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Strengthening the Rio Chone - La Segua - Cordillera del Blsamo estuary Bio-corridor.
by Cooperativa San Francisco (Civil society organization)
The project seeks to strengthen the following areas:

On one hand, to conserve and restore the marine ecosystem (mangroves and estuaries) in the bio-corridor. In this sense, awareness campaigns will be organized in order to remark the relevance of the marine ecosystem to the biodiversity and local communities.

On the other hand, the project also includes as an activity the conservation of costal marine species such as the blue crab (Cardisoma crissum) and two emblematic bird species: the Fragata (Fregata magnificens) relevant to local biodiversity; and the Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) which is a vital migratory bird for the world's biodiversity and it is also a reference for the coastal bio-corridor.

Finally, the project will also promote the ornithological tourism which allows improving the income of participating population and thus avoiding the pressure on natural marine resources of the area.

Progress reports
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
Type of commitment
  • Community or Locally Managed Marine Areas
  • Integrated Coastal Management
  • Large Marine Ecosystem approach
  • Ecosystem-based Adaptation
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
Type of commitment
  • Locally or community managed marine areas
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
Type of commitment
  • Economic benefits from sustainable tourism
08/2018
Promotion of local tourism in order to avoid natural marine resources pressure achieved.
08/2018
,811.67 hectares formed by mangroves and estuarine conservation.
08/2018
Protection of costal marine species achieved.
Financing (in USD)
15,010 USD
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Co-financing contribution 91760
Other, please specify
Public funds 123991
Basic information
Time-frame: 08/2017 - 08/2018
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Partners
(All of them are civil society organizations) Cooperativa de Pescadores San Francisco Asociacin Ecoturstica Humedal La Segua Centro de Turismo Comunitario Jvenes del Manglar Asociacin de Turismo Solidario Isla Corazn Comuna Verdun Comuna La Sbana Asociacin de Guas Naturalistas La Segua Comit Promejoras La Segua Asociacin de pescadores Artesanales Los Manglares Asociacin de pescadores Artesanales Portovelo Centro Artesanal Comunitario de Mujeres la Casita Asociacin de Cangrejeros 15 de Agosto Asociacin de produccin pesquera Concha Prieta ASOPESANFE Nodo Cordillera del Blsamo Reserva privada Pen del Sol Reserva privada Punta Gorda Reserva privada La Flaca Reserva privada Bosque Verde Reserva privada Cerro Seco Reserva privada La Mesita Reserva privada Capuchino Reserva privada Planet Drum Reserva privada Chirije Reserva privada Mesita-Punta Colorada
Ocean Basins
  • South Pacific
Beneficiary countries
Other beneficaries
Local communities: Alto Tena, Santo Domingo, Waysa Yaku, San Jos, Santa Rita, Wambula, Puerto bano, Portovelo, Salinas, Verdun, Larrea, La Segua, La Sabana; y, 9 reservas privadas (Pen del Sol, Punta Gorda, Cerro Seco, La Flaca, Bosque Verde, Capuchino,
Contact information
Anamara Varea, SGP National Coordinator, anamaria.varea@undp.org, 593 2460 330 ext. 2010
Quito - Ecuador
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