunidad de los que no cumplen la normativa
Especulación de la tierra/aumento precios
Pobreza en asentamientos aledaños al humedal
Pesca para autoconsumo de comunidades marginales aledañas al humedal

En el análisis también se identificaron los servicios ecosistémicos que proveen los humedales urbanos costeros generando bienestar a la población, los cuales se presentan abajo:

Protección contra Inundaciones
Recreación y turismo
Provisión de alimentos (recursos pesqueros)
Purificación del agua y tratamiento de residuos
Investigación, educación ambiental y monitoreo ecosistémico y de especies
Moderación de eventos climáticos extremos
Reducción local de la temperatura ambiental

El tercer elemento que se analizó fueron los actores que inciden en la gestión de los humedales urbanos costeros:

Actores públicos a nivel federalSecretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, Secretaría de Desarrollo Agrario, Territorial y Urbano, Dirección General de la Zona Federal Marítimo-Terrestre y Ambientes Costeros, Comisión Nacional del Agua, Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas, Procuraduría de Protección al Ambiente, Secretaría de Marina y Armada de México, Secretaría de Turismo, Petróleos Mexicanos, Fondo Nacional para el Fomento al Turismo.

Actores públicos a nivel estatal Secretaría de Medio Ambiente del estado de Quintana Roo, Procuraduría de Protección al Ambiente del estado de Quintana Roo., Secretaría de Desarrollo Territorial Urbano Sustentable del estado de Quintana Roo, Universidad Autónoma de Quintana Roo, Secretaría de Desarrollo Turístico del estado de Quintana Roo, Comisión de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado del estado de Quintana Roo, Coordinación Estatal de Protección Civil del estado de Quintana RooSecretaría de Medio Ambiente de Veracruz, Secretaría de Desarrollo Social de Veracruz, Universidad Veracruzana, Procuraduría de Medio Ambiente del estado de Veracruz.Secretaría de Planeación Urbana, Infraestructura y Movilidad del Estado de Baja California Sur, Secretaría de Turismo, Economía y Sustentabilidad del estado de Baja California Sur, Comisión de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado del estado de Baja California Sur, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur

Actores privados: Empresas hoteleras, operadores turísticos, grupo Metropolitano de Agua y Saneamiento de Veracruz.

Otros actores de la sociedad civil (OSC): Agua Clara, Ciudadanos por Bacalar A. C., Centinelas del Agua A. C., PRONATURA Península de Yucatán A. C., Amigos de Sian Ka’an A. C.,ECOPIL A. C., PARES, A.C., Los Cabos Coast Keepers, Organización para la Sustentabilidad y la Conservación del Medio Ambiente.

La fragmentación de competencias de los actores gubernamentales (federales, estatales y municipales) sobre los humedales, hace que la conservación, protección y restauración de estos ecosistemas carezca de esfuerzos coordinados y respuestas mancomunadas. Los municipios, encargados del manejo de desechos sólidos, aguas servidas y la planificación de uso de suelo, competencias que están directamente vinculado con las principales amenazas a los humedales, no identifican a los humedales urbanos costeros como su competencia dejando oportunidades de su cuidado sin abordar.

El involucramiento de actores públicos, privados, comunitarios, ONG y Universidades es clave en el proceso de diagnóstico para asegurar tener un panorama completo de la realidad actual y contexto local.
Con el diagnostico con múltiples actores se identificaron visiones contrarias sobre el estado actual y expectativas de futuros pasos.
La complejidad de la situación de los humedales urbanos costeros causo que la fase de diagnóstico tomo más tiempo que lo esperado.
La problemática asociada a los humedales urbanos costeros es, a menudo, tan abrumadora/ agobiante que conlleva a la paralización de procesos

Realizar un análisis rápido de la situación de los humedales urbanos costeros, tal como inicialmente contemplado, no abastece por la complejidad y múltiple problemática que sufre estos ecosistemas. Solo con un diagnóstico participativo e interinstitucional profundo de los humedales se cuenta con la información suficiente para la planificación de medidas.
Al haber múltiples actores con incidencia y competencia sobre los humedales urbanos costeros la problemática de la falta de coordinación fue una constante mencionado por todos los actores.

Inception phase

Local

Business and Technical Capacity Development

Business Simulation with Fond St Jacques Agro-Processors.

GIZ

Business Simulation with Fond St Jacques Agro-Processors.

GIZ

Business Capacity Development of Micro Enterprises in Fond St Jacques, Saint Lucia, 2019.

GIZ

Business Capacity Development of Micro Enterprises in Fond St Jacques, Saint Lucia, 2019.

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Business Capacity Development of Micro Enterprises in Fond St Jacques, Saint Lucia, 2019.

GIZ

Building resilience of the agricultural sector against the effects of meteorological variations includes building the resilience of small businesses along the value chains which use the produce from agricultural production. Through the Business Capacity Development measure, two women-only local agro-processing groups which process local produce for the local and national market, benefitted from theoretical lectures and hands-on exercises on crucial business aspects (costs, revenues, new product ideas, design, marketing and the management of their business) so they could apply the knowledge gained to improve the quality of their decision making. The core topics addressed during the training were: Entrepreneurship Essentials, Introduction to Marketing; Basic Book-Keeping Principles; Essential Costing Practices; Office Administration, financial education, business management and investment-driven market expansion and borrowing.

Both groups acknowledged that they did need to improve their operations to achieve business success as their ability to improve sales relies on their being able to overcome hindrances in their daily operations. The capacity building exercise was therefore an opportunity for them to gain skills to help overcome these challenges.

While these activities assisted the partners in facing, in a practical manner, technical and implementation challenges they would face in their operations there is also need for training in interpersonal engagement eg. Effective communication, conflict resolution, management and other soft skills critical for effectively managing the interpersonal components of business management.

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