Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) - Belize
Summary
The Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) partners with local communities in Belize to promote sustainable income generation and participatory co-management and protection of their local natural resources and environment.
Objective
To foster community participation in resource management and sustainable use of ecosystems within the Maya Mountain Marine Corridor of southern Belize for the benefit of present and future generations.
Key Achievements
Biodiversity
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TIDE has nearly eradicated the killing of manatees in the Gulf of Honduras
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As a result of TIDE's monitoring of marine reserve areas, local fisherman have seen a rise in populations of marine resources and are now able to sustainably harvest larger quantities of conch, lobster, and several fish species
Socio-economic
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Through training and certification programs, TIDE has created opportunities for former fisherman earning US$4000 per year to earn up to US$15,000 per year as fly-fishing tour guides
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In collaboration with their for-profit arm, TIDETours, TIDE provides microenterprise and ecotourism training for communities and has established a network of local eco-tourism destinations.
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