Global and regional network of partners to enhance ecosystem-based management and to provide support for the GEF-IW LME/ICM/MPA projects to address MPA needs and incorporate climate variability and change.

*Enhanced network of partners working together to provide consistent management and ecosystem-based methods and technical support to GEF-LME/ICM/MPA projects.
*Increased interaction between GEF- LME, MPA and ICM projects and other marine and coastal initiatives supported by GEF and partner organizations.
*Increased collaboration and coordination between GEF-LME, ICM and MPA projects and partners, within the geographic boundaries of LMEs.
*Progress towards fully integrated 'ridge to reef' ecosystem-based management of freshwater and marine transboundary water systems, based on good governance practices, through increased generation of knowledge and enhanced coordination between GEF-IW surface, ground water and LME and ICM projects.
*GEF LME/ICM/MPA projects equipped with new tools that incorporate ICM, MPAs and climate variability and change.
*Innovative approaches captured and available for use by LME, MPA and ICM practitioners in LME governance.
*LME/ICM/MPA projects accessing and using the tools to address the emerging priorities and new requirements for GEF.
*Facilitate the exchange of experiences between LME's on data and information management issues, and promote the development of common data management approaches for LME/ICM/MPA projects.
*Increased collaboration and learning exchanges South-to-South between the GEF LME, MPA and ICM projects, and North-to-South and South-to-North partnerships with non-GEF marine and coastal initiatives (e.g. Seascapes) to build capacity and develop training and education materials.
*GEF LME/ICM/MPA practitioners trained in new techniques and approaches for ecosystem-based 5-modular assessment, management and governance practices for ecosystem and mitigation of effects of climatic variability and change in LMEs.
*Increased capacity of GEF LME, ICM and MPA project staff and practitioners, to address the new ecosystem-based governance priorities in GEF6 built through portfolio learning, partnerships, and training.
*Communication of results to stakeholders, increased awareness of LME issues and engagement in networks through global and regional LME /COPs
*Strategy developed for showcasing LME and ICM assessment and governance best practices among project partners, stakeholders, resource managers, broader scientific community, government representatives, private companies, universities, schools and the public.
*Global policy discussions informed and impacted by knowledge and experience of GEF- ecosystem based LME/ICM/MPA governance project.
*Functioning, minimalistic Project Coordination Unit focusing management of partner activities established.
*Strategy for LME Governance best practices for the long-term for the GEF portfolio, with overlapping interests within LME, ICM, and MPA domains prepared.

Synthesis and incorporation of knowledge into policy-making, capture of best LME governance practices, and development of new methods and tools to enhance the management effectiveness of LMEs and to incorporate ICM, MPAs and climate variability and change within the 5 LME modules.

Capacity and partnership building through twinning and learning exchanges, workshops and training among LMEs and similar initiatives (e.g. Seascapes).

Communication, dissemination and outreach of GEF LME/ICM/MPA project achievements and lessons learned.

Project Management: establish a functioning Project Coordination Unit at IOC, encouraging participation by Partner Network, including short-time visits, seconding of personnel, etc. Work closely with NOAA in transitioning their non-science and technical support capacity to the Project Unit.