During the last few years, various efforts have been developed for the conservation of hawksbill turtles in different geographical areas and ranges.
The management of this Plan was the responsibility of the competent regional and local environmental institutions, being the result of extensive consultation with experts, community-based organizations and NGOs.
However, the implementation and execution involve all actors and society in general. With its execution, it is expected to contribute to the conservation of hawksbill turtles and their critical habitats; in turn, identify different socioeconomic alternatives for local communities that allow them to improve food security and their quality of life.
This process responds to needs identified during the participatory processes that are addressed in the diagnosis of the status of Hawksbill turtles on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.
Its general objective is to establish strategic educational, conservation, sustainability, communication and monitoring actions, in order to conserve the populations and habitats of hawksbill tortoises in the country, carrying out institutional and community strengthening activities, developing awareness programs towards the species, and promoting research and sustainable development.
The plan identifies the objectives and strategies, including the specific actions to be carried out and their metrics such as progress indicators.
