Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Ecuador: Contributing to strengthening ecosystem conservation capabilities in coastal areas



2025.04.25
On April 10, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions with the Government of Republic of Ecuador in the capital city Quito, to provide technical cooperation for “Project for Strengthening of Capabilities of Ecosystem Conservation in the Coastal Areas”.
The project outline is explained below.
- Country (Target Areas)
Republic of Ecuador
Marine and coastal protected areas (hereinafter, AMCPs) in Manabí Province and the southern coast of Esmeraldas Province
- Project Objective
Scientific and social dimensions of AMCPs are effectively integrated for enhancing conservation of the unique and important Ecuadorian marine and coastal ecosystems.
- Implementation Period (Planned)
48 months
- Implementing Agency
Directorate of Protected Areas and other forms of conservation
Undersecretary of Natural Heritage
Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition of Ecuador
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 13(Climate Action)
Goal 14(Life below water)
Goal 15(Life on land)
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