The Global Network of MPA Manager Networks, supporting GBF implementation in coral reef MPAs
The event will present the specific value that a Global Network of MPA Manager Networks may have for MPA managers in coral reef areas.
The event will present the specific value that a Global Network of MPA Manager Networks may have for MPA managers in coral reef areas.
The workshop will begin with an introductory presentation, followed by interactive activities demonstrating coral restoration techniques used in Colombia, and conclude with a discussion. The introduction will highlight the opportunities Corales de Paz has created through citizen science, positioning itself as a leader in promoting best practices in coral restoration and environmental education. We will introduce the Reef Repair and Reef Check EcoDiver programs, showcasing how we’ve built a national network of "EcoRockstars" who are part of the global #GenerationRestoration movement.
Preserving the ecological integrity and connectivity of key marine ecosystems is essential to ensuring the long-term benefits the ocean provides to communities and countries. At the same time, conservation efforts need to be equitably governed and integrated into wider seascapes while ensuring the sustainable use of resources is fully consistent with expected conservation outcomes and recognizing the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities. To this end, it is crucial to effectively conserve areas of particular importance for biodiversity, ecosystem functions, and services through networks of marine protected areas (MPAs) and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs).