Sustainable Management of Coastal Resources and the Environment

 

This aspect of ReCoMaP’s programme involves a very diverse range of activities and is the second largest result area in terms of funding (after the CFP result area). At the level of information provision, ReCoMaP supports WIO governments as well as international and local NGOs and CBOs in activities that will improve the collection and analysis of data. These data will contribute to understanding the status of marine ecosystems and on the nature of the interactions between resource users. The programme also provides financial and technical support to the implementation of coastal resource management initiatives.

 

ReCoMaP is also supporting the provision and dissemination of a range of tools, including GIS, for the monitoring, assessment and management of coastal resources and resource users.

 

ReCoMaP has also initiated activities related to reducing the direct physical impacts of urban and tourism development on the coastal environment. More specifically, the programme is supporting activities to ameliorate the worst impacts of coastal erosion and poor waste management.

 

A substantial proportion of the total Result 1 budget has been ear-marked for support to the improved management effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). ReCoMaP is delivering this support through a competitive grants for individual projects valued up to Euro75,000 and through support to regional-scale training and certification opportunities for MPA practitioners.

 

Many thousands of coastal communities in the WIO are dependent on coastal resources for their livelihoods. No ICZM programme could be complete without providing opportunities for the diversification of livelihoods. ReCoMaP provides direct support to both government and non-state actors (through the Call for Proposals) to develop sustainable mariculture and sustainable coastal tourism projects.

 

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