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Turneffe Atoll, Belize: Balancing Sustainable Tourism & Commercial Fishing in a Marine Protected Area (MPA)

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Case Studies, Strategies and Plans
  • Published: 2013
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Author(s)
Center for Responsible Travel
Publisher(s)
Turneffe Atoll Trust
Level of Accessibility
Free
Stakeholders
Community Organizations, Financial Organizations, NGOs, Private Sector, Public Sector
Geographic Regions
Latin American & the Caribbean
Languages
English

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Description

Turneffe Atoll is an integral part of Belize’s reef system as well as a global “hot spot” for marine biodiversity. This analysis, by the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), examines key issues facing the new 325,000 acre Marine Reserve and the Reserve’s two main economic sectors: commercial fishing and tourism.

Topics
Climate Change
Community Development
Crisis and Risk Management
Cultural Heritage and Traditional Knowledge
Destination Governance and Management
Economic Contribution
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Enterprise Development
Environmental Conservation
Food
Health and Wellbeing
Infrastructure and Facilities
Legislation and Regulations
Property and User Rights
Protected and Managed Areas
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Resource Management
Safety and Security
Standards and Certifications
Strategic Planning and Action Plans
Sustainable Management Systems
Transportation and Mobility
Value Chain Management
Wildlife Protection and Interaction
GSTC-D Criterias
A1 -Destination management responsibility
A2 -Destination management strategy and action plan
A3 -Monitoring and reporting
A4 -Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards
A7 -Promotion and information
A9 -Planning regulations and development control
B1 -Measuring the economic contribution of tourism
B2 -Decent work and career opportunities
B3 -Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade
B4 -Support for community
B6 -Property and user rights
B7 -Safety and security
C3 -Intangible heritage
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D3 -Wildlife interaction
D4 -Species exploitation and animal welfare
Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's
09- Industry Innovation & Infrastructure
11- Sustainable Cities & Communities
12- Responsible Consumption & Production
Citation
“Center for Responsible Travel;  
2013;  
Turneffe Atoll, Belize: Balancing Sustainable Tourism & Commercial Fishing in a Marine Protected Area (MPA);  
BTRP-ID:  2479″

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