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ReefFix: An ICZM Coral Reef
Restoration, Watershed Management and Capacity Building Demonstration
Project for the Caribbean
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Organization of American States
Inter-American Biodiversity
Information Network (IABIN)
St. Lucia Workshop
March 30-31
Agenda
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Based on information
from the Small Island Developing States Network. Created in 1995, the
Soufriere Marine Management Area (SMMA) was designed specifically to cater
to the myriad of uses in the area, reduce conflict among users and protect
critical marine resources. The Management Area is divided into five zones:
marine reserves, fishing priority areas, yacht mooring areas, recreational
areas and multiple use areas. The zoned areas were established in an
agreement after a number of consultations with all stakeholders, including
governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations and users of the
areas. A co-management arrangement allows all stakeholders to provide input
during potential conflicts and their resolutions. Formal support from the
Cabinet of Ministers for the SMMA agreement was received in 1995, and
support for the institutional and legal arrangements for the SMMA was given
in 2000. Over the years, the SMMA has benefited from a number of funding
agencies. Most provided the financial assistance which allowed it to begin.
These funding agencies include the Caribbean Conservation Association,
ENCORE Project and the French Government. However, the SMMA is currently
self-financing, although external funding occasionally allows for the
financing of pertinent additional endeavours.
St. Lucia, March 30-31,
2010.
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