vida
Manglar
A joint initiative that reduces the effects of climate change and conserves the mangrove ecosystems of the Colombian Caribbean, and aims to avoid the emission of approximately 939,296 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere over the next 30 years.
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GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
INSTITUTIONAL STRATEGIC LINE
Guarantee the adequate management of the mangroves in the area.
Generation of institutional capacities.
Strengthening of local governance.
Creation of communication and dissemination channels.
PROJECT GOVERNANCE STRATEGIC LINE
Promote sustainable development through economic and alternative initiatives.
Creation of communication and dissemination channels.
Management of economic resources and supplies.
Strengthening of local governance.
An innovative project not only in Colombia but in the world.
The methodology developed by VCS * makes it possible to more adequately quantify the carbon stored in the mangrove ecosystem:
*VCS: Verified Carbono Standard
STRATEGIC SCIENTIFIC LINE
Propagation of vegetative material.
Training for community members.
Cleaning and maintenance of mangrove channels.
Property characterization.
Conservation agreements with farmers
COMMUNITY AND BIODIVERSITY STRATEGIC LINE
Contribution to the protection of the high community values of conservation and biodiversity.
Aquatic and terrestrial routes / participatory monitoring for the biodiversity and climate component.
Monitoring of socio-economic impacts and benefits.
Strengthening of business plans for community production projects (community ecotourism, meliponiculture with native bees, community gardens).
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Of the 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations, with the Vida Manglar project we have contributed to the achievement of six:
N° 5 Gender Equality:
- End all forms of discrimination directed at women and youth.
- Promote equality and anti-discrimination opportunities throughout project implementation.
N° 8 Decent work and economic growth.
- Development and implementation of policies to promote sustainable tourism, generating local jobs and culture.
N° 11 Sustainable cities and communities.
- Improving efforts to protect and safeguard the natural and cultural heritage.
N° 13 Climate action.
- Improvement of education and institutional capacities for mitigation and adaptation to the effects of climate change.
N° 14 Life below water.
- Contribution to the conservation of the habitat of fauna species such as the neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis), the Caribbean manatee (Trichechus manatus) and the american crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), as well as migratory and endemic birds, among others, and through the generation of strategies for monitoring.
N° 15 Life on land.
- Promotion of sustainable forest management and reduction of deforestation and forest degradation.
INTERINSTITUTIONAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT
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