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Formulation of adaptation actions

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.

• Local stakeholders participation • Analysis of all the possible alternatives • Long term thinking, short term action development

Most of the existing frameworks to manage protected areas reflect the understanding of the different hazards and drivers of change affecting their territories. This experience builds on that capacity, based on an understanding of climate risk and resilience of the conservation targets. This understanding facilitates decision-making on the most appropriate adaptation measures. It also takes into account that several activities carried out in the protected area (i.e. the monitoring and relocation of marine turtles nesting sites, the long term initiative on coral reefs restoration, etc.) are already climate change adaptation measures. In addition, local solutions are often preferable cost-effective alternatives, compared to those proposed from non-tropical environments. Keeping it simple and natural should be the first thing to take into account to design climate change adaptation activities.

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Awareness Raising

The importance of nature conservation is brought out to the local community - including the tourist sector. Awareness raising campaigns are conducted to transform knowledge, values, skills and attitudes towards sustainable tourism development. Information is disseminated via videos, brochures, press releases and organised flash mobs.

Community participation of the community, resources for public relations in the alliances, formulation of clear messages.

Because the efforts have been achieved with the participation of very diverse sectors and institutions it is necessary that all the members have similar understanding regarding the terms used; all the messages communicated have to contain the same information, no matter who is communicating.

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Video / Visual Campaign - #YosoyIslaCozumel (español)

Video / TV Spot - #YosoyIslaCozumel (español)

Video / Flashmob - #YosoyIslaCozumel (español)

Underwater art museum

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.

Cooperation with the tourism sector to redirect tourists from natural reefs to the underwater art musuem. Broad knowledge about reef habitat locations.

Artificial habitats help to reduce the human impact on natural reef habitats. Faster recovery of natural habitats affected by human impacts. A profound knowledge of the local hydrometeorological conditions. • Creation of agreements with various stakeholders is important

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Museo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA)

Magazine / Cancúnissimo July 2011

Article / Cancúnissimo (2014) Museo Subacuático de Arte mantendra intensa proye…

Research and monitoring

Scientific baseline data of species behavior and environmental impact is used to design appropriate tools for control. The use of these tools is continuously monitored, enabling their assessment and adjustment in an adaptive management process.

Participation and co-management

Fishermen, fishing and environmental authorities, scientists, buyers and NGOs participate throughout the management process, from design to evaluation. Through multi-stakeholder meetings and Advisory Committees, a fishery’s objectives are decided, individual quotas are set and common challenges are addressed.

- Physical space to enable a good and open dialogue is needed - Civil society organizations that are well embedded and accepted in the local community help to bring all participants together and facilitate the dialogue - Dissemination of all results - Legal mechanisms that promote effective participation in decision making on federal level - Inclusion of unconventional actors in the dialogue (e.g. consumers)

- More participation requires more respect by all actors towards the agreements made - To choose participating actors it is good to have a systemic focus and identify those – even if it do not seem relevant to biological aspects of fisheries – that are decisive in their activity like consumers and intermediaries - Communities that are increasing their level of trust and knowledge on the resource they are managing generate a deeper comprehension for changes towards a sustainable fishery - Currently there is no reference framework for the formation and operation of consulting committees, so the investment of time and resources is at the expense of the participants - Authorities must provide formal support to the agreements made during the multi-actor meetings or in the consulting committee - A substantial investment of time is needed – that can be a problem for some fishermen

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Comité consultivo de curvina golfina (ESP)

Comité consultivo de almeja generosa (ESP)

Co-design of the app suite and co-production of knowledge

The pillar of the Abalobi initiative is the co-design of the platform and all its modules, with the core stakeholders; i.e. the fishers and the fisheries authority. Fishers record daily info, some of this info is validated by the monitors as they take a daily sample. Fishers, monitors and local community leaders then engage with the platform dashboards depicting various insights of the data. The fisheries managers from the fisheries authority also then engage with the same information and regular workshops are held. During these workshops, common ground is sought, trends are discussed, and suggestions are made towards further improvements. The basic framework for co-management is slowly and carefully negotiated and designed. Using the common knowledge base, all stakeholders at the co-management table are able to talk about the same fisheries indicators.

• Careful facilitation • Openness to different views and images of the fishery • Stakeholder support for the initiative • A flexible platform that allows quick and easy refinement • An enabling policy that allows for this type of engagements

The recognition of local knowledge is paramount, and something all stakeholders must acknowledge. Fishers hold a wide knowledge base surrounding the marine ecosystem, and its uses. While oral histories or workshops can be used to enable sharing of this information, we have found that using a co-designed framework process is extremely powerful in finding connections and complementarity between local knowledge and other scientific data.

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Dissemination and training

The results of the monitoring programme are presented to the relevant local communities and through academic channels. Environmental education campaigns focus on local populations and address people with different levels of education. Information is shared via presentations, courses, trainings and workshops.

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Documentation and dissemination of results

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Rehabilitation and strengthening of traditional rules

Community monitoring of quantity and quality of fish catch, scrupulously carried out with a methodology devised and agreed upon among fishermen and marine ecologists.

Fishermen preparing fishing nets that respect legal requirements. Monofilaments nets (« thiass ») are forbidden in the Kawawana ICCA.

Assertion of community collective rights and capacity to govern (decide and implement decisions) and manage (provide surveillance, monitor) its heritage territory Re-establishment of ancient rules (for instance, no entry in the zones where the spirits live).

Only available in French. To read this section in French, please download the document "Blue Solution Template in French: ‘L’aire du patrimoine communautaire KAWAWANA: La bonne vie retrouvée par la conservation’” from the bottom of this page, under 'Resources'.

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Blue Solution Template in French: ‘L’aire du patrimoine communautaire KAWAWANA: La bonne vie retrouvée par la conservation’

Declaration of ICCA

Declaration and demarcation of the agreed area as an ICCA. The declaration is an important ceremony of the community, which involves the participation of all community members, representatives from government agencies and local governments, and other outside organizations who can potentially support the ICCA, and who have important roles to play in respecting the desire and land use of the community as specified in the plan. The ICCAs established and the accompanying documentation or case study are then submitted to the UNEP WCMC Global Registry of ICCAs for registration in the international database. The declaration and the registration effectively confers formal recognition of the community's ICCAs.

A fully empowered community, well aware of their resources and committed to conservation and preservation of traditional values and culture is essential to the community declaration process. Recognition by other indigenous peoples of the ICCA is essential to ensure there is respect and support to the implementation of community conservation plans.

Settlement of tribal conflicts, respect for IP rights is essential for full recognition of the ICCA declared ICCAs. The ICCA Declaration can be an effective instrument for garnering support and commitment by potential partners towards strengthening of community capacities to sustain their ICCAs.

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Multidisciplinary teams

Engage varied professionals in teaching. Our core team is backed by a rotating cast of varied professionals and locals such as architects, photographers, musicians, surfers, fishermen and all type of artists. Varied point of view help discover different education potential from a lesson or activity in nature.

A collaborative atmosphere where everyone contributes attracts talented professionals. The challenge to work in education is interesting to many great professionals. Working towards a common goal, sharing ideologies, benefits, and ownership. Short options make it accessible to many professionals. Rotative leadership The opportunity to spend time in nature is a huge plus.

The group should help each professional design their activity or project, find the educational potential in their specialty or interest, define roles, agree on how to structure the project or activity, and do a run through. -Manage expectations. All parties must know what they offer and need from each other. - Rehearse activities and scope out terrains before including children in the mix. - Maintain a strong dynamic by engaging in fun leisure activities. - -Always take time to explore and engage with nature. Do sports, share laughs, cook dinner. - Make sure to provide clear information about: a) daily structures and “rituals”, b) class management, c) safety procedures d) vocabulary and attitudes we wish to convey, e) lesson plans.

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