| Summary | Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) was created in 1959. It’s mission is “to provide knowledge and assistance through scientific research and complementary action to ensure the conservation of the environment and biodiversity in the Galapagos Archipelago.” The CDF is the main scientific organisation in the Galapagos. Initially CDF was a member of the PMB, but it relinquished this role (in ~2008) and now has purely an advisory role. It has been a critical voice for science-based policy, especially with regard to fisheries, in the Galapagos. |
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| Project | SESMAD |
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| Subtype | NGO |
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| Sector | Scientific Research and Conservation, Marine protected areas |
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| Interest Heterogeneity | Low (1) |
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| Explanation | members of the CDF are part of the scientific research community, whose interests are in the science, conservation, and education areas. |
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| Costs Of Exit | Not Applicable |
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| Proportionality (Of Costs And Benefits) | Not Applicable |
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| Actor Group Coordination | Formal |
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| Explanation | Formal - well organised international NGO |
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| Leadership | Formal leader |
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| Explanation | Formal - CDF is managed by an executive director who is appointed by a board. |
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| Leadership Accountability | High (3) |
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| Explanation | CDF is managed by an executive director who is appointed by a board. |
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| Leadership Authority | Medium (2) |
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| Explanation | The Board of Directors is comprised of eight members of the General Assembly who are elected for six-year terms. They work with the Executive Director and make decisions on behalf of the General Assembly. |
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| Actor Group Trust | High (3) |
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| Explanation | Likely fairly high, as it is a research community with more or less converging interests. |
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| Past Collaboration | High (3) |
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| Explanation | CDF has been in operation since 1959 |
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| Personal Communication | More than once a year (5) |
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| Explanation | Well-organised, international organisation |
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| Remote Communication | More than once a year (5) |
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| Explanation | Well-organised, international organisation |
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