Nature Policy Plan Caribbean Netherlands

Summary: 

The plan sets out the strategic goals and actions. The process of development of the nature polcy plan in particular forms an integral part of this best practice example, since it was done in close consultation with NGOsector (e.g. DCNA and some island specific organizations) tourism sector and other private sector representatives, and the national government.

Additional remarks: 

The plan is here available: http://www.government.nl/documents-and-publications/publications/2014/02/03/nature-policy-plan-the-caribbean-netherlands.html

Category of best practice: 

Biodiversity management (e.g. conservation ex situ and in situ, sustainable use and exploitation, rehabilitation, management of invasive species, pollutants, pesticides)
Governance and policies (e.g. interactions science/societies, regulations, decision-makers, networks, international collaborations)

Criteria used to define the best practice: 

Significant contribution to preservation of biodiversity and ecological effectiveness
Provision of further environmental and socio-economic benefits
Applicability/transferability to other regions
Sustainability of projects (i.e. projects remain beyond the given funding)
Good governance (involve relevant stakeholders and integrate different interests and perspectives and needs in part from local stakeholders)
Generating multiplier/imitation effects

Organisation: 

Ministry of Economic Affairs - National Office Caribbean Netherlands (National Government of the Netherlands)

Contact details: 

Paul Hoetjes (paul.hoetjes@rijksdienstcn.com) - Policy coordinator nature

Geographic region: 

Caribbean

Location: 

Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba