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La Red de Gestores de Áreas Marinas Protegidas del Caribe (CaMPAM), del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente – Programa Ambiental del Caribe (PNUMA-PAC) y Secretaría del Convenio de Cartagena, informa a las instituciones gubernamentales y no gubernamentales, universidades y entidades técnicas del Caribe hispanohablante que se encuentra abierta la convocatoria para participar en la 15ª edición del Curso Regional “Capacitación de Capacitadores en Manejo de Áreas Marinas Protegidas del Caribe” (ToT15, por sus siglas en inglés), a celebrarse del 12 al 25 de
The Cartagena Convention Secretariat will participate in and support a regional capacity-building workshop on seagrass ecosystem restoration in the Dominican Republic, organized in the framework of the project Blue Growth through Green Restoration: Cartagena Regional Seas Convention Capacity Building on Seagrass Ecosystem Restoration. The activity is implemented by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (United Kingdom) and the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of the Dominican Republic, in collaboration with the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat.
The Regional Online Workshop on Implementing SPAW Protocol Obligations through NBSAPs in the Wider Caribbean Region is convened by the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) Sub-Programme of the SPAW Protocol, under the Cartagena Convention Secretariat.
Convened under the framework of the Cartagena Convention and its Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW), and coordinated by the
Launching the GCRMN's latest regional report from the Caribbean Coral reefs are the lifeblood of Caribbean island and coastal communities, supporting livelihoods, food security, and cultural heritage. Yet these vital ecosystems face mounting pressures from climate change, pollution, and unsustainable practices. Understanding their current condition and the drivers of change is essential to guide effective action
The PROMAR Phase II Annual Meeting and Technical Visit will be held in Paramaribo, Suriname, in mid-November 2025. The objectives are to review project progress and indicators, align the 2026 work plan, exchange good practices and experiences among PROMAR countries, and conduct a site visit to observe marine litter and plastic pollution issues in Paramaribo.
The Third Meeting of the MPA Networks of the Wider Caribbean Region will take place on 28 October 2025 in Cartagena, Colombia, alongside the 78th Annual Meeting of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI). This gathering will unite networks of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) from the Wider Caribbean, along with their partners, to foster dialogue, share experiences, and strengthen regional cooperation in marine and coastal conservation.
Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are taking the lead in ocean governance through the he African, Caribbean and Pacific Multilateral Environmental Agreement(s) (ACP MEAs III) Programme, delivering integrated, locally driven, and policy-relevant actions. This Pavilion Talk will present regional successes in marine litter management, SPAW Protocol compliance, and community-led coastal initiatives.
The Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA) has been a cornerstone in supporting countries to address marine pollution challenges. In the Wider Caribbean Region, GPA has provided support and partnerships that advance the mandate of the Cartagena Convention and its Land-Based Sources (LBS) Protocol.
Mr. Christopher Corbin, Coordinator of the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat participated in a Counter Pollution Workshop organized by the Maritime and Coast Guard Agency of the United Kingdom from 27-29th November in Miami, Florida. The workshop, while targeting primarily UK Overseas Territories also afforded an opportunity for sharing of experiences and best practices of neighboring countries in the Wider Caribbean Region.
We are pleased to announce that new dates have been confirmed for the 2024 UN Partnership Forum, which was recently postponed due to Tropical Storm Rafael. New Forum Dates: Tuesday, November 26th & Wednesday, November 27th (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.)New Location: The Summit, 16 Chelsea Ave, Kingston 10 To ensure we have accurate participant numbers, we kindly invite you to re-register to confirm your participation in the rescheduled event.
The SPAW Regional Activity Center (SPAW-RAC) has successfully implemented the Second Meeting of Managers of SPAW-listed Protected Areas, advancing the creation of the SPAW-listed MPAs Network. As requested by the Contracting Parties of the SPAW Protocol under the Cartagena Convention and in line with decisions made during SPAW-COP12, SPAW-RAC has been coordinating a regional effort to establish this network. The goal is to better understand and address the needs of protected area managers, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of SPAW-listed MPAs.
The 14th edition of the Caribbean Marine Protected Area Management Network (CaMPAM) Training of Trainers on Marine Protected Area Management regional course will be held from November 11 to 21, 2024 (venue to be confirmed), primarily for the English-speaking Caribbean.
Join us for our Partnership Forum on November 5th and 6th at the UWI Regional Headquarters.This year, we're focusing on empowering Jamaica's youth and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through dynamic private-sector partnerships.Don't miss this incredible opportunity to:📌Network with industry leaders📌Explore innovative solutions📌Drive positive change
The UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat and SPAW-RAC Participation at the 77th GCFI Annual Meeting in Guadeloupe
Join Us for a Panel Discussion on Enhancing Ocean Governance during the Ocean Best Practices (OBPS) Workshop on 16 October 2024, 15:00 - 16:30 UTC.
We will explore how the Ocean Best Practices System (OBPS) can improve ocean governance, with insights from diverse sectoral and cultural perspectives. Our esteemed speakers will share their expertise and discuss the challenges and opportunities for creating comprehensive governance frameworks.
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The Fourth OECS Blue Economy Roundtable took place in Saint Lucia on October 15 and 16, 2024. This year the OECS Commission partnered with UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat and other partners such as the World Maritime University, and International Conservation Caucus Foundation – ICCF to focus on identifying and navigating the diverse pathways needed to develop blue economies, ensure policy coherence, and meet both regional and international commitments.
UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat's Participation in BBNJ Workshops for the Caribbean and Latin America in Belize and Chile
The Prevention of Marine Litter in the Caribbean Sea (PROMAR) Inception Workshop will convene 14th February - 17th February 2023. PROMAR is financed by the Government of Germany through the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and is managed through a partnership between German NGO adelphi as Lead Implementer and the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat at Implementing Partner.
Mr. Christopher Corbin, Coordinator of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Caribbean Environmental Programme (CEP) – the UN organisation charged with protecting the Caribbean Sea - will be celebrating the milestone achievements of Jamaica’s own White River Fish Sanctuary (WRFS) at Fifth Anniversary event at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 8th February, 2023 at the WRFS offices in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
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CEP was established in 1981 as part of the Regional Seas Programme in recognition of the importance and value of the Wider Caribbean Region’s fragile and vulnerable coastal and marine ecosystems including endemic plants and animals.