Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Supporting the North American Marine Protected Areas Network (NAMPAN) Secretariat: Enhancing connections between Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in North America

Agreement Number:

GC-1633

Agreement Value:

$9,397.08

Agreement Date:

Feb 18, 2022 - Apr 30, 2022

Description:

The contribution will support the work of the North American Marine Protected Areas Network (NAMPAN) Secretariat. Since 2020, NAMPAN has been fostering a community of practice between Marine Protected Area (MPA) managers and practitioners from Canada, Mexico and the USA, where they consider common issues and challenges and share information and best practices. Discussions between MPA practitioners will continue to be initiated through interactive sessions providing facilitated discussions into specific technical and operational topics. Funds will support the NAMPAN Secretariat in finalizing a detailed interactive story map of North American MPAs, managing NAMPAN online platforms, planning for future interaction sessions and strategies for engagement and outreach.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations

Location:

Washington , US 20006

Reference Number:

154-2021-2022-Q4-00021

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

International (non-government)

Recipient's Legal Name:

United Nations Environment Programme

Federal Riding Name:

n/a

Federal Riding Number:

n/a

Program:

General Class Grants and Contributions Program

Program Purpose:

To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.