International
Tropical
Marine
Ecosystems
Management
Symposium

ITMEMS 3
Global Problems, Local Solutions
Cozumel, Mexico
16-20 October 2006

• Accumulation and dissemination of case studies as global peer reference resource

• Human and electronic (ICRAN) learning network for coral reef managers strengthened and expanded

• Strategic partnerships identified and strengthened

• Self assessment of success and personal 'plans of action' developed

• Proceedings printed, and available on the web/DVD, containing:
  1. Case study summaries with reference to web source of fuller reports
  2. Reports of workshops
  3. Report of the Symposium
  4. Details of priorities for management of coral reefs and related ecosystems for the next few years
  5. Full list of all participants, their contacts and summary of main areas of activity

• Report and recommendations generally adopted by the Symposium participants endorsing workshop outputs, identifying key issues particularly with respect to effective actions by global programs and funding arrangements

• Reaffirmation or revision of ICRI Framework for Action

• Clear messages and recommendations to global, regional and national policy and finance institutions and other programs on priorities for coral reef management

• Updated ITMEMS recommendation for ICRI Secretariat Response to the WSSD Call For a Plan of Implementation