Argentina

The Biodiversity Conservation Project conserves globally important biodiversity in Argentina by a) expanding and diversifying the existing National Protected Areas ... Show More + System, and b) sustaining their management by institutional strengthening, public consultation and participation, and improving information management. As such, the project comprises 3 components: protected areas (PA); information management; and management, monitoring, and evaluation. The Protected Areas component consists of three sub-components: a) establishing and consolidating new PAs; b) sustainable development activities in PA buffer zones; and c) activities to enhance public participation in park planning and management. Under these 3 sub-components, (1) national parks are built at five national PAs in poorly represented ecosystems; and technical assistance, limited equipment, and small works are provided; (2) improved community land use practices are supported through pilot projects, extension activities, and public awareness activities; and (3) a participation plan and a mitigation plan are implemented to encourage broad support and to alleviate social costs. The Biodiversity Information Management component puts in place an internet-based network that provides training and needed standards, finances system development, acquires hardware, and reconfigures existing databases. The Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation component finances technical assistance, equipment, and operational costs. Show Less -