Adaptation
The International Climate Initiative (IKI) helps particularly vulnerable countries and regions to strengthen their adaptability to the consequences of climate change with the purpose of helping people better cope with changing weather conditions. Learn more about the efforts in adaptation to climate change in the region.
Smart Coasts: Climate-Smarting Marine Protected Areas and Coastal Management in the Mesoamerican Reef Region
The coastal and marine resources of the Mesoamerican reef provide protection and a livelihood for two million people, mainly through fishing and tourism. However, the resources are under severe threat from the negative effects of climate change. The project strengthens the adaptive capacities of coastal communities in the region.
Project data
- Scope: Regional
- Country: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras
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Duration:
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- Status: Completed
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Implementing organization:
- World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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Political partner:
- Belize Fisheries Department - Belize
- Department of Protected Areas/National Institute of Forest Conservation and Development, Protected Areas and Wildlife (ICF)/affiliated with MiAmbiente+ - Honduras
- Directorate of Biodiversity {DiBio)/Ministry of Energy, Natural Resources, Environment and Mines (MiAmblente +) - Honduras
- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment and Sustainable Development, Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI) - Belize
- Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) - Guatemala
- National Directorate of Climate Change (DNCC)/ MInistry of Energy, Natural Resources, Environment and Mines (MiAmbiente+) - Honduras
- National Protected Areas Secretariat - Belize
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Implementing partner:
- Leland Stanford Jr. University
- Online:
Last update: October 2023
