81275409-Ecosystem services assessments and valuations in the Biosphere Reserve Mexican Caribbean

The project Protection and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in the Mexican Caribbean is commissioned by BMZ. It aims to strengthen the protection and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in the Biosphere Reserve of the Mexican Caribbean in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Project outputs include 1) Strengthened management capacity of the Protected Areas Commission; 2) Improved collaboration among key stakeholders in integrated coastal and marine spatial planning; 3) Improved access to lessons learned from implementation of model projects; 4) Consideration of ecosystem services in policies and programs. GIZ is looking for a consulting firm to provide the work packages for component 4: 1) Design and implement two participatory ecosystem services assessment and valuation processes; 2) Mainstreaming ESAV into sectoral strategies and policies. Implementation is scheduled for 18 months starting in November 2021