Amazon Vision projects portfolio
The Amazon biome is the largest freshwater ecosystem worldwide spanning over 6,8 Km2; it provides shelter for a fulcrum of biologically important species and critical ecosystem services for over 400 traditional peoples and sovereign nations from 8 countries and 1 overseas territory , spreading major benefits for all other critical biomes around the globe. Protected areas stand as one of the most effective measures to help communities and nature face a changing climate. They can help buffer the impacts of extreme climate events, ensure maintained provision of ecosystem services that are fundamental for human wellbeing, such as clean water, facilitate the adaptation of people and nature to new climate conditions, and contribute to climate change mitigation. Under the leadership of the Latin American Technical Cooperation Network on Protected Areas (REDPARQUES) - a long-standing technical cooperation network-, conservation and other sustainable use practitioners have come together in a bid to further increase the capacity of these conservation areas. The ‘Ecosystem Based Vision of Biodiversity Conservation for the Amazon Biome’, known as the ‘Amazon Vision’, contains the commitments of the National Protected Areas Systems Directors and promotes regional cooperation for implementation of the Programme of Work on Protected Areas –PoWPA–. Its objective is to safeguard the region’s natural resources to the benefit of local populations and the economy, through an
THIS PROJECTS PORTFOLIO
integrated network of effectively managed
PRESENTS SIX THEMATIC
protected areas that are prepared to respond to
PRIORITIES THAT RESPOND TO
multiple challenges, including climate change. The ‘Amazon Vision Strategic Plan’ reflects a ten-year joint construction with regards to conservation and sustainable use in the Amazon biome and captures lessons learned in the vision consolidation process.
THE ‘AMAZON VISION
STRATEGIC PLAN’ AND THAT REPRESENT KEY ROADS FOR ACHIEVING REDPARQUES CONSERVATION GOALS IN THE AMAZON BIOME.
Conservation opportunities to Climate Change adaptation in the Amazon Biome
The Challenges Climate-related extreme weather events are threatening the Amazon Biome making the necessity to develop Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) measures based on climate smart decisions. Policy assessments identified barriers for the integration of Protected Areas (PAs) into Climate Change (CC) strategies, including: limited capacity of officers to integrate climate considerations in PAs, land-use and sectoral planning; lack of data on contribution of PAs to communities’ adaptation in terms of ecosystem services and resilience; lack of coordination among PA agencies and CC agencies at the national and biome level; lack of experiences on using PAs to address adaptation needs.
Why now? In August 2015, 18 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean agreed on a Declaration on PAs and CC. The Declaration is a regional pledge, expressed through six main commitments, to strengthen the potential of PAs as natural solutions to CC, and to prepare national systems of PAs to face CC impacts in the spirit of regional cooperation. The Declaration was presented by REDPARQUES at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 21, in Paris, calling for the recognition and support of the international community to the contribution of PAs to local, national and global mitigation and adaptation efforts. The Declaration was recognized as one of the most positive policy initiatives of the past decade regarding PAs and CC.
The opportunity This project will support countries of the Amazon Biome in the implementation of the PAs and CC Declaration Action Plan that responds to international policy instruments such as the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020’s Aichi Targets. Those agendas are fertile ground for sustainability, resilience and conservation strategies based on PAs providing solutions for safeguarding one of the most important places in the globe: The Amazon biome.
Suggested location This project will be implemented in conservation opportunities landscapes previously identified by REDPARQUES.
Objectives Project goal: To support the integration of CC criteria in the management and design of PAs, as well as the inclusion of PAs in national adaptation strategies and in land-use planning policy instruments in the Amazon biome.
Timeframe 3 years
Description of work & budget SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES To improved PA management by including climate sensitive information into PA decision making, highlighting the contribution of PAs to Ecosystem-based Adaptation.
To establish an effective conservation and climate information system in order to support Amazon countries in monitoring of PAs and CC adaptation measures’ and policies.
To promote the integration of PAs into national CC adaptation policies and strategies.
