English - Global Environment Facility

GEF-4 Tracking Tool for Biodiversity Focal Area Strategic
Objective One:
Catalyzing Sustainability of Protected Area
UNESCO World Heritage site (see: whc.unesco.org/en/list)
Date of
Inscription
Criteria for designation
(i.e. criteria i a x)
Statement of
outstanding universal
value
International Designation Information
Site name
Ramsar Site (see: www.wetlands.org/RSDB/)
Date
listed
Reason for Designation (see Ramsar
Information Sheet)
12
Site
area
Geographical
Coordinates
Site name Site area Geographical number
UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserves (see: www.unesco.org/mab/wnbrs.shtml)
Date listed
2000
Criteria for designation
Fulfillment of three functions
of MAB (conservation,
development and logistic
support.)
Site name
La Amistad
Reserve of the
Biosphere (2001)
Site
area
655,558
ha
Geographical coordinates
9°22’47”- 9°14’17” North
82°12’03”-82°01’05”
East
- Outstanding examples that represent significant, progressive, and
geological processes of biological evolution and the interaction of man with
their natural environment.
- Samples of the most important and significant natural habitats, where
there are conserved animal species or plants threatened.
- To maintain a natural and stable environmental framework that ensures
the cultural and socioeconomic development of the settlers.
- Guaranteeing the continuity of industrial farming activities that are taken
place at present in the adjoining areas of the provinces of Bocas del Toro
and Chiriquí, as well as, in the Republic of Costa Rica.
- Take advantage of the potential tourism of the stable natural landscape, as
well as, their biological components.
Please list other designations (i.e. ASEAN Heritage, Natura 2000) and any supporting information below
Name: Important Bird Area of
Panama (2003)
Important areas for Birds in Panama CH-2.