Access to the sustainable and reliable funding must be ensured if the purposeful organization and functioning operations of such preservation initiatives are to be successful and long-term. In order to alleviate the associated conflict, MPA's under NIPAS can employ an abundance of sustainable financing mechanisms which are distinctive in terms of sourcing of finance and continuity.

Another sustainable financing mechanism that MPAs can have in execution is the application of paid fees as well as entry charges. This includes getting levies from people who visit, tourists, and those who want to recreationally use resources inside the MPA. The money flowing in to the area as a result of these fees would be directed back in to the conservation work of the park. In order to keep this mechanism going, it is necessary to set up a system which is transparent and fair for fee collection and distribution and a fee structure that doesn't cost too much but still bring in a good amount of revenue.

Another mechanism which can offer some opportunities also is green tourism or eco tourism. MPA can as well offer guided tour, programmes that cover education and accommodation which aim at producing money but also promote ecological consciousness and environmental behaviours that are responsible with. These initiatives create jobs to the local communities, making them part of the conservation efforts through their massive support to the MPA. For the effective accomplishment of the long term sustainability of eco-tourism initiatives, an integrated plan must be devised and put in practice to ensure responsible usage of natural resources, visitor education and the use of a portion of the revenue in conservation activities of the MPA.

The setting up of investment funds and trusts is an alternative form of financing that needs to be given consideration. Such mechanisms of funding are composition of the investment funds, which are the source of income (interest, dividends etc.) for the MPA. Confidence reserves and trust funds can be funded from various sources including the government budget, private donations and even part of revenues that are created from other financing mechanisms. The longevity of those funds can be ensured through intelligent investing, sincere fund managing and strong governance where there is transparency and accountability. Lastly MPA can consider PES schemes where members that enjoy ecosystem services generated by the MPA (e.g. storms protection, ray carbon sequestration, or fisheries enhancement) contribute to the upkeep of the MPA as part of payment for their benefits. Such plans may encompass collaboration with local communities, private firms or any government

organization which in a way also tends to benefit from the ecosystem services. For

keeping PES schemes afloat, having efficient ways of estimating and pricing the

environmental services of the MPA need to be created while making sure the systems

are fair and transparent in remunerating participants over time.

The establishment of such varied financing mechanisms will enable NIPAS MPAs to

draw upon different sources of revenue, hence guarding them against total

dependence on one source of funding that may not be stable, thus, increasing their

long-term viability and success. Nevertheless, these mechanisms should be designed

as per the existing situation of each MPA, and the condition can vary as the important

factors are socio-economics of the locality, stakeholder interests, and management

objectives. Effective governance, transparency, and community engagement are key

element to realizes the sustainability and success of these financing mechanisms, and

hence to support the conservation of the precious marine environment.