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Welcometo Parks Caribbean!
Parks Caribbean introduces you to some of the Caribbean’s special places,
Protected Areas. These special places are often fragile, usually beautiful, always
contributing to the development of Caribbean peoples. Protected areas are
treasure troves of history and culture, weaving stories of struggle, liberation, love,
and hope. The stories and visit to the sites helps us to understand the past,
enjoy the present, and plan for the future. They protect water sources, provide
food, provide medicines, and opportunities for learning and recreation. Some are
so special that they are considered to be World Heritage.
Not only will you enjoy these special places, many of you will fall in love (with
places and people) or get married in one.
Parks Caribbean introduces you to programmes, places, and people, but the way
to truly experience protected areas in the Caribbean is to immerse yourself in
these special places.
New publication on protected areas and other land conservation mechanisms in Puerto Rico
Abstract: Geospatial inventories of protected areas and information regarding additional conservation mechanisms that were established to protect natural resources are useful in evaluating conservation effectiveness and supporting conservation planning at broader scales. The lack of a single inventory and common terminology among stakeholders in Puerto Rico was identified as a major limitation in planning and […]
New Publication from UN Environment: Guidance on Governance Approaches to Effective MPAs
The “…Guide provides evidence-based advice on how to use the governance of marine protected areas to promote conservation and share sustainable marine resources“, and includes 34 MPA case studies from around the world, including cases from the wider Caribbean. https://www.unenvironment.org/resources/enabling-effective-and-equitable-marine-protected-areas-guidance-combining-governance
Best Practice Guidelines: Adapting to Climate Change for Protected Areas
The IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas has released another in its series of best practice guidelines. The Adapting to Climate Change Best Practice Guidelines is meant to provide guidance to protected area managers and planners.
