Volume 77
Updating Management Plans for Protected Areas listed under the SPAW Protocol
Authors
Lucie Labbouz Download PDF Open PDF in BrowserOther Information
Date: November, 2024
Event: Proceedings of the Seventy-Seventh Annual Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute
City: Gosier
Country: Guadeloupe, French West Indies
Abstract
The Cartagena Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment in the Wider Caribbean Region governs the SPAW Protocol, which aims to safeguard “specially protected areas and wildlife.” One primary objective is to identify and manage ecologically important zones across the Caribbean. In 2023, a network comprising 37 SPAW-listed protected areas was established. This collective initiative seeks to enhance collaboration among managers and stakeholders to improve the effectiveness of protected area management. Following recommendations from the 12th Conference of Parties, SPAW RAC undertook a study in 2024 to analyze current management plans and offer actionable updates to enhance their functionality and compliance with international standards.