ANTICIPATED COSTS (USD)
ACTIVITIES - Develop sub-regional conservation portfolios using improved data with higher spatial resolution.
1.718.000
- Support the implementation of participatory adaptation strategies in priority landscapes through development of pilot projects. -Monitor and document case studies to determine PAs’ critical contribution to CC and ecosystem-based adaptation. - Identify, estimate and value ecosystem services from Amazon PA Systems that are necessary for CC adaptation and mitigation, including at least water and risk reduction, emissions avoided and carbon storage.
1.250.000
- Develop and include CC adaptation and policy monitoring tools for decision makers. - Build capacity amongst key actors at different administrative levels to use the information for decision making and CC policies. - Assess the contribution of the PAs at the biome level to accomplish national and international CC adaptation commitments.
1.195.000
- Raise awareness among key actors to facilitate the integration of PAs into subnational, national and international commitments for CC. - Exchange experiences with other regions on PAs and CC in the framework of the WCPA.
Total budget
4.163.000
Key Stakeholders
The target groups are broken down into four levels: Subnational level: Subnational planning and environmental agencies, regional and municipal government authorities, rural farming communities, and indigenous organizations. National level: Planning Agencies at national level, Environmental Ministries and of Foreign Affairs. The Amazon regional level: REDPARQUES, PAs directors and representatives of the national PAs systems of the 8 Amazon countries and French Guiana; and other Organizations such as Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization. International level: governments international conventions of the UN (CBD, UNFCCC) and the WCPA.
This portfolio is developed within the framework of the project Integration of Amazon Protected Areas - IAPA, funded by the European Union, coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO and implemented with WWF, the International Union for Conservation of Nature - IUCN, UN Environment and Redparques.
Contacts JOSÉ ANTONIO GÓMEZ DÍAZ Regional coordinato Regional coordinator -IAPA Projectr jose.gomez@fao.org
PEDRO GAMBOA Regional Coordinator REDPARQUES pgamboa@sernanp.gob.pe
Strengthening Subregional Landscapes Governance and Sustainability in the Amazon Biome
The Challenges The Amazon Biome holds a great biological and cultural diversity spread out through nine countries. Hence, the management of Amazon protected areas (PAs) with a common vision is essential. However, this represent a paramount task due to the diversity of institutions, legal frameworks and stakeholders involved. The effective management of border PAs within the biome is recognized by REDPARQUES as an important strategy to reduce the pressure on key ecosystems and improved the livelihoods of communities. Safeguarding the Amazon biome’s natural resources to the benefit of local populations and the economy, through an integrated network of effectively managed PAs that are prepared to respond to multiple challenges, including climate change, depends on having strong networks of PAs at the subregional level. Strengthening protected area networks governance in those landscapes should be a priority in order to achieve the ‘Amazon Vision’ goals.
Why now? Currently, REDPARQUES has prioritized 12 initiatives in the Amazon biome to support collaboration between PAs management in transboundary landscapes. Although these initiatives have been supported by previous projects of the Amazon Vision, such as the project ‘Integration of Amazon Biome Protected Areas’, it is still crucial to support Amazon countries in their effort of consolidating mechanisms for the integral management of PAs network at the landscape level.
The opportunity This project will help Amazon countries in fulfilling the commitments acquired through the Strategic plan of the Amazon Vision; Aichi Targets 1, 2, 3 and 11 of the CBD; the Sendai Action Framework 2015-2030; and SDG 1, 2, 3, 8 and 11.
Suggested location This project will support previous initiatives in prioritized transboundary landscapes by REDPARQUES in the Amazon biome, such: IAPA’s North Landscape (Colombia, Ecuador and Peru) and South Landscape (Brazil, Peru and Bolivia), as well as in the Guiana Shield (Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guiana, Surinam and Venezuela).
Objectives Project goal: To support PAs management initiatives in transboundary landscapes within the Amazon Biome, with an emphasis on strengthening PAs networks governance, the Amazon Vision sustainability and promoting active participation of relevant stakeholders.
Timeframe 5 years
Description of work & budget SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES To strengthen the coordination between two or more Amazonian countries for the management of border PAs.
ANTICIPATED COSTS (USD)
ACTIVITIES - To design and implement strategies for the coordination of priority actions in at least three border regions.
1.720.000
- To capture, analyze, and share lessons learned from binational and trinational initiatives in the Amazon biome in order to replicate those in other regions. - To develop financial mechanisms to ensure the sustainability of binational and trinational collaboration initiatives.
To strengthen PAs networks governance within transboundary landscapes prioritized by REDPARQUES.
- To establish working groups and coordination between border PAs to integrate managers and stakeholders and agree on common management measures according to the legislation of the countries involved.
1.256.000
- To systematize lessons learned from community, private and shared governance initiatives in order to inform decision-making processes of prioritized transboundary landscapes. - To document and share best governance practices, including the benefits for PA management effectiveness of border protected areas within the Amazon biome.
To promote and support the active participation of indigenous authorities and Afro-American communities in conservation initiatives and sustainable management of natural resources in transboundary landscapes within the Amazon Biome.
- To promote the exchange of regional experiences on transboundary PAs management, good practices, land tenure forms, PAs governance and management, etc.
1.185.300
- To build the capacity of local organizations, indigenous authorities, Afro-American communities, women, youth and local leaders in border PAs, in order to protect their knowledge, traditional practices and innovations in the use and management of biodiversity. - To establish mechanisms for equitable participation in the management of protected adjacent areas of the Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Total budget
4.161.300
Key Stakeholders
The target groups are broken down into four levels: Subnational level: Local protected areas of prioritized transboundary landscapes, rural farming communities, Afro-American and indigenous organizations. National level: PAs Systems, Environmental Ministries and of Foreign Affairs. The Amazon regional level: REDPARQUES, PAs directors and representatives of the national PAs systems of the 8 Amazon countries and French Guiana; and other Organizations such as the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization. International level: governments international conventions of the UN (CBD, UNFCCC) and the WCPA.
This portfolio is developed within the framework of the project Integration of Amazon Protected Areas - IAPA, funded by the European Union, coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO and implemented with WWF, the International Union for Conservation of Nature - IUCN, UN Environment and Redparques.
Contacts JOSÉ ANTONIO GÓMEZ DÍAZ Regional coordinato Regional coordinator -IAPA Projectr jose.gomez@fao.org
PEDRO GAMBOA Regional Coordinator REDPARQUES pgamboa@sernanp.gob.pe
Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation into Production Landscapes in the Amazon Biome
The Challenges Productive sectors, such as cattle ranching, agriculture, fishing and tourism, play an important role in the fulfillment of the international goals regarding the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the Amazon. However, governments and productive sectors still need to increase their capacity to work together and find answers to pressing challenges such as: What is the relationship between Amazonian protected areas (PAs) and productive activities (e.g. fishing, tourism or agriculture)? Why is important to conserve the Amazon forests for the provision of ecosystem services? How can productive sectors contribute to ensure the conservation of biodiversity in the Amazon Biome?
Why now? In April 2018, the member of REDPARQUES of the Amazon countries agreed on a work plan for developing joint actions to strengthen the integration of PAs, biological diversity, ecosystem services and sustainable development with the productive sectors. The workplan responds to essential international instruments such as the Sustainable Development Goals, and the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020’s Aichi Targets.
The opportunity This project will support the Amazon countries in mainstreaming biodiversity conservation and PAs into key productive sectors, as well as to identify the potential contribution of Amazon PAs to productive sectors in terms of investment, sustainable production and generation of well-being for local communities. This project represents also an opportunity for encouraging good sectoral practices related to biodiversity conservation, minimize environmental impacts and sustainable production. Ultimately, the synergies promoted by this project will help governments in positioning Amazon PAs among key productive sectors.
