What Is The CMAC?

The Coastal Management Advisory Council (CMAC) is a team of people from a range of organizations and backgrounds – all with a common interest in the conservation, development and management of the irreplaceable coastal and marine resources of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). With the establishment of the RMI Protected Areas Network Office, the organization is now mandated to provide consul, review project proposals and carry out relevant activities based on the Reimaanlok process. Through the diverse members of the group, CMAC has the experience and capacity to carry out resource management activities, they have the skills and knowledge in other areas of need including conservation, focused management, coastal zone management, climate change, disaster risk reduction and alternative livelihood development.

CMAC provides the mechanism for collaboration, integration and technical advice on natural resources management and alternative livelihood development in the RMI. Its membership includes:

CMAC Board Members:

• RMI Environmental Protection Authority, Chair

• Marshall Islands Conservation Society, Vice Chair

• Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA)

• Climate Change Directorate

• RMI Ministry of Cultural and Internal Affairs (RMIHPO, MIMA)

• RMI Ministry of Natural Resources & Commerce (NRC)

• RMI National Disaster Management Office