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PROJECT DATA ADVANCING THE MICRONESIA CHALLENGE THROUGH NEW PROTECTED AREAS Country/Countries: Marshallinseln, Mikronesien, Palau As of: September 2021 Implementing organisation: The project supported eﬀorts to implement the The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) “Micronesia Challenge” by designating protected areas. Island states such as the Marshall Islands, Political partner(s): the Republic of Palau and the Federated States of Babeldaob Watershed Alliance Micronesia face particularly dire threats from the Marine Resources Authority - Marshall impacts of climate change. In 2006, the presidents Islands of these three nations signed the ‘Micronesia Palau Conservation Society Challenge’ with the goal of conserving 30% of near- shore coastal waters and 20% of their land area by Implementing partner(s): the year 2020. For this purpose project partners The Nature Conservancy (TNC) - Indonesia identiﬁed target areas for conservation measures, BMU grant: implemented these measures and committed to € 1,551,738.97 sustainable, socio-economic development in the region. Duration: 12/2008 till 12/2010 State of implementation/results Website(s): Project completed http://micronesiachallenge.org/ Adaptation to rising sea levels: a management plan based on ecotourism has been developed for the Yela Swamp Forest with the relevant stakeholders Protection of coastal zones: measures to increase resilience have been integrated into the management plans of six coral reefs in Palau Water-saving measures: seven of the ten states of Babeldaob (Palau) have signed the Babeldaob Watershed Agreement Management of invasive species: stakeholders drawn from the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau have been trained in the design and implementation of projects to combat invasive plant species Advancing The Micronesia Challenge through new protected areas Downloaded on 27.09.21 - 1/1.

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