Suggested location This project will support similar consolidated initiatives in previous prioritized PAs by REDPARQUES in the Amazon biome, such as: Brazil nut production in Manuripi-Heath Amazonian Wildlife National Reserve (Bolivia), Madre de Dios (Peru) and in the Cazumbรก-Iracema Extractive Reserve (Brazil), as well as other non-timber products, such as Acai.
Objectives Project goal: To mainstream biodiversity conservation and PAs into sustainable production landscapes in selected pilots of the Amazon biome.
Timeframe 3 years
Description of work & budget SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES To establish biodiversity-friendly production systems by working together with community-based organizations to scale up their operations and implement biodiversityfriendly and climate-smart production and management practices with a focus on gaining or increasing access to markets for their products.
ANTICIPATED COSTS (USD)
ACTIVITIES - To promote the adoption of practices for biodiversity-friendly and climate-smart production in agroforestry and nature-tourism activities.
1.326.000
- To foster participation of local communities and citizen engagement and inter-sector alliances. - To strengthen community-based organizations by developing and implementing a capacity building and training strategy to enhance their technical and business management skills, including customized training to indigenous communities.
To develop economic valuation exercises and The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEBB) analysis to design schemes for mainstreaming environmental variables in national budgets.
- To generate, strengthen and implement financial sustainability instruments for PAs based on the results of the economic valuation and TEBB exercises.
To share experiences on the sustainable use and management of biodiversity goods and services in PAs and conservation territories, in order to contribute to improving local communities livelihoods.
-To document and share lessons learned from the intersectoral dialogues implemented by REDPARQUES during the IAPA project.
1.445.000
- To design and implement a communication campaign on the role of the Amazon PAs in the provision of goods and services. - To promote compensation mechanisms for economic activities that use PAs (e.g. energy, water transport, etc.).
750.000
- To promote intersectoral dialogues aimed at the establishment of joint actions for the conservation of the biome.
Total budget
3.521.000
Key Stakeholders
The target groups are broken down into four levels: Subnational level: producer groups or producer associations that live in the buffer zones of selected PAs, subnational regional and municipal governments. National level: Environmental ministries and the national PAs systems of Amazon countries, Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Amazon countries, Ministries of Agriculture, FAO. The Amazon regional level: REDPARQUES, PAs directors and representatives of the national PAs systems of the 8 Amazon countries and French Guiana; and other Organizations such as the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization. International level: governments international conventions of the UN (CBD, UNFCCC) and the WCPA.
This portfolio is developed within the framework of the project Integration of Amazon Protected Areas - IAPA, funded by the European Union, coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO and implemented with WWF, the International Union for Conservation of Nature - IUCN, UN Environment and Redparques.
Contacts JOSÉ ANTONIO GÓMEZ DÍAZ Regional coordinato Regional coordinator -IAPA Projectr jose.gomez@fao.org
PEDRO GAMBOA Regional Coordinator REDPARQUES pgamboa@sernanp.gob.pe
Amazon Protected Areas: Protecting Biodiversity and Local Community Livelihoods
The Challenges The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest and river system, containing a tenth of the world’s species; over 2,000 new species of plants and vertebrates have been described since 1999. Water vapour released from the forest creates vast “flying rivers” in the atmosphere influencing rainfall in central and southern South America, and the carbon stored in vegetation and soils is of global importance in slowing climate change. Although 17 per cent of the forest has been destroyed, large areas remain in good condition. The Amazon is home to 34 million people including over 350 indigenous groups, some living in voluntary isolation. Protected areas (PAs) and indigenous territories maintain at least 50 per cent coverage of the biome.
Why now? The values of the Amazon Biome, and the practical and ethical reasons for its conservation and sustainable management, are becoming clearer. However, the Amazon is also undergoing rapid change; some developments are threatening the integrity of the ecosystem, its constituent species and the astonishing array of local and global goods and services that it provides, undermining its ability to stabilize and regulate regional and global climate patterns. Cooperation within PAs and local communities is essential in order to strengthen the protection of biodiversity and local communities livelihoods.
