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Core Values

In seeking to define and promote a regional capability to implement science-based sea turtle management and conservation programs, WIDECAST is committed to:

• Encouraging the active participation of existing institutions, programs and expertise in determining sea turtle conservation priorities, planning and implementation

• Strengthening the regulatory framework by assisting governments in the formulation of appropriate legislation, policies, and standards for the management of sea turtles at local, national and international levels

• Encouraging integrated resource management by assisting governments in the establishment of mechanisms that ensure a coordinated and collaborative approach to sea turtle research and conservation

• Facilitating institutional strengthening by developing and promoting the basic capabilities and skills required to identify, analyze and resolve issues relevant to the region’s marine and coastal resources

• Enabling science-based conservation and management by training scientists, managers and policy-makers through academic and field courses, thematic workshops, and peer-mentoring and exchange programs

• Supporting the standardization of approaches and methodologies by developing and disseminating standardized procedures and criteria for sea turtle population assessment, monitoring, and recovery

• Enhancing public awareness through outreach, and by encouraging the involvement of all sectors of society in the management and conservation of sea turtles

• Implementing (and disseminating the results of) basic and applied research that supports environmental policy needs and decision making

• Promoting the exchange of information among the region’s environmental agencies and organizations, thus strengthening information management capabilities and increasing communication among stakeholders

• Promoting the joint management of transboundary resources by establishing, maintaining and/or strengthening mechanisms for communication, data-sharing, and collaboration

• Fundraising to support research, management and conservation actions at local and regional scales

VISION Ei hatchling release w kids - Kuna Yala - (c) Enzo Perez 2007

VISION classroom (La Plaine Primary) close - (c) Seth Stapleton

VISION Dc measure (length) Paria VZ - (c) A Humanes

VISION Nevis Summer Camp - (c) Alicia Marin (Aug06)

VISION NI meeting w local authorities to validate mgmt strategy - (c) C Lagueux

VISION Ei juv measure (boat, Bonaire) - (c) R van Dam 2002

VISION Cipara field team 2005 - (c) CICTMAR

VISION Cm hatchlings in hand (Dexter) - (c) S Stapleton

VISION Cm w Funchi, Mabel's kids - Lac Bay Jul03 - (c) R vanDam

VISION XV Curso studies - (c) H Guada CICTMAR

VISION SPAW DOC

WIDECAST & SPAW

Working together to realize a future where all inhabitants of the Wider Caribbean Region, human and sea turtle alike, can live together in balance.

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