1. Integrated Approaches Across GEF Focal Areas
GEF Third Biennial International Waters Conference June 23, Salvador Bahia, Brazil
Integrated Approaches Across GEF Focal Areas
Experiences and Lessons Learned in the Conservation and Sustainable Use of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Systems Project (MBRS)
Belize – Guatemala – Honduras - Mexico

2. Integration by Design
The Project intentionally designed and implemented from a truly regional perspective
Project skewed towards investments in transboundary areas
All activities developed and implemented using the ‘good neighbor’/’common interest’ principle
Bottom up approach crucial for securing regional political buy in
Transboundary Commissions are key mechanisms for promoting harmonization of biodiversity regulations across borders

3. Integration of Biodiversity and International Waters
Standardized methodology for environmental monitoring in international waters across four countries
Standardized protocol for monitoring fish spawning aggregation sites in international waters across four countries

4. Integration of Biodiversity and International Waters
Standardized Primary and Secondary School Curricula on the conservation of marine resources across four countries
Standardized protocol for monitoring the effectiveness of MPA management in international waters across four countries

5. Integration of Biodiversity and International Waters
Common Strategy for the Management of Spawning Aggregation Sites being developed for MBRS region
Standardized training manuals for different aspects of MPA management for 17 MPAs across four countries

6. Integration of Biodiversity and International Waters
Regional Cruise Ship Policy being developed for MBRS region
Harmonized regulations and norms adopted by multiple countries for coastal and marine resource use in the areas of MPAs, fisheries and tourism

7. Princess Margaret Drive
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MBRS Project
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