“Economic development, social development and environmental protection are interdependent factors in achieving sustainable development.” CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation: Partnering for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development January 20-22, 2010 San Jose, Costa Rica

 CAFTA-DR Chapter 17 (Environment)  CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Agreement

 Institutional Strengthening  Biodiversity and Conservation  Market Based Conservation  Private Sector Environmental Performance

Improves laws, strengthens enforcement and encourages public participation

Protects wildlife and habitat and supports sustainable use of natural resources

Promotes environmentally sustainable income generating activities to conserve natural resources

Encourages clean production methods and environmental management systems

 Training and Capacity Building  Assessments and Studies  Seminars, Conferences, Exchanges  Demonstrations, Publications  Outreach and Education

Regional Organizations  Central American Commission on Environment and Development (CCAD)  Organization of American States (OAS)

 Agency for International Development (USAID)  Department of State  Department of Justice  Department of the Interior  U.S. Forest Service  NASA  NOAA  Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Agencies

 CATHALAC  Chemonics International  Humane Society International  International Coral Reef Action Network  International Resources Group  Institute of Professional Environmental Practice  Rainforest Alliance  SERVIR  TechnoServe  Wildlife Conservation Society  World Environment Center Contractors and NGOs