The opportunity This project will support countries of the Amazon Biome in fulfilling the commitments acquired through the Strategic plan of the Amazon Vision; Aichi Targets 1, 2, 3,11 and 14 of the CBD; the Sendai Action Framework 2015-2030; and SDG 1, 2, 3, 8 and 11.
Suggested location This project will support similar consolidated initiatives in previous prioritized PAs by REDPARQUES in the Amazon biome, such: Brazil nut production in Manuripi-Heath Amazonian Wildlife National Reserve (Bolivia), Madre de Dios (Peru) and in the Cazumbรก-Iracema Extractive Reserve (Brazil), as well as other non-timber products, such as Acai.
Objectives Project goal: To promote alternative livelihoods through improving cooperation of PAs in the Amazon Biome with local communities and other stakeholders, with an intercultural, gender equity and equitable benefit sharing approach.
Timeframe 4 years
Description of work & budget SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
ANTICIPATED COSTS (USD)
ACTIVITIES
To promote initiatives for the sustainable use and management of goods and services derived from biodiversity developed by indigenous and local communities in PAs and that contribute to their food sovereignty.
- Prioritization of pilots that involve the use of biodiversity and generate local entrepreneurship.
To exchange experiences on access and distribution of PAs benefits and sustainable practices between the productive sector, private organizations, local communities and governmental organizations.
- To identify stakeholders needs for trainings and technical assistance through a social analytical review.
To develop a sustainable model for ecologically and economically sound market opportunities for communities living in pilot landscapes that can be implemented in the future in other landscapes of the Amazon biome.
- To identify and promote business plans for PAs based on the value of their ecosystems and their role, including the participation of companies and productive sectors.
850.000
- The project will assist stakeholders to develop PA-oriented small community-based business.
1.280.600
- To support effective use of local stakeholders traditional knowledge for local sustainable development, compatible with PAs conservation objectives. - To share experiences on the sustainable use and management of biodiversity goods and services in PAs and conservation landscapes.
Total budget
1.560.000
3.690.600
Key Stakeholders
The target groups are broken down into four levels: Subnational level: producer groups or producer associations that live in the buffer zones of selected PAs, subnational regional and municipal governments. National level: Environmental ministries and the national PAs systems of Amazon countries, Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Amazon countries, Ministries of Agriculture, FAO. The Amazon regional level: REDPARQUES, PAs directors and representatives of the national PAs systems of the 8 Amazon countries and French Guiana; and other Organizations such as the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization. International level: governments international conventions of the UN (CBD, UNFCCC) and the WCPA.
This portfolio is developed within the framework of the project Integration of Amazon Protected Areas - IAPA, funded by the European Union, coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO and implemented with WWF, the International Union for Conservation of Nature - IUCN, UN Environment and Redparques.
Contacts JOSÉ ANTONIO GÓMEZ DÍAZ Regional coordinato Regional coordinator -IAPA Projectr jose.gomez@fao.org
PEDRO GAMBOA Regional Coordinator REDPARQUES pgamboa@sernanp.gob.pe
Good Governance and Efficient Management of Protected Areas in the Amazon Biome
The Challenges The Amazon governments have recognized that improving the quality of protected area (PA) governance at different decision-making levels is key to safeguard the Amazon biome’s natural resources. Nonetheless, this represent a paramount task due to the diversity of institutions, legal frameworks and stakeholders related to protected area management in the Amazon biome.
Why now? PA governance and effective management issues have been increasingly included in the international PAs debate, opening the door for recognizing a broad spectrum of stakeholders and area-based measures that make important contributions to biodiversity conservation. ‘Good governance’ is generally understood to be a prerequisite for effective protected area management. The Amazon region members of REDPARQUES, have prioritize in the ‘Amazon Vision’ PA governance and efficient management as pillars for the conservation of the Amazon biome in the face of existing threats to its biodiversity.
