A Global Standard for the Identification of Key Biodiversity Areas
The KBA Standard is formally taken to include definitions, the criteria and thresholds, and delineation procedures.
A Toolkit to Support Conservation by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities: Building Capacity and Sharing Knowledge for Indigenous Peoples.
Corrigan, C. and Hay-Edie, T. 2013. A Toolkit to Support Conservation by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities: Building Capacity and Sharing Knowledge for Indigenous Peoples. UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge, UK.
A toolkit to support conservation by indigenous peoples and local communities: Building capacity and sharing knowledge for Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs)
Local communities and indigenous peoples make substantial contributions to global conservation efforts and sustainable development.
An Introduction to the MPA guide
The Marine Protected Area (MPA) Guide refines existing language and captures a shared vision to describe MPAs and the conservation outcomes they provide. The Guide is the work of many hundreds of stakeholders from around the world.
Best Practices Guide for Crown of Thorns Clean-Ups
Fraser, N., B. Crawford, and J. Kusen. 2000. Best Practices Guide for Crown of Thorns Clean-Ups. Proyek Pesisir Special Publication. Coastal Resources Center, Coastal Management Report #2225.
Biocultural Community Protocols: A Toolkit for Community Facilitators (Natural Justice)
Shrumm, H., Jonas J. (ed). 2012. Biocultural Community Protocols: A Toolkit for Community Facilitators (Natural Justice). Natural Justice: Cape Town.
BIOPHYSICALLY SPECIAL, UNIQUE MARINE AREAS OF FIJI
This report outlines the process undertaken to define and describe the special, unique marine areas of Fiji.
Conservation Action Planning (CAP) Handbook Developing Strategies, Taking Action and Measuring Success at Any Scale.
The Nature Conservancy. 2007. Conservation Action Planning (CAP) Handbook Developing Strategies, Taking Action and Measuring Success at Any Scale. The Nature Conservancy, Arlington, VA.
Conservation Action Planning: Developing Strategies, Taking Action, and Measuring Success at Any Scale. Overview of Basic Practices
The Nature Conservancy. 2007. Conservation Action Planning: Developing Strategies, Taking Action, and Measuring Success at Any Scale. Overview of Basic Practices. Arlington, VA.
Conservation in the maelstrom of Covid-19 – a call to action to solve the challenges, exploit opportunities and prepare for the next pandemic
As we sit in the vortex of the Covid-19 outbreak, individual energies are focused on staying safe and juggling the personal, social and financial impacts of the pandemic and political responses to it.
Cost-effective priorities for the expansion of global terrestrial protected areas: Setting post-2020 global and national targets
Biodiversity loss is a social and ecological emergency, and calls have been made for the global expansion of protected areas (PAs) to tackle this crisis. It is unclear, however, where best to locate new PAs to protect biodiversity cost-effectively.
Designing Marine Spatial Planning Legislation for Implementation: A Guide for Legal Drafters May 2020
The Guide contains information about essential components and sub-components of marine spatial planning legislation, describing each and highlighting its role and significance.
Developing a framework for the efficient design and management of large scale marine protected areas
This study identifies the importance of: acquiring robust baseline data, being fully protected (no-take), using ecosystembased management, community inclusion, and of adopting an ecologically connected network approach.
Evaluating the effectiveness of a large multi-use MPA in protecting Key Biodiversity Areas for marine predators
Marine protected areas can serve to regulate harvesting and conserve biodiversity. Within large multi-use MPAs, it is often unclear to what degree critical sites of biodiversity are afforded protection against commercial activities.
Framework for Nature Conservation and Protected Areas in the Pacific Islands Region, 2014-2020
The 9th Pacific Islands Conference on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas held in Suva, Fiji, December 2013 produced and adopted a new Framework for Nature Conservation and Protected Areas in the Pacific Islands Region 2014-2020.
Good Practices in Participatory Mapping. A Review Prepared for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Corbett, J. 2009. Good Practices in Participatory Mapping. A Review Prepared for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Rome, Italy.
Guidelines for conserving connectivity through ecological networks and corridors
Ecological connectivity is the unimpeded movement of species and the flow of natural processes that sustain life on Earth.
Guidelines For Undertaking Rapid Biodiversity Assessments In Terrestrial And Marine Environments In The Pacific
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) presents these guidelines for undertaking rapid biodiversity assessments in its Pacific island member countries and territories: Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. These assessments are referred to as BIORAPs.
How to protect areas on your land and sea under the Protected Areas Act 2010 (Solomon Islands)
This is a simple guide on the Solomon Islands Protected Areas Act 2010 and how to establish terrestrial and marine protect areas through its provisions.
In Pursuit of Knowledge: Addressing Barriers to Effective Conservation Evaluation
Evaluation, the process of assessing the effectiveness of programs and activities, has gained increasing attention in the conservation sector as programs seek to account for investments, measure their impacts, and adapt interventions to improve future outcomes.
Lessons Learned and Best Practices in the Management of Coral Reefs
WorldFish Center. 2008. Lessons Learned and Best Practices in the Management of Coral Reefs. Lessons Learned 1804, Penang, Malaysia
Linking Human Destruction of Nature to COVID‑19 Increases Support for Wildlife Conservation Policies
This paper investigates if narratives varying the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic affects pro-wildlife conservation outcomes.
Managing the middle: A shift in conservation priorities based on the global human modification gradient
An increasing number of international initiatives aim to reconcile development with conservation. Crucial to successful implementation of these initiatives is a comprehensive understanding of the current ecological condition of landscapes and their spatial distributions.
Marine Conservation Agreements - Guidance for the Tourism Industry in Fiji
This summary provides resorts, tourism operators, and policy makers with an introduction to marine conservation agreements (MCA) and outlines a process for planning and implementing an MCA in Fiji.
Marshall Islands' National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
The purpose of this Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) is to Assist the Marshall Islands to Plan for the Conservation of its biodiversity and for in the sustainable use of its biological resources.
Monitoring for Management of Protected Areas- An Overview’ and ‘Monitoring Wildlife Populations for Management
Rao, M., Stokes, e. and Johnson, A. 2009. Monitoring for Management of Protected Areas- An Overview’ and ‘Monitoring Wildlife Populations for Management. Training Module 6 for the Network of Conservation Educators and Practitioners.
Motivations to Support Marine Conservation Projects in North Tarawa, Kiribati
Local communities’ support for resource conservation projects are essential for their success. Nevertheless, in the Pacific Island countries, many community-based conservation (CBC) projects remain ineffective due to the lack of community members’ engagement.
New Caledonia - Global Reef Expedition Final Report
The world has recognized the reefs of New Caledonia as hosting some of the most beautiful and well-preserved tropical marine habitats, globally. New Caledonia is isolated in the southwest Pacific Ocean, about 1,300 km east of Australia.
Pacific Invasives Initiative, Resource Kit for Invasive Plant Management
Pacific Invasives Initiative. 2013. Pacific Invasives Initiative, Resource Kit for Invasive Plant Management. Auckland, New Zealand.
Participatory Learning and Action (PLA): Resource Guide for Practitioners. American Samoa Context.
Sauafea-Leau, F. 2010. Participatory Learning and Action (PLA): Resource Guide for Practitioners. American Samoa Context.. NOAA PIRO. American Samoa.
Predicting impact to assess the efficacy of community-based marine reserve design
During the planning phase the efficacy of different strategies to manage marine resources should ultimately be assessed by their potential impact, or ability to make a difference to ecological and social outcomes.
Priority Sites for Conservation in Kiribati: Key Biodiversity Areas
This KBA report outlines key recommendations for the Government of Kiribati and its people for protecting its unique biodiversity and supporting sustainable livelihoods. A total of twenty-two island KBAs were identified and suggested for immediate management.
Priority Sites for Conservation in the Cook Islands: Key Biodiversity Areas and Important Bird Areas
In 2010, with the assistance of Conservation International and the Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund, Birdlife International in partnership with the Cook Islands environmental NGO Te Ipukarea Society commenced a project to identify and delineate KBAs and IBAs in the Cook Islands.
Protected area targets post-2020
In 2010, Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020, and its 20 Aichi Biodiversity Targets, to catalyze national and international conservation efforts and reverse negative biodiversity trends.
Protected Areas Benefits Assessment Tool + (PA-BAT+)
The Protected Areas Benefits Assessment Tool+ (PA-BAT+) aims to collate and assess information about the overall benefits from conservation and protection in protected areas. It can also be used in other area-based conservation sites.
Reimmanlok - Marshall Islands' National Conservation Area Plan
Global biodiversity loss is rapid and ongoing. International efforts are redoubling as the international community realizes the importance of biodiversity in maintaining our life support systems.
Social Assessment for Protected and Conserved Areas (SAPA) - 2nd Edition
In April 2013, IIED in partnership with Fauna and Flora International (FFI) and the UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), launched a project to develop and pilot the Social Assessment for Protected Areas methodology (SAPA).
THE IUCN WORLD COMMISSION ON PROTECTED AREAS OCEANIA Newsletter No. 1 2019
The first edition of the Newsletter of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Oceania (2019). IUCN's World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) is the world's premier network of protected area expertise.
The value of offshore marine protected areas for open ocean habitats and species
This paper reviews the value of, especially, no-take marine protected areas (MPAs), specifically for protecting offshore areas.
Use of surrogate species to cost-effectively prioritize conservation actions
Conservation efforts often focus on umbrella species whose distributions overlap with many other flora and fauna.
Valuation of coral reefs in Japan: Willingness to pay for conservation and the effect of information
In recent decades, despite their value, coral reefs have been endangered and are swiftly declining because of land overuse, rising sea temperatures, and increasing ocean acidification. This study assesses the willingness to pay (WTP) for coral reef conservation in Japan.
