Mainstreaming biodiversity conservation in the tourism sector of the protected areas and strategic ecosystems of San Andres, Old Providence and Santa Catalina Islands

About this program

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is offering a grant of US $2,652,294 to support the project "Mainstreaming biodiversity conservation in the tourism sector of the protected areas and strategic ecosystems of San Andres, Old Providence and Santa Catalina islands." This initiative aims to integrate biodiversity conservation into the tourism sector through participatory governance models, effective policies, and sustainable tourism products within the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve. While specific eligibility criteria are not provided, the project focuses on collaboration with local stakeholders, including the small-scale private sector, to promote biodiversity-friendly and culturally-rich tourism initiatives. Interested applicants should align with the project’s goals of strengthening capacities, inter-institutional coordination, and informed decision-making for ecosystem management.