Mangroves for climate: Public, private, and community partnerships for mitigation and adaptation in Ecuador
Objectives of full project: Increase the adaptive capacity and resilience of coastal communities across Ecuador’s coastal zone through integrated management and restoration that increases the area, ecosystem health, and sustainable use of mangroves. The project will benefit 89,600 people and mitigate 732,000 tons of CO2eq over six and a half years through avoided emissions and direct sequestration.
Country: Ecuador
Results Area(s): Forestry and land use; Most vulnerable people and communities; Health and well-being, and food and water security; Ecosystems and ecosystem services
Status: Concept Note endorsed, PPF completed, Funding Proposal submitted
PPF Project Start Date: May 10, 2019
PPF Project End Date: May 9, 2021
GCF PPF Financing: US$ 277,172
Contact Information: Steven Panfil
