How to participate?
You will review four scenarios for protecting Aruba’s offshore waters. Each scenario includes different marine habitats and areas.
The scenarios are based on scientific information and feedback from the first consultation round (February–April 2026). They are options for discussion, not final proposals.
Please review each scenario and share your feedback, including any concerns or suggestions.
Information Sessions
IN PERSON
Consultation period28 October –27 November 2026
Aruba 30x30 Lokets
Visit an Aruba 30x30 information point (loket) near you to learn more about the commitment, ask questions, and submit your input in person as part of the online public consultation process.
- Office DNM · Van de Veen Zeppenfeldstraat 7, San Nicolas · 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Office ACF · San Fuego 70, Santa Cruz · 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
5/11
2nd round of public consultation and public forms
Where we are now
19 Dec 2022
01DoneCBD: Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Global · 196 countries
02DoneAruba's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. (NBSAP)
National Stakeholders · Report
31 Mar 2026
03DoneFirst round of stakeholder consultation
Stakeholders · face to face
04DonePreparation for Scientific Overview and scenarios for offshore
DNM · BMF
We are here
05Now2nd round of public consultation and public forms
Public · online & face to face
06NextCollection and analysis of feedback
DNM
07NextRevision and finalization of proposal
Stakeholders · digital
08NextSubmission of advice to the Minister
Project team · Minister
09NextMinister’s submission to DWJZ
Ministry · DWJZ
10NextDWJZ drafts the designation law
DWJZ · legal drafting
11NextLegal designation by National Decree
Parliament · public
2nd round of public consultation and public forms
05Now
This round invites the public to explore four proposed scenarios for Aruba’s offshore waters and share feedback through an online survey. In-person public sessions provide opportunities to learn more, ask questions and discuss the proposals.
Learn and take part
Your role
Explore the scenarios, attend a public session and share your perspectives through the online survey. Assistance with completing the survey is available at Aruba 30x30 information points (lokets).
METHODOLOGY
Environmental Scientific Overview
Explore the scientific research and environmental data informing the four proposed offshore marine protection scenarios for Aruba.
