Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Supporting the protection of marine biodiversity within the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean
Agreement Number:
7460131 P012788001
Agreement Value:
$6,700,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 25, 2024 - Sep 30, 2026
Description:
This project aims to support Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru in their efforts to protect their unique marine biodiversity, coastal communities, and local communities, specifically women, Indigenous Peoples, and Afro-descendants. It does so through innovative Canadian satellite technology to support monitoring and enforcement efforts in reducing the threats posed by illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing activities, such as overfishing.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased adoption of monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) technologies, including improved maritime domain awareness, by maritime authorities to protect marine biodiversity from anthropogenic threats; and (2) improved collaboration amongst maritime authorities to detect, identify, and deter human threats posed to marine biodiversity.
Location:
OTTAWA, Ontario, CA
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00343
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Mar 3, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
FISHERIES & OCEANS
Program:
International Development Assistance program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.
Amendments: