Coastal communities’ welfare through Ocean Economy business models The desired impact of the project “Coastal communities’ welfare through Ocean Economy business models” is that Coastal and fisherfolk communities’ have reduced their poverty conditions by implementing ocean economy based solutions. The project seeks to support decision makers' knowledge and awareness about the importance of improving the resilience and adaptive capacity of local communities against negative impacts of climate change and support integrated mangrove management and mangrove restoration programs through Conservation Agreement. The project seeks to foster gender equality and women empowerment in grassroots communities by promoting women’s associations, strengthening their leadership, and create economic opportunities for women by including them as part of the value chains.