Improving ecological resilience and the wellbeing of people

WWF is implementing an integrated approach in the Eastern Pacific, specifically Ecuador and the Galápagos, to address threats from climate change and unsustainable resource use. By 2030, the initiative aims to place 30% of the seascape under protected areas and improve food security, income, and safety for 3.7 million people through strengthened maritime governance, sustainable livelihoods, and the protection of key species and habitats.

• WWF has established specific 2030 nature-positive impact targets for Ecuador, which include ensuring 30% of the seascape is within protected areas or other effective area-based conservation measures, and improving food security, income diversity, economic opportunities, and safety for 3.7 million people.
• The Eastern Pacific region faces interconnected challenges including climate change, high shipping traffic, unsustainable fishing, migrating fish stocks that increase conflict risk, and weak management of coastal and marine reserves.
• WWF's integrated solutions focus on four key areas: wildlife (reducing impacts on turtles, sharks, and whales), policy and security (combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing), coasts (community-led mangrove restoration), and the ocean (strengthening reserves such as the Galápagos and Hermandad Marine Reserves).

APA

WWF International (2023). Improving ecological resilience and the wellbeing of people. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/715/86z2ya93ks_Seascapes_Overview_Eastern_Pacific_FINAL.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Improving ecological resilience and the wellbeing of people. 2023. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/715/86z2ya93ks_Seascapes_Overview_Eastern_Pacific_FINAL.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2023improving, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Improving ecological resilience and the wellbeing of people}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2023}, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/715/86z2ya93ks_Seascapes_Overview_Eastern_Pacific_FINAL.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }