Common use of Development of the Action Plan Clause in Contracts

Development of the Action Plan. The Action Plan was developed using previous studies and research on marine mammals in the region, as well as the results obtained in this report, which constitute the baseline for the monitoring and tracking component for the Action Plan. It was grounded in fundamental national legal provisions, in particular the Management Plan for the Marine Mammal Sanctuary of Estero Hondo (Environment Ministry, 2014). It was also informed by other action plans, including the plan for the Conservation of Marine Mammals in the Caribbean of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP, 2008), the NOAA International Marine Mammals Action Plan (2012), and the Strategy for the Conservation of Manatee Population and Habitat in the Caribbean by ▇▇▇▇▇ et al. (2012). This plan consists of the following topics: 1. General objective 2. Area of action 3. Development strategies for six specific objectives: • Increase education and awareness • Conduct research • Ensure conservation and protection • Establish interinstitutional and intersectoral alliances, and • Reinforce the legal framework. 4. Parties responsible for achieving the objectives 5. Estimated duration