Transforming marine litter to support livelihoods and ocean health
Coastal protected areas of eastern Cuba
- Cuba
Presupuesto total del proyecto
USD 2,000,000
Grant + Co-financing
Subvención para instalaciones ACE
USD 1,600,000
80% of total budget
Co-financing Committed
USD 400,000
20% matching funds
Duración del proyecto
36 meses
Implementation period
- ACE Facility Grant (80%)
- Co-financing (20%)
Project overview
This project transforms marine litter into opportunity for both people and nature in coastal protected areas of eastern Cuba, focusing on plastic and aluminium waste streams.
By strengthening waste management systems and applying circular economy solutions, the initiative aims to reduce marine pollution while creating sustainable livelihood options linked to the recovery and recycling of marine litter within the project sites. The result is healthier coastal ecosystems and more resilient coastal communities.
Key objectives
- Reducir la basura marina en zonas costeras y marinas protegidas.
- Mejorar las prácticas locales de gestión de residuos y reciclaje.
- Apoyar medios de vida sostenibles vinculados a la recuperación de la basura marina.
- Fortalecer la capacidad comunitaria e institucional para una mejor gestión de residuos a través de la investigación, la capacitación y la participación de las partes interesadas.
Ecosystem focus
Marine litter management in coastal ecosystems.
Where the work happens
Desembarco del Granma National ParkUNESCO World Heritage Site, Cuba
Maisi CaletaNatural Element, Cuba
Canon de YumuriNatural Element, Cuba