GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM) grouping says it’s making important strides in the direction of enhancing ocean governance and sustainable administration of marine sources.
The 15-member regional grouping stated that, with the assist of a £190,000 (One British pound = US #1.29 cents) grant from the UK’s Overseas, Commonwealth & Improvement Workplace (UK FCDO), the Guyana-based CARICOM Secretariat is embarking on a complete initiative to develop a strong framework for sustainable ocean administration.
Titled ‘In the direction of A Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM) Framework for Strengthening Oceans Governance – Efficient Engagement within the Worldwide Oceans Agenda,’ the undertaking goals to assist the collaborative growth of a CARICOM Blue Financial system Coverage.
“This initiative is a testomony to CARICOM’s dedication to fostering a sustainable blue economic system that advantages all Member States in recognition of the numerous contribution the Caribbean Sea makes to CARICOM’s growth priorities,” stated David Prendergast, the director of Sectoral Programmes on the CARICOM Secretariat.
CARICOM stated that the undertaking’s major goal is to articulate a coverage that fosters improved governance, regional coordination, and, finally, enhanced capability of member states to sustainably handle each sovereign and shared marine sources.
The coverage will construct on worldwide momentum for sustainable ocean financial growth, together with the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Growing States (SIDS), Sustainable Improvement Objectives (SDGs), and the Commonwealth Blue Constitution.
The undertaking additionally seeks to upscale nationwide successes and progress below the UK’s Sustainable Marine Economies Programme.
“CARICOM member states are more and more specializing in their Unique Financial Zones (EEZs) to unlock progress and growth alternatives. These alternatives span numerous sectors, together with fisheries, vitality, nature tourism, and coastal and ocean providers like carbon sequestration,” stated the CARICOM Secretariat.
It stated that within the coming months, the undertaking will undertake a complete evaluation of the coverage and institutional and authorized panorama inside CARICOM member states relating to sustainable ocean-based economies.
“There may even be a sequence of digital and in-person consultations to interact stakeholders, share nationwide progress, and determine regional precedence actions,” it added.
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