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“Economic development, social development and environmental protection are interdependent factors in achieving sustainable development.”. CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation: Partnering for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development January 20-22, 2010 San Jose, Costa Rica.
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“Economic development, social development and environmental protection are interdependent factors in achieving sustainable development.” CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation: Partnering for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development January 20-22, 2010 San Jose, Costa Rica
CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation • CAFTA-DR Chapter 17 (Environment) • CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Agreement
Cooperation Themes • Institutional Strengthening • Biodiversity and Conservation • Market Based Conservation • Private Sector Environmental Performance
Institutional Strengthening Improves laws, strengthens enforcement and encourages public participation
Biodiversity and Conservation Protects wildlife and habitat and supports sustainable use of natural resources
Market-Based Conservation Promotes environmentally sustainable income generating activities to conserve natural resources
Private Sector Environmental Performance Encourages clean production methods and environmental management systems
CAFTA-DR Activities in the Region • Training and Capacity Building • Assessments and Studies • Seminars, Conferences, Exchanges • Demonstrations, Publications • Outreach and Education
CAFTA-DR Partners: Regional Organizations • Central American Commission on Environment and Development (CCAD) • Organization of American States (OAS)
CAFTA-DR Partners: U.S. Agencies • Agency for International Development (USAID) • Department of State • Department of Justice • Department of the Interior • U.S. Forest Service • NASA • NOAA • Environmental Protection Agency
CAFTA-DR Partners: Contractors and NGOs • CATHALAC • Chemonics International • Humane Society International • International Coral Reef Action Network • International Resources Group • Institute of Professional Environmental Practice • Rainforest Alliance • SERVIR • TechnoServe • Wildlife Conservation Society • World Environment Center