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Caribbean

From lush rainforests on volcanic islands, to vibrant coral reefs, to extensive savannahs and grasslands, the Caribbean region is one of dramatic environmental contrasts. Spread across hundreds of islands and encompassing continental enclaves in Belize, Guyana and Suriname, the Caribbean is host to high rates of endemism in plants and animals, and strong and diverse cultural identities.

Despite its rich natural and cultural heritage, the Caribbean is one of the most under-protected regions in the world. Less than 6% of its world-famous oceans are under formal protection, and the Caribbean islands have seen 10% of the world’s bird extinctions, 38% of mammal extinctions, and over 65% of reptile extinctions.

BIOPAMA's work in the Caribbean is supported through a regional office based in Barbados. Through the BIOPAMA initiative, the Caribbean Protected Areas Gateway (CPAG) was established in 2014, serving as a regional observatory for protected areas data and information.

Pacific

The Pacific islands host 662 protected areas, of which two thirds are coastal and marine. Nearly one fifth of the marine territories of the Pacific nations is protected, however only 4% of terrestrial areas are under formal protection.

Through BIOPAMA's network of grantees, environmental conservation in the Pacific continues to build on the strong participation of local and community organisations, in partnership with committed government counterparts.

BIOPAMA's work in the Pacific region are supported through IUCN's regional office in Suva, Fiji, and the regional observatory hosted by the Southern Pacific Regional Environmental Program (SPREP).

Western Africa

With over 2,600 Protected Areas spread across 16 countries, Western Africa represents an important refuge for the continent's biodiversity and an opportunity for sustainable relations between local communities and natural ecosystems.

Implementation of the BIOPAMA programme in Western Africa is supported through IUCN's Regional Office for Western and Central Africa based in Dakar, Senegal, and through the Observatory for Biodiversity and Protected Areas in West Africa (OBAPAO).

BIOPAMA grantees in Western Africa have been instrumental in a range of initiatives to support sustainable relations between communities and biodiversity.

Central Africa

With 17.65% of terrestrial ecosystems and 8.41% of marine ecosystems enshrined in Protected Areas, the nine countries comprising Central Africa are leading efforts on the continent to safeguard their biodiversity.

Implementation of the BIOPAMA programme in Central Africa is supported through IUCN's Regional Office for Western and Central Africa based in Dakar, Senegal, and through the Observatory for Biodiversity and Protected Areas in West Africa (OBAPAO).

BIOPAMA grantees in Eastern Africa have been instrumental in a range of initiatives to support sustainable relations between communities and biodiversity.

Eastern Africa

With 2,223 Protected Areas encompassing grasslands, swamps, forests, marine and coastal ecosystems, and more, Eastern Africa currently conserves nearly 13% of its terrestrial ecosystems.

Implementation of the BIOPAMA programme in Eastern Africa is supported through IUCN's Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, and through The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD). To date, BIOPAMA has supported 33 projects in the Eastern Africa region.

BIOPAMA grantees in Eastern Africa have been instrumental in a range of initiatives to support sustainable relations between communities and biodiversity.

Southern Africa

The diverse ecosystems of Southern Africa support some of the world's most iconic biodiversity, as well as communities and cultures with the traditional knowledge to manage and sustainably interact with them.

Implementation of the BIOPAMA programme in Southern Africa is supported through IUCN's Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, and through The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD). To date, BIOPAMA has supported 29 projects in the Southern Africa region.

To date, BIOPAMA has supported projects ranging from livelihoods support to local communities in Madagascar to training ranger teams in Mozambique on the collection of data using the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) software to support anti-poaching efforts.

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01.05.2021 - 30.04.2022
Protection of the Chumbe Island nature reserve from increased poaching threats due to COVID-19’...

Eastern Africa

01.04.2021 – 31.03.2022
Enhancing effective management and protection of a threatened tropical biodiversity hotspot in Tanza...

Eastern Africa

2021.07.01 – 2021.11.30
Assessment of Governance and Equity of Lumo and Satao Elerai Conservancies for improved conservation...

Eastern Africa

October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2022
Improving Management Effectiveness of Kisite Mpunguti Marine Conservation Area.

Eastern Africa

15/2/2021 -14/2/2022
Bridging the COVID funding gap to maintain the Portland Bight Protected Area

Caribbean

01.05.2021 – 30.04.2022
Sustenance of monitoring, maintenance and operation of the Pointe Sables Environmental Protection Ar...

Caribbean

01.07.2020 – 30.06.2023
Improved Management Models at Four of Belize’s Highest Priority Protected Areas 

Caribbean

01.10.2020 – 31.07.2021
Boosting EcoTourism Belize to Support Sustainable Conservation in the Maya Golden Landscape of South...

Caribbean

01.07.2020 – 30.06.2023
Improving the Knowledge, Monitoring and Protection of Mesoamerican Reef’s Fish, Spawning Aggre...

Caribbean

30.04.2020 – 29.04.2021
Strengthening of coastal zone management initiatives for the 3Bays Marine Managed Area, Haiti

Caribbean

Rapid Response Grant 30th November, 2021 to 29th April, 2022
2021 METT assessment Baraderes-Cayemite marine protected area

Caribbean

Rapid Response Grant January 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022
Implementing adaptive management of the Portland Bight Protected Area through METT-4 assessment

Caribbean

Rapid Response Grant March 15, 2022 to August 14, 2022
Managing Trinidad and Tobago’s Environmentally Sensitive Areas: First assessment of management eff...

Caribbean

Rapid Response Grant January 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022
Enhancing the Management of Wallings Nature Reserve

Caribbean

Rapid Response Grant May 1st 2022 - September 30th 2022
Assessment of the METT use and update of the tool on nine protected areas.

Caribbean

Medium Grant August 27, 2020 - June 26, 2023
Enhancing the role of local communities in the protection of Rugezi Marsh and its iconic Grey Crowne...

Eastern Africa