Sustainable Management of Bycatch in Latin America and Caribbean Trawl Fisheries (REBYC-II LAC)
Project Summary
The Global Environment Objective of the project is to reduce the negative ecosystem impact and achieve more sustainable shrimp/bottom trawl fisheries in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region through implementation of an ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF), including bycatch and habitat impact management. The Development Objective of the project is to strengthen resilience of coastal communities through promotion of responsible fishing practices and livelihoods enhancement and diversification contributing to food security and poverty eradication.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 5304 |
| Project Type | Full-size Project |
| Status | Project Approved |
| Country | Regional |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | Food and Agriculture Organization |
| Executing Agencies | Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Brazil*Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (INVEMAR), Autoridad Nacional de Acuicultura y Pesca (AUNAP), ColombiaInstituto Costarricense de Pesca y Acuicultura (INCOPESCA), Costa RicaInstituto Nacional de Pesca (INAPESCA), Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (SAGARPA), Mexico**Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, SurinameFisheries Division of the Ministry of Food Production, Land and Marine Affairs, Trinidad & Tobago |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 5 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2013 |
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 200,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 5,800,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 17,198,491 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 551,000 USD |
| Total Cost | 23,198,491.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
13 Feb 2013
Preparation Grant Approved
24 Apr 2013
Concept Approved
01 Jun 2013
Project Approved for Implementation
03 Mar 2015
Project closed