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Sustainable Coastal Development

Test laboratory to generate sustainable financing for MPAs (BICA Lab)

BICA protects Bay Islands' ecosystems via conservation, education, and research, managing areas in Utila, Roatan, and Guanaja through sustainable financing.
Drivers of Degradation Addressed
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Land-Based Pollution
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Wastewater
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Unsustainable Tourism

BICA (Bay Islands Conservation Association) protects the natural resources of the Bay Islands in Honduras through environmental education, community development, and research. They operate chapters in Utila, Roatan, and Guanaja and collaborate with the Institute of Forestry Conservation and Wildlife on protected area management. This solution was part of the MAR+Invest Build & Connect 2023 cohort and received a grant from MAR+Invest.

Author MAR Fund
Region Latin America and the Caribbean
Country Honduras
GFCR Programme MAR+Invest - The Business Development and Finance Facility of the Mesoamerican Reef
GFCR Convening Agent MAR Fund
Priority Coral Reef Sites Parque Nacional Marino Islas de la Bahia, Honduras
Sector Sustainable Coastal Development
Stage Incubation through Grants
Key Contact Amy Jones
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