Mecanismo para Defensores y Defensoras Ambientales en la regi¿n Mesoamericana, con particular ¿nfasis en los Cinco Grandes Bosques de Mesoam¿rica

About this project

Contract related to: Mecanismo para Defensores y Defensoras Ambientales en la regi¿n Mesoamericana, con particular ¿nfasis en los Cinco Grandes Bosques de Mesoam¿rica - There is a growing recognition among countries and stakeholders that joining efforts around the sustainable management and conservation of the Five Great Forests of Mesoamerica presents a unique opportunity for a paradigm shift; in which, climate, biodiversity, sustainable forestry, and human development are addressed jointly to ensure a better future. There are several very relevant initiatives from countries, indigenous peoples and local communities, NGOs, EU cooperation, other donors and private sector that contribute to this ambition. However, efforts are scattered and disconnected, weakening their effectiveness. The Action aims to enhance the protection and sustainable use of the Five Great Forests of Mesoamerica (and other relevant forest areas such as Trifinio). It will follow a multi-pronged approach through simultaneously strenghtening forest governance, improving sustainable forest management, protecting biodiversity, addressing climate change, fostering sustainable livelihoods and trade, reducing inequalities and benefitting local people ¿ especially those living in the most vulnerable situations. The action will focus on four components: 1) Data for Transparency and Decision Making, 2) Forest Governance and Biodiversity, 3) Sustainable Production and Trade, and 4) Environmental Rights and Def…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 5Gender Equality
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 15Life on Land
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Sectors

Human rights

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Main focusBiodiversity · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Places

1032 - CA, 1032 - CA_06, 1032 - Belize, 1032 - CA_02, 1032 - ITC transparency & traceability_15, 1032 - CA_03, 1032 - CA_05

Funded by

European Commission

Implemented by

OROVERDE DIE TROPENWALDSTIFTUNG VERDE STIFTUNG ZUR RETTUNG DER TRO

Accountable

Donor country-based NGO

Passes funds through

Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2023-PC-27809.

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