Binational Action Plan for Sustainable Fisheries Management in the Three Bays - Monte Cristi Area

The binational action plan focuses on creating enabling conditions for long-term fisheries management and governance in the transboundary area of the Three Bays Managed Natural Resources Protected Area (AP3B) in Haiti and the Monte Cristi National Park in the Dominican Republic. Recognizing the ecological importance of this region, the plan emphasizes the urgent need for effective measures to improve fisheries management along the northern coast of Hispaniola. The plan is based on previous studies, plans for AP3B and Monte Cristi National Park, and binational workshops. It outlines four priorities: promoting alternative livelihoods, enforcing fisheries regulations, improving Haiti's information system, and enhancing fishing practices and value addition. A binational committee will implement the plan, aiming to transition the area towards sustainable fisheries management, ecosystem restoration, economic viability, and social equity.