The opportunity This project will support REDPARQUES members in improving PA governance in order to consolidate an integrated network of effectively managed protected areas at the biome level. Ultimately, this project will help Amazon countries in fulfilling the commitments acquired through the Strategic plan of the Amazon Vision; Aichi Targets 1, 2, 3 and 11 of the CBD; the Sendai Action Framework 2015-2030; and SDG 1, 2, 3, 8 and 11.
Suggested location This project will support previous initiatives in prioritized transboundary landscapes by REDPARQUES in the Amazon biome, such: IAPA’s North Landscape (Colombia, Ecuador and Peru) and South Landscape (Brazil, Peru and Bolivia), as well as in the Guiana Shield (Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guiana, Surinam y Venezuela).
Objectives Project goal: To improve PA governance and efficient management across the Amazon biome by strengthening the capacity of personnel and establishing partnerships with key stakeholders such as local communities and relevant economic sectors.
Timeframe 3 years
Description of work & budget SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES To design and implement targeted capacity building strategies for PA stakeholders.
ANTICIPATED COSTS (USD)
ACTIVITIES - To conduct a gap analysis and elaborate a comprehensive training program for diverse PA stakeholders (e.g. protected area personnel, local communities, private sector) taking into account the diversity of roles and responsibilities that these stakeholders play in different PA governance modes.
1.328.300
- To include in these capacity building programs trainings on skills required for new modes of governance (e.g., communication, negotiation, facilitation, conflict resolution). To establish strategic partnerships between similar PAs in the Amazon biome according to criteria, such as similarity of landscapes, compatibility of long-term vision and management programs, etc.
- To organize exchange programs and study tours for PA managers in topics such as socio-environmental conflict resolution related to land tenure and natural resources access, among others.
To systematically assess PA governance quality and management according to IUCN principles.
- To include the results of these assessments in specific actions to strengthen key governance and management.
1.200.500
- To strengthen and improve cooperation among regional PA managers to further monitor key species and habitats as well as to set common environmental measures.
Total budget
875.300
3.604.100
Key Stakeholders
The target groups are broken down into four levels: Subnational level: Local protected areas of prioritized transboundary landscapes, rural farming communities, Afro-American and indigenous organizations. National level: Protected Areas Systems, Environmental Ministries and of Foreign Affairs of Amazon countries. The Amazon regional level: REDPARQUES, PAs directors and representatives of the national PAs systems of the 8 Amazon countries and French Guiana; and other Organizations such as ATCO. International level: governments international conventions of the UN (CBD) and the World Commission on PAs (WCPA).
This portfolio is developed within the framework of the project Integration of Amazon Protected Areas - IAPA, funded by the European Union, coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO and implemented with WWF, the International Union for Conservation of Nature - IUCN, UN Environment and Redparques.
Contacts JOSÉ ANTONIO GÓMEZ DÍAZ Regional coordinato Regional coordinator -IAPA Projectr jose.gomez@fao.org
PEDRO GAMBOA Regional Coordinator REDPARQUES pgamboa@sernanp.gob.pe
Promotion and Inclusion of ‘Other Effective Area - Based Conservation Measures’ (OECMs) in Amazon Conservation Strategies
The Challenges Aichi Target 11 has committed world governments to conserving, by 2020, at least 17 per cent of terrestrial and inland waters. To meet this target, areas outside of the formal protection network, or ‘other effective area-based conservation measures’ (OECMs) will be needed. OECMs include approaches such as locally managed protected areas and indigenous reserves. Information about OECMs in the Amazon biome is still not readily available. Therefore, there is a need for identifying a network of areas of particular importance for biodiversity and assessing the current role of OECMs in achieving conservation goals in the Amazon biome. It is paramount to assess the potential for different types of OECMs to fill gaps in protected area coverage and conservation management.
Why now? While we are more than half-way through the period of implementation of the Aichi Targets, there is still little consensus on the definition of OECMs and the role that they may play in achieving Aichi Target 11. This project will contribute by assessing the degree to which important sites for biodiversity are already conserved through OECMs in the Amazon biome, and the relative management effectiveness of different types of OECMs. The project is timely given because of the urgency to provide CBD Parties with appropriate guidance on OECMs and the recent adoption of indicators for the Sustainable Development Goals, three of which relate to ‘protected area’ coverage.
The opportunity This project will support Amazon countries in recognizing OMECs and their key role in achieving conservation goals from a wider range of organizations and individuals than ever before.
Suggested location This project will be implemented in conservation opportunities landscapes previously identified by REDPARQUES. Conservation Opportunities portfolio – Amazon biome.
Objectives Project goal: This project aims to evaluate the role and effectiveness of OECMs in conserving important sites for biodiversity in the Amazon biome and achieving Aichi Target 11 in order to support governments in including OECMs as part of conservation efforts in the Amazon.
Timeframe 3 years
Description of work & budget SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
ANTICIPATED COSTS (USD)
ACTIVITIES
To identify networks of areas of particular importance for biodiversity in the Amazon biome.
- To quantify with a Pan-amazon approach the extent to which key biodiversity areas that do not overlap with formal PAs are covered by each type of OECM, using the draft definition that has been developed by the WCPA Task Force.
1.237.500
To assess the current role of OECMs in conserving biodiversity in the formally non-protected parts of the Amazon biome compared with formal protected areas or with an absence of any conservation designation/manage ment.
- To develop an Amazon wide Database of OMEC’s to manage the data collected
985.000
To present the results in the form of guidelines, policy recommendations and technical documents to key parties, such as governments and the CBD SBSTTA.
- To support governments in including identified conservation priorities into land-use planning to complement the representativeness of PA systems
- To systematize and share lessons learned from social oversight exercises of development projects that have an impact on PAs and indigenous traditional and local communities’ territories
1.056.000
- To support governments in developing and implementing a socio-economic connectivity approach in the Amazon biome.
Total budget
3.278.500
Key Stakeholders
The target groups are broken down into four levels: Subnational level: Subnational planning and environmental agencies, regional and municipal government authorities, rural farming communities, and indigenous organizations. National level: Planning Agencies at national level, Environmental Ministries and of Foreign Affairs of Amazon countries. The Amazon regional level: REDPARQUES, PAs directors and representatives of the national PAs systems of the 8 Amazon countries and French Guiana; and other Organizations such as Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization. International level: governments international conventions of the UN (CBD, UNFCCC) and the WCPA.
This portfolio is developed within the framework of the project Integration of Amazon Protected Areas - IAPA, funded by the European Union, coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO and implemented with WWF, the International Union for Conservation of Nature - IUCN, UN Environment and Redparques.
Contacts JOSÉ ANTONIO GÓMEZ DÍAZ Regional coordinato Regional coordinator -IAPA Projectr jose.gomez@fao.org
PEDRO GAMBOA Regional Coordinator REDPARQUES pgamboa@sernanp.gob.pe
This publication is developed within the framework of the project Integration of Amazon Protected Areas - IAPA (GCP / RLA / 202 / EC) and is a contribution to the strengthening of the Amazon Vision regional initiative. The project is funded by the European Union, coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO and implemented with WWF, the International Union for Conservation of Nature - IUCN, UN Environment and Redparques. This document has been developed with the support of the European Union. Its content is the sole responsibility of the authors and the points of view expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, IUCN, FAO, WWF, UN Environment and Redparques. Moreover, the information presented in this publication and the names used for the geographical entities do not imply at all the expression of an opinion on the part of the European Union, IUCN, FAO, WWF, UN Environment and Redparques about the legal situation of a country, territory or zone, or its authorities or about the demarcation of Its borders. All Rights Reserved: Š REDPARQUES - IAPA Project - Amazon Vision.
Amazon Vision projects portfolio
This projects portfolio presents six thematic priorities that respond to the ‘Amazon Vision Strategic Plan’ and that represent key roads for achieving REDPARQUES conservation goals in the Amazon biome.