Integrated transboundary ridges to reef management of the Mesoamerican reef

About this program

The **World Wildlife Fund (WWF)** and the **Global Environment Facility (GEF)** are offering a **US$9,018,349 grant** to support the integrated transboundary management of the Mesoamerican Reef, focusing on conserving freshwater, coastal, and marine resources across Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. The project addresses critical threats such as mangrove clearance, overfishing, and climate change impacts while engaging private sector partners like Coca Cola to strengthen water funds. Eligibility criteria are not specified, but the project targets collaboration with regional stakeholders to manage 1,699,512 hectares of watersheds and 157,800 hectares of coastal and marine ecosystems. Co-financing totaling **US$51,277,908** is required, indicating a cost-sharing component.