The concept of ‘long-term’ is a key part of the definitions of both protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs). Here we outline existing global guidance on the interpretation of ‘long-term’ for area-based conservation and clarify aspects that may have led to…
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ presents its views and recommendations on issues such as the scientific and technical needs for the implementation of the Biodiversity Plan, criteria for describing Ecologically and Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs), conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal…
The implementation of the Biodiversity Plan needs to be supported by strong mechanisms. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ provides recommendations on mechanisms for planning, monitoring, reporting and review, including the monitoring framework, resource mobilization, and on capacity-building, technical and scientific…
Over the course of two days, The Africa Ocean Forum participants engaged in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and strategy sessions, sharing insights and developing actionable strategies and a Call to Action dubbed as Nairobi Send Off, calling all stakeholders in addressing the pressing c
As a typical coastal city, Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, faces serious societal challenges such as the impact of climate change, overexploitation of natural resources, and loss of biodiversity. Xiamen is implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbS) by strengthening ecological protection,…
Other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) have been long recognised as an effective approach for safeguarding biodiversity at local, national and global levels. This report takes stock of the policies and practices relevant to OECMs in China. The report explores the critical role…
Building River Dialogue and Governance (BRIDGE) has been running since 2011 with the goal to secure sustainable development, livelihoods and peace through transboundary cooperation. This document aims at presenting a summary of the unique approach of the programme which has been built over the…
This is Legal Brief 4: Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ WCEL legal brief INC Intersessional Expert Group 2 Criteria and Non-Criteria Approaches
This is Legal Brief 3: Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ WCEL legal brief for the INC Intersessional Expert Group 2 Questionnaire Summary with an Executive Summary