Impacts are monitored and reported through 6 Key Performances Indicators (KPIs) on nature, people and climate:Â
Coral reef ecosystems protected
Metric: Hectares of protected areas with high management effectiveness (MEAT) score.Â
Revenues for conservation:
Metric: Incomes from reef-positive businesses for MPA management.Â
Increase in fish biomass
Metric: Increase in fish biomass (kg/ha) of target species compared to baselineÂ
Livelihood enhanced
Metric: Number of fishers with increased income and/or nutrition since baseline.Â
Job Creation
Metric: Full-time equivalent employment offered in the MPAs and the social enterprises since baseline.Â
Avoided emissions
Metric: CO2e emissions avoided through mangrove forests protection since 2023.Â
KPIs certified All KPIs undergo annual verification and certification. The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), the largest fundamental science agency in Europe, is responsible for verifying and certifying the KPIs.Â
Our MPA work is aligned with the United Nations Development Programme’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 1 (no poverty), SDG 2 (increasing provision of protein through sustainable fishing), SDG 5 (gender equality), SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), SDG 12 (sustainable fishery, aquaculture and ecotourism), SDG 13 (climate action), SDG 14 (life below water), and SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals).Â
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SDG14
Regeneration of coral reef ecosystems and endangered species – we focus on reducing harmful fishing practices through a combination of enhanced law enforcement, long-term community engagement programmes and developing alternative ways of earning a living.
SDG1
Reduction of poverty by helping coastal communities to sustainably increase fishery productivity and to develop alternative sources of protein.
SDG5
We work towards gender equality via female-focused job creation and training.
SDG13
Increasing climate change resilience and contributing to climate risk mitigation through improving the health of natural marine and coastal ecosystems, and protection for coastal communities from climate change-derived high-energy events.
SDG2
Increasing provision of protein through sustainable fishing.Â
SDG8
We are growing sustainable tourism and community-based aquaculture businesses to create jobs and increase economic growth.
SDG12
We are building sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and ecotourism businesses while maintaining good practices around waste, and food loss.
SDG17
We strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development.
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For each MPA and each business, we conduct an Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD) to analyse potential negative impacts of developments linked to the development. No major environmental, social and governance risk have been identified for the RPBs. Based on the ESDD, a detailed Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) has been produced for each RPB. The ESAPs describe the mitigation measures of the minor risks identified and timeline for implementation.Â
if you would like to learn more about our risk management process, please refer to our Environmental and Social Safeguards Policy.Â
We produce monthly progress reports for our investors and donors, and share our annual impact reports with all stakeholders. This includes national and regional governments, community groups, and, of course, MPA employees. We are entirely transparent and accountable in all our processes.Â
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Fighting illegal and unsustainable fishing
Helping overfished stocks to recover
Reduction of land-based pollution
Introducing responsible ecotourism practices
Reduction of physical destruction on coral reefs
Preserving mangroves from deforestation
Creation of jobs and livelihoods for coastal fisher households
Improving food security through increased fisheries productionÂ
Increasing climate change resilience and contributing to climate mitigation
Protecting threatened sea turtles
Reducing bycatch of threatened species such as sharks and turtles
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