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This paper assesses the policy influence of previous coastal ecosystem economic valuations in the Caribbean and identifies the key “enabling conditions” for valuations to influence policy, management, or investment decisions. These findings will inform WRI’s and our partners’ efforts to produce a standardized framework for economic valuation of coastal ecosystems in the Caribbean.

More than 300 representatives from government, multilateral institutions, and civil society came together today to push for more action and commitments to support stronger governance around environmental issues.

First-ever Eco-Audit of the Mesoamerican Reef Countries

Coastal Capital: Jamaica evaluates the contribution of coral reefs to the Jamaican economy, as well as the benefits that will be lost if coral reefs degrade further.

A new economic valuation shows what Jamaica’s economy stands to lose if its coral reefs decline further.

Coral reefs provide significant value to the Jamaican economy, including tourism, fisheries and shoreline protection, according to new analysis released today.

Online contest raises awareness about the public health benefits of sustainable urban development and transport in Latin America and Caribbean.

“Reefs at Risk Revisited” report presents comprehensive analysis of threats to coral reefs

More than 75 percent of the coral reefs in the Atlantic region are at risk from local threats (i.e., coastal development, overfishing/destructive fishing, marine-based pollution, and/or watershed-base

Supporting the sustainable management of coral reefs and mangroves by quantifying their economic value.

This working paper looks at the benefits that coastal ecosystems provide to the Dominican Republic. The studies highlight the contribution of coastal ecosystems to the economy and the need for greater investment in protecting coastal and marine ecosystems, including better management of marine fisheries, protection of existing reserves, and enforcement of coastal development guidelines.

Lauretta Burke explains why President Bush’s recent designation of 195,000 square miles of coral rich marine habitat in the Pacific Ocean is important to global reef conservation efforts.

Three key services provided by coral reefs and mangroves in Belize are worth an estimated US$395 million to US$559 million per year, according to a report released today by the World Resources Institute and the World Wildlife Fund.

Annual Economic Contribution of Coral Reefs and Mangroves in Belize

Nine Caribbean sub-regions—Bahamian, Bermuda, Eastern Caribbean, Florida, Greater Antilles, Gulf of Mexico, Southern Caribbean, Southwestern Caribbean, and Western Caribbean.

When the four threats – coastal development, sedimentation, marine-based pollution, and overfishing – are integrated into the Reefs at Risk Threat Index, nearly two-thirds of the region’s coral reef

Influence of Coastal Economic Valuations in the Caribbean: Enabling Conditions and Lessons Learned

RELEASE: Governments and Leaders Call for Strengthening Access to Transparency and Public Participation at Rio+20

RELEASE: New Assessment Finds Management Efforts are Insufficient to Protect Mesoamerican Reef

Coastal Capital: Jamaica

Jamaica’s Coastal Capital at Risk: Report from the Field

PRESS RELEASE: New Analysis: Coral Reefs Provide Great Value to Jamaica's Economy

PRESS RELEASE: Vote Now “Active Cities, Healthy Cities!” Online Contest

PRESS RELEASE: 75% of World’s Coral Reefs Currently Under Threat, New Analysis Finds

Reefs at Risk in the Atlantic/Caribbean

Coastal Capital: Economic Valuation of Coastal Ecosystems in the Caribbean

Coastal Capital: Economic Valuation of Coral Reefs in the Dominican Republic

Protecting Coral Reefs: A Q&A With WRI's Lauretta Burke

Belize’s Reefs and Mangroves Tagged with High Economic Value

Caribbean Sub-Regions

Integrated Threat: The Reefs at Risk Threat